Impact Stories

Riwa, Lebanon, TechGirls 2017 I first heard about TechGirls in 2017 from a counselor at my high school shortly before the application deadline. I did not know much about programming, but I was curious about technology. I decided to apply and was very excited when I learned that I got accepted. Participating in the TechGirls Read More »

Yasmina, TechGirls 2019, Lebanon Giving back, leaving an impact, or helping in change have always been a huge part of my personality. I have been socially active, enhancing my skills, volunteering, and trying my best to have a positive impact on people around me. After researching different ways to help others and wanting to reach Read More »

Rayhona, TechGirls 2020, Uzbekistan “Becoming a TechGirl was one of the best achievements of my life. The cross-cultural experience, during the virtual program, provided me with the opportunity to find an intellectually rich community of people dedicated to the life of the mind. The collaboration of girls from diverse communities inspired me to believe in Read More »

Farah Ghanma, TechGirls 2017, Jordan ____________________________________________________________________________ How the TechGirls Experience Shaped My Life The TechGirls program played a huge role in shifting my career path. I was ecstatic to know that I got accepted into the program, knowing that it was competitive to get accepted. I took part in various ICT exhibitions back in high Read More »

Asar, TechGirl 2015, Palestinian Territories At a young age, living in the heart of the Middle East, my interest in physics, mathematics, and science, has been observed as rather peculiar. I enjoyed scientific research, building solutions, and challenging myself. However, being a woman, in a male-dominated, conservative society, imposed a true challenge for me to Read More »

Haoua, TechGirl 2016, Algeria Haoua is currently studying Electronics and Electrical Engineering at University while also serving as a part time high school STEM teacher. She teaches Technology and Computer science for first grade students. She has reflected, “it was a new challenge to start on teaching in a high school but it is very Read More »

Aizhuldyz, TechGirls 2019, Kazakhstan “Parallel to my study as a computer science major, I was lucky to work as a project manager at National Alumni Network. National Alumni Network – which is an NGO under the US Embassy in Kazakhstan, which works with the USG sponsored program alumni in Kazakhstan. We help our alumni to Read More »

Ons, TechGirls 2017, Tunisia Ons is a TechGirls alumna leader in her country, Tunisia and has been conducting inspiring activities through her country’s TechWomen-TechGirls Club as well as independently. She recently empowered girls in her community through International Women and Girls in Science Day.  “At the beginning of the year, I started a radio show, Read More »

Tracy, TechGirl 2020, USA I’m currently leading an organization/project that aims to make tech education accessible through distributing kits and curriculum that teach technology and coding concepts without the use of any digital technology or WiFi. Also, in true TechGirls spirit, I’ve been working to close the gender gap in computer science through the girls Read More »

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021 and Women’s History Month for the month of March we celebrate TechGirls alumnae who have utilized their STEM and leadership skills to support their local communities. UN Women announced the theme for International Women’s Day as, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a Read More »