By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Shortly after the 2015 TechWomen program, Diana Tsoy of Kazakhstan launched the Technovation Challenge in her home country. “Technovation is a gift I brought from the U.S. to Kazakhstan,” Diana said. “The program is so well structured, and … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Kazakhstan: Meeting with young entrepreneurs and future leaders
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist As TechWomen delegates travel to participating countries, it is not only an opportunity to gain understanding of women in STEM and girls education, but also the status of different social aspects. Representatives from the U.S. Consulate in … [READ MORE...]
Largest TechWomen delegation visits Kazakhstan, Central Asia
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist For the third and final delegation trip of the year, the TechWomen delegation of mentors, fellows and staff representing five countries united in Kazakhstan last week. With 42 women participating in the delegation from Kazakhstan, … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen fellows participate in the Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering in Dakar
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At a milestone global science conference last week in Dakar, Senegal, Sylvia Mukasa, a 2014 fellow from Kenya, pitched in front of a live audience and a judging panel comprised of high-profile business, social, political and academic leaders. … [READ MORE...]
Final days in Zimbabwe: ‘The future is young, is female and is digital’
By Samera Edwards, Logistics and Operations Officer The TechWomen delegation to Zimbabwe reached more than 850 women and girls throughout the week to support the next generation of female leaders and change agents in STEM. This record-breaking outreach is part of the impact of the delegation … [READ MORE...]
Day 3 in Zimbabwe: Startups, food for thought, and rising beyond barriers
By Samera Edwards Day 3 in Zimbabwe was truly inspirational from supporting female entrepreneurs, sharing personal impact of the TechWomen program with the U.S. Embassy, and finally, joining others for talks about rising beyond barriers. Speed mentoring for female entrepreneurs The … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Zimbabwe: Promoting STEM careers for young women
By Samera Edwards “The heart and soul of the program extends well beyond the five weeks of TechWomen. Connections are built with a powerful network of women around the world who have similar challenges and successes.” – Arezoo Riahi, Director The second day of the Zimbabwe delegation trip … [READ MORE...]
Day 1 in Zimbabwe: An introduction to the STEM and natural landscape
by Samera Edwards, Program Associate Zimbabwe is the second stop for the TechWomen delegations this year, following the trip to Jordan two weeks ago and heading to Kazakhstan in March. The trip reconnects mentors and fellows, strengthens global networks, and also offers the opportunity to … [READ MORE...]
Day 5 & 6 in Jordan: TechWomen’s first unconference addresses network’s challenges and goals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Wrapping up the delegation trip in Jordan, many new ideas and collaborative efforts were conceived at TechWomen’s first unconference – a conference curated and facilitated by the delegates themselves. The unconference format created space for … [READ MORE...]
Day 4 in Jordan: Delegation members engage students in STEM workshops
By Samera Edwards, Program Associate In the town of Madaba, mentors and fellows led an all-day event with different STEM workshops at the Latin Patriarchate School. The day was organized by Ghaida Khader, a Jordanian fellow from 2015 with the goal of inspiring girls to pursue STEM interests by … [READ MORE...]
