Hind Al -Nahedh GIT Kuwait Board Member

@Hindrelations

Our Organisation

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Purpose and History

Girls in Tech is a global non-profit (501c3) focused on influential women in technology and entrepreneurship. We concentrate on the promotion, growth, success and leadership of entrepreneurial and innovative women in the technology space.

Girls in Tech Middle East aims to raise the interest of women to take on tech driven careers to support the region’s growth in this space. Through the platform, women will have access to various resources that will support their career growth and become influential leaders to other women.

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Our Chapters

We currently have 42 Chapters around the world

• Dubai

• Kuwait

• Cairo

• Amman

• Ramallah

• and growing….

Our Programs

AMPLIFY A one-day pitch competition where female entrepreneurs present their start-up to a panel of judges.

Catalyst Conference Two days of inspiring keynotes from female leaders in the industry, as well as panels, workshops and

networking sessions.

Global Classroom Our online education platform that allows us to connect with people around the world, offering a variety of

training, courses and education.

GITHacks Hackathons – online or on-the-ground – that focus on gender equality and bridging the gap in the technology and start-up

spaces.

GIT M A three-tiered mentorship program developed to provide integrated, engaging and educational programs for three distinct

groups:

GIT W: Professional women in the technology and/or entrepreneurship spaces

GIT U: University-aged women interested in pursuing careers in the technology and/or entrepreneurship spaces

GIT NX: Young girls interested in the STEM, coding and/or entrepreneurs

GIT 360 A two-month bootcamp that teaches women the entrepreneurial skills needed to their product or service in the technology

space.

X Change A week-long exchange program for women in the start-up and technology spaces.

GIT Up A program targeting underserved populations around the world by offering training and providing career opportunities in the

technology space.

GIT Internship A series of partnerships that provide women in technology sectors around the world to be matched with

meaningful internship opportunities in technology companies and startups.

Highlights from the kick off

Meet Kuwait Founders

Shaima Al-Terkair - GIT Kuwait President

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GIT Kuwait 1st Meet Up

Engaging women across the Middle East

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Some Questions and potential19

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