TWICT Collaborations with WITSI

TWICT proudly joined forces with WITSI (Women in ICT Solomon Islands) to champion their annual Girls in ICT Day, an initiative driven by ITU to inspire and empower young girls in the field of technology.
This year, through the generous support of the Government of Australia, the Ministry of Education Solomon Islands, the Department of ICT, and other valued sponsors, TWICT participated in the Girls in ICT Day celebrations in person—a meaningful milestone for the organization.
The President of TWICT shared inspiring words with members, promoting empowerment and collaboration. In addition, TWICT conducted a school visit to White River Primary School, delivering an impactful Cyber Safety awareness session titled "Be Smart, Be Kind, Be Safe." The President also served as the guest speaker for the Girls in ICT Day event, further solidifying the importance of inclusivity and education in technology.
Through partnerships and collective efforts, these collaborations continue to touch lives.

First Universal Acceptance (UA) Day!

Tonga Makes History with Its First Universal Acceptance (UA) Day!
Today, 4th March 2025, Tonga proudly joined the global movement for Universal Acceptance (UA)—the only Pacific Island to do so this year! 🇹🇴
With expert training led by Mr. Champika Wijayatunga, Technical Engagement Senior Manager APAC at ICANN, & Regional Director Savenace Vocea, joined participants from TCC, TCL, TWICT, NGOs, MOH, MEIDECC, CERT Tonga, and other government ministries gained valuable insights into making the internet more inclusive and accessible for all.
Director of CERT, lead his opening remarks with highlighting a more "tongan" touch to a domain - matema'atonga.to or a top level domain (tld) .vavau (vava'u).
A huge malo ‘aupito to UASG, ICANN, and our regional & global partners for supporting this initiative! TWICT is proud to be part of shaping a more connected digital future for Tonga and the Pacific.

Empowering People with Disabilities through Digital Skills

17April2025 - A powerful milestone for TWICT as we proudly hosted an interactive learning event focused on enhancing digital skills for people with disabilities.
We were honored to welcome the Second Secretary Development, DFAT, Ms. Elle Bradshaw, our partners from Tonga National University, USP Tonga Campus, Ministry of Education , various NGOs, community leaders, and most importantly our people with disabilities and their families.
This event wasn't just about learning tech, it was about breaking barriers, building confidence, and making sure no one is left behind in our digital future. Participants explored assistive technologies, gained hands-on skills, and voiced the need for inclusive tech policies in the workplace and beyond. Ie: JAWS, NVAD, Visual AI, Copilot Voice Speech, Microsoft Speech Services etc. To the Government of Australia & Commonwealth of Learning — mālō ‘aupito for trusting us and enabling this one-of-a-kind collaboration to happen. This is just the beginning.

STEM SESSIONS for Children

Every 2 Saturday every month - Boys and Girls from the age of 6 up to 16 are Introduced to STEM, hands on STEM activities, creativity and lab works.

Awareness Programs

Acknowledging the creativity and awareness of our young minds on Safer Internet Day! Our talented kids have beautifully depicted the theme: Connect, Reflect, Protect through their artwork. Let's empower our children to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Together, let's create a safer online environment for all! #SaferInternetDay #ConnectReflectProtect #KidsArt