Today, National Water and Sewerage Corporation celebrated the International Women’s Day under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality” in style.
The theme recognises and celebrates the women and girls championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.
The observance will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities, and it will also spotlight the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces and addressing online and ICT-facilitated gender-based violence.
Our lives depend on strong technological integration: attending a course, calling loved ones, making a bank transaction, or booking a medical appointment. Everything currently goes through a digital process.
Quick facts
37% of women do not use the internet. Fewer women have access to the Internet than men, even though they account for nearly half the world’s population.
If women are unable to access the Internet and are unable to develop the necessary digital skills to engage in digital spaces, which diminishes their opportunities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) related fields By 2050, 75% of jobs will be related to STEM areas.
Bringing women into technology results in more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality. Their lack of inclusion, by contrast, comes with massive costs.
Sylvia Alinaitwe Tumuhairwe the Deputy Managing Director Finance and Corporate Strategy officiated the colorful gathering.
In her address, she thanked the Almighty for creating women. She hinted that women are the drivers of the economy and drivers of their homes and are the force that drives this nation.
She added that women are the mothers of the nation. She said that men may be muscular and stronger but women are better at strategy.
She thanked the organizers for preparing the event and program line up.
She applauded the speakers that gave time and shared knowledge with the NWSC team.
She stirred up the ladies to keep dreaming big and not give up because without dreams one will be stuck and never move forward.
She also encouraged the ladies to save no matter how much one earns because with savings one can start something that can help them move forward and develop.
She asked the ladies to forgive themselves for procrastinating in the past and become doers. If one sets a target to begin a business it shouldn’t be postponed because if it’s not done, then it will never happen.
She uplifted women to make their own money so that they attain financial independence and shouldn’t depend on men.
The guest of honor concluded that women should have goals in order to attain success and there’s no limit to what women can accomplish.
Acting Director Human Resource Ms. Eunice Alanyo thanked Management for approving the event because its one thing to be employed by an employer and its another thing for an employer to appreciate their staff.
She thanked and recognised all staff that attended the event ( Entebbe team, Jinja team, Kampala Water team, HQ team ) and the organising committee (HQ Human Resource team).
Senior Manager KEZ Mrs. Sarah Mugumya encouraged the NWSC ladies to signup for the Professional Women For Water and Sanitation club (P4WATSAN). She said the club has a lot of opportunities and benefits.
She shared the objectives of the club
– Promote knowledge
– Provide a platform of mentorship for young women
– Promote and contribute to national and international initiative in regards to water and sanitation
Some of the benefits of the club are raising an individuals profile and making meaningful contributions to various policies etc.
The event was filled with insightful presentations from the Stanbic team, Mr. Martin Muhwezi ( Financial Consultant ), Mrs. Stellah Mbekeka (Etiquette Civility Required by All) and NWSC ladies sponsored by Management for EZA course.
The event concluded with a gift awarding ceremony and cake cutting.
