About The VacWork
Raeketsetsa, a geekulchad Tshwana word meaning "we are doing doing it ourselves" exist to attarct and empower more sisters into the world of ICT. Women and girls have a crucial role in defining and building a digital / tech narrative that will take Africa to higher frontiers. We all have a role to play in eradicating gender imbalances in the tech space and Raeketsetsa seeks to ensure that sisters are not left behind.
Furthermore, Raeketsetsa will champion and support projects that seek to uplift, protect and elevate women/girls through digital or technological tools. These would include projects that helps curb gender based violence,
basic literacy skills for women in rural/remote areas, capacity building in the tech space, and others.
Exposing Female Geeks
Exposure of the work of female Geeks across the sector
Female Leadership
Gender balance at Geekulcha programmes
Balanced Participation
Balanced representation at tech programmes/events
Uplifting Marginalised
Women and girls digital literacy in marginalized communities
Community Growth
Mentorship and skills distribution at general outlook
Solutions Development
Foster more solutions, startups and opportunity leadership by female Geeks
Soweto (Gauteng) March 2016
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:16AM
Building nano statellites and lloking at all things healthcare, this edition of the VacWork challenged scholars to build for social needs.
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