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Performance results

Non-profit organisation

"TechnoWomen" 2024

Join the new generation of women

@technowomenkz

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We unite progressive women in Central Asia through a movement of �TECHNO WOMEN!

Mission: �To open new opportunities for all girls �and women in a digital world.

We are creating a platform to unleash the talents of women and girls!

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TASKS TECHNO WOMEN

To create a community of girls and women working in science and technology.

Advocate for the advancement of girls and women in science and technology industries �and technology industries.

Attract investment in the initiatives and projects of its members

Promote STEM subjects, programming, robotics, and engagement in science to girls and young women.

To promote the development of women's start up movement in technology industries

Create a dialogue platform for achieving gender equality in science and technology industries

Develop and implement programmes and projects aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of women.

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New opportunities to enhance digital competences and skills

A supportive, motivating environment for progressive girls �and women

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Mastering new professions, involvement in digital entrepreneurship

Interesting events, friendly activities, quality networking

Community values

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Registration date - 6 May 2022 on the MFCA site

350 members of the organisation, 3 communities in CA countries
35 memorandums signed with universities and large companies, business associations
60 events, including:
10 business breakfasts
25 masterclasses and trainings
20 forums and conferences
5 educational programmes
18,000 girls and women reached through social projects

TechnoWomen in numbers

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Implementation of initiatives supported by the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1. Implementation of the Concept of Gender and Family and Demographic Policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030;

2. Promoting initiatives to increase economic opportunities for girls and women in Kazakhstan;

3. Professional development of women in technology industries

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TECHNO WOMEN 'S Agenda

Establishment of a working group and community of professional women experts

Supporting the digital transformation of SMEs and NPOs

Involvement of women in e-commerce

Supporting women's startup movement and IT entrepreneurship

Development of competences in the field of AI and digital transformation

Implementation of social and educational projects

Promoting women's leadership and personal brands in technology industries

Access to global resources and international reach

Career development of women in technology industries and "Women on Boards"

Development of the digital economy and digital law

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1. Access to global resources

Partnership with ITU

Membership Beijing 30+ International Committee

Membership in the CLDP programme (US Department of Commerce) and the Techwomen programme (USA), CIPE, USAID

Central Asian Integration and Women's Community Partnerships

Partnership with UN WOMEN

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Women's Forum (October 2024)

ESCAP Asia-Pacific Forum on Inclusion and Transformation (September 2024)

1. Access to global resources

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1. Access to global resources

1. Meeting with trade ambassadore Catherine Thai

2. Participation in the "C5+1", "B5+1" agendas

3. Participation in CLDP, CIPE programme

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1. Access to global resources

Partnership with UN Women/UN Women

Participation in a project on the theme" "Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and the implementation of commitments to promote equality in Kazakhstan"

Participation in the Beijing 30+ and the Equality Generation Forum Action Coalition events

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The international forum TECHNOWOMEN CENTRAL ASIA: AI FUTURE, which took place in Astana at the International Financial Centre, was an important event for discussing the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in business and society. The forum brought together several thousand participants, both offline and online, representing various fields of activity and expert communities.

This is the first broad discussion that brought together international and Kazakhstani experts from the IT industry, government officials, cybersecurity, higher education, NGOs, legal and cultural experts.

Access to global resources:

International Forum "TechnoWomen Central Asia: AI Future" 17-19 April 2024

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TechnoWomen Central Asia: AI Future

17 April 2024

Round table with representatives of government agencies and expert community "Artificial Intelligence: Positive Opportunities and Potential Risks"

Forum for the general public
Round table for representatives of higher education institutions
Masterclasses on the use of AI attended by over 300 women

18 April 2024

Motivation day for students

19 April 2024

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Participation in the project on education and training of experts in the field of "Gender expertise of NAPs" with the support of UNDP and the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

8 female members of the NGO "TechnoWomen" were trained and received certificates

2. Access to global resources

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TECHNOWOMEN - uniting women of Central Asia

Kazakhstan

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2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

Speech by the Chairman of the Board of TechnoWomen at the meeting of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan with initiatives to expand economic opportunities for girls and women in the digital economy (14 October 2024):

Develop a new Women's Entrepreneurship 2.0 programme focusing on women's involvement in the digital economy, develop legal provisions under ILO Convention 175 for flexible hours for working mothers.
e-commerce training for female entrepreneurs. Establishment of digital competence centres for rural areas.
Review legislation to prevent and counteract labour discrimination based on age, children, marital status, and to take measures to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Increase the number of grants for girls in IT specialities (quota)
Launch free courses for girls to learn in-demand professions in the digital economy, programming, digital marketing, SMM and other skills. Promote accessible training courses on programming and digital skills for girls in the regions.

