What is TechWomen?
TechWomen empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.
Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional capacity, increases mutual understanding between key networks of professionals, and expands girls’ interest in STEM careers by exposing them to female role models.
Impact Stories
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Fellow(s): Noran Buzgaia
Country: Libya
Region: MENA
Cohort: 2023
Project/Action: Fellow enters organizational leadership master’s program
Policy Area(s): Professional Development
Fellow enters organizational leadership master’s program
“Libyan corporate culture, get ready! A passionate TechWomen alumna is on the way to transform perspectives on psychology and business,” shared fellow Noran Buzgaia (Libya, 2023), who recently started a master’s degree in organizational leadership at Guglielmo Marconi University in Italy.
With a 10-year career blending psychology, humanitarian work, financial technology and business administration, Noran is on a mission to bring a more human-centric approach to organizational psychology in Libya.
“My experience in tech corporate,” she explained, “revealed how psychology, people management, and leadership intersect beautifully in business… influencing employee happiness, satisfaction, and organizational success.”
Read More »Report Date: 08/12/2024
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Fellow(s): Norah Magero
Country: Kenya
Region: SSA
Cohort: 2022
Project/Action: Fellow named a TED Fellow 2024 for health tech work
Policy Area(s): Entrepreneurship, Professional Growth, Public Health
Fellow named a TED Fellow 2024 for health tech work
Fellow Norah Magero (Kenya, 2022), co-founder and CEO of Drop Access Limited, has been selected as a TED Fellow 2024.
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Drop Access developed VacciBox, a cold chain solution for delivering heat-sensitive medications to rural communities.
The Ted Fellows Program recognizes professionals who have identified solutions to world changing ideas. They described Norah’s contribution as “connecting the dots between technology, medicine and energy to revolutionize vaccine deliveries in rural Africa” in their selection announcement.
Through the Ted Fellows Program, Norah will have access to tools and training, present her ideas and contributions through TED Talks, and be connected to the TED community.Report Date: 04/29/2024
Updates
TechWomen@10 Announcements from Secretary of State Antony Blinken
TechWomen celebrates ten year of impact and innovation at TechWomen@10 on October 20, 2022. During this event, Secretary of State Antony Blinken laid the framework for the decade to come. TechWomen will be expanding in several ways over the next decade to expand the footprint of the program to new regions, connect deeper with the TechGirls program and connect our mentors and fellows in new ways.
TechWomen@10 Celebration
Join us for a very special event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the TechWomen Program, its impact, and honor the dedicated community of individuals who share in its mission of empowering women and girls in STEM around the world. The event will highlight the contributions of our 1200+ mentor community, partner companies, program success stories, and share plans for the future. We will conclude the celebration by announcing this year’s Techwomen Emerging Leader seed grant winners! Many thanks to Juniper Networks for hosting the reception and celebration at their Aspiration Dome.
TechWomen Fall 2022 Pitch Day @ Waymo
Waymo is proud to host TechWomen’s Pitch Day. TechWomen is an exchange initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that empowers, connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in STEM from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. At Pitch Day, groups of Emerging Leaders pitch their action plans for a chance to receive seed grant funding to jump-start implementation of their impact project.
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