Guest post by Emily Pather, 2017 fellow of South Africa Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of South Africa were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed during the 2017 TechWomen program. In addition to … [READ MORE...]
Why I mentor and why you should too
Guest post by Marily Nika, TechWomen mentor A few months ago, I saw a volunteer call for “Emerging Leader Professional Mentors” in an internal thread at Google, where I work as an Engineering Program Manager. This is how I discovered the TechWomen program. I am always very passionate about … [READ MORE...]
“If you only get to mentor two people in your lifetime – choose two girls.”
Guest post by Veena Basavaraj, Cultural Mentor Living amongst high achieving, creative, successful people in Silicon Valley for the past five years, inspiration is always around the corner. It is not hard for me to muster up the courage and perseverance to dream big and follow through. … [READ MORE...]
Entrepreneurship Has No Boundaries: A Day in the Khayelistsha Township
Guest post by IdaRose Sylvester, Cultural Mentor As a startup mentor, I have coached companies throughout the world on how to present themselves. I figured this worldwide experience informed me well and gave me the courage I needed to mentor any group. “Worldwide” never included Africa until the … [READ MORE...]
Connecting and Coding in Cape Town
After three days in Johannesburg, the TechWomen delegation traveled to explore another important region of South Africa. Known for its vibrant startup culture, delegates arrived in Cape Town eager to connect with women and girls in STEM. The first stop was to the Khayelistsha township to visit … [READ MORE...]
Engaging Exchanges: TechWomen’s final day in Johannesburg
The TechWomen delegation’s last day in Johannesburg was jam-packed with informative meetings, key exchanges, and engaging discussions. The day began with a breakfast hosted by UN Women, where the topic of discussion centered on women in technology, and how to support the next generation in South … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen in South Africa – Knowledge-sharing with the U.S. Embassy and African Development Bank
The TechWomen program is in South Africa this week for the first of two delegation trips in 2015. Delegation trips bring the program full-circle by engaging mentors and Emerging Leaders in program countries abroad, while also exposing them to local leaders, country-wide initiatives, educational … [READ MORE...]
Join Us for the TechWomen Tweetchat on January 16!
Curious about the TechWomen program and wondering if you should apply? The TechWomen Emerging Leaders from South Africa are organizing a Tweetchat on Thursday, January 16! The Tweetchat will be a great opportunity for potential applicants to hear about the program, from the Emerging Leaders and … [READ MORE...]
