Girls in ICT Day Events
2016, May 16
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Peace Corps Vanuatu, Vanuatu Government OGCIO, Vanutu Telecommunications Radio Regulator, TechRocket, Garden Code, Vanuatu local IT Experts

SMART Sistas (Sistas Mastering Advanced Real Technology) first annual ICT Camp from May 16-20, 2016. Situation: There is a lack of information communication technology training to empower girls ages 9-14 to become leaders in the ICT field. Vision: The SMART Sistas ICT Camp for Girls strives to empower girls ages 9-14 to pursue educational opportunities in information communication technology areas to help Vanuatu reach gender equality in the ICT field. Program Design: 24 hours of ICT Technical Training through TechRocket.com curriculum 12 hours of Leadership and Gender Empowerment training 4 hours of career exploration in Telecommunications, Computer Hardware, Software and Services Short Term Outcomes: Increased skill knowledge Increased self esteem Knowledge of how to develop and master a skill Awareness of ICT related careers Long Term Outcomes: Increase the number of women in the ICT field Long term skill development Close the gender gap for ICT positions Knowledge to reduce poverty

10 Girls for 2016 event with Vanutu TRR at the center

10 Girls for 2016 event with Vanutu TRR at the center

10 Girls for 2016 event with Vanutu TRR at the center