PAYAIG @PAYA_IG
The Pan-African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance empowers 1,000 African Youth (18-30) Annually in #netgov, fostering Africa's #IGF ecosystem payaig.africa Africa Joined April 2023-
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We are grateful to share that the @ICANN Board of Directors has approved a US$1 million contribution to support the IGF. Thank you, ICANN, for your continued support of the IGF and the multistakeholder model. Read more: icann.org/en/announcemen…
Heureux d’avoir partagé ma vision du numérique dans cet entretien accordé au journal La Nation . Je suis convaincu que le numérique doit devenir à #Djibouti un véritable instrument de souveraineté, mais aussi une opportunité concrète pour notre jeunesse, nos entrepreneurs et l’avenir de notre économie. À travers Connect Djibouti, nous voulons contribuer à construire un écosystème digital plus inclusif, innovant et tourné vers l’action. Merci à La Nation pour cet échange autour des enjeux de la transformation numérique de notre pays.
Excited to share that I will be speaking at the International Youth Conference as a @PAYA_IG Lead Facilitator on the panel session: “Bridging Global Gaps through Digital Innovation and Youth-Led Solutions.” 📅 May 21, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM PT 📍 Los Angeles, USA
🚀 Applications are OPEN for the #PAYAIG 2026 Fellowship! Are you 18–35 and passionate about #CyberDiplomacy, #AIGovernance, or #DigitalRights? Join a pan-African network shaping the future of digital governance. 📅 Deadline: 15 May 2026 👉 payaig.africa/apply/
📢 IGF 2026 announced! The 21st Internet Governance Forum will take place in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪, 14–18 Dec 2026. 🌍 Stay tuned: intgovforum.org/en/dashboard/i… New to IGF? intgovforum.org/en/content/wel…
International Girls in ICT Day Al for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future Featuring Kigoma impact stories + participants supported through Enabel @Enabel_Belgium | @unwomentanzania @BelgiumTanzania | #GirlsInICT #BintitechDay #WomeninTech
#GirlsinICT Day reminds us that the future of technology is not something girls should wait to be invited into, it’s something they are already building. Meet our Metilda, #PAYAIG Ambassador 2023 and founder of @sheworks8. Her journey is a powerful example @unwomentanzania
Meet @MatildaMashauri. After the @AGCCIAfrica_1 coding camp, she and her fellow alumni founded She Works In Tech (@SHEWORKS8), an organization that equips girls in schools with digital skills and inspires them to explore technology. On #GirlsInICT Day, we celebrate Matilda and
Meet @MatildaMashauri. After the @AGCCIAfrica_1 coding camp, she and her fellow alumni founded She Works In Tech (@SHEWORKS8), an organization that equips girls in schools with digital skills and inspires them to explore technology. On #GirlsInICT Day, we celebrate Matilda and girls like her shaping a more inclusive digital future.
🌍 How can Africa move from being a participant to a co-creator in global cyber diplomacy? Join us tomorrow for an interactive High-Level Webinar: 💻 “Advancing Cybersecurity & Cyber Diplomacy in Africa” Hosted by @ECA_OFFICIAL & GNC, as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 🎙️ Moderator: Ms. Sorene Assefa 🎤 Keynote: Dr. Abdul Hakeem Ajijola, Chair – AU Cyber Security Expert Group 👥 Panelists: 1️⃣ Ms. Cynthia Lesufi – Chair, ITU CWG-WSIS&SDG 2️⃣ Dr. Katherine Getao – Expert, Diplo Foundation 3️⃣ Dr. Vincent Olatunji – CEO, NDPC Nigeria 4️⃣ Hon. Alhagi Mbow – MP & Chair, AfIGF MAG Registration : zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🗓️ 30 Oct | 🕚 11:00 AM EAT #CyberDiplomacy #CyberSecurity #GDC #WSIS #WSIS+20 #CyberAwarenessMonth
WEBCAST JUN 12 - Atlantic Council - Why the UN’s Internet Governance Forum still matters twenty years on @AtlanticCouncil #IGF2025 @intgovforum isoc.live/19443
Honoured to have joined my PAYAIG family at the 14th AIGF and represented as their first Internet Governance Ambassador. #payaig #AFIGF2025
PAYAIG at the 14th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum - "Empowering Africa’s Digital Future" Proudly showcasing youth voices and innovation at #AfIGF2025 #PAYAIG #WSIS #IGF #AfricaIGF
PAYAIG at the 14th Annual Africa Internet Governance Forum - "Empowering Africa’s Digital Future" Proudly showcasing youth voices and innovation at #AfIGF2025 #PAYAIG #WSIS #IGF #AfricaIGF
Whatever that you do, Do it Well. 🇬🇧🇬🇭 @PAYA_IG has made an impact and I'm proud to be part of the journey.
🏆 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
🚀 Thrilled to showcase the PAYAIG Booth at the 14th #AfricaIGF! Empowering youth voices to shape Africa’s digital future. 🌍✨ Huge thanks to our amazing PAYAIG Ambassadors & facilitators for passionately representing the initiative: Fiifi 🇬🇭, Jacqueline 🇲🇼, Alemebe 🇹🇿, Metilda 🇹🇿, Millennium 🇹🇿 Glory 🇹🇿, Saba 🇪🇹, Levy 🇿🇲, Yves 🇨🇩, Michelle 🇰🇪, Afia 🇹🇬, Miriam 🇰🇪 — and all who championed the PAYAIG mission. Your passion and purpose lit up the forum! 💪🏽🔥 #AfIGF2025 #Youth4DigitalAfrica #PAYAIG #WSIS #IGF
@FaziliMihigo1 @intgovforum @youthigfdrc @afrisig Congratulations!
Honored to join #AfIGF2025 as Prosecutor/Lecturer/Researcher from #DRCongo! Contributing to "Empowering Africa’s Digital Future" on Cybersecurity, Data Governance & Digital Rights. Let's shape a secure & inclusive digital Africa! @intgovforum @youthigfdrc @afrisig @PAYA_IG
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