In the afternoon of our fourth day in Cameroon, we journeyed to Douala, arriving after dark in the country’s economic capital for the second leg of our delegation trip. Throughout our stay, we immersed ourselves in dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning experiences with our event collaborators … [READ MORE...]
Cameroon Part 1 of 2: Diplomacy, Mentorship, and Sustainable Impact in Yaoundé (2024)
In the heart of west Africa's vibrant landscape lies Cameroon, a nation rich in culture, diversity, and innovation. This February, TechWomen embarked on a transformative journey there as part of our unwavering commitment to fostering global cooperation and sustainable development with women in … [READ MORE...]
The Power of Resilience: My five-round journey to TechWomen
Guest post by Aderonke Sakpere, 2023 Emerging Leader of Nigeria who is heading to Chicago. Editor’s note: Aderonke Sakpere'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...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 fellows create impact through Professional Development Funds
TechWomen 2020-2021 fellows have the opportunity to take advantage of Professional Development Funds, pursuing a professional development goal that enhances their skills and supports their TechWomen learning objectives. Here, we bring you three stories from fellows in Nigeria, the Palestinian … [READ MORE...]
#techwomen22 comes to a close: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After five weeks of learning and mentorship, TechWomen 2022 is coming to an end. All along the way, Emerging Leaders … [READ MORE...]
Week four: pitch planning, inclusive leadership and giving back at Volunteer Day
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. Emerging leaders entered week four of TechWomen with new skills and enhanced networks, ready to apply their learnings … [READ MORE...]
Week three: the power of mentorship
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After laying the groundwork for both mentorship and action planning in week two, week three of TechWomen was all … [READ MORE...]
#techwomen22 week two: mentorship, action planning and cultural exchange in the Bay Area
Editor’s note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. After an active week of cultural exchange and professional development workshops, Emerging Leaders were eager to … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2022 begins!
Editor's note: After a social media pause, TechWomen is sharing weekly highlights from the Spring 2022 TechWomen program that began on February 23 and concluded on March 31, 2022. IIE welcomed 108 Emerging Leaders as they arrived in the U.S. for TechWomen 2022, ready to embark on five weeks of … [READ MORE...]
Meet the Spring 2022 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
With TechWomen 2022 just a week away, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2022 Emerging Leaders! This year compromises of 112 Emerging Leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of science, technology, … [READ MORE...]
