Guest post by Ayesha Iftikhar, 2020-2021 fellow of Pakistan Apart from bringing a lot of difficulties in our lives, a major challenge that the COVID-19 pandemic imposed on my life was the virtual structure of one of the milestones of my life, the TechWomen program. When I realized that the … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 comes to a close
Starting in September 2020, Emerging Leaders and the community that supports them -- Facilitators, Peer Advisors, Impact Coaches, Cultural Mentors and Professional Mentors -- embarked on TechWomen's first-ever virtual program. Seven months later, IIE was proud to transition our 106 participants from … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2022 application now open!
The 2022 TechWomen application is here! Our 2020-2021 program brought 107 bright and inspiring women from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. Next year, IIE is looking forward to selecting 113 women leaders from 21 countries for TechWomen’s 11th … [READ MORE...]
Emerging Leaders refine their projects at Pitch Summits
At the TechWomen Regional Summits, Emerging Leader teams gathered with Peer Advisors and Impact Coaches to share their progress, workshop their action plans and get feedback on how to create successful and impactful pitches. By the time teams convened once more at this month's three Pitch Practice … [READ MORE...]
At Regional Summits, Emerging Leaders further develop their action plans
Beginning in November, TechWomen 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders transitioned from Professional Interest Groups to action plan teams, working within their country cohorts to brainstorm and develop an action plan that addresses a socioeconomic need in their communities. From creating clean cookstoves … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2020-2021 begins with Professional Interest Groups
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, TechWomen was tasked with reimagining a program -- one that convened hundreds of people at events, placed 108 women at host companies and relied on in-person connection and networking -- into a dispersed and virtual setting. In true TechWomen spirit, this year's … [READ MORE...]
Educate a girl and change the world
Guest post by Manizha Khailobekova, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Tajikistan Editor’s note: Manizha Khailobekova'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 TechWomen … [READ MORE...]
Meet the 2020-2021 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
As virtual programming for TechWomen officially begins, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders. This year compromises of 108 Emerging Leaders from 21 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of … [READ MORE...]
#ELoftheDay: Meet the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders
Starting next month, TechWomen will welcome a new cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to a virtual platform as their TechWomen journey officially begins. Throughout the fall and winter, ELs will be guided through the action planning process by Impact Coaches and fellow Peer Advisors to start … [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...]
