Guest post by Nadia Habsatou, 2016 fellow of Cameroon In 2014, Boko Haram attacked a small village in the Far North of Cameroon. Several public places were destroyed, and today, thousands of children and young people are affected by armed conflict. They face harm, fear, loss, kidnapping and … [READ MORE...]
Waktech: Think smart, and move smoothly
Guest post by 2016 fellows of Tunisia Editor's note: The 2016 fellows of Tunisia were one of five country cohorts to receive a $2,500 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed during the 2016 TechWomen program. In addition to mentorship and cultural … [READ MORE...]
Kids Genius expands, partners with Imam Sadr Foundation
Kids Genius, a makerspace for kids created by 2014 fellow Sabine Kai of Lebanon, has opened a second location in Tyre, Lebanon. The new space is located within the Imam Sadr Foundation’s school, which provides free education for orphans and kids with special needs. “We have worked together on a … [READ MORE...]
Jill Finlayson: 3 reasons why I mentor
Since 2011, more than 500 women and men from the Bay Area and Silicon Valley have mentored with TechWomen. Mentors have made meaningful connections and impacted the lives of emerging women leaders around the world. At the Silicon Valley Experts Symposium in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in February 2017, … [READ MORE...]
Tunisia Mentoring Council launches to support, mentor women in STEM
In Tunisia, the breadth of TechWomen’s impact is far reaching, from fellows supporting the Technovation Challenge and educational initiatives, as well as community engagement and beyond. In 2016, 12 Tunisian TechWomen fellows launched Women Leaders in Technology (WoLTech) to empower Tunisian women … [READ MORE...]
Fellows launch mentorship program for secondary school girls in Sierra Leone
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate On February 13, Sierra Leonean fellows Salwa Campbell (2016) and Magdalene Peters (2015), launched a mentorship program for girls at the Annie Walsh Memorial School in Freetown. The program, Creating a Path to the Future, will reach 400 secondary school … [READ MORE...]
Kiko Smith: I am a wife, a mother, an architect and a proud member of our TechWomen sisterhood
At the TechWomen reception hosted by Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, on March 2 in Bishkek, Professional Mentor Kiko Smith of Twitter shared the power and impact of TechWomen. Kiko has been a TechWomen mentor since 2015. Today, and everyday, as we celebrate International … [READ MORE...]
Day 6: Meetings with schools, locals reach more than 1,450 students and professionals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Throughout the week, February 27 - March 3, the TechWomen delegation to Kyrgyzstan visited eight schools and universities and hosted four events, connecting with approximately 1,450 students and professionals. On the last day of the delegation, … [READ MORE...]
Day 5: High school students showcase robotics projects, discuss STEM careers
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist At the Physics and Mathematics School‐Lyceum #61, delegation members started off the morning at the students' robotics fair before hosting a panel discussion for 75 high school students on challenges and opportunities in STEM careers. Judith … [READ MORE...]
Day 4: Delegation hosts talks and workshops for 640 university students
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist One of the main objectives of TechWomen's delegation trips is to encourage and inspire girls and women to pursue careers in STEM. On Wednesday, March 1, the delegation visited four universities – American University in Central Asia, … [READ MORE...]
