These are the times we will urge everyone to keep the faith and hope for the best. That said, our March Edition is fully packed with lots of activities at W.TEC, we urge you to take time out to have a good look at all our programs and achievements from February ending till date. We also urge to check out our tips for working remotely and getting updates on the COVID19 pandemic.
W.TEC Clocks 12! On March 11th W.TEC clocked 12 years old. Many alumni of W.TEC's programmes shared their testimonials on the impact of W.TEC in the lives. To cap it all, the BBC did a wonderful piece on our work as part of their activities marking the 2020 International Women's Day. Watch Tributes by Alumni
W.TEC Holds SMW Lagos 2020 Event Our #SMWLagos2020 event, tagged " Women Build Technology Too" was an exciting forum which featured insightful diverse views on the need and challenges to bringing more Nigerian women to the tech space. This time we had an interesting panel of amazing women who wowed us with their different views on the topic.
W.TEC Girl Fund Campaign Our Girl Fund campaign is an annual affair through which in collaboration with GlobalGiving, we solicit donations for our she Creates camps slated for Lagos, Anambra and Kwara States. We thank everyone who supported and made donations to the campaign. In addition, the She Creates 2020 Fund is still open for donations till when the camps commence later this year.
BBC Africa News Features W.TEC
Gist-Nigeria, a program by BBC Africa News & Channels TV featured the magnificent work of our Executive Director, as part of their 2020 International Women's Day broadcast to highlight work done in Nigeria to close the gender gap in Nigeria's STEM education. Watch Report
W.TEC Marks 2020 #IWD We marked the 2020 International Women's Day with a couple of events in Kwara State.These impactful events were led by the handlers of W.TEC Academy programme in the State, who hosted a series of exciting programmes for girls Ilorin and Offa. Read moreView Pictures,
We are Now Working from Home We are currently working remotely as a safety measure to guaranty the well-being of our team members & stakeholders. We also advise you, to strictly adhere with social distancing measures to stay safe & reduce the spread of the disease. Read more
Meet the New Face at W.TEC It is our pleasure to introduce Tarere Eyimina to you. She is our new Research and Documentation Officer who will be coordinating our research, writing and publication work. She shares with us her experience from her first day of work at W.TEC's office. Read more
Vacancy at W.TEC We are now accepting applications for a Trainer Volunteer with our new program tagged “Make Her Space”. We urge you to share this information with anyone who will be interested. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 7th, 2020. Details & Applications
W.TEC Makes Champion Status
W.TEC was among 90 Champions announced by the ITU in the prestigious WSIS Prizes contest for being one of the close runners-up in category 3. These 90 Champions, will be recognized during the annual WSIS Forum 2020 in Geneva slated for later this year. Read more
Donate LAPTOPS to W.TEC One of the major tools we use in training our women and girls is the laptop. The purchase and maintenance of this critical device is highly challenging to our limited earnings. We hereby call on well meaning Nigerians to donate laptops, to support our numerous training programs. You Can Contact Us by Email: info@wtec.org.ng
Tech News...
How to remove a virus from an Android phone In light with many people working from home due to #covid19 restrictions, there has been a sharp rise in cyber attacks. You can stay safe by making sure your antivirus is up to date, double checking all links and be more vigilant with sites you visit. Read more
Top 30 Remote Work-Tools for Working Remotely
Due to the threat of the spread of COVID19, authorities all over the world are restricting free movement of citizens which has forced many to work from home. Lets have a look at a number of tools one could use while working remotely. Read more
COVID-19 Advice for the public
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by getting the right information. Get Informed by WHO
Grant Opportunities in Tech
Linking up with the right seed funds can take your business to the next level in 2020. Make it happen by reading what we've got for for you. Read more
