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  Fellow(s): Aliya Janjua and Reshma Singh

  Mentorship Type: Professional

  Policy Area(s): Education Diplomacy/Mentoring

  To help the mentor community become acquainted with TechWomen’s newest program country, Pakistan, the TechWomen Alumnae Council hosted an evening featuring traditional Pakistani cuisine, dance and a panel discussion. With 10 Emerging Leaders making up 10% of the 2017 program, the Pakistani ELs comprise the largest country cohort. Mentors Aliya Janjua of Advent Software and Reshma Singh of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory moderated a panel discussion about Pakistan’s history, tech and startup climate, and education trends.

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  Report Date: 7/10/2017

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  Fellow(s): Faten Khalfallah and Eman Abusaada

  Country: Palestinian Territories, Tunisia

  Region: MENA

  Cohort: 2015

  Policy Area(s): Education Diplomacy/Mentoring, Empowering Women and Girls, Youth Engagement

  Two girls participating in the 2017 TechGirls program are mentored by TechWomen fellows. Eman Abusaada, 2015 fellow of the Palestinian Territories and co-organizer of Banat-Tech – a program founded by TechWomen fellows, and Faten Khalfallah, 2015 fellow of Tunisia and founder of First Skills Club, have mentees participating in the three-week exchange program. “I volunteered to be a co-organizer and Banat-Tech program coordinator at Gaza Strip. I increased awareness about the importance of diverse skills for teenagers,” Eman said. “I encouraged the girls to apply for Techgirls program. I was really proud to be the coordinator and organizer, and now Lina is in Washington.”

  Report Date: 7/10/2017