Overview
Women in Technology (WIT) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the U.S. Department of State, managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) West Coast Center, and implemented in collaboration with local partners in five countries: Iraq, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

The WIT MENA program delivers five core activities to WIT Partner Organizations and participants: Professional Development Training, Business Planning for Sustainability, IT Training through Microsoft's Unlimited Potential (UP) Curriculum, Professional Development Networks for Women, and Professional Exchange and Capacity Building. By partnering with a range of organizations – such as Chambers of Commerce, NGOs, women's associations, universities and colleges – the program explores multiple avenues through which women can gain access to new training opportunities and resources. This partnership between the U.S. and five countries in the MENA region will increase the pace of women's participation in the workforce and strengthen women's organizations by providing tools to help them achieve their goals.

Acquiring hard skills, especially in the field of Information Technology (IT), is a powerful building block for individuals and organizations. From strengthened positions, both the Partner Organizations and Participants will be empowered to play an integral role in shaping their country's future.

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