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Turning 'I Can’t' into 'We Will': The Story of Our Founder
Turning Barriers into Bridges: The Vision of Farhana Hasan
Founder of HerWILL Farhana Hasan is a powerhouse of innovation with nearly 20 years of leadership in global aviation and data science. Her journey from the high-stakes world of Delta Air Lines to the heart of social entrepreneurship was driven by a single, powerful realization: women everywhere face universal barriers to equality. Farhana founded HerWILL to bridge these gaps, using her expertise in technology and leadership to create a platform that 'educates, empowers, and e
The Architecture of Ambition How They Built Their Paths
A Voice for Peace and Innovation: Meet Carol, Our Award-Winning Country Manager for HerWILL Syria
Country Manager, HerWILL Syria Carol Georges Zakhour is a force of nature in the world of social entrepreneurship and peace-building. As the Country Manager for HerWILL Syria, Carol brings a wealth of expertise—from her background in English Literature and Mass Communication to her specialized diploma in Social Innovation from the University for Peace. A celebrated activist and the Founder of the Uplifting Syrian Women Initiative, her leadership earned the 'Most Impactful Ini
Breaking the Mold: Why Tahiya Islam Chose Passion Over Her Major and Rose to the Top
Country Manager, HerWILL Bangladesh Tahiya Islam is a living testament to the fact that your degree doesn't define your destination—your dedication does. Although she pursued a major in a completely different field, Tahiya followed her passion for impact, joining Herwill as an intern and quickly proving herself to be a natural leader. Today, she serves as our Country Manager , steering Herwill’s vision with grace and strategic brilliance. By excelling in a career path outside
Defining Her Own Path: Trina’s Rise to Leading the Platform She Once Started Building
Tech Development Lead Trina embodies the spirit of growth that defines Herwill. Her ascent from Website Intern to Lead Developer is a testament to her technical prowess and strategic vision. Beyond her architectural work, she proved her competitive edge by securing a victory in the Herwill Datathon , showcasing her ability to turn complex data into actionable solutions. By taking full ownership of our digital infrastructure, she has transformed how we connect with the world.
When One Woman Wins, We All Rise.
A celebration of courage, growth, and shared success—where one woman’s achievement lifts us all. After joining the HerWILL cohort, for the first time in my career, I truly feel like I belong and that my voice is heard. Before, I lacked role models and mentors from similar backgrounds, but now I have the opportunities to network and learn from the best in their chosen fields. Initiatives such as the UN Women’s Generation Equality Program (named GEYA at HerWILL ) allowed me
A Collective Win for Women in Data
Bridging Global and Local Gaps -AI for Equality 2024
In a year marked by global challenges, the AI for Equality 2024 initiative united participants from 18 countries to tackle critical gaps in technology and equity. Organized by HerWILL and AI4OPT , the program brought together students, researchers, and professionals to address real-world challenges in artificial intelligence while advancing ethical AI practices. The Datathon's focus on broad representation created a stage where talent from emerging regions thrived. Amon
Data Forge 2023
HerWILL organized their signature Data Science program: Data Forge 2023 consisting of workshops and a contest across the globe in December 2023 in collaboration with the National Student Data Corps (NSDC) HerWILL Chapter. The program consisted of a series of custom-made workshops to give an in-depth overview of Data Science to the participants and an intense 72-hour Datathon. The Winners’ Experience: Mashiyat Mahjabin Prapty: NLP was a new field for me before this datathon. I
HerWILL Datathon 2022 – THE PILOT
HerWILL – Women Inspired in Life and Leadership recently held a Datathon between tech women of color in the United States and tech women in Bangladesh, in partnership with AI4OPT, SBDH at Georgia Tech, and BdOSN. The Datathon was preceded by a series of workshops custom made to give an in-depth overview of Data Science and prepare the contestants for the intense 48-hour competition. This Pilot program aimed to see how underrepresented talent can engage in learning Data Scienc
POWER OF DATA AND WOMEN’S POTENTIAL – YOUNG BANGLADESHI WOMEN COMPETE TO CONQUER THE DATA WORLD
Bangladesh has recently witnessed a historic breakthrough in women’s empowerment through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) with its very first, one-of-a-kind nationwide all-women Datathon from 26th-28th January 2021 led by HerWILL – Women Inspired in Life and Leadership. It was a part of The Ada Lovelace Celebration 2021 organized by BdOSN. The Datathon was prefaced with Data Science workshops to teach the fundamentals of Data Science to help contesta
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