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...]
At Regional Summits, Emerging Leaders further develop their action plans
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 2020-2021 begins with Professional Interest Groups
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, TechWomen was tasked with reimagining a program -- one that convened hundreds of people at events, placed 108 women at host companies and relied on in-person connection and networking -- into a dispersed and virtual setting. In true TechWomen spirit, this year's … [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...]
#ELoftheDay: Meet the 2020-2021 Emerging Leaders
Starting next month, TechWomen will welcome a new cohort of 108 Emerging Leaders (ELs) to a virtual platform as their TechWomen journey officially begins. Throughout the fall and winter, ELs will be guided through the action planning process by Impact Coaches and fellow Peer Advisors to start … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen fellows give communities tools to thrive
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to educate the public, advocate for policies and bring greater awareness to mental health issues. Although the month is primarily observed in the United States, its mission reminds us that the stigmatization of mental health is one shared by … [READ MORE...]
In the midst of crisis, TechWomen mobilize around the world
The coronavirus pandemic has caused global disruption, altering the daily lives of nearly everyone around the world. As the gravity of the situation unfolded, TechWomen alumnae throughout Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East were already thinking ahead, applying their ingenuity and … [READ MORE...]
#twrwanda comes to a close: TechWomen Connect and Umuganda
“What I learned through TechWomen is that the more you share, the more you learn.” After an unforgettable week of learning, exchange and community, it was time for #twrwanda to come to a close. At the farewell dinner, the delegation reflected on the week -- meeting hundreds of bright young … [READ MORE...]
Rwanda Day 6: showing young students the possibilities in STEM
"If you see far you will go far." The delegation spent its final official day with young residents at Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village, a comprehensive four-year program that offers housing, enrichment programs and community to vulnerable youth. 2019 fellow Josiane Ishimwe works at ASYV, running … [READ MORE...]
