Guest post by Zainab Saleem, 2017 fellow of Pakistan “This is just the beginning. Receive with ease and give onwards with ease,” wrote one of my impact coaches, Irum Aftab Musharraf, Director of Impact and Analytics at PayActiv Inc. These words echo in my head often, for sometimes you hear … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen seeks Bay Area mentors in STEM; apply by June 30
In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
Day 6: Meetings with schools, locals reach more than 1,450 students and professionals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Throughout the week, February 27 - March 3, the TechWomen delegation to Kyrgyzstan visited eight schools and universities and hosted four events, connecting with approximately 1,450 students and professionals. On the last day of the delegation, … [READ MORE...]
Day 2: Fellows launch LeanIn Circle, Technovation Challenge in Kyrgyzstan
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan spoke with the delegation about Kyrgyzstan, including U.S.‐ Kyrgyzstan relations and women and girls in Kyrgyzstan – specifically with respect to women’s rights, human rights and social … [READ MORE...]
Fellow launches program to train unemployed women
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Abiola Ilupeju, 2015 fellow of Nigeria, launched the Pink iT Women Empowerment Programme in October. Sponsored by the U.S. Consulate, the initiative provides a free, 16-week training on software development and entrepreneurship, followed by a six-week … [READ MORE...]
From Lagos to Silicon Valley, and back again
Guest post by Desiree Craig, 2015 fellow of Nigeria About a year ago, I arrived in San Francisco as a 2015 TechWomen Emerging Leader (EL). Being an EL meant that over the course of four weeks, I would have the privilege of meeting with many leaders and influencers from the tech industry in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
