Matilda Mashauri

From learning to leading🤍 We’re not just part of the story, we’re shaping it. Proud to be part of this moment. For all women and girls in tech, in leadership, and beyond.🥹🫶🏽

Women and girls are central to the future of science, technology and innovation. Ensuring their full, equal & meaningful participation in STEM is essential to advancing sustainable development, strengthening economies and driving inclusive progress. Read how three young Tanzanian women are shaping the future of science. 🔗 africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/fea…

🏆 We're thrilled to share that PAYAIG has been named the #WSISPrize 2025 Champion! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supported, believed in, and contributed to this journey. This win is ours—a testament to collaboration, innovation, and purpose. 💙🌍 #WSIS2025 #PAYAIG #DigitalImpact #WSIS20 #Partner2Connect #WSIS+20 #IGF #GDC

@Annagrace_ag_ @aicommunitytz Proud of you ladies😍😍😍

🇹🇿🇩🇪🇪🇹🇷🇼 A Super Selfie for the Special Ladies! #FemAIWorkshop2025

Day 1 at #InnovationWeekTanzania was a success. At the @unwomentanzania booth, we #BintiDijitali , powered by @AGCCIAfrica_1 offered digital advisory & business support to entrepreneurs. Asante kwa wote waliofika! Tunaendelea kesho, usikose! #BintiDijitali #InnovationWeekTZ

UN Women is proud to join @undptz and partners for #InnovationWeek2025! 📍Visit our booth at JNICC next week, where our @AGCCIAfrica_1 #BintiDijitali alumni will offer hands-on support to women entrepreneurs on digital marketing, branding & accessing online markets. Looking forward to seeing you there! #FutureReady

Je, hii ni Dhana Potofu au ni Ukweli? “Ukatili wa kijinsia ni swala la faragha/kifamilia lisilopaswa kuingiliwa na watu wa nje.”

We are proudly @unwomentanzania's #Bintidijitali Ambassadors!🎉 We have been empowered with invaluable digital skills through the @AGCCIAfrica_1 Coding camp, and everyday we share our enthusiasm for more girls and women to join us in this space! Bintidijitali, Kwa Kizazi cha Usawa!

📢 Don't miss our special International Women's Day editorial in @TheCitizenTz today! #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2025

Closing out the International Day for Women & Girls in Science with this inspiring #IYD2024 video from the incredible #BintiDijitalis. Let's keep empowering and celebrating women in science every day!

🔊Ready to level up your cybersecurity game? Join the Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School (SANCS) from 3 March – 10 April 2025! 🌍💻 Free expert lectures, hands-on learning, and a chance to grow professionally—this is your moment! 🙌 Apply now and secure your spot in the ultimate cybersecurity experience! #SANCS2025 #CyberSecurity #LevelUp #FutureReady

Welcoming a new cohort of @AGCCIAfrica_1! UN Women, @jamiismz, & the Ministry of Education (MoEVT) have officially kicked off a 10-day coding camp in #Zanzibar. 50 eager future innovators are ready to conquer the digital world - stay tuned for their amazing journey! @BelgiumTanzania

Strengthening Digital Africa: Tackling Misinformation through Local Content and Multilingualism At the Africa IGF, PAYAIG hosted a insightful session addressing how misinformation, language barriers, and lack of localized content impact Africa’s digital space, elections, health (e.g., COVID-19), and social cohesion. Key Points: - The session highlighted how misinformation spreads quickly due to language barriers and limited localized content. Shared the example of creating the COVID-19 Resources website, which provided Swahili information during the pandemic. - Pointed out the importance of creating content relevant to local contexts, cultures, and realities, emphasizing the role of local creators, journalists, and tech platforms. - Our speakers stressed the need for digital platforms to support Africa’s linguistic diversity (over 2,000 languages) and promote local languages in fact-checking, education, and news. Recommendations : - We recommend empowering communities with media literacy programs tailored to local languages. - Stakeholders have to invest in Africa’s digital infrastructure and cultural preservation through inclusive content creation. - We recommend and support partnerships between governments, civil society, and tech platforms to fund local content. - We advocate for tools to detect and moderate misinformation in local languages. Speakers: •Matilda Mashauri (PAYAIG Ambassador, Swahili Cohort 2024) •Selby Abraham (PAYAIG Lead Facilitator) •Godsway Kubi (Youth Ambassador, PAYAIG & Lead Facilitator, Internet Society Online Safety SIG) •Millenium Anthony (PAYAIG Facilitator, Swahili Cohort 2023, Tanzania) •Prisca Bessala (Pan African Youth Ambassador for Internet Governance) •Noha (PAYAIG Facilitator, Arabic Cohort 2024, Egypt) Moderator:Tabitha Wangechi (PAYAIG Facilitator, Swahili Cohort 2024, Kenya) Together, we are building a multilingual, inclusive, and informed digital Africa! #AfricaIGF2024 #PAYAIG #DigitalRights #LocalContent #Multilingualism #Misinformation

From Dec 2–5, the #SingidaProgramme empowered women with skills in branding, digital marketing, record-keeping & climate advocacy. Led by #BintiDijitali under @unwomentanzania & JP RWEE, it fostered growth, sustainability & resilience for women in Singida. #BintiDijitali

RT @sorenetweets: Honoured to deliver opening remarks at the African Youth IGF @AfricanYouthIGF As 60% of Africa's population is under 25,…

Binti Dijitali, under @unwomentanzania , is proud to join the fight against Gender-Based Violence. Aligned with this year’s theme ‘Let’s End Gender-Based Violence: Peace in the Home to Peace in the World,’ we are raising awareness and empowering voices. #EndGBV #BintiDijitali

At Binti Dijitali, we stand united against Gender-Based Violence. As part of the 16 Days of Activism, we’re committed to empowering women, raising awareness, and creating a safer digital and physical space for all. Together, we can #EndGBV. Join us in this fight! #BreakTheSilence

Violence is never the answer. As a proud @BintiDijitali ambassador, I stand with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Let’s raise our voices, break the silence, and empower survivors. Together, we can create a world free from GBV. #16Days #EndGBV #BintiDijitali

As #Bintidijitali, from @unwomentanzania, we support the #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV! "Every voice counts, Every action matters & Everyday brings us closer to a world free from violence". @16DaysTanzania 🧡

Celebrating Excellence at AfriSIG 2024 A moment of pride for PAYAIG! Athanase Bahizire (DRC), our 2024 French cohort facilitator, received the inaugural Makane Faye AfriSIG Award for his outstanding commitment and dedication to advancing internet governance knowledge. We also celebrate: •Matilda Mashauri (Tanzania) and Dr.Angela Sulemana (Ghana), 2024 PAYAIG ambassadors (Swahili and English cohorts), for their significant contributions. •Mariam Jobe (Gambia) and Millenium Anthony (Tanzania), exceptional facilitators for the 2023 English and Swahili cohorts, who continue to inspire with their leadership. PAYAIG remains committed to empowering Africa’s youth to lead a transformative digital future. #AfriSIG2024 #MakaneFayeAward #InternetGovernance #PAYAIG #DigitalLeaders