Women in Geographic Information Systems Uganda

These hands-on training resources will get you up to speed on using AI Assistants in ArcGIS 🤖 ow.ly/Nugz50YylkP

The future is immersive, and women are building it. Join us on 25th March at the @UICTug AR/VR Center for a hands-on introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality. No experience needed, just show up ready to learn, dream, and build. Brought to you by the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology in partnership with the National Innovation ICT Hub. 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/QjKNNR8GGr5tmK… Limited spots available #WomenInTech -- @MoICT_Ug

Calling all educators, health professionals, and students mentors! Join us on 24th April 2026 at @akuuganda , Nakawa for an exciting training on “Use of AI in Education for Students” &see how smart tools are transforming learning. Register now, scan the QR code on the poster!

The European Space Agency (ESA), in partnership with the African Space Agency (AfSA) and the African Union, is officially inviting applications for the 2026 cohort of the African Research Fellowship (ARF) programme. opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/african-resear…

We join the world in celebrating World Meteorological Day today! 🌍☁️ On this occasion, we reflect on the newly released State of the Global Climate 2025 report, highlighting two critical takeaways: Earth's energy imbalance is at its highest level on record. Also, weather and climate extremes continue to pose escalating risks to food and human security, health, and economies Remote sensing and geographical information systems play a pivotal role in this nexus, delivering ready-to-use data from vast satellite constellations and supporting local decision-making through innovative tools like decision support systems. This impact is amplified through partnerships and innovation. @RCMRD_ invites partners in disaster risk reduction, biodiversity & ecosystems, agriculture, land use planning, water resource management, and weather & climate to join hands in supporting our member states across East and Southern Africa. Let's collaborate to observe today and protect tomorrow! @WMO | @CelesteSau4049 #WorldMetDay #StateOfClimate #ClimateAction #RemoteSensing #GIS #EarlyWarningsForAll #AfricaClimateResilience #GoolgeEarthEngine

Webinar | Q1 Interns Final Project Presentations Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EAT Join us as our GIS interns present real-world solutions across sectors and showcase innovative, practical ideas. Register to join live: hubs.li/Q047Sz_K0

This year’s theme, “Water and Gender,” highlights the critical link between access to safe water, sanitation, and gender equality. Across our region, women and girls are disproportionately affected by water scarcity, often bearing the responsibility of water collection, which impacts education, health, and economic opportunities. There is need to leverage geospatial technologies and earth observation data to support inclusive, data-driven water resource management, helping governments and partners plan for equitable access to water. Advancing water security is advancing #genderequality. #WorldWaterDay #WaterAndGender #WaterSecurity ^AS

When Art Changes a Child’s Story I first encountered Faces Up through a beautiful act of generosity. At the time, a friend of mine, then Marketing Manager at Latitude Zero, reached out looking for an organization to receive the proceeds from an art event called Ebirungi. The artists had committed to donate 10% of their sales, and Latitude wanted it to go to a meaningful cause. Working with my colleague Elizabeth, who leads our Kuonyesha Art Fund, she recommended @FacesUpUganda And so began the connection. At the Ebirungi event, I remember listening to @kalulemma, the Founder and CEO, speak so passionately about their work. It stayed with me. Faces Up works with children in low-income communities, using art as a tool for expression, healing, and possibility. The children create art, and through its sale, contribute toward their schooling. But it is so much more than that. Through art, they are finding voice. They are building confidence. They are learning empathy, community, and even entrepreneurship. I fell in love with the work, the ethos, and the people behind it. I promised myself I would visit. When I finally did, I spent an afternoon painting with the children. The joy, the laughter and the seriousness of that day remain one of my most memorable experiences. This year, I had the added joy of meeting Emmanuel’s mother, the woman who believed in and supported his dream from the very beginning. Hearing her speak gave even deeper meaning to the journey of Faces Up. I have watched this organization grow and bloom. And now, they are at a pivotal moment. They need a bigger space so they can reach more children, nurture more talent, and extend this beautiful work even further. To make this possible, they are raising $5,000, which will be matched. Deadline: 31st March If you have ever believed in the power of art… If you have ever seen what happens when a child is given a chance… This is one of those moments to act. 👉🏾 Donate here: lnkd.in/dP7A2mwY And truly, why stop at $5,000? Let’s help them go beyond. Let’s help them reach even more children. We can do this. Together. #ArtForChange #InvestInChildren #CollectiveGiving

