Women's Information TechnologyTransfer
Women's Information Technology Transfer (WITT) is both a website,
providing ICTs strategic information to all, and supporting, in a collective way, Central and Eastern European women in developing a web as an instrument in their social activism. WITT is committed to bringing women's actions, activities and struggles to the spotlight, promoting the use of free software as a way to highlight women's voices.
WITT is one of the first organizations of its kind to train women's non-governmental organisations in Central and Eastern Europe to use information communication technologies (ICTs) in their communication strategies. The WITT website has been developed for women to share their experiences with ICTs, to learn about training events provided by WITT and to develop expertise in advocacyi on gender and ICT issues. Women can publish on the website in their own language (8 languages are available to be used as the site develops).
The purpose of the regular Trainers Exchange Events is to build powerful partnerships between the trainers and for WITT to maintain a pool of women who will not only promoteICT use but also promote a feminist analysis of ICT use.
WITT was initiated in 2002 by ENAWA - European North American Women Action as part of it's training program. It will become an independent entity early in 2005, with its seat in Croatia and Focal Points throughout the region. Focal Points are women working within organizations who represent WITT and organize local WITT trainings.
