Guest post by Arezoo Miot After a rich and memorable week of professional meetings, I came home and reflected on my time in Jordan with the TechWomen delegation. As a Program Officer for the program, I was honored and fortunate to participate alongside mentors from the United States and … [READ MORE...]
Collaborate. Code. Connect.
A collage of experiences in Jordan as told by TechWomen. Against the backdrop of Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, forty-five women from eight countries said their goodbyes last week. The TechWomen delegation concluded with stronger bonds and increased cultural understanding between mentors … [READ MORE...]
Kicking off TechWomen Delegation in Amman, Jordan
Guest blog by Ayori Z. Selassie, TechWomen Mentor First official day of volunteer work with the TechWomen for the U.S. Department of State Delegation to Jordanwas incredible. Many of us began Monday morning sleep deprived and jetlagged, however it didn’t take long for the excitement, inspiration, … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Now Accepting Applications for 2012
U.S. Department of State Press Release Media Note The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that the TechWomen initiative – an international exchange that uses technology as a means to empower women and girls worldwide – is now accepting online … [READ MORE...]
Souvenirs Marocaines
Guest post by Heather Ramsey Just about a week ago was our Morocco Delegation’s Farewell Celebration and Henna Party at the Association Solidarité Féminine (ASF), a social enterprise in Casablanca that provides unwed mothers with job skills, employment opportunities in its spa and restaurant, … [READ MORE...]
The Woman’s Fight
Guest Post by Jody Mahoney I am travelling through Morocco with the TechWomen delegation. I've visited small villages where women are the predominant earners, struggling to find distribution channels for their work. We teach them ecommerce, packaging, marketing, competition. Unable to ask … [READ MORE...]
Turning Dreams into Reality
Guest Post by Fabiola Addamo "Bonjour, my name is Fabiola, a Techwomen mentor and a Yahoo!" - this is how I have been introducing myself during the latest Techwomen visits at local Moroccan universities, schools and various women entrepreneurial associations. I have been Fabiola since birth, and a … [READ MORE...]
First Day in Casablanca
Guest Post by Katy Dickinson The TechWomen delegation in Morocco had a full and interesting day today in Casablanca and Mohammedia. Our day started early, so we got to watch produce being sold in the neighborhoods from tiltcarts. It is surprising to see sheep, cows, horses, and donkeys grazing and … [READ MORE...]
An Enriching Experience in Marrakech
Guest Post by Lexi Curtice So far, the TechWomen delegation trip to Morocco is every bit as enriching and physically draining as the 5-week TechWomen program; that said, enriching is quite an understatement. For me, travel is synonymous with growth. Working at IIE (Institute of International … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Explore Morocco
Guest Post by Larissa Shapiro I've been deeply honored this year to participate in the inaugural round of the TechWomen initiative, a program of the US State Department, as a technical mentor. This program brings technical women from the Middle East and North Africa to Silicon Valley for … [READ MORE...]
