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...]
Dreams Do Not Die At Sunrise
Guest blog by Fabiola Addamo--Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania I believe in courage. And, I believe that everything is possible in life. In the city of Catania I was an unemployed girl, full of dreams. I finished my degree … [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...]
TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2013 program from December 15th, 2012 – February 22nd, 2013
The Power of Mentorship: Building Connections to Fuel Change
When Larissa Shapiro first heard about the TechWomen program, the Arab Spring had already begun to rock the MENA region. A firm believer in the power of technology to change the world and peoples’ lives in positive ways, and inspired by the dynamic role of courageous women in these uprisings, … [READ MORE...]
Seeking Mentors for Entrepreneurs and Women in Tech from the Middle East and North Africa: Women 2.0
TechWomen is seeking San Francisco Bay Area Mentors for women from the Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, read this great blog post that originally appeared on the Women 2.0 blog. Women 2.0 is an emerging global media company for aspiring and current female entrepreneurs to launch … [READ MORE...]
Meeting Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa at WISE Summit
Guest post by Trish Tierney Naif Al-Mutawa: The continuing saga of The99, superheroes inspired by Islam from TED Blog on Vimeo. The second day of WISE focused on Achieving Effective Reforms, and I attended a fantastic session entitled Learning from Game Changers. One of … [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...]
