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...]
The secret of getting ahead is getting started
Guest post by Isha Sesay, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Sierra Leone Editor’s note: Isha Sesay'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 community. How … [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...]
Journey outside the comfort zone: my pathway to growth
Guest post by Reneiloe Seodigeng, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of South Africa Editor’s note: Reneiloe Seodigeng'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 community. I … [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...]
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...]
