Dear listers / Chers membres<br>
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Please see the mail below. Relevant for people in<font> 
Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, 
Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South 
Africa, Tunisia, Yemen<span> </span>and<span> </span>Zimbabwe.</font><br>
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Best / Cordialement,<br>
Steffi<br>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">TechWomen: Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program – 2013 Application Opens December 15^th!</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Dear Steffi Meyer,</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>The TechWomen program will identify approximately 80 women who are emerging leaders and entrepreneurs working<span> </span>in
 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) from
 the Middle East & Africa for a five-week program in the fall of 
2013, including mentorships and professional exchanges at leading 
companies in Silicon Valley, California, concluding with workshops, 
networking events and meetings in Washington, D.C.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>For more information and eligibility requirements please visit:<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.techwomen.org/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">http://www.techwomen.org/how-to-apply/</a><span style>.
 The application deadline is<span> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt">February 10^th, 2013</span></b><span style>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Applicants from the following countries are invited to apply:<span> </span></span><i><span style="font-size:13.0pt">Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco,
 Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen<span> </span></span></i><span style="font-size:13.0pt">and<span><i> </i></span><i>Zimbabwe.</i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in"><b><span style>Please forward this announcement to your networks.</span></b><span style> If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website:<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.techwomen.org/" target="_blank">www.techwomen.org</a><span style>,
 including Frequently Asked Questions: </span><a href="http://www.techwomen.org/faq/" target="_blank">http://www.techwomen.org/faq/</a><span style>. Please feel free to reproduce and distribute the attached flier at the following link:
</span><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20128838/TechWomen%20Program%20Flier%202013.pdf" target="_blank"><b>http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20128838/TechWomen%20Program%20Flier%202013.pdf</b></a><span style>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style>About TechWomen</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Harnessing the power of business, 
technology and innovation, TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in 
technology sectors from the Middle East and Africa together with their 
American counterparts for a professional
 mentorship and exchange program at leading companies in the United 
States.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white">Launched by 
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2011, TechWomen builds on 
her vision of “smart power diplomacy” embracing the full range of 
diplomatic tools, including technology, to bring people
 together for greater understanding and to empower women and girls 
worldwide.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style>TechWomen is an initiative of the<span> </span></span><a href="http://exchanges.state.gov/" target="_blank"><b>U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational
 and Cultural Affairs (ECA)</b></a><span style>. The Department of State is partnering with the<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.iie.org/women" target="_blank"><b>Institute of International Education (IIE)</b></a><span><span style> </span></span><span style>to
 implement this program. Please contact us by email at </span><a href="mailto:techwomen@iie.org" target="_blank">techwomen@iie.org</a><span style> with any questions you may have.</span><i><span style="background:white;font-size:10.0pt"></span></i></p>

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<i><span style="background:white;font-size:10.5pt"><br>
“TechWomen introduced me to many role models for women working in the 
technical field; I was so inspired when meeting with them. TechWomen 
also gave me to opportunity to visit the US for the first time. It was 
so different to visit the place, directly interacting
 with the people, rather than hearing about the culture from a distance.
 Thank you TechWomen, I had some of the happiest days ever in life 
because of you!” </span></i><b><span style="background:white;font-size:10.5pt">– 2012 Participant from Egypt</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style>TechWomen on the web</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>TechWomen website:<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.techwomen.org/" target="_blank">www.techwomen.org</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>TechWomen blog:<span> </span></span><a href="http://techwomenblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">http://techwomenblog.wordpress.com/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Twitter:<span> </span></span><a href="http://twitter.com/techwomen" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/techwomen</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style>Facebook:<span> </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TechWomen" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/TechWomen</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn:<span> </span><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/groups/TechWomen-3703501/about" target="_blank">TechWomen</a></p><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><b>----------------------------------------------------<br>
Kind Regards,<br>Evans Ikua,</b><br><a href="http://lanetconsulting.com" target="_blank">lanetconsulting.com</a>,<br><a href="http://lpi-eastafrica.org" target="_blank">lpi-eastafrica.org</a>,<br><a href="http://ict-innovation.fossfa.net" target="_blank">ict-innovation.fossfa.net</a>,<br>
Skype: @ikuae<br>Cell: +254-722-955831<br><br>