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...]
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...]
Share, learn, inspire and be inspired – because you can make a difference
Guest post by Anjali Pradhan, 2020-2021 TechWomen Professional Mentor This was my second time participating in the TechWomen program, and I was amazed at how well the organizers brought together hundreds of women across the globe. For the mentorship program, I was matched with Areej Abuhammad, a … [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...]
Unleashing uniqueness: my journey as a young professional in STEM
Guest post by Zeinab El Sayed, 2020-2021 Emerging Leader of Egypt Editor’s note: Zeinab El Sayed'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 was born and … [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...]
