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Tech2Empower (T2E) is an opportunity to share your professional skills with women’s rights leaders and their organizations, and to train and mentor the next generation of women leaders, all while traveling, expanding your network and mind, making new friends, learning and having fun!
In March 2017, a team of T2E Advisors will travel to Guatemala to learn about critical human rights issues faced by women and girls, including those specific to marginalized indigenous populations. The T2E team will work together to conduct interactive technology and communications trainings for activists and leaders from women’s rights NGOs. We'll also provide communications, tech and leadership workshops for young women and girls. Workshops and trainings are designed and facilitated by T2E Master Trainer, Beth Kanter, in collaboration with Advisors and local partners.
T2E Advisors will have the unique opportunity to:
- Learn about women's and indigenous rights in Guatemala directly from leaders in the field
- Co-train, train and support women's rights leaders in interactive T2E workshops
- Conduct career, leadership and tech workshops for young women and girls
- Volunteer with organizations working for women’s and indigenous rights and against gender-based violence
- Participate in site visits with local women's organizations
- Network with like-minded women working locally and internationally
- Learn about local history, visit landmarks and participate in cultural enrichment activities
- Learn new technology, training, communications and leadership skills from Master Trainer, Beth Kanter, and fellow Advisors
Trip Details
Location: Antigua and Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Dates: March 3 - 12, 2017
Partners: WAKE, Inter-American Foundation and local NGOs
Master Trainer: Beth Kanter, renowned trainer, author and influencer
Cost: $4,100 (see below for what's included) covered by Advisor and/or her employer
T2E Advisors: women working in diverse fields who contribute their skills and expertise to women's rights organizations in Guatemala and conduct tech and career workshops with young women and girls.
Participation cost of $4,100* includes:
- Pre-departure preparation, materials and orientation
- Site visits and meetings with local women’s rights leaders
- Support and preparation for volunteer experience
- Historical and cultural events and sightseeing
- Local transportation, hotels and group meals
- Interpretation services
- Travel insurance
*Does not include: international flights, airport transfers in home country, visa costs, alcohol (except with group meals) and personal incidentals. Many employers cover or match costs for professional development training and volunteerism and provide paid time off.
WAKE is committed to making Tech2Empower a rich, rewarding and meaningful experience for Advisors and local participants. The WAKE team, along with Master Trainer, Beth Kanter, will provide assistance with all aspects of the T2E trip, workshop and follow-up. WAKE will provide relevant materials, background information and ongoing support to ensure Advisors are well-prepared for their roles, meet amazing women and have unique learning experiences.
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