Guest post by Josephine Ndambuki, 2013 fellow of Kenya As a woman in tech, I am passionate about impacting the next generation of tech leaders through designing and implementing programs that impart skills, expose youth to mentors and challenge them to begin their careers in tech. I see tech as … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen fellows give communities tools to thrive
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to educate the public, advocate for policies and bring greater awareness to mental health issues. Although the month is primarily observed in the United States, its mission reminds us that the stigmatization of mental health is one shared by … [READ MORE...]
In the midst of crisis, TechWomen mobilize around the world
The coronavirus pandemic has caused global disruption, altering the daily lives of nearly everyone around the world. As the gravity of the situation unfolded, TechWomen alumnae throughout Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East were already thinking ahead, applying their ingenuity and … [READ MORE...]
#twrwanda comes to a close: TechWomen Connect and Umuganda
“What I learned through TechWomen is that the more you share, the more you learn.” After an unforgettable week of learning, exchange and community, it was time for #twrwanda to come to a close. At the farewell dinner, the delegation reflected on the week -- meeting hundreds of bright young … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 6: showing young students the possibilities in STEM
"If you see far you will go far." The delegation spent its final official day with young residents at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, a comprehensive four-year program that offers housing, enrichment programs and community to vulnerable youth. 2019 fellow Josiane Ishimwe works at ASYV, running … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 5: meeting emerging entrepreneurs and innovators
"As women, we should expose other women to ideas of what you can be, what you can do and what you can dream of." Day five of #twrwanda was all about innovation, entrepreneurship and meeting some of Rwanda's brightest graduate students and emerging entrepreneurs.The day kicked-off at … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 4: celebrating international women in STEM
“The greatest cheerleader of a woman should be another woman.” The delegation had the honor and opportunity on day four to be welcomed warmly by Impinganzima Hostel in Bugesera District, a community for elderly survivors of the Genocide Against the Tutsi. The home, occupied by 64 women and … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 3: 21st century skills with students and entrepreneurs
“Think about the future — not through your limitations today, but through the possibilities of tomorrow.” On day three, the delegation split into two groups: one team of mentors and fellows spent the day at IPRC Tumba, a polytechnic school where TechWomen fellow Rita Clemence Mutabazi serves … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 2: Hands-on STEM Fair for Students
"While we are strong, together we are stronger. And together our voices will change the world. You see a girl -- we see the future." A welcome at the U.S. Embassy Day two began with the opportunity to speak to and learn from staff of the U.S. Embassy Kigali in order to better understand … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 1: #twrwanda kicks-off a week of impact
After weeks of preparation and building excitement, 18 TechWomen mentors and 10 visiting fellows from Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Tunisia landed in Kigali, Rwanda, ready to begin a week of learning and exchange. #twrwanda had officially begun. Delegation … [READ MORE...]
