Latin America Retreat

9 AMBASSADORS from 6 COUNTRIES gathered together in Bogotá for 2 DAYS of learning and collaboration.

“I feel that we built more trust among ambassadors, shared various ideas that will help us with the development of our regional programs, and filled ourselves with energy and enthusiasm. ”

– Ambassador from México

Regional Pitch Events

40 Regional Pitch Events (RPEs) were held in 16 countries, making it possible for 1,748 teams to pitch their ideas live to local peers and judges, and for their families, friends, and other community members to see how much they’d accomplished during the program.

Regional Pitch Events were held in: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkmenistan, the United States, and Venezuela

Girls Sharpen their Skills

Technovation Girls equips participants with a range of skills, both technical and professional.

Technovation Girls builds girls’ confidence in their technical abilities, including their coding skills, AI development, and how to apply technology for social good. Through the business-building portion of the program, it also increases girls’ entrepreneurial abilities and their critical thinking skills. And because the program is team-based, girls also develop skills like persuasion, communication, and teamwork, which are applicable to their future, regardless of their chosen career field.

Reaching girls in Underserved Communities

Technovation remains committed to empowering girls from underserved communities—those same communities that are most affected by global challenges like poverty and climate change…and often widely excluded from developing solutions to those problems.

Technovation is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where girls from every background receive the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive in STEM and beyond. We envision a future where no one is excluded or left behind in a fast-evolving technological world.

Volunteers: Powering our Impact

Volunteers are crucial to the success of Technovation Girls. Volunteers share their time and expertise with girls and create a learning environment that gives girls the opportunity to grow as leaders and build their sense of belonging in STEM.

Volunteers fulfill a range of roles across the program. This year we were proud to work alongside more than 6,000 volunteers doing all sort of incredible work:

• 4,000 Mentors supported teams
• 2,300 Judges gave feedback to teams
• 130 Chapter Ambassadors ran the program locally in their communities
• 115 Student Ambassadors supported the program locally in their communities
• 66 Club Ambassadors ran the program locally in their communities
• 33 Coaches helped teams troubleshoot specific problems in 1:1 sessions

Impact on Volunteers

Our 6000+ volunteers have a huge impact on the girls they support, and their communities—but the experience also impacts volunteers. Sharing their expertise and attention can be transformative for mentors and judges as well as the students.

“Serving as a judge provides me with a front-row seat to witness the creativity and potential of tomorrow’s leaders, builders, and entrepreneurs.”
— Judge, 2024

Supporting Alumnae

Technovation offers support and engagement to all of our alumnae in a variety of ways, including special access to:

• a supportive global network of peers
• Leadership opportunities
• exclusive resources and opportunities
• professional development workshops

Alumnae Leadership

Technovation offers several leadership opportunities to alumnae, including two new opportunities created in 2024. These opportunities include:

The Student Ambassador program, in which alumnae help recruit girls and act as champions and ambassadors for our program.

Speaking opportunities at high profile events including conferences and UN side-events

Prizes and recognition for accomplishments and achievements, including the Alumnae Changemaker Award

NEW Community Builders Program: alumnae leaders build community online by developing and sharing content and resources related to Technovation Girls

NEW Student Club Leaders: Alumnae (ages 13-17) who run a Technovation Student Clubs, and guide, teach, and motivate participants to complete the program

TAIFA: Year in Review

Year one of The AI Forward Alliance (TAIFA) was incredible. By uniting forces with leading NGOs, universities, and corporations, we’re accelerating our mission to empower 25 million girls through AI, coding, and entrepreneurship.

Our Vision: A world where every girl has the opportunity to shape the future through technology.

• Empowered 31,000 girls to develop 3,200 tech solutions, including 745 AI-powered innovations.
• Mobilized 4,000 mentors to guide and inspire young talent.
• Invested $822,650 in local chapters to expand their reach and impact.

Event: March 12, 2024 | New York City

CSW: A World of AI Driven Tech: Addressing a Global Talent Gap

Technovation and UNICEF brought together leading voices from different fields who have used their tech expertise to excel for a morning of panels, presentations, and networking.

Our goal was to emphasize to young women that tech education is a powerful way to break the glass ceiling and be champions and leaders of empowerment for other girls.

This event was also opportunity to galvanize the support of industry leaders and get their commitment to empowering girls and young women all over the globe.