Women continue to be underrepresented in the world of technology. Connected Women, a Philippine startup, is looking to change that thanks to its platform that was recently recognized by the UN-backed World Summit for Information Society (WSIS) Forum. The company was hailed for its gender equal approach to electronic employment.
“It is an honor for Connected Women to be representing the country in the international stage and for being recognized by a panel of global change makers as a solution to improving women’s economic empowerment and gender equality through the use of ICT,” Connected Women Co-Founder Ruth Yu-Owen explained in a press release.
The WSIS Forum is the largest annual information and communications technology gathering serving the development community. The focus is on sustainable development with an expert group conducting a comprehensive review of the more than 1,0000 nominated projects. This year saw 90 organizations lauded for their efforts in accelerating socio-economic progress.
The expert group noted that Connected Women provide a much-needed platform that enables Filipino women to participate in the digital economy and become technopreneurs.
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How does Connected Women work?
Connected Women uses a tech platform to match female entrepreneurs from all over the world with Filipino women looking for remote work. The system uses a unique proprietary algorithm to ensure high-match rates.
In addition to this, the company offers digital skills enhancement, continued education and training for the community while promoting tech adoption, inclusive innovation and the future of work. Professional enchantment ensures job seekers are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed.
“Our vision is to impact the lives of women globally by providing access to technology training, resources and tools to improve businesses, careers and lives. This not only opens up opportunities to Filipino women, but also aids entrepreneurs globally to achieve work-life balance while growing their business,” Michael Yaxley, Executive Chairman of Connected Women, explained.
