Starting in September 2020, Emerging Leaders and the community that supports them -- Facilitators, Peer Advisors, Impact Coaches, Cultural Mentors and Professional Mentors -- embarked on TechWomen's first-ever virtual program. Seven months later, IIE was proud to transition our 106 participants from … [READ MORE...]
Don’t be afraid to fly high
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...]
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...]
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...]
TechWomen announces 2021 virtual delegations
Over the past seven months, the TechWomen community -- our Emerging Leaders, fellows, mentors and host companies -- have shown that connection, mentorship and learning can thrive in a virtual setting. They've pushed through long distances and the challenges of balancing work and family life, proving … [READ MORE...]
At Regional Summits, Emerging Leaders further develop their action plans
Beginning in November, TechWomen 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders transitioned from Professional Interest Groups to action plan teams, working within their country cohorts to brainstorm and develop an action plan that addresses a socioeconomic need in their communities. From creating clean cookstoves … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 begins with Professional Interest Groups
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, TechWomen was tasked with reimagining a program -- one that convened hundreds of people at events, placed 108 women at host companies and relied on in-person connection and networking -- into a dispersed and virtual setting. In true TechWomen spirit, this year's … [READ MORE...]
The secret of getting ahead is getting started
Guest post by Isha Sesay, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Sierra Leone Editor’s note: Isha Sesay's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen community. How … [READ MORE...]
Unleashing uniqueness: my journey as a young professional in STEM
Guest post by Zeinab El Sayed, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Egypt Editor’s note: Zeinab El Sayed's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen community. I was born and … [READ MORE...]
Educate a girl and change the world
Guest post by Manizha Khailobekova, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Tajikistan Editor’s note: Manizha Khailobekova's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