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2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

Participation of the NGO "TechnoWomen" Ring the bell for Gender Equality 2023/2024
Signing of memoranda of co-operation with QID and the Academy of Corporate Governance
Promoting the Women on Boards initiative

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2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

On 10 December 2024, the Women on Boards training, supported by CIPE, began
Participation of 17 members of the NGO "TechnoWomen" in training under this programme
A total of 25 people were trained

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In total, more than 61 speakers and experts took part in the #SheInnovator project.

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#SheInnovator project – trainings and master classes for girls and women in 11 regions of Kazakhstan

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3. Social initiatives: IT-AIEL 2.0 – digital knowledge training for unemployed women and women on maternity leave (2024 – 4,500 participants)

In 2024, the number of applications submitted was 5,151, the largest number of participants were from the cities of Astana and Almaty, as well as Almaty and West Kazakhstan regions.

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Implementation of the Kumis Bastama project in cooperation with Nazarbayev University

Digital skills training for more than 50 women aged 45+

3. Social initiatives: Education of women 40+ "KUmis Bastama"

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3. Social initiatives: Cyber Safe for WOMEN: cybersecurity for women and the prevention of digital violence�� The goal of the project is to raise women's awareness of digital security and create tools to protect against online threats on the Internet, such as cyberbullying, online harassment, phishing, online fraud and data leakage.

DEVELOP TRAINING FOR TRAINERS IN THE FIELD OF CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION
TO TRAIN 150 TRAINERS IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIESTO TRAIN FEMALE EMPLOYEES OF KAZPOST JSC,
TO PRODUCE VIDEO COURSES IN RUS/KAZ

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In the results

Cyber Safe for Women:

https://cybersafeforwomen.kz/

240 trainers have been trained in Central Asia;
Coach of more than 2,800 women;
More than 140 people have completed online training in Kazakhstan on the basis of Kazpost JSC;
3 online conferences were held
The best trainers received free grants to study at the Nazarbayev University School of Cyber Law and on the Lerna/Skillbox platform

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Cyber Cafe for Women: reviews

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Cyber Safe for Women: awareness-raising activities within the framework of the "16 Days of Civil Activism against Violence"

Rotation in the Service Centers of Kazpost JSC, Kazakhtelecom JSC, Government for Citizens and Kundelik

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4. SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN'S STARTUP MOVEMENT

Organization of presentations of women's startups at various venues and events
Providing assistance to 10 startups in the field of communications with government agencies
Preparation of 4 letters of recommendation for investors

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Participation in acceleration programs

1. TUMARIS TECH

2. INCUBASIA

3. Tik Tok Startup

4. Green Tech Hub

4. SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN'S STARTUP MOVEMENT

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Interaction with the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Work in the structure of the ICRIAP Public Council;
Work in 4 working groups on draft laws within the Majilis of the Parliament (8 NCO members took part);
Work in expert groups within ICRIAP;
Signing an agreement and joining the Consortium for the development of the national LLM model and AI development in Kazakhstan;

2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

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Participation in research projects;
Participation in the work of the School of Analysts of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
Participation in the "Trailblazers of the Steppe" project together with NU

2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

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- Co-operation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education;

Promotion of women in the BOD of Universities
Participation in the work of the National School of Rectors
Meetings with the Minister of Science and Higher Education, working to build a venture ecosystem and entrepreneurial activity in universities;
Organising workshops with the Dean of Sandford University, Paul Kim

2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

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Project #SheInnovator - trainings and masterclasses for girls and women in the regions

2. Implementation of initiatives at the National level

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17 February TW Karaganda - 200 participants

4 April TW Atyrau - 209 participants

26 June TW Aktau - 130 participants

13 March TW Almaty - 148 participants

22 May TW Kyzylorda - 158 participants

23 May TW Shymkent - 231 participants

2 August TW Semey - 132 participants

10 September TW Astana - 170 participants

22 August TW Petropavl - 117 participants

5 August TW Oskemen - 118 participants

3. Social initiatives:

Project #SheInnovator - trainings and masterclasses for girls and women in the regions

10 November TW Aqmola - 150 participants

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In total, more than 1,700 women have participated in the #SheInnovator - project

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1. Access to global resources

Participation in a CIPE-supported project to train and train experts in the field of advocacy for civic and business initiatives for NGOs

4 female members of the NGO "TechnoWomen" were trained and received certificates

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1. Access to global resources

Participation in global IT initiatives on international platforms

12 events and more than 30 participants of the NGO "TechnoWomen" acted as speakers and experts

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The key topics of the forum included:

The importance of ESG and sustainable development
Implementation of ESG through technology, IT and human development
ESG ratings and business cases
Sustainable financing
Sustainable cities and social responsibility in the regions

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2024: Capital Health Award

More than 50 participants in 5 categories:

Healthy Lifestyle Leader,
Business Lady Sport
Best Social Project
For contribution to the development of professional sports
For contribution to the development of amateur sports

