On Tuesday, March 11, TechWomen traveled to Casablanca to participate in the Women Entrepreneurs in Technology Conference. After a festive lunch at Rick’s Café, members of the delegation arrived at Technopark (an information technology business complex) to learn about rising startups, hear from … [READ MORE...]
Day 2 in Morocco: TechWomen Visit Technopolis and the International University of Rabat
Following an enriching first day learning about Moroccan culture and reconnecting with alumnae, TechWomen spent day two visiting Technopolis (a technology park in Rabat) and the International University of Rabat. Delegates had the chance to learn about the technology sector in Morocco, and partook … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Meet 2011 Cultural Mentor, Fabiola Addamo
Fabiola Addamo, a 2011 Cultural Mentor, is profiled in the post below originally published in the Yahoo! Developer Network blog. It's great insight into her experience at Yahoo! and working to empower women in technology. Are you interested in mentoring women and passionate about bridging … [READ MORE...]
Souvenirs Marocaines
Guest post by Heather Ramsey Just about a week ago was our Morocco Delegation’s Farewell Celebration and Henna Party at the Association Solidarité Féminine (ASF), a social enterprise in Casablanca that provides unwed mothers with job skills, employment opportunities in its spa and restaurant, … [READ MORE...]
The Woman’s Fight
Guest Post by Jody Mahoney I am travelling through Morocco with the TechWomen delegation. I've visited small villages where women are the predominant earners, struggling to find distribution channels for their work. We teach them ecommerce, packaging, marketing, competition. Unable to ask … [READ MORE...]
First Day in Casablanca
Guest Post by Katy Dickinson The TechWomen delegation in Morocco had a full and interesting day today in Casablanca and Mohammedia. Our day started early, so we got to watch produce being sold in the neighborhoods from tiltcarts. It is surprising to see sheep, cows, horses, and donkeys grazing and … [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...]
