by Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist TechWomen representing Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, the Palestinian Territories, Tunisia and the U.S. received a warm welcome from Jordanian fellows and natives upon arrival to Amman. Delegation season for the program kicked off on Sunday, February 7 … [READ MORE...]
Day 1 in Morocco: TechWomen Reconnect in Rabat
TechWomen staff, representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and 20 Mentors from leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area arrived in Morocco on Saturday, March 8 for the second of two TechWomen delegation trips to Africa and the Middle … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen Alumna in Jordan Takes First Place in GIST Competition
Aqar-Estate – the online real estate platform founded by TechWomen alumna Hanan Khader – won first place as the company with the best pitch at the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) boot camp and “Demo Day” in Amman, Jordan. Held between December 16 and 18, 2013, thirty … [READ MORE...]
2014 TechWomen Application Opens December 16
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...]
My Summer With the TechWomen Team
Guest post by Annika Holmlund Unlike most people, I enjoy meetings. They are a great way to share information, interact with colleagues and flesh out new ideas. One of the first meetings I attended as a TechWomen intern has left a lasting impression: as part of our efforts to re-brand the … [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...]
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...]
