This blog post was one of the series we did for the “She Will Innovate” competition, launched by Intel Corporation and Ashoka Changemakers to find innovative technology solutions to enrich the lives of girls. In this series, we discussed the question of “What is a challenge to the women in your community and what solution have you found from within your own context and resources to address that challenge?” We welcome you to share and join the discussion with our thought leader Kate Krontiris in the Speak Up Space.

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I recently had the pleasure of meeting 11-year-old Raven Holston-Turner. The day I met her, she had henna tattoos all over her hands and was handling a digital soldering iron.

A native of Detroit, Raven solders badges that light up, creates gigantic puppets, and sews Indian saris. … Read More »