Since 2011, TechWomen has been facilitating cultural exchange among women from around the world. TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East to the United States for a mentorship and exchange … [READ MORE...]
Day 6 in Kazakhstan: Delegation reaches more than 800 women and girls
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist The time spent in Almaty and Astana had been rich with exchange, professionally and culturally, as delegates met with Kazakhstan’s leaders, entrepreneurs, students and teachers. Many of the events, workshops and training sessions were planned … [READ MORE...]
Day 5 in Kazakhstan: TechWomen spark interest in young girls for STEM
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Astana welcomed the delegation to Kazakhstan’s capital, which will host Expo 2017. Patrick Horne, economic chief, addressed the entrepreneurial spirit found in Kazakhstan and the country’s long … [READ MORE...]
Day 4 in Kazakhstan: Mentors share winding path to tech and Silicon Valley
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Before catching a flight to Astana, the delegation spent the morning meeting with female students from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, 2015 fellow Lina Lebedeva’s alma mater. Lina earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in … [READ MORE...]
Day 3 in Kazakhstan: Supporting Kazakhstan’s first Technovation teams and emerging techies
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Shortly after the 2015 TechWomen program, Diana Tsoy of Kazakhstan launched the Technovation Challenge in her home country. “Technovation is a gift I brought from the U.S. to Kazakhstan,” Diana said. “The program is so well structured, and … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Kazakhstan: Meeting with young entrepreneurs and future leaders
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist As TechWomen delegates travel to participating countries, it is not only an opportunity to gain understanding of women in STEM and girls education, but also the status of different social aspects. Representatives from the U.S. Consulate in … [READ MORE...]
Largest TechWomen delegation visits Kazakhstan, Central Asia
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist For the third and final delegation trip of the year, the TechWomen delegation of mentors, fellows and staff representing five countries united in Kazakhstan last week. With 42 women participating in the delegation from Kazakhstan, … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Update: 2016 Application Launch on November 30 and Delegation Trip Prep
By Edwina Dueñas, Communications Associate The 2015 TechWomen program has wrapped up, and we’re excited for what’s to come this fall and winter. In addition to sharing impact stories, guest posts and more, the TechWomen team is preparing for the next phase of the program cycle. Here’s what to … [READ MORE...]
Sharing Our Passion for Empowering Women in STEM: A WES Trainer’s Perspective
Guest post by Dalel Krichen, Director of WES Optima Sfax Center Dalel is a part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program in Tunisia, and was present the day TechWomen joined WES for a Training of Trainers (TOT) World Cafe session during the March delegation trip. Below is her … [READ MORE...]
E-Commerce in Tunisia: Reflections from a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Marie Carter, Professional Mentor Marie participated in the 2015 TechWomen Delegation Trip to Tunisia. Below is an account of the trip in March, originally posted on the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) blog. “In Tunisia we can’t sell our products online.” This is … [READ MORE...]
