Guest post by Sara Issam Abou Hassan, 2020-2021 fellow of Lebanon My father used to tell me a story in my childhood about an eagle -- that its surroundings were trying to make it believe that it was nothing but a pigeon. They cut its wings so it would not recognize its strength. But an eagle is … [READ MORE...]
Archives for April 2021
Mentorship: What I thought versus what I saw
Guest post by Anna Gowera, 2020-2021 fellow of Zimbabwe Cheesy. That is how I used to imagine mentorship to be, back in the day. After all, I was young and robust (and deathly timid!), so why would I want someone lording it over me with their ideas and requests for accountability, right? WRONG! … [READ MORE...]
Share, learn, inspire and be inspired – because you can make a difference
Guest post by Anjali Pradhan, 2020-2021 TechWomen Professional Mentor This was my second time participating in the TechWomen program, and I was amazed at how well the organizers brought together hundreds of women across the globe. For the mentorship program, I was matched with Areej Abuhammad, a … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2022 application now open!
The 2022 TechWomen application is here! Our 2020-2021 program brought 107 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 113 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen’s 11th … [READ MORE...]
