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...]
Setting global goals with TechWomen
Guest post by Aziza Haidarova, 2022 Emerging Leader of Tajikistan Editor’s note: Aziza Haidarova'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. My STEM … [READ MORE...]
Hope is not to believe change is coming, but to work towards it
Guest post by Dana Abdel Khalek, 2022 Emerging Leader of Lebanon Editor’s note: Dana Abdel Khalek'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. Before … [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...]
TechWomen’s Fall 2022 application is live!
The Fall 2022 TechWomen application is here! It's a big year for TechWomen as we welcome two 2022 cohorts: the 11th cohort will kick off in February, and yesterday, IIE launched the application for the 12th cohort, set to arrive in September! #techwomen22 108 TechWomen participants will … [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...]
UN International Day of Friendship: TechWomen Stories
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...]
#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...]