Guest post by Ritu Ganguly, TechWomen Professional Mentor My TechWomen journey started a decade ago. Sometimes my role has been that of a member of the applicant selection committee, and sometimes in the form of a Professional Mentor. Thanks to this program I have grown as a mentor and a leader, … [READ MORE...]
Reaching beyond the role
Guest post by Linda Mahnken, TechWomen Impact Coach, and Angele Messa, 2019 fellow of Cameroon Editor's note: During TechWomen, Emerging Leaders are encouraged to expand their network, seeking out connections with the greater mentor community based on their professional interests and goals. 2019 … [READ MORE...]
Can we talk about gender-based violence?
Guest post by Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, 2018 fellow of Nigeria Editor's note: Each year the Center for Women’s Global Leadership coordinates 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign that began in 1991. The campaign begins on November 25, the International … [READ MORE...]
Breaking boundaries in the skies
Guest post by Sreedevi Rao, TechWomen Professional Mentor at LinkedIn Breaking boundaries in the skies: this was the title of Refilwe’s first presentation at LinkedIn. Refilwe was one of the six Emerging Leaders that LinkedIn hosted through the TechWomen program this fall. This is my … [READ MORE...]
From impact to #twimpact: Emerging Leaders become fellows in Washington, DC
After a month of learning and exchange in the Bay Area, Emerging Leaders (ELs), along with more than 60 TechWomen mentors, boarded a plane to Washington, DC for the final days of TechWomen 2019. At the U.S. Institute of Peace's PeaceTech Lab, the World Bank Group, embassies and the U.S. … [READ MORE...]
Infographic: Meet the TechWomen 2019 Mentors
In just a few weeks, TechWomen will welcome its largest cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to the San Francisco Bay Area for five weeks of professional mentorship, cultural exchange and impact planning. ELs are supported by a community of Professional Mentors, Cultural Mentors and Impact Coaches … [READ MORE...]
Paying it forward: TechWomen impact in Kenya
Guest post by Umikaltuma Ibrahim, Sandra Kambo, Serah Kahiu and Adah Waseka, 2014 TechWomen fellows of Kenya. Our journey began with our selection for the TechWomen program in 2014. The experience was life-changing. We were exposed to a wealth of ideas and resources through the TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
Four lessons I learned from TechWomen
Guest blog post by Madina Makhmadieva, 2018 TechWomen fellow of Tajikistan Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by all things American: American songs, lifestyle and television. Everything American was something from a parallel universe, something unreal. For me, visiting America was like … [READ MORE...]
Vheneka/Khanyisa: eliminating the shame of period poverty
Guest post by Natsai Mutezo, Edith Mugehu, Nothando Nlovu, Sandra Chipuka and Prudence Kadebu, 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed … [READ MORE...]
MAAMI Nigeria: health literacy for pregnant women, one community at a time
Guest post by Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olayinka Ayo, Safiya Aliyu, Pamela Chukwumeka and Ijeoma Ezika, 2018 fellows of Nigeria Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Nigeria were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was … [READ MORE...]
