GIRLS GAIN INTEREST IN ICT


BY GEORGINA KEKEA
 
A lot of interests are being shown by girls in ICT. For the second time Solomon Islands marked “Girls in ICT” since it was established in 2011. 2018 was the first time for Solomon Islands to commemorate “Girls in ICT” day. But within one year, a lot of interests had been displayed by students to participate in this event. 

President of Women in IT Solomon Islands (WITSI) Alice Aote’e said the interest shown by the students is good especially to make them aware of careers they can pursue in ICT.
She said the membership for WITSI has also increased significantly.

Lisa Cleary, Head of Governance Program (L) Alison Ramsay, First Secretary AHC (R)  Alice Aote'e President WITSI (Center) posing for a photo with girls attending the activities
 
Aote'e says WITSI saw this day not only as one to promote ICT as a career path for girls but also to raise awareness on the dark side of ICT and its uses.

“It is also very important that we make students especially girls aware in what they can do to protect themselves online. Safety measures they can put on their phones or how they behave online when they are on social media. This is what we are also targeting”, Mrs. Aote’e said.

Girls eager to take part in the activities
 She said girls are often the victims of cyber bullying and this occasion is also a chance for them to raise awareness on the pros and cons of social media.

Activities to commemorate this day were funded mainly by the Australian government with support from UNESCO and other stakeholders.

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