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U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
2021 Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP)
Summer, 2021

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TechGirl: Destiny Country: USA Participation year: 2017 Destiny joined the TechGirls 2017 group at Virginia tech for a 9 day coding camp and cross-cultural immersion.  At age 16, Destiny is super focussed  to train teens to code.  She has sponsors and will travel international to offer her skills.  Some advice from Destiny: “Public Speaking can be a…

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TechGirl: Ons Country: Tunisia Participation year: 2017 Ons decided to introduce more Tunisian Teens to STEM by continuing the mission of Mrs. Faten Khalfallah, TechWomen 2015.  Ons organized and led the 3rd summer camp for design. Let’s Go Tech Camp took place in Kerkennah Island, Tunisia, from July 2-6, 2018.   Forty  youth (35 Tunisian…

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This summer, eight amazing Female STEM Leaders are giving their time, insights and inspiration to the 28 TechGirls coming from across the MENA region.  From July 11-31, Impact Coaches will mentor and help teams of girls develop projects they can do upon return home.  They are helping create a cadre of young women ready to…

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