Hema Basnet

What brought you to a career in technology at the United Nations?

With my knowledge of computers and language communication skills, which I'm trying to improve (my English is not perfect, as I am trying to learn and get better nowadays), I want to write inspiring, motivational and informative stories in English, useful in daily life and help youth overcome confusion and illusion of age, and know the risks and learn how to be safe. I found equality, impartiality and priority of such topics in the United Nations, and I want to effectively and tactically gain more ideas and practical techniques on AI in the computer field and create a platform where experts can share experiences.

What has been your favorite technology project or initiative at the United Nations and why? What was your contribution?

My favorite technology project is supporting women and children, giving technical skills like computer, small to big business techniques, giving basic school education and how to protect themselves from risks in crisis, critical situations and wartime. The United Nations works in these fields proactively, that is why I like to work with this Organization. Participating in the United Nations Mission in different countries has gained lots of ideas and knowledge about the situation of the war country and the war reason and also I have a plan to help them any way or connecting with them through the United Nations. Wherever I am, I want to continue helping and supporting them by giving ideas, knowledge, for financial support also. Women always need money to protect their family and children, so they need suitable technical skills and a job for safety and survival in a poor situation. Also, I want to make a safe and reliable Rehabilitation Center for those who have fallen into drug addiction and who are victims and casualties during wartime.

What advice would you give women interested in pursuing a field in technology?

Be interested and continue in one of the technical fields you get help and support and one day you will be an expert and successful. Never afraid to go outside. Never miss the chance to learn a technical skill. Search the right place and opportunity where you can always find knowledge and chance. Ask your school's teacher or college professor, find the news on the technology field you want to learn and follow without delay.