“The greatest cheerleader of a woman should be another woman.” The delegation had the honor and opportunity on day four to be welcomed warmly by Impinganzima Hostel in Bugesera District, a community for elderly survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi. The home, occupied by 64 women and … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 3: 21st century skills with students and entrepreneurs
“Think about the future — not through your limitations today, but through the possibilities of tomorrow.” On day three, the delegation split into two groups: one team of mentors and fellows spent the day at IPRC Tumba, a polytechnic school where TechWomen fellow Rita Clemence Mutabazi serves … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 2: Hands-on STEM Fair for Students
"While we are strong, together we are stronger. And together our voices will change the world. You see a girl -- we see the future." A welcome at the U.S. Embassy Day two began with the opportunity to speak to and learn from staff of the U.S. Embassy Kigali in order to better understand … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 1: #twrwanda kicks-off a week of impact
After weeks of preparation and building excitement, 18 TechWomen mentors and 10 visiting fellows from Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia landed in Kigali, Rwanda, ready to begin a week of learning and exchange. #twrwanda had officially begun. Delegation … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen announces 2020 delegation trips
During the 2019 program, TechWomen had over 300 mentors guiding, supporting and learning from Emerging Leaders.The relationships forged between Emerging Leaders and mentors often transcend the fall program, continuing as the Emerging Leaders become fellows and return home to their respective … [READ MORE...]
The TechWomen program is food for your soul
Guest post by Ritu Ganguly, TechWomen Professional Mentor My TechWomen journey started a decade ago. Sometimes my role has been that of a member of the applicant selection committee, and sometimes in the form of a Professional Mentor. Thanks to this program I have grown as a mentor and a leader, … [READ MORE...]
Reaching beyond the role
Guest post by Linda Mahnken, TechWomen Impact Coach, and Angele Messa, 2019 fellow of Cameroon Editor's note: During TechWomen, Emerging Leaders are encouraged to expand their network, seeking out connections with the greater mentor community based on their professional interests and goals. 2019 … [READ MORE...]
Breaking boundaries in the skies
Guest post by Sreedevi Rao, TechWomen Professional Mentor at LinkedIn Breaking boundaries in the skies: this was the title of Refilwe’s first presentation at LinkedIn. Refilwe was one of the six Emerging Leaders that LinkedIn hosted through the TechWomen program this fall. This is my … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020 application now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 TechWomen application! Our 2019 program brought 106 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 108 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen's 10th … [READ MORE...]
From impact to #twimpact: Emerging Leaders become fellows in Washington, DC
After a month of learning and exchange in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders (ELs), along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2019. At the U.S. Institute of Peace's PeaceTech Lab, the World Bank Group, embassies and the U.S. … [READ MORE...]
