{{Camp TechKobwa an ICT camp for Rwandan secondary school students is being organised by volunteers from the Peace Corps, Girls In ICT Rwanda and kLab. }}
The camp will run from the 5th to the 9th of August 2013 and will be held at Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology in Gashora Sector/ Bugasera District.
The camp will host 48 female students from different secondary schools in Rwanda.
The volunteers, led by Lyla Fujiwara,a Peace Corps volunteer and Computer Science Teacher at Gashora Girls Academy, were inspired by Rwanda’s resilient and ever growing energy for information technology and communications.
The purpose of Camp TechKobwa is to provide the students with unhindered access to computers in order to develop skills and creativity in using technology as well as to inspire them as the next generation of Rwandan technology entrepreneurs.
The camp will encourage the young women to become active citizens by building their self-esteem and confidence, and empower them to start computer and media clubs with their ICT teachers upon return to their schools.
In partnership between Girls in ICT Rwanda, kLab, and the Peace Corps, Camp TechKobwa is an ideal way to offer adolescent girls self-development opportunities in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
During the camp, different role models for students have been invited. On Wednesday there will be a Women in the Media panel and on Thursday there will be a Women in Tech panel.The camp is completely free of charge to every participant.
This was made possible through the work of the volunteers from as well as financial support from the Peace Corps and the Ministry of Youth & ICT. www.techkobwa.org
Members of the press are invited to attend the closing ceremony of the camp that will take place at 13h00 on Friday the 9th of August 2013.
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