Tonga's First Cyber Security Bootcamp for High School Students

On Thursday, July 24th, TWICT hosted its first-ever Cyber Security Bootcamp at Epworth Hall, bringing together over 90 students and teachers from eight schools across Tonga. With support from the Government of Australia, students learned about internet safety, cyber threats, and tech careers from experts including TWICT, CERT Tonga, AGO, Tonga Police, and APNIC. The day ended with an exciting Capture The Flag (CTF) competition with 13 teams solving digital challenges. Top 3 Winners:

🥇 Tonga National University

🥈 Tupou College Toloa

🥉 Liahona High School

Big thanks to our speakers, teachers, and sponsors: BSP, TCC, Digicel, CERT Tonga, Broadcom 87.5 Ltd, and TWICT. This is just the beginning of a Cyber Smart Tonga.

TWICT Celebrates St Joseph’s Business College Interns: A Journey of Learning, Growth & Digital Skills

Today, our Chairlady and the Board of Directors of Tonga Women in ICT (TWICT) proudly presented certificates of appreciation to students from St Joseph’s Business College, marking the completion of their one-month internship with us. 🎓✨ In her remarks, the Chairlady expressed heartfelt gratitude for the interns’ valuable support during their time with TWICT. She also shared powerful words of encouragement, inspiring the youth to continue striving in their learning and growth. Representing the group, Mr. Sione Niu extended thanks on behalf of the interns to the Chairlady, Board, and TWICT team. He highlighted how the experience not only strengthened their financial knowledge but—most significantly—boosted their digital skills. Mālō ‘aupito fanau – your efforts and energy were appreciated. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! #Hounga #TWICT #YouthInICT #DigitalSkills #InternshipDoneRight St Joseph's Business College - SJBC

TWICT Welcomes Level 4 Interns from St Joseph’s Business College

We warmly welcome our Level 4 interns from Saint Joseph’s Business College to Tonga Women in ICT! Over the next six weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team, gain hands-on experience, and deepen your understanding of how ICT can empower communities. We’re excited to have you join us and hope this internship will be a meaningful journey of growth, learning, and connection. Welcome aboard! #TWICT #WomenInICT #Internship2025 #SaintJosephBusinessCollege #FutureLeaders #TechForChange #TongaYouthEmpowerment #TalitaliFiefia

Empowering the Future | Beulah Business Week x TWICT

“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain…” – Psalm 127:1

Today, our Chairlady, Dr. Tangikina Moimoi Steen, had the honor of speaking at Beulah College’s Business Week. Though her career has taken her abroad, her heart remains in Tonga — and she returned home to inspire the next generation. ✨

Her message centered on Psalm 127:1 with two key lessons:

1️⃣ Build with purpose, character, and integrity.

2️⃣ Watch over what you’ve built, seeking wisdom and God’s guidance.

She encouraged students to live with faith and values, shared her own journey from humble beginnings to international academia, and celebrated Beulah’s legacy — where her mother once studied. Three sharp students even won flash drives after answering her scripture challenge! 💡 To close, Dr. Tangikina presented the school with a $500 donation and flyers to motivate students to keep striving. From all of us at TWICT — we’re grateful for her leadership and proud of her example of giving back to Tonga. 🇹🇴💻💙 #TWICT #BeulahBusinessWeek #FaithAndFuture #WomenInICT #LeadershipWithHeart #TonganPride

TWICT is Looking for a Space to Rent!

Tonga Women in ICT (TWICT) is on the lookout for a place we can transform into an ICT/Tech & Innovation Hub — a co-working space where creativity, learning, and collaboration can thrive.
We’re open to possibilities! Even if it’s a home, as long as it has:
🏠 A kitchen
🌿 Good outdoor space
💻 A welcoming environment for co-working
If you have a property and are happy for us to bring it to life as a co-working and innovation hub, we’d love to chat.
📩 Please message us or contact us at 25154 or tw.ict@outlook.com for discussions.
Let’s build a space where ideas grow and technology connects our community. 💡
#TWICT #InnovationHub #TechSpace #CoworkingTonga #Community

TWICT at #PacificCyberWeek & #P4C

This week, Tonga Women in ICT had the honor of joining Pacific leaders and experts — including the Minister of Police & MPE, the Attorney General of Tonga, and the Director of CERT Tonga — at the Partners in the Blue Pacific (P4C) conference during Pacific Cyber Week.
We also had the opportunity to attend several sessions at the Pacific Fibre Conference, gaining insights on the digital transformation happening across the Pacific — knowledge we’re excited to bring back home.
Together, we amplified powerful Pacific voices calling for:
1️⃣ Less talk, more tools – real equipment, licences, and infrastructure to defend against cyberattacks.
2️⃣ Collaboration from the start
3️⃣ Stronger social media regulation – holding global platforms accountable.
4️⃣ Dignity in defence – building our own capacity to respond without relying solely on outside help.
5️⃣ Shared responsibility – all partners stepping up equally.
6️⃣ Tangible outcomes – leaving with practical tools we can use.
7️⃣ Cyber sovereignty – laws, skills, and systems rooted in our local context.
💡 The takeaway is clear: A safer, more resilient Pacific requires practical, sustainable, locally owned solutions — not just tick-box workshops.
Mālō ‘aupito to our Pacific partners for standing together to strengthen the region’s cyber resilience and security.
#TWICT #CyberSafety #CyberSecurity #PacificResilience #P4C #BluePacific #DigitalSovereignty #Tonga #DigitalTransformation

