The event also highlighted some key factors contributing to the gender gap in ICT in South Africa including Stereotypes and bias, workplace Culture, lack of Role Models, Access to Education and Opportunities.

The SAAYC centers hosted events with the explicit goal of increasing interest in ICT, enhancing skills, expanding networks, and boosting confidence. The women from Orange Farm who attended the event did so with the intention of improving their capacity in the ICT sector and gaining awareness of opportunities.

The celebration of South African Women’s Day at a youth center presents an unparalleled opportunity to empower and inspire young women to pursue careers in the rapidly growing and indispensable sector of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It is imperative that we actively encourage more women to enter and excel in this field. Through the organization of a Women in ICT session, we are resolutely committed to promoting gender equality, eliminating the gender gap in the tech industry, and fostering a supportive community where young women can develop their skills and reach their maximum potential.