Find out how AI is reshaping disaster management, where progress is being made, and the challenges that remain this #WorldMetDay with @WMO SG and Chair of the Global Initiative on Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions @ITU itu.int/hub/2026/03/ai…

Extreme weather is intensifying. Climate information and early warning systems give countries the power to act before disasters strike – saving lives and cutting losses. 👉 Here’s how: go.undp.org/SUQ #EarlyWarningsForAll | #WorldMetDay

Contribute to the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report #GSDR2027! UN DESA has launched an Open Call for Stakeholder Inputs to inform this key report shaping the final years of #SDGs implementation. ⏰ Deadline: 31 March 2026 👉 More: sdgs.un.org/gsdr2027 #2030Agenda

Better data means better forecasts. As an early adopter of AI technologies, weather forecasting provides powerful insights into the opportunities and risks of AI. Learn more -- in the blog: wrld.bg/pCxW50YxoGj

Open, accessible #AirQuality data is a powerful tool for change across Africa. We’re making data from 15+ African cities openly accessible, helping to deepen understanding of #AirPollution and how to tackle it. #OpenData empowers: 📊 African govts. to make informed policy decisions 🔬 Researchers to generate local evidence 🏙️ Cities to plan healthier environments 👥 Communities to demand & drive action See how we’re supporting cities > bit.ly/4lL43Pf

Join DE Africa’s Victoria Neema on 27 March, 4:00–6:30 PM, as she introduces how to use DE Africa data and platforms for research. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #Webinar #EarthObservation #RemoteSensing #GIS #OpenData

📢 Public Consultation Call As part of the Strategy Development Process, we are engaging members of the public to share their views on key priorities, areas of focus, and interventions that would be most beneficial. We kindly invite you to take just 3 minutes to provide your input by completing the short questionnaire at the link below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Deadline: 27th March 2026 Your feedback is invaluable in shaping an inclusive and impactful strategy.

❗ Last call! You have until 31 March to register for the 2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary. Join us in Geneva to help shape how the world invests in Earth Intelligence for a resilient future. Link below. #EarthIntelligenceforAll

Wishing you all a happy #Eid

A geo-literate talent can answer three key questions: • What is happening? • Where is it happening? • Why does it matter? This kind of thinking drives better decisions for businesses, communities and governments. #GIS #Geoliteracy #GISforAfrica

This #InternationalWomensDay story shows how women are transforming humanitarian work through technology—and changing futures along the way. Read more 👇 #IWD2026 #WomenWhoLead #HumanitarianTech ow.ly/vHgw50Yq5hX

📌Following International Women’s Day, we are reflecting on the disproportionate impact of disasters on women and girls. According to the @UNDP , women and children are 14 times more likely to die during a disaster than men. 👉Link: undp.org/blog/women-are… gender-blind 👉The underlying factors to these statistics are often rooted in women vulnerabilities which are enhanced by gender roles, oppressive cultural norms and systemic inequalities which limit access to life-saving early warning information. This is despite the fact that it is documented that disaster response mechanisms centralized to women often lead to fewer deaths and more resilient communities. 👉To address this, RCMRD is working towards mapping these vulnerabilities to provide this critical information to disaster managers for better planning during humanitarian response. Our continued effort to provide mapping services for disaster risk management and for early warning services will support the reduction of disaster impacts for women. Read more about this project. 👉icpac.net/our-projects/e… 👉drr.rcmrd.org #DRR #GenderInclusiveDRR #EW4ALL