We are delighted to announce that the Emerging Leader application for the 2014 TechWomen program will open on Monday, December 16! The application will be accessible on the TechWomen website at www.techwomen.org, and must be submitted by the deadline of February 3, 2014 at 23:59 Cairo time. One … [READ MORE...]
2013 TechWomen Program Through Tweeted Photos
What a year it has been! Though almost one month has passed since the Emerging Leaders returned to their home countries, we are still reveling in our memories of the 2013 TechWomen program's five jam-packed weeks of excitement, discovery, and sharing. Below are snapshots of just a few of the many … [READ MORE...]
From Nigeria to San Francisco: My TechWomen Experience
Guest post by Hannah Kabir Ahmed, Emerging Leader from Nigeria We arrived in San Francisco on October 1, which marks Nigeria’s Independence Day. By that time, we had clocked more than seventeen hours of travel time. There was excitement in the air. For the first time, we were able to meet … [READ MORE...]
Find Your Passion, Find Your Impact
Guest Blog Post by Trish Tierney In my senior year of college, I watched as most of my friends frantically faxed their CVs off and checked their answering machines for messages about interviews. People asked me, ‘why are you so calm?’ I was not rushing about, because I already knew: I was … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2013 TechWomen Emerging Leaders
This October, 78 emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from 16 countries in Africa and the Middle East will join their counterparts at leading companies in San Francisco and Silicon Valley for a five-week mentorship and exchange program. With October just … [READ MORE...]
Global Techspaces
Africa and the Middle East are buzzing with the sound of collaboration. Hackerspaces, tech hubs, incubators, makerspaces, and accelerators are touting a community and resources to help members shape the future of their businesses—and the world. Whether you want to meet coding partners, design a … [READ MORE...]
Fun Tech Facts from our 16 Participant Countries
As we prepare for the TechWomen to arrive, we are learning more about the STEM ecosystem in each of their home countries. Here are some fun facts about the unique places where TechWomen participants live and work. Algeria: Almost every person owns a cell phone, compared to only 10% of the … [READ MORE...]
Explore. Dream. Discover.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – U.S. Author, Mark Twain Calling women around the … [READ MORE...]
Women in technology—Africa
Divine Ndhlukula, Juliana Rotich and Mariéme Jamme are a few inspirational African women at the forefront of technology and entrepreneurship. They are paving the way for other women in their countries. They are leaders in their communities who are helping initiate change and create greater … [READ MORE...]
How to Apply for the TechWomen Program: Tips and Instructions
The TechWomen Emerging Leader application is now live! This video provides detailed information regarding the TechWomen application process. Eligible candidates should watch the video in its entirety prior to applying for the TechWomen program. The TechWomen Emerging Leader application … [READ MORE...]
