The Women's Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC)

Programmes

W.TEC will run a number of technology-facilitated and educational projects each year:

Networking for Success
The Networking for Success programme is a technology mentoring initiative which aims to encourage African women to become more active users of technology. It does this primarily by introducing them to a variety of technology tools that they can use to become more efficient in their work and promoting their interests.

The next offering of this programme will run from May to July 2008 and will target women who have a clear vision towards improving social conditions and are working or volunteering with Nigerian NGOs, charitable organizations or community development programs. These young women would recognize the benefits of working collaboratively using appropriate ICTs and are curious to learn more.

NEW! We are now accepting applications for the Networking for Success programme. Find out more and apply for the programme.
Girls Technology Camp
This educational camp will take place within the months of June to August and is targeted at girls from JSS 2 and SSS 2. For one week, the young women will live together and participate in technology classes, computer lab work, games and activities intended to foster team and leadership qualities. Camp participants will also discuss social issues, especially those that affect young women. At the end of the project, each participant will be expected to produce a project that will showcase how technology can be used to address a particular social problem.

NEW! The first Girls Technology Camp will take place in Lagos in August 2008. This camp is targeted at girls who are:
- Intelligent, ambitious and currently in JSS 2 - SSS 2
- Interested in and enjoys using computers and exploring the Internet
- Planning or exploring a career using computers and/or other information and communication technology (ICTs) e.g. telecommunications
NEW! We are now accepting applications for the W.TEC Girls' Technology Camp. Find out more and apply for the programme.
Special Projects
1. Research
  W.TEC will research various areas connected to Nigerian and African women's use of technology and publish the findings as articles, pamphlets and books.