Gratitude Post

TWICT is so happy and truly grateful to DCCP-Pacific and The Cadmus Group for providing laptops to Tonga Women in ICT.
Since our engagement began in 2023, we’ve been privileged to walk alongside DCCP-Pacific as a sub-contractor, supporting initiatives such as:
✨ Cyber hygiene awareness
✨ Digital upskilling
✨ Digital Skills Gap Assessment
Through this partnership, one thing has become very clear — sustainable development in the Pacific is only possible when local people are equipped with the tools, skills, and opportunities to lead change from within.
We are proud that DCCP-Pacific has been intentional about supporting local capacity and resources. From day one, they welcomed us into the decision-making process, ensuring Pacific voices and Pacific expertise shaped the outcomes.
Mālō ‘aupito to DCCP-Pacific for trusting local champions here in Tonga.

Excel & Access Training!

On 21 August, TWICT had a full house at our Data Analysis on Excel Training!
We were joined by participants from Tonga Police, banks, teachers, St Joseph Business College, Tonga Power, and many other organizations. 🙌
A huge mālō ‘aupito to our amazing facilitator for helping fill this important gap — equipping workers in Tonga to feel more confident with:
✅ Data entry
✅ Pivot tables
✅ Formulas
✅ Mail merge
✅ …and so much more!
At TWICT, we’re all about building skills that empower our people in the workplace. 💪💻
#TWICT #ExcelTraining #DigitalSkills #BuildingConfidence

TWICT Wins 2025 Women in Tech Award at WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards

Tonga Women in ICT Inc. (TWICT) just made waves in the Asia-Pacific by being recognized with a 2025 Women in Tech Award at the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards in Taipei.

The 2025 WITSA Awards had a huge pool of highly qualified nominees from across the globe. While we weren’t selected as the top category winners, TWICT was honored as a Merit Award recipient — proving that community-driven innovation from the Pacific can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world. Even though we couldn’t afford to pick up our recognition plaque and award in person, we proudly sent in our video and joined the event virtually. It’s a reminder that while resources may be limited, our vision, impact, and commitment to empowering women in ICT are limitless.

This recognition belongs to every woman, youth, and community member in Tonga who believes in the power of tech for change. Malo ‘aupito to our partners and supporters who continue to walk this journey with us.

🔗 Read the article here:

https://ictframe.com/broadway-infosys-witsa-award.../

Tangikina Moimoi Steen Selu Kauvaka

Calling all women digital entrepreneurs in South-East Asia & the Pacific!

Join the UNCTAD eTrade for Women Masterclass happening in Manila, Philippines | 18–21 November 2025.
This is your chance to power growth, create impact, and connect with other women leading digital businesses. 💻🌟

✅ Who can apply?
✔ Women founders/co-founders of digital businesses
✔ At least 3 years of leadership experience
✔ Businesses driven by new technologies & digital tools

📌 Application Deadline: 5 September 2025
👉 Apply now and take your business to the next level!

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#eTradeForWomen #DigitalEntrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #UNCTAD #womenempowerment2025

Looking for a space to meet, create, or get work done? The TWICT Hub at Fasi FWC (upstairs) is open for you! 💻☕️

✅ Meeting space – fits up to 25 people
✅ Desks for hire & co-working space
✅ Super fast internet 🚀
✅ Unlimited coffee station ☕️
✅ Printer access & more

Whether it’s for a team meeting, a brainstorming session, or just a productive day of work, our Hub has you covered.

📩 Message us to book your spot today!

CERT TONGA TRAINING

Mālō ‘aupito to CERT TONGA!
Big thank you to the amazing team at CERT TONGA for coming through to train our TWICT staff and interns . These train-the-trainer sessions are so valuable in keeping our skills sharp and up to date — empowering us to deliver stronger awareness programs in our communities, schools, and beyond.
Through our strong MOU partnership, CERT TONGA and TWICT continue to work hand-in-hand in building cyber safety awareness across Tonga.
We’re also super grateful for the goodies and, most importantly, the upgrade in knowledge and skills that help us keep making impact where it matters most.
Tonga's Computer Emergency Response Team - CERT Tonga
St Joseph's Business College - SJBC
#CyberSafety #Partnership #TWICT #CERTTonga #DigitalResilience