After three days in Johannesburg, the TechWomen delegation traveled to explore another important region of South Africa. Known for its vibrant startup culture, delegates arrived in Cape Town eager to connect with women and girls in STEM. The first stop was to the Khayelistsha township to visit … [READ MORE...]
Archives for January 2015
Engaging Exchanges: TechWomen’s final day in Johannesburg
The TechWomen delegation’s last day in Johannesburg was jam-packed with informative meetings, key exchanges, and engaging discussions. The day began with a breakfast hosted by UN Women, where the topic of discussion centered on women in technology, and how to support the next generation in South … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen in South Africa – Knowledge-sharing with the U.S. Embassy and African Development Bank
The TechWomen program is in South Africa this week for the first of two delegation trips in 2015. Delegation trips bring the program full-circle by engaging mentors and Emerging Leaders in program countries abroad, while also exposing them to local leaders, country-wide initiatives, educational … [READ MORE...]
Apply Now for the 2015 TechWomen Program!
TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2015 program! Women professionals in STEM from 21 program countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia are eligible to apply. Interested in learning more about the experience? Watch our video for a quick overview of the application, … [READ MORE...]