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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Catherine Adeya<br>
<b>Sent:</b> January 13, 2013 8:32 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Edith Adera<br>
<b>Cc:</b> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [kictanet] TechWomen: Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program - 2013 Application Opens December 15!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Please share widely with your networks. We need more good applicants from Kenya....it is the first time Kenya has been considered in this prestigious Program. Kudos
to Dr Ndemo who initiated this and wrote the letter/proposal requesting for Kenya to be considered. The ball is now in our (Kenya's) court.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">TechWomen: Professional Mentorship and Exchange Program – 2013 Application Opens December 15<sup>th</sup>!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The TechWomen program will identify approximately 80 women who are emerging leaders and entrepreneurs working 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For more information and eligibility requirements please visit: <a href="http://www.techwomen.org/how-to-apply/">http://www.techwomen.org/how-to-apply/</a>. The application
deadline is <b>February 10<sup>th</sup> 2013</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Applicants from the following countries are invited to apply: <i>Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda,
Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen </i>and<i> Zimbabwe.</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Please forward this announcement to your networks. If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website: <a href="http://www.techwomen.org/" target="_blank">www.techwomen.org</a>,
including Frequently Asked Questions: <a href="http://www.techwomen.org/faq/">http://www.techwomen.org/faq/</a>. Please feel free to reproduce and distribute the attached flier.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">About TechWomen</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black;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><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">TechWomen is an initiative of the <a href="http://exchanges.state.gov/" target="_blank"><b>U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)</b></a>.
The Department of State is partnering with the <a href="http://www.iie.org/women" target="_blank"><b>Institute of International Education (IIE)</b></a> to implement this program. Please contact us by email at
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</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black;background:white">“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!” <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">TechWomen website: <a href="http://www.techwomen.org/" target="_blank">www.techwomen.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">TechWomen blog: <a href="http://techwomenblog.wordpress.com/">http://techwomenblog.wordpress.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/techwomen">http://twitter.com/techwomen</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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