Mentoring gone wrong creates unhealthy dependencies and uncomfortable situations for the parties involved. It is therefore paramount that a mentor understands their role in mentorship, that of being a sounding …
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I like to see quotes as the above and beyond. The perfect summaries that leave us with lots to digest yet are so satisfying. Quotes are soothing and Intriguing. Having …
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — Steven Spielberg Stand out as a mentor …
Mentorship is a journey. We always need to prepare for journeys, packing, making sure the itinerary and budget are in order, making appropriate reservations, among other things. Having identified a …
Quinta Onditi has served both as an Executive Director and Lead Program Manager in African Women in Technology. She is one of the mentors in AWIT. She is a lady …
Most people have already made the conscious decision regarding the need for mentorship. They are now asking the follow up questions, Where can I get tech mentorship? How and when …
While the benefits of mentorship for a mentee seem obvious, for a mentor it may not pop up at first sight. And as we mentioned on our previous article, mentorship …
Finding the right fit in mentorship is something that doesn’t always come easy. It has proven to be a challenge to many. Below are pointers to help you find a …
One of our African proverbs says, “What the elders see while sitting, the young ones standing on their toes won’t see.” What is the importance of mentorship? The importance of …
Recent polls on AWIT social media platforms twitter and Instagram showed that 100% of the participants would like to receive mentorship or become a mentor. This percentage clearly acknowledges the …
The 2018 African Women in Technology (AWIT) Conference, Nairobi, theme is “Be Bold”, so we are asking our female leaders and guests – panelists, speakers, moderators, and mentors – to …
Edna attended the African Women in Technology Conference in Ghana. Here’s her “Life After AWIT Snapshot:” INSPIRED TO DO As an entrepreneur in the field of energy and the CEO of …
Meet: Renice Owino. Renice attended the African Women in Technology Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Here’s her “Life After AWIT Snapshot:” INSPIRED TO DO “I started a coding club for girls that …
Meet Rita Tackie- Manieson INSPIRED TO DO “I was inspired and was able to involve more than 650 students in Presec Boys Secondary School in a talk on the importance …
Meet Christine Sayo. INSPIRED TO DO “AWIT was the first place for me to interact with women and girls in technology. I am a technology enthusiast (self taught-never been …