“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – U.S. Author, Mark Twain Calling women around the … [READ MORE...]
Working Forum on Women, Information and Communication Technologies and Development (WICTAD)
Guest blog by Heather Ramsey Last week I joined more than 75 thought leaders from 20 countries working in civil society, academia, government, the private sector, and the UN who convened at IIE in Washington, DC, for the first international Working Forum on Women, Information and Communication … [READ MORE...]
Tunisian TechWomen Alumnae Reunite at WES Training
“It was amazing,” posted a 2012 TechWomen Emerging Leader on a photograph of her on Facebook where she was reflecting on the ideas shared by other participants at the six-day Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) Training of Trainers (TOT) in Tunisia. The 2012 Tunisian TechWomen alumnae … [READ MORE...]
Dreams Do Not Die At Sunrise
Guest blog by Fabiola Addamo--Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania I believe in courage. And, I believe that everything is possible in life. In the city of Catania I was an unemployed girl, full of dreams. I finished my degree … [READ MORE...]
Ambassador Verveer Convenes Forum on Women in ICT
Melanne S. Verveer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues is co-hosting the inaugural international forum on Women, Information and Communication Technologies and Development (WICTAD), today at the Institute of International Education (IIE) office in Washington, D.C. The two-day … [READ MORE...]
Happy New Year from the TechWomen Team
The TechWomen team wishes you a successful and prosperous 2013! As we enter the New Year, we continue to think of the 41 TechWomen Emerging Leaders and their mentors who participated in the 2012 program from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia and … [READ MORE...]
Women in technology—Africa
Divine Ndhlukula, Juliana Rotich and Mariéme Jamme are a few inspirational African women at the forefront of technology and entrepreneurship. They are paving the way for other women in their countries. They are leaders in their communities who are helping initiate change and create greater … [READ MORE...]
Season’s Greetings from the TechWomen Team at IIE
How to Apply for the TechWomen Program: Tips and Instructions
The TechWomen Emerging Leader application is now live! This video provides detailed information regarding the TechWomen application process. Eligible candidates should watch the video in its entirety prior to applying for the TechWomen program. The TechWomen Emerging Leader application … [READ MORE...]
TEDxBayArea – Celebrating Global Women Entrepreneurs
“Do you have fire?” Desiree Burch asked the crowd. “Discover that fire - do not push it away. It is who you are!” Desiree was one of many speakers at the TEDxBayArea Global Women Entrepreneurs Event held on December 1st at the LinkedIn Headquarters in Mountain View, CA. The event featured talks … [READ MORE...]
