Guest post by Ruth Kaveke, Janet Leparteleg, Charity Wanjiku, Chao Mbogo and Topy Muga, 2017 fellows of Kenya Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of Kenya 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 … [READ MORE...]
The meaning of mentorship
Guest post by Zainab Saleem, 2017 fellow of Pakistan “This is just the beginning. Receive with ease and give onwards with ease,” wrote one of my impact coaches, Irum Aftab Musharraf, Director of Impact and Analytics at PayActiv Inc. These words echo in my head often, for sometimes you hear … [READ MORE...]
#TechWomen17 seed grant winners announced!
As Emerging Leaders prepare to depart San Francisco for Washington, DC on October 18, we are excited to announce the winners of the 2017 seed grant competition, which were awarded at the Community Celebration held Monday evening, October 16, at Twitter. Pitch Day On October 13, Emerging … [READ MORE...]
“One Desk One Child” initiative provides desks to enhance learning environment for Kenyan students
Guest post by Amanda Gicharu-Kemoli, Angeline Kasina, Cheryl Kerama, Margaret Ndisha and Lucy Wanjiku, 2016 fellows of Kenya Editor’s note: The 2016 fellows of Kenya were one of five country cohorts to receive a $2,500 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was … [READ MORE...]
GivTH provides access to training and education for vulnerable children in Cameroon
Guest post by Nadia Habsatou, 2016 fellow of Cameroon In 2014, Boko Haram attacked a small village in the Far North of Cameroon. Several public places were destroyed, and today, thousands of children and young people are affected by armed conflict. They face harm, fear, loss, kidnapping and … [READ MORE...]
Waktech: Think smart, and move smoothly
Guest post by 2016 fellows of Tunisia Editor's note: The 2016 fellows of Tunisia were one of five country cohorts to receive a $2,500 seed grant to support the implementation of their action plan that was developed during the 2016 TechWomen program. In addition to mentorship and cultural … [READ MORE...]
