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| − | '''Rebecca Ryakitimbo''' is a Co-founder and Director of Development of TechChix-Tanzania. | + | '''Rebecca Ryakitimbo''' is a Co-founder and Director of Development of [[TechChix Tanzania|TechChix]]-Tanzania. |
| − | + | Ryakitimbo is also a writer with most of her articles featured on the Arusha Times, she is also a member of the Tanzanian [[Internet Society|ISOC]] chapter. In December 2017, Ryakitimbo traveled to Geneva, Switzerland for [[IGF]] 2017 as an [[IGF Fellow]].<ref>[https://igf2017.sched.com/rebeccaryakitimbo Rebecca Ryakitimbo IGF 2017]. Retrieved 22 Jan 2018.</ref> | |
== Career History == | == Career History == | ||
| − | === CASEC(February 2017-Present) === | + | === CASEC (February 2017-Present) === |
In addition to her work with TechChix-Tanzania Rebecca as serves the role of Project Coordinator for the equal rights to quality education project. | In addition to her work with TechChix-Tanzania Rebecca as serves the role of Project Coordinator for the equal rights to quality education project. | ||
| − | === TechChix Tanzania(February 2016-Present) === | + | === TechChix Tanzania (February 2016-Present) === |
| − | As the Director of Development for TechChix-Tanzania<ref>[http://techchix-tz.weebly.com/ <nowiki>[http://techchix-tz.weebly.com/]</nowiki>] retrieved 31 August 2017</ref> her key roles include sourcing for partners, organizing events and new activities to be performed, leading a team of dedicated female technicians/engineers to reaching | + | As the Director of Development for TechChix-Tanzania<ref>[http://techchix-tz.weebly.com/ <nowiki>[http://techchix-tz.weebly.com/]</nowiki>] retrieved 31 August 2017</ref> her key roles include sourcing for partners, organizing events and new activities to be performed, leading a team of dedicated female technicians/engineers to reaching their prime objective of inspiring girls to join fields in STEM which is science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This also includes promoting women rights online via developing policies and awareness on the involvement of women in internet governance. |
| − | === Arusha Times(September 2016-Present) === | + | === Arusha Times (September 2016-Present) === |
| − | Rebecca serves as a regular contributor to the local | + | Rebecca serves as a regular contributor to the local newspaper of Arusha Times on ICT topics. |
=== Arusha Node Marie (June 2016-January 2017) === | === Arusha Node Marie (June 2016-January 2017) === | ||
| − | Rebecca worked as the Project Coordinator for ANM a society working towards ICT inclusion in education by providing free internet connection and resources to public owned schools within the vicinity of Arusha town in collaboration with Habari Node Limited,an internet service provider.<ref>[http://arushanodemarie.or.tz/<nowiki>] retrieved 31 August 2017</nowiki></ref> | + | Rebecca worked as the Project Coordinator for ANM a society working towards ICT inclusion in education by providing free internet connection and resources to public owned schools within the vicinity of Arusha town in collaboration with Habari Node Limited, an internet service provider.<ref>[http://arushanodemarie.or.tz/<nowiki>] retrieved 31 August 2017</nowiki></ref> |
== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | Rebecca holds a BST in Electronics and communication technology from University of Eastern Africa, | + | Rebecca holds a BST in Electronics and communication technology from University of Eastern Africa,Bar, Baraton5). |
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Affiliation: | TechChix Tanzania |
| Country: | Tanzania |
Rebecca Ryakitimbo is a Co-founder and Director of Development of TechChix-Tanzania.
Ryakitimbo is also a writer with most of her articles featured on the Arusha Times, she is also a member of the Tanzanian ISOC chapter. In December 2017, Ryakitimbo traveled to Geneva, Switzerland for IGF 2017 as an IGF Fellow.[1]
Career History
CASEC (February 2017-Present)
In addition to her work with TechChix-Tanzania Rebecca as serves the role of Project Coordinator for the equal rights to quality education project.
TechChix Tanzania (February 2016-Present)
As the Director of Development for TechChix-Tanzania[2] her key roles include sourcing for partners, organizing events and new activities to be performed, leading a team of dedicated female technicians/engineers to reaching their prime objective of inspiring girls to join fields in STEM which is science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This also includes promoting women rights online via developing policies and awareness on the involvement of women in internet governance.
Arusha Times (September 2016-Present)
Rebecca serves as a regular contributor to the local newspaper of Arusha Times on ICT topics.
Arusha Node Marie (June 2016-January 2017)
Rebecca worked as the Project Coordinator for ANM a society working towards ICT inclusion in education by providing free internet connection and resources to public owned schools within the vicinity of Arusha town in collaboration with Habari Node Limited, an internet service provider.[3]
Education
Rebecca holds a BST in Electronics and communication technology from University of Eastern Africa,Bar, Baraton5).
References
- ↑ Rebecca Ryakitimbo IGF 2017. Retrieved 22 Jan 2018.
- ↑ [http://techchix-tz.weebly.com/] retrieved 31 August 2017
- ↑ [http://arushanodemarie.or.tz/] retrieved 31 August 2017