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...]
Ozwah: providing education and opportunity to Jordanian orphans
Guest post by Ala'a Karss, Dhelal Shorman, Aseel Al Musa, Hiba Shabrouq and Nour Altobasi, 2017 fellows of Jordan Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of Jordan 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 … [READ MORE...]
Able Too: Every child deserves quality education
Guest post by Meyo Zongo and Patu Ndango Fen, 2017 fellows of Cameroon Editor’s note: The 2017 fellows of Cameroon 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...]
Digniti starts with a toilet
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...]
