Guest Blog by Nezha Larhrissi, Fellow 2013, on how a Techwomen Pitch Day project grew into a thriving non-profit over the course of ten years Dear Techwomen and IIE Community, This is Nezha Larhrissi of the Techwomen 2013 cohort from Morocco. With Salima Kaissi we are co-founders of eSTEM Morocco … [READ MORE...]
Meet the Spring 2022 TechWomen Emerging Leaders!
With TechWomen 2022 just a week away, we are excited to formally introduce you to the 2022 Emerging Leaders! This year compromises of 112 Emerging Leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East who are all making an impact in the fields of science, technology, … [READ MORE...]
Motivation, the pillar of my journey in science
Guest post by Naomie Kayitesi, 2022 Emerging Leader of Rwanda Editor’s note: Naomie Kayitesi'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. The environment … [READ MORE...]
Persistence pays: a Zimbabwean girl’s journey to Silicon Valley
Guest post by Henrica Makulu, 2022 Emerging Leader of Zimbabwe Editor’s note: Henrica Makulu'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. Silicon Valley … [READ MORE...]
Impact through biology, entrepreneurship and podcasting: the journey of a multipotentialite
Guest post by Thulile Khanyile, 2022 Emerging Leader of South Africa Editor’s note: Thulile Khanyile’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...]
At Capstone, fellows set goals for the future
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...]
#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...]
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...]
