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International Girls in ICT Day 2025 celebration with Loyola High School:
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Description of the event
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International Girls in ICT Day 2025Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation🌍 What is Girls in ICT Day?A global initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).Aims to promote STEM education and digital inclusion for girls and young women.Celebrated in over 150 countries to bridge the gender gap in tech.🇹🇿 The Tanzanian ContextWomen remain underrepresented in tech, STEM careers, and entrepreneurship.Despite growing recognition, the digital gender divide still exists.We believe the future is female-led, and it's time to empower the next generation.🤝 Our Collaboration: Sahara Consult + Loyola High SchoolA powerful partnership to celebrate and elevate girls in ICT.Loyola High School: A proven champion in STEM education for girls.Sahara Consult: Driving impact through youth empowerment, innovation, and inclusive ecosystems.🎯 Event ObjectivesEquip girls with digital skills for the future.Inspire curiosity and leadership in STEM and ICT.Connect students with mentors and role models.Champion gender equality in the digital economy.Build a strong community of girls in tech.👧🏾 Who Is This For?Secondary & University Girls (12
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Sahara ConsultA for-impact management consulting firm committed to empowering youth and women through innovation, digital skills development, and inclusive ecosystem building.In collaboration with:Loyola High School, Dar es SalaamA leading academic institution dedicated to nurturing excellence, innovation, and gender equality in STEM education.
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The International Girls in ICT Day 2025 celebration, co-created by Sahara Consult and Loyola High School, brought together 219 students from both public and private secondary schools — including Loyola High School, Alpha Girls Secondary School, Barbro Johansen Secondary School, Kigogo Secondary School, Mabibo Secondary School, and Canossa Secondary School.Under the theme "Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation," the event aimed to inspire and empower young women to pursue careers in STEM and ICT. Students listened, learned, and actively engaged through fireside chats with female tech leaders, presented their own STEM projects, and showcased their talents and innovations.By fostering mentorship, promoting digital literacy, and strengthening the community of girls in STEM, the event created a vibrant and inclusive platform for young women to shape their futures in the digital economy.
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