International Girls in ICT Day 2023
# Technical Skills for Everyday Life
As part of the ongoing efforts to empower girls with digital skills in the era of advanced technology, the Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority organized distinguished events to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2023. Despite the exceptional challenges Sudan is facing due to the current circumstances, the events marked an important step toward empowering girls in this vital field.
Under the theme “Technical Skills for Everyday Life,” the authority focused on organizing a series of training courses aimed at enhancing the digital skills of girls, empowering them to engage confidently and effectively with the digital world.
Scratch Programming Course:
The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority organized a Scratch programming course for students at Al-Shaimaa Girls’ Primary School in Omdurman. The course targeted 30 girls, providing them with the opportunity to learn programming in a simplified way using Scratch, which is an excellent tool for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The girls expressed great interest in the course, sharing how much they benefited from it and their enthusiasm for programming. This course served as a new starting point for the girls to explore the world of technology, learning how to design interactive games and digital stories. It also helped build their self-confidence and encouraged them to use programming skills in their daily lives.
Mobile Communications Course:
The mobile communications course was offered online throughout Ramadan and involved 25 university students from various Sudanese universities. This course provided an opportunity for the students to learn the basics of mobile communications technology and how mobile phone networks operate. Topics such as wireless communication technologies and the importance of information security in the era of digital transformation were also covered. The course proved fruitful as the students deepened their understanding of this essential field, which is a crucial part of the digital world.
Digital Literacy Course:
In Bahri and Omdurman, a digital literacy course was organized targeting 100 women who had not received formal education. The course provided these women with an excellent opportunity to learn how to use essential digital applications that have become an integral part of their daily lives. The course included lessons on using banking apps such as Bankak, as well as paying bills, buying credit, and achieving financial independence through digital applications. After completing the course, the participants shared how much they had gained, expressing their newfound confidence in using technology in their daily routines.
Conclusion:
These events open new horizons for girls and women in Sudan, enabling them to confidently interact with the digital age. The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority believes these steps are part of investing in girls’ education, which represents a fundamental pillar for building a better future—not only for the girls themselves but for society as a whole.
