About Us
ABOUT US
Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology
Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology(CWE-TECH) was founded in 2017 by two PhD researchers passionate about women’s empowerment. CWE-TECH works to bridge the gender gap in technology by promoting and strengthening the capacity of women and girls through mentorship and expanded access to and use of ICT in education, socio-economic empowerment, leadership, and network building across rural Kenya.
Our Impact on Gender Equality in Technology
65%Technology Training
STEM Mentorship
Economic Empowerment
Community Building
OUR CORE VALUES
Values That Guide Our Work
Commitment
Dedicated to the mission of women empowerment and gender equality
Innovation
Creating new solutions and approaches to bridge the digital divide
Cooperation
Working together with partners and stakeholders for greater impact
Integrity
Maintaining ethical standards and transparency in all our work
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Founders
Driven by a passion to bridge the gender gap in technology through research and action.
Eunice Owino
Board Chair / Co-founder"We believe that when you empower a woman with technology, you empower a community with limitless possibilities."
Dr. Judy Njoki Makira
CEO / Co-founder""
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Partner With CWE-TECH as a Volunteer
CWE-TECH partners with volunteers from time to time on various projects and events. For our first coding class, volunteers helped train the first cohort. We always welcome volunteers, and if you would like to volunteer for any of our projects, please reach out to us.
Testimonials
Voices From Our Community
Real stories from the women and girls we’ve empowered through technology