Guest post by Cecile Thirion, TechWomen Impact Coach I’ve been involved in the TechWomen program since 2012 as both a Professional and Cultural Mentor. This year, I decided to join as an Impact Coach. Impact Coaches are women working and living in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet regularly … [READ MORE...]
Learning, exploring and connecting at Microsoft Ignite 2018
Guest post by TechWomen fellows Nisreen Deeb, Fatima Zohra Benhamida, Noura Ghali Berzouga and Ouafa Benterki Editor's Note: This year, IIE announced a partnership with Microsoft to provide full registration for four TechWomen fellows to attend Microsoft Ignite 2018 in Orlando, Florida on … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen 2019 application now open!
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2019 TechWomen application! Our 2018 program brought 100 bright and inspiring women from 20 countries, and this year we are growing: in 2019, TechWomen will select 108 women leaders from 21 countries, including Libya, which returns as a program country … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week four: celebrating a community of women
If you could solve any challenge in your country, what would it be? At the beginning of #techwomen18, 20 country teams were asked this question. Their process--beginning with brainstorming, moving through iteration and strategy, and concluding in the creation of high-impact plans--culminated at … [READ MORE...]
Giving back to the community: TechWomen Volunteer Day
This Saturday, Emerging Leaders volunteered at one of four non-profits and initiatives throughout San Francisco, giving back to the local community and learning more about Bay Area life and culture. They chose from a range of volunteer experiences, from gardening to troubleshooting laptops to … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week three: a deeper dive into professional development
It has been another exciting week for the Emerging Leaders of #techwomen18, each getting a unique opportunity to dive deeper into their mentorship experience. They have learned coding in the office, installed solar panels in the field and sat down for tea with Silicon Valley tech leaders; they've … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen week one: introduction, ideation and innovation
“There are many kinds of leaders. Which leader will you be?” – Eileen Brewer, Symantec It has been a whirlwind week for TechWomen as we welcomed almost 100 women, kicking off a week of programming that took Emerging Leaders all over the Bay Area. Last Monday morning, the 2018 cohort came together … [READ MORE...]
Digniti starts with a toilet
Guest post by Ruth Kaveke, Janet Leparteleg, Charity Wanjiku, Chao Mbogo and Topy Muga, 2017 fellows of Kenya Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of Kenya were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed during the … [READ MORE...]
Paying it forward: Emerging Leaders become mentors
An important aspect of TechWomen's mission is to empower Emerging Leaders to become role models for women and girls in their communities. After returning home from the program, many fellows have felt inspired to take what they have learned during TechWomen and share those lessons with others Here … [READ MORE...]
Fellows create Uzbekistan Women in STEM calendar
Three fellows of Uzbekistan, Shodiyabegim Bakhtiyorzoda (2015), Tanzilya Yakshimbetova (2015) and Sevara Siradjeva (2016), are the founders of do.IT.women, an organization that supports women and girls through mentorship and development of computer literacy skills. As part of an effort to promote … [READ MORE...]
