In 2011, TechWomen launched with 37 participants from six countries in the Middle East. In 2017, 100 emerging women leaders from 20 countries in Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East will participate. Our community, including more than 500 women and men in the Bay Area, … [READ MORE...]
Day 6: Meetings with schools, locals reach more than 1,450 students and professionals
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Throughout the week, February 27 - March 3, the TechWomen delegation to Kyrgyzstan visited eight schools and universities and hosted four events, connecting with approximately 1,450 students and professionals. On the last day of the delegation, … [READ MORE...]
Day 2: Fellows launch LeanIn Circle, Technovation Challenge in Kyrgyzstan
By Joanne Liou, Communications and Impact Specialist Representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan spoke with the delegation about Kyrgyzstan, including U.S.‐ Kyrgyzstan relations and women and girls in Kyrgyzstan – specifically with respect to women’s rights, human rights and social … [READ MORE...]
Fellow launches program to train unemployed women
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate Abiola Ilupeju, 2015 fellow of Nigeria, launched the Pink iT Women Empowerment Programme in October. Sponsored by the U.S. Consulate, the initiative provides a free, 16-week training on software development and entrepreneurship, followed by a six-week … [READ MORE...]
From Lagos to Silicon Valley, and back again
Guest post by Desiree Craig, 2015 fellow of Nigeria About a year ago, I arrived in San Francisco as a 2015 TechWomen Emerging Leader (EL). Being an EL meant that over the course of four weeks, I would have the privilege of meeting with many leaders and influencers from the tech industry in … [READ MORE...]
TechWomen recognized for pioneering work around the world
By Amy Juelsgaard, Program Associate TechWomen is a global network of women. While we often categorize the women as a mentor, Emerging Leader or fellow, they are all leaders who share the desire and the will to make a difference in their communities. Numerous women within the TechWomen network – … [READ MORE...]
Collaborate. Code. Connect.
A collage of experiences in Jordan as told by TechWomen. Against the backdrop of Petra, a wonder of the ancient world, forty-five women from eight countries said their goodbyes last week. The TechWomen delegation concluded with stronger bonds and increased cultural understanding between mentors … [READ MORE...]
What Career Advice Would You Give to Your Younger Self?
Recently, women and girls across the globe have been asking us for advice on launching successful careers in STEM and advancing their young professional careers to the next level. Although we generally loathe dwelling on the woulda, coulda, shoulda moments in life, we can’t deny that sometimes, … [READ MORE...]
Dreams Do Not Die At Sunrise
Guest blog by Fabiola Addamo--Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania Reflections of a TechWoman Mentor from Catania I believe in courage. And, I believe that everything is possible in life. In the city of Catania I was an unemployed girl, full of dreams. I finished my degree in piano … [READ MORE...]
TEDxBayArea – Celebrating Global Women Entrepreneurs
“Do you have fire?” Desiree Burch asked the crowd. “Discover that fire - do not push it away. It is who you are!” Desiree was one of many speakers at the TEDxBayArea Global Women Entrepreneurs Event held on December 1st at the LinkedIn Headquarters in Mountain View, CA. The event featured talks … [READ MORE...]
