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
Tshwane (Gauteng) October 2016
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At the end of the eight-week programme, the youngsters had to put what they learned into practice through a practical-based learning session where they were encouraged to develop various applications to address specific challenges they face in their communities.
institutions. The app requests applicants' latest results, province of choice, affordability status, course etc. It then provides a list of possible universities /colleges they can register with, as well as information of bursary opportunities which are available.
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