Jury nomination: Patron of the Year

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1. Access to global resources and implementation of initiatives at the National level

Established an e-commerce development committee at TechnoWomen NGO as part of advocacy initiatives in partnership with CIPE
The legal basis and business case for SME involvement in e-commerce has been researched and a business case for SME involvement in e-commerce has been made
Memorandums signed between 4 business associations of CA countries
Conducted 6 events (online/offline), conferences on CA
Organised meetings with sellers, entrepreneurs, and experts
Participation in the Government meeting (Jan.24), meeting with Minister of Trade and Integration (Dec.24)

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1. Access to global resources and implementation of initiatives at the National level

Organisation of meetings with the leadership of the Ministries of Digitalisation of CA countries
Organisation and participation in the implementation of Central Asian events (6 events in CA countries)

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- Organising meetings with the leadership of the ministries of science and higher education, healthcare, industry and other government agencies on the development of startups in the MedTech, GreenTech, EduTech fields

4. SUPPORTING THE WOMEN'S START-UP MOVEMENT

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4. SUPPORTING THE WOMEN'S START-UP MOVEMENT

Initiative for the development of FemTech projects in Central Asia started with expert Irina Evdokimova

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Presentation of startup projects aimed at supporting women's health at a meeting in the Akimat of the Karaganda region

4. SUPPORTING THE WOMEN'S START-UP MOVEMENT

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Participants from 5 cities and 3 countries gathered, and two months of intensive program with the participation of mentors

-General members TechnoWomen, 25 teams of female entrepreneurs.

2 months, weekly mentoring sessions, webinar, theory - the result, the pilot project went well enough.

List of some projects:

Sabirova Oidin and Akhmedova Sitora, the Recycle me project
Elena Weber, social project "Volunteer ""Hope"
Proskuryakova Ekaterina Sergeevna "GymClub”
Assel Abdrakhmanova “Okushy”
Marzhona Rakhmatullayeva "Comment“
Zharylkasynova Meruert Zharylkasynovna, the QADAM project.
Lau Laura, the Teenwin project
Anastasia Pozhar. Holiday at home
Mokhinur Okhnorova "ECOCUPS“
Hansafarova Gulnara founder of the brand "Osh buryl“
Roza Mantayeva, representative of the BUZIL brand, Germany, Prof. cleaning and laundry

environment, shop"Everything for cleaning and skin care.“

Zhanna Matenova, SMART Language Center
Sholpan Daniyarova - FullSpectrumKids

5. MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: SUPPORTING THE WOMEN'S START-UP MOVEMENT

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6. Networking and collaboration of TechnoWomen members

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6. Networking and cooperation of TechnoWomen members: 14 business breakfasts in Astana, Almaty, Tashkent, Bishkek

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6. Networking and collaboration of TechnoWomen members

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1. TUMARIS TECH

2. INCUBASIA

3. Tik Tok Startup

4. Green Tech Hub

6. Networking and collaboration of TechnoWomen members – celebrating Nauryz

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6. Networking and collaboration of TechnoWomen members (weddings and significant dates of our girls)

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Participation in the First National Forum on a Healthy Future;
Conducting trainings on musical childbirth in Aktau and Karaganda;
Participation in an online broadcast on women's health and the development of startups in the field of MedTech

7. SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN'S STARTUP MOVEMENT AND WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK

Implementation of initiatives to support women's health with the support of the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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8. GETTING GIRLS INVOLVED ON STEAM

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Holding of the "TechnoGirls" panel session at the Digital Almaty Forum
Implementation of the TechGirls project and summing up on April 18, 2024, organization of pitching
Holding motivational days in schools of Astana and Almaty
Mentoring support for the Technovation Girls project

8. GETTING GIRLS INVOLVED ON STEAM

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8. GETTING GIRLS INVOLVED ON STEAM

Holding a robotics competition for girls with a prize fund of 1 million tenge (April 17, 2024)
Implementation of the RobotechnoGirls project: a summer camp for girls for 100 girls

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8. GETTING GIRLS INVOLVED ON STEAM

Annual support of the She codes international hackathon in cooperation with the AIESEC youth organization
Allocation of the prize fund

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Results:

TechnoGirls project – 4,500 girls

RobotechnoGirls: championship 04/17/24, summer camp for girls for 100 girls

Robotics competition – 50 people

Participation in motivational meetings at schools – 100 girls

Coverage – 4,750 girls

8. GETTING GIRLS INVOLVED ON STEAM

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Training of community members – 15 trainings and master classes

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International cooperation

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TechnoWomen Central Asia: AI Future

Press clipping (media monitoring of the TechnoWomen Forum)

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TechnoWomen Central Asia: AI Future

СМИ о нас

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TechnoWomen Central Asia: AI Future

СМИ о нас

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Join the community of progressive girls and women of Central Asia!

https://t.me/technowomen2022