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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
