Girls in Tech Hackathon Encourages Young South African Girls to Explore Innovation
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The Girls in Tech programme, linked to the Tshwane University of Technology, is using a hackathon to inspire young innovators in South Africa. A hackathon is an event where people work together in teams, often for a short time, to create new ideas, tools or software. For young participants, it offers a chance to solve real problems in a creative and practical way.
The programme aims to help young girls across South Africa discover their potential in technology and innovation. By giving girls hands-on experience, the initiative encourages them to see themselves as creators and problem-solvers, not only as users of technology. Many girls may not have had the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics before, so programmes like this can open new paths for them.
The hackathon brings together young participants to work on challenges, share ideas and learn from one another. Working in a team also helps them build skills such as communication, teamwork and critical thinking. These skills are useful not only in technology careers but in many other fields.
The Girls in Tech programme is part of wider efforts to increase the participation of women and girls in technology in South Africa. Such initiatives are intended to help close the gender gap in technology-related fields and to support the development of future innovators. More information about the programme is available from the Tshwane University of Technology.
Sources: Tshwane University of Technology
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