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...]
Meet the 2020-2021 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
As virtual programming for TechWomen officially begins, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders. This year compromises of 108 Emerging Leaders from 21 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of … [READ MORE...]
Journey outside the comfort zone: my pathway to growth
Guest post by Reneiloe Seodigeng, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of South Africa Editor’s note: Reneiloe Seodigeng'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 … [READ MORE...]
#ELoftheDay: Meet the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders
Starting next month, TechWomen will welcome a new cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to a virtual platform as their TechWomen journey officially begins. Throughout the fall and winter, ELs will be guided through the action planning process by Impact Coaches and fellow Peer Advisors to start … [READ MORE...]
Connecting the dots, from Silicon Valley to Silicon Savanna
Guest post by Josephine Ndambuki, 2013 fellow of Kenya As a woman in tech, I am passionate about impacting the next generation of tech leaders through designing and implementing programs that impart skills, expose youth to mentors and challenge them to begin their careers in tech. I see tech as … [READ MORE...]
In the midst of crisis, TechWomen mobilize around the world
The coronavirus pandemic has caused global disruption, altering the daily lives of nearly everyone around the world. As the gravity of the situation unfolded, TechWomen alumnae throughout Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East were already thinking ahead, applying their ingenuity and … [READ MORE...]
#twrwanda comes to a close: TechWomen Connect and Umuganda
“What I learned through TechWomen is that the more you share, the more you learn.” After an unforgettable week of learning, exchange and community, it was time for #twrwanda to come to a close. At the farewell dinner, the delegation reflected on the week -- meeting hundreds of bright young … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 6: showing young students the possibilities in STEM
"If you see far you will go far." The delegation spent its final official day with young residents at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, a comprehensive four-year program that offers housing, enrichment programs and community to vulnerable youth. 2019 fellow Josiane Ishimwe works at ASYV, running … [READ MORE...]
