Guest post by Zani Gichuki, 2019 Emerging Leader of Kenya Editor’s note: Zani Gichuki’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. At the age of 14, I was … [READ MORE...]
Paying it forward: TechWomen impact in Kenya
Guest post by Umikaltuma Ibrahim, Sandra Kambo, Serah Kahiu and Adah Waseka, 2014 TechWomen fellows of Kenya. Our journey began with our selection for the TechWomen program in 2014. The experience was life-changing. We were exposed to a wealth of ideas and resources through the TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
Vheneka/Khanyisa: eliminating the shame of period poverty
Guest post by Natsai Mutezo, Edith Mugehu, Nothando Nlovu, Sandra Chipuka and Prudence Kadebu, 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed … [READ MORE...]
MAAMI Nigeria: health literacy for pregnant women, one community at a time
Guest post by Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olayinka Ayo, Safiya Aliyu, Pamela Chukwumeka and Ijeoma Ezika, 2018 fellows of Nigeria Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Nigeria were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was … [READ MORE...]
Passion, persistence and perseverance: how four women in STEM overcame obstacles to find their way
This story originally appeared on Wogrammer, who partnered with TechWomen to feature the stories of four TechWomen fellows. Wogrammer is on a mission to break stereotypes and inspire women and girls to pursue careers in STEM. To see the original post and learn more about their work: … [READ MORE...]
A journey to healing together
Guest post by Vanny Nicole Katabarwa, Pascale Mugwaneza, Christa Munezero, Noella Nibakuze, Solange Uwera and Lucie Uwizeye, 2018 fellows of Rwanda Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Rwanda were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their … [READ MORE...]
From challenge to opportunity: problem solving with girls in Sierra Leone
Guest post by Katie Penn, TechWomen Professional Mentor Why Sierra Leone? Why STEM? These were questions I was repeatedly asked during my journey to Sierra Leone as part of the TechWomen delegation trip last month. Delegation trips are an opportunity to raise the profile of fellows’ efforts to … [READ MORE...]
Sierra Leone Day 6: a new generation of leaders
“What I’m here to tell you is there’s a place for you. There is a problem that your mind can help solve.” The final day of the delegation trip began at St. Edwards Primary School, where fellows and mentors saw the work of the 2016 seed grant-winning initiative Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Kids Can … [READ MORE...]
Sierra Leone Day 5: women and girls in techpreneurship
"We know that society and culture benefit when we empower women and girls" A group of mentors and fellows began day five in media interviews, appearing on African Young Voices Television and Radio Democracy to share their TechWomen experiences. On the radio, mentor Tina Shakour and 2015 … [READ MORE...]
Sierra Leone Day 4: a growing community of women
"As leaders, we have the opportunity to lift up other women." Day four of the delegation trip began with the Women in Leadership Forum, an event dedicated to discussing challenges and opportunities for women's leadership and career development in STEM fields. Together with local entrepreneurs, … [READ MORE...]
