Techwomen Rwanda

Techwomen Rwanda is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov focused on promoting STEM education and opportunities for women and youth in Rwanda. The organization is dedicated to increasing female participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through educational outreach and mentorship programs. Primarily working with the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Techwomen Rwanda receives project grants and cooperative agreements to support STEM initiatives that encourage high school and university students to pursue STEM studies and careers.

Through its federal grant awards, Techwomen Rwanda conducts comprehensive STEM engagement activities targeting female students and youth across multiple regions in Rwanda, including Kigali and Rubavu. The organization's grant-funded projects consistently focus on hands-on STEM training, school outreach programs, and industry visits designed to narrow gender gaps in STEM participation. Specific activities include organizing STEM fairs, providing practical training sessions, facilitating mentoring programs, and conducting industry visits to expose students to potential career pathways. Each grant award, ranging from May 2020 to September 2024, has been structured as a project grant or cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, emphasizing practical, experiential learning opportunities that inspire young women to explore STEM disciplines and professional opportunities.