GIFON Women in GEOINT Initiatives
GIFON’s Women in GEOINT Initiatives are designed to advance the participation, leadership, and visibility of women across the geospatial intelligence and technology ecosystem. The initiative provides targeted support through mentorship, skills development, career advancement, networking, and leadership opportunities, creating inclusive pathways for women to thrive in technical, analytical, and decision making roles. By addressing gender gaps, amplifying talent, and fostering supportive professional networks, GIFON is committed to building a diverse, innovative, and future ready geospatial intelligence community that reflects the strength and potential of women.
Programme Outline
1. Outreach & Awareness
- National and community based awareness campaigns on women’s participation in GEOINT and STEM
- School, university, and professional outreach engagements
- Showcasing female role models and success stories in geospatial intelligence
- Digital advocacy and public engagement on gender inclusion in technology
2. Skills Development & Capacity Building
- Technical training in GIS, remote sensing, spatial data analysis, location intelligence, and emerging geospatial tools
- Introductory and advanced learning tracks for students and professionals
- Hands-on bootcamps, workshops, and virtual labs
- Access to learning resources, tools, and practical datasets
3. Mentorship & Career Guidance
- One-on-one and group mentorship with experienced women and allies in GEOINT
- Career coaching, academic guidance, and professional development sessions
- Support for career transitions into geospatial and intelligence-related roles
- Confidence building and leadership readiness support
4. Leadership & Professional Advancement
- Leadership development programmes for mid-career women
- Training in policy engagement, strategic thinking, ethics, and decision-making
- Opportunities to participate in panels, advisory groups, and professional forums
- Preparation for leadership roles in government, industry, academia, and international organisations
5. Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship
- Participation in the GIFON Geo-Innovation Challenge
- Support for women led research and applied geospatial projects
- Innovation labs and collaborative problem solving sessions
- Linkages to incubation, partnerships, and funding opportunities
6. Networking & Community Building
- National and international networking platforms for women in GEOINT
- Professional forums, roundtables, and peer learning groups
- Collaboration with industry, academia, development partners, and policymakers
- Alumni and professional community development
7. Inclusion, Advocacy & Policy Engagement
- Advocacy for gender responsive policies in geospatial and technology sectors
- Engagement with government MDAs and institutions on inclusion frameworks
- Monitoring and reporting on gender participation and impact
- Alignment with national development goals and global gender equity commitments
8. Monitoring, Impact & Sustainability
- Tracking participation, skills development, and career progression
- Measuring programme outcomes and long term impact
- Continuous improvement based on feedback and evaluation
- Building sustainable pipelines for women’s participation in GEOINT
Join the Initiative
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