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We are proud to share that Joséphine Goube has been named an #ObamaScholar! Follow the Obama Foundation to learn more about this prestigious programme and read a full press release on our website for details about our founder’s upcoming residency at Columbia University. https://lnkd.in/eF8syuZ6

I am thrilled to announce that I am one of 12 people worldwide selected from over 3,000 applicants to be part of the 2024-25 cohort of the Obama Scholars program in New York City. For the next 9 months, I will be studying part-time at Columbia University and working with the support of the Obama Foundation to develop strategies to scale Sistech across Europe and contribute to more inclusive European societies. This is not a goodbye to Sistech; quite the opposite. I’m taking this opportunity to connect with donors, philanthropists, and impact investors in the US, and to explore how Sistech can grow even stronger in the years to come. The scholarship also provides space to reflect over my leadership journey all while being surrounded by inspiring scholars from around the world who are leading impactful social change. From Imane Berchane, Alex Magu, Danutcha Catriona Singh supporting disadvantaged youth build tech careers; Enrica Duncan, Adi Alani Tuivucilevu, @Chenxi ouyang empowering women & young girls and Jacob Idra & Jibreel Jalloh empower local communities and leaders in the US, I'll have plenty to learn; not to forget my fellow Europeans Stefania Kapronczay & Flavio Proietti Pantosti (but not only Andrés Sáenz Peñas ;) with whom I’ll have plenty of politics & citizenship rights topics to discuss! Although this is an individual scholarship, it’s a collective effort back home. A big shout-out to my colleagues at Sistech, who are taking on new responsibilities starting this September. Special thanks & congratulations to Silvia Gallitto, who will be leading Sistech as Deputy CEO, and to Sara Modena, who will be heading Partnerships & Biz Dev in Europe with a new diverse & skilled team. Sistech has never had more capable & responsible leadership. For the team, the vital work continues as always — Leïla Dossat, Claire BERARD, Spyridoula Spyridon, Kiriaki Dardagani, Bianca Bisarra 白木兰, Liuba Lysenko, Oumou.K Diallo, Valentine Jacob-Xaé, Larissa Amour, Joseph B. I’m excited to see the impact & innovation that will unfold this year. Sistech is made up of a truly empathetic, professional, and competent team. I hope the world sees this even more in the year ahead. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the Sistech board, Jay Corless, Chloé Tuot, Hélène SANCERRES, Safia Tmiri, Marco Muccini, Sahar Habib, Ersilia Vaudo Marwa Aloush, Laura Braune & Inès MASSA. You have been incredibly supportive throughout the application and transition process over the past months with me and the team. It’s an honour to have your trust this team and support the mission of this organisation. I’m looking forward to this exciting chapter of growth, learning, and connection, and I can’t wait to return with new insights, stronger partnerships, and a renewed energy to put at work!

Growing a professional network in their welcoming country is one of the ways Sistech supports refugee women 🌐 LinkedIn has our back when it comes to sharing this critical job-search skill, through its L’Alliance "Un Réseau pour Tous" initiative. Together, we are multiplying the chances these women will find & follow their ideal careers 💻 https://lnkd.in/alliance

We have so much good news to share with you 🍦 In the next weeks we are kicking off three new programmes, organising two major events, and making big announcements! Don’t miss any of it by signing up for the Sistech Chronicle ⏱ We’ll deliver our newsletter directly to your email inbox. Our next issue drops later this month! https://lnkd.in/eX-cWHMA

Wars, disasters and other crises are uprooting unprecedented numbers of people. On World Humanitarian Day we honour the aid and health workers whose coordinated actions allow refugees to survive and rebuild. May your courage and cooperation be constant examples for the world #ActForHumanity

LinkedIn enhances our non-profit’s work in many ways 💡 One example is complimentary Premium accounts for many of the refugee women we support. This tool accelerates their ability to grow a network in an unfamiliar job market and to find tech jobs that match their skills. We are truly grateful for this partnership!

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Sistech walks the walk 👣 . . Last month, as we observed World Refugee Day, our CEO Joséphine Goube shared insights on how skills-based hiring is good for both companies and those forced to flee their countries. Sistech is proud to count refugees as part of our staff and board of directors. Thank you LinkedIn for Nonprofits for allowing us to share our vision & work through your newsletter. ICYMI, read Joséphine's full interview here: https://lnkd.in/enp2fmpg

The Sistech community includes our dedicated Board of Directors Jay Corless, Chloé Tuot, Inès MASSA, Laura Braune, Sahar Habib, Hélène SANCERRES, Joséphine Goube, Ersilia Vaudo, Marco Muccini, Safia Tmiri, Marwa Aloush We are grateful for their expert guidance and thoughtful oversight 🙏🏼 Find more information about this talented and diverse group on our website: https://lnkd.in/gikXKTbt

Thank you to the 🔥 speakers in our Women in Tech Panel Discussion yesterday Soti Giannitsari, Renia Rigopoulou, Fay Panoutsopoulou, Anastasia Tsilepi, and Eirini Kefala Your insights are critical to refugee women in our career-orientation programme in Greece, as your example as IT and software pros is inspiring 🎇 We hope you enjoyed our time together as much as us!