GIZ, Nucleus Foundation partners with EPC to promote International Women’s Day campaign

‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’, a promotional campaign to mark the international women’s day was held in Trincomalee recently, by GIZ Sri Lanka and Nucleus Foundation partnering with the Eastern Provincial Council and Trincomalee Divisional Secretariat.   

The event supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) promoted gender equality in the technology industry by encouraging entrepreneurship, ICT education, employment opportunities, and celebrating women in the workforce.   

Participants engaged in interactive sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts to learn about the latest trends in technology and innovation.  The highlights of the event were the two ‘convertainers’ which housed the Rural Development Department’s ‘Robotics lab’ and agricultural technologies and ‘Dreams of Women’, the sister n organization of DreamSpace Academy, showcasing the latest tech solutions including 3D printing, AI, VR and career guidance for young girls aspiring to enter the ICT industry. The event also allowed attendees to engage with policymakers and government officials, who expressed interest in promoting girls’ engagement in ICT.   
The event attracted many visitors, including youth from Trincomalee and other areas of the Eastern Province, with 75 stall holders showcasing a wide range of booths, including career guidance, ICT recruitment, ICT training, vocational training, telecom companies, women entrepreneurs, and food vendors.   

Eastern Province Governor Anuradha Yahampath was the chief guest of the event whilst Trincomalee District MP Kapila Nuwan Athukorala, Government Agent B H N Jayawickrema and Chief Secretary Eastern Province R M P S Rathnayaka also attended.  K.K.K.