The official 2020-2021 program may have ended, but last week fellows convened for the Capstone, a culminating event that brought together fellows, mentors and Peer Advisors for four days of goal setting, skills workshops, elevator pitch practice and action planning. With a mission to facilitate both … [READ MORE...]
UN International Day of Friendship: TechWomen Stories
Editor's Note: Today is the United Nations International Day of Friendship, a day that recognizes the power of establishing strong ties, building bridges and working together for positive change. In celebration, we are sharing three stories of friendship, mentorship and collaboration from the … [READ MORE...]
#twcameroon week 3: Girls in STEM and Designing your Future with graduates
"Anyone can be great in the world and do great things. It's hard work that counts." - Girls in STEM student Last week was our final week of external activities for #twcameroon, wrapping up a month of engagement, learning and exchange. The week began with a Girls in STEM event, where delegates … [READ MORE...]
#twcameroon week two: networking in a virtual era and design thinking with students
It's #twcameroon week two! The week began with Branding and Networking in a Virtual Era, an event that brought together mentors, fellows and university students in STEM fields to talk about creating meaningful and lasting networks in a virtual world. The event was spearheaded by … [READ MORE...]
#twcameroon begins!
The TechWomen delegation to Cameroon has officially begun! Yesterday was the opening event of our first-ever delegation to Cameroon, and although this year's delegations are virtual, the mission remains the same as ever: to strengthen an international network of women in STEM fields, creating … [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...]
Don’t be afraid to fly high
Guest post by Sara Issam Abou Hassan, 2020-2021 fellow of Lebanon My father used to tell me a story in my childhood about an eagle -- that its surroundings were trying to make it believe that it was nothing but a pigeon. They cut its wings so it would not recognize its strength. But an eagle is … [READ MORE...]
Mentorship: What I thought versus what I saw
Guest post by Anna Gowera, 2020-2021 fellow of Zimbabwe Cheesy. That is how I used to imagine mentorship to be, back in the day. After all, I was young and robust (and deathly timid!), so why would I want someone lording it over me with their ideas and requests for accountability, right? WRONG! … [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...]
TechWomen announces 2021 virtual delegations
Over the past seven months, the TechWomen community -- our Emerging Leaders, fellows, mentors and host companies -- have shown that connection, mentorship and learning can thrive in a virtual setting. They've pushed through long distances and the challenges of balancing work and family life, proving … [READ MORE...]
