Guest post by Internews Internews loved the chance to enhance digital security learnings with several TechWomen mentees and mentors in Washington, DC, on November 2. We were impressed with the level of engagement on the critical issue of security from such a dynamic group of Emerging … [READ MORE...]
Day 6 in Rwanda, Part II: TechWomen Visit the Millennium Village of Mayange
As one half of the TechWomen Rwanda delegation explored mobile tech entrepreneurship in a stimulating visit to HeHe Limited, the other half learned about global development efforts at the Millennium Village of Mayange, located 25 miles south of Kigali. Operating in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan … [READ MORE...]
Happy Holidays from the TechWomen Team!
Welcome TechWomen Emerging Leaders – We’ve been waiting for you!
Guest blog post by Heather Ramsey There is so much anticipation and excitement within the TechWomen team here at IIE with the arrival of the TechWomen Emerging Leaders on Tuesday! The women have begun their long trips from home to San Francisco. I can’t believe that we will very soon meet … [READ MORE...]
Find Your Passion, Find Your Impact
Guest Blog Post by Trish Tierney In my senior year of college, I watched as most of my friends frantically faxed their CVs off and checked their answering machines for messages about interviews. People asked me, ‘why are you so calm?’ I was not rushing about, because I already knew: I was … [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...]
What is the Most Rewarding Part of Being Someone’s Mentor?
We asked our followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin, and these were the inspiring responses! The most rewarding part of being someone’s mentor is: • Seeing my mentees growing in leaps and bounds. It amazes me how a little act of guidance can unleash potential! – Josephine Kamanthe • … [READ MORE...]
Imagine Yourself as a TechWomen Mentor
Guest post by Cecile Thirion “Imagine all the people living for today…imagine all the people sharing all the world...” Does it sound familiar? I'm pretty sure it does. What does this famous song from John Lennon and the TechWomen mentorship program, an initiative of the U.S. Department … [READ MORE...]
You’re Invited! TechWomen Events in San Francisco and Silicon Valley
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering, and math? Join the TechWomen network and be part of a global diplomacy effort to support women in STEM from Africa and the Middle East! Join us at Mentoring Across Borders to hear … [READ MORE...]
Inspire Women Leaders from the Middle East and Africa
The TechWomen Professional Mentor Application is now open! We are seeking women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) working at companies in the San Francisco Bay Area to mentor emerging women leaders from the Middle East and Africa. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2013. … [READ MORE...]
