In the heart of west Africa's vibrant landscape lies Cameroon, a nation rich in culture and innovation. This February, TechWomen embarked on a transformative journey there as part of our unwavering commitment to fostering global cooperation and sustainable development with women in science, … [READ MORE...]
Painful Rejection Led Me to My Biggest Achievements by Noran Buzgaia
Guest post by Noran Buzgaia, 2023 Fellow from Libya. Editor’s note: Noran Buzgaia's is a 2023 Techwomen fellow who has been invited as guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. Regardless of the title above, this post radiates … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2023 Week 3: Deep Mentorship & the Journey to Pitch Day
The third week of the 5-week TechWomen 2023 program was filled with dynamic and profound mentorship experiences for Emerging Leaders. This week was all about diving into mentorship, as the participants engaged with their dedicated Professional Mentors (PMs), Cultural Mentors (CMs), and Impact … [READ MORE...]
Third Time’s a Charm by Clara Njeru
Guest post by Clara Njeru, 2023 Fellow from Kenya. Editor’s note: Clara Njeru is a 2023 Techwomen fellow who has been invited as guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. They say that the best views come after the hardest climb, and I know … [READ MORE...]
How Techwomen is Connecting Professionals from Different Continents of the World by Kanoatkhon Umurzokova
Guest post by Kanoatkhon Umurzokova, 2023 Fellow from Uzbekistan Editor’s note: Kanoatkhon has been invited as a guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. All the way to Illinois Tech From the 27th floor of my apartment in … [READ MORE...]
Tips for Completing the TechWomen Application by Raghda Ali
Guest post by Raghda Ali, 2023 Fellow from Egypt Editor’s note: Raghda has been invited as a guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. The TechWomen program is an extraordinary opportunity for women in the field of technology to advance … [READ MORE...]
My TechWomen 2023 Journey by Priscilla Okechukwu
Guest post by Priscilla Okechukwu, 2023 Fellow from Sierra Leone. Editor’s note: Priscilla Okechukwu is a 2023 Techwomen fellow who has been invited as guest blogger to share her voice, perspective and experiences with the program and community. My voyage to TechWomen 2023 started the night I … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2023 Week 2: “A Tale of Two Cities”
As the excitement of arrivals and the launch of our expanded program began to settle, the Emerging Leaders embraced the second week of their transformative 5-week journey. The week commenced with the much-anticipated Ideation Workshop, where participants collaborated with their country teams for the … [READ MORE...]
Navigating Uncertainty: My Thrilling Journey into the Tech Industry
Guest post by Raghda Medat-Ali, 2023 Emerging Leader from Egypt who is part of our San Francisco cohort. Editor’s note: Raghda Medat-Ali's guest post is part of our series, Emerging Leader Voices, which invites TechWomen Emerging Leaders to share their voice, perspective and experiences with the … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2023 Week 1: Welcome Week
It’s been just over a week since the Emerging Leaders of the Fall 2023 TechWomen cohort arrived in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, where they immediately launched into a week of intensive workshops designed to prepare them for the three pillars of their program: professional mentorship, … [READ MORE...]
