Highlights
Hala – Bringing Ideas to Life
In my freshman year of high school, a classmate who was anxious to apply to TechGirls introduced me to the program. I inquired around it at school and did some internet research to learn more about the program and the opportunities it provides to its participants. I applied to the program after learning a lot Read More »
World Refugee Day
A True Story About Facing Challenges
Celebrate Earth Day with Green Sewing Co-Founder & PFP Alumna
PFP Alumna Working to Empower Women and Preserve Local Heritage in Lebanon
SYLEP Alumni Raising Awareness Around Cancer
New Social Justice Technology: Know Your Reyets
Wa’il Ashshowwaf participated in the 2019 Professional Fellows Program as a Fellowship Host. He also travelled to Morocco in January 2020 as a delegate where he presented workshops and facilitate training sessions in addition to connecting with alumni of the program in support of their work. In this day and age, the rise of protests Read More »
World Arabic Language Day: Why We Must Preserve the Arabic Language
“Just Snap Out of It!?”: How One Non-Profit Chose a More Constructive Response to Pandemic Stress
The COVID-19 global pandemic has been challenging for so many people. Many have lost jobs, and businesses have closed, many have gotten sick and even lost loved ones. Often, families and friends kept apart have felt deeply lonely (especially during the holiday season), just aching for a hug, but also fearing getting too close. In these trying times, individuals, businesses, governments, and non-profits are showing a rarely seen broad-scale public burnout.
Women in Political and Peacebuilding Spaces
Diversity in spaces where policy, legislation, human rights and peacebuilding are being discussed is imperative in any country. Women of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds are deserving of a seat at the tables where these conversations are held. More than half of humankind is female with invaluable and unique perspectives on world and gender issues.
