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 week 4: Pitch Day, Community Celebration and seed grant winners announced
In the beginning of #techwomen19 as Emerging Leaders gathered for the first action plan meeting, country teams were asked a question: If you could solve any challenge in your country, what would it be? The action planning process – beginning with brainstorming, moving through iteration and … [READ MORE...]
Vheneka/Khanyisa: eliminating the shame of period poverty
Guest post by Natsai Mutezo, Edith Mugehu, Nothando Nlovu, Sandra Chipuka and Prudence Kadebu, 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Zimbabwe were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed … [READ MORE...]
MAAMI Nigeria: health literacy for pregnant women, one community at a time
Guest post by Fatima Abdulaziz Sule, Olayinka Ayo, Safiya Aliyu, Pamela Chukwumeka and Ijeoma Ezika, 2018 fellows of Nigeria Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Nigeria were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was … [READ MORE...]
Uki.kz: supporting women facing domestic violence
Guest post by Zhanargul Izimova, Irina Mun, Arailym Nurpeissova, Nargiza Siyabekova and Valeriya Tyo, 2018 fellows of Kazakhstan Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Kazakhstan were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that … [READ MORE...]
Out of a waste crisis, an opportunity for innovation
Guest post by Ryme Assaad, Mel Azzi, Stephanie Bassil and Farah Shouman, 2018 fellows of Lebanon Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Lebanon 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 2018 … [READ MORE...]
A journey to healing together
Guest post by Vanny Nicole Katabarwa, Pascale Mugwaneza, Christa Munezero, Noella Nibakuze, Solange Uwera and Lucie Uwizeye, 2018 fellows of Rwanda Editor’s note: The 2018 fellows of Rwanda were one of five country cohorts to receive a $3,000 seed grant to support the implementation of their … [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...]
She for Tech: addressing gender disparity in science, technology and innovation
Guest post by Saima Shabbir and Zainab Saleem, 2017 fellows of Pakistan Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of Pakistan 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 2017 TechWomen program. In addition … [READ MORE...]
KasiMaths: Multiplying the results
Guest post by Emily Pather, 2017 fellow of South Africa Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of South Africa 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 2017 TechWomen program. In addition to … [READ MORE...]
