Carolyne Ekyarisiima

Biography

Carolyne Ekyarisiima, is a Mandela Washington Fellow , social entrepreneur and the founder of the Apps and Girls , a social enterprise that works to bridge the tech gender gap in Africa by empowering girls aged 10-18 years with the SupperPower of CODE to become effective leaders and TECH drivers using Technology to solve challenges in their communities . Carolyne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Masters in Information Systems. She is a Tigo and Reach for change Digital change maker and was awarded a certificate of achievement in 2014 for her great efforts in improving children’s lives through innovation & digital technology at the Hackathon Prototype Change 2014 Sweden, MalikiaWanguvu2017 award recipient recognized for her great contribution in the STEM sector in Tanzania, 2017 Winner of NextGen franchising and Apps and Girls was awarded by UNDP and Sahara sparks for its devotion and persistence in supporting and inspiring ladies in Technology in Tanzania.