 My name is Hanan and I'm a software engineer. I work together with my team to solve everyday problems with innovative technologies. I love what I do. The thing is, less than 10% of all app developers are women. 10%. I would love to get more women interested in the tech sector. I was looking online and I discovered some amazing projects nominated for the GemTech Awards. Now it's time to meet the finalists of the GemTech Awards 2016. The only international prize recognizing innovative policies and programs to promote and inspire women in tech. 10% of women are actively participating in tech. That's too bad. Knowing that women have a huge contribution in family daily life. And she used to be the one that knows firsthand about problems in society. She also has to drive to give solution for the well-being of the society. So why not start to use technology to give solutions? I'm very excited to introduce you to five young Latinas that through computer science, information technology and engineering they are changing the world and their communities. Listen to their stories, watch them smile and share their lives. In all of them you will find one thing in common. They believed in life-changing power of technology and they were committed to follow their dream. WAAW actually is an acronym that stands for Working to Advance African Women. And the name stems out of my huge passion to try and engage with African women and try and move their plight forward in any way possible. And the vehicle we're using for that is science and technology education. These centers serve as public access points connecting women and adolescent girls to information and other services. They are assisted by young women from the community who play the role of information intermediaries. It's a mens world but IT industry in my view is very flexible for women because I enjoy flexible timing, flexible location and I can mix and match both my work and my family. It was very interesting to see ideas from all over the Mino region, such a complicated region. The queries enabled us to negotiate and find alternatives for the current status and at the same time investigate into the ways that are possible for the development of the internet ecosystem. To get more information about the projects nominated for the GenTech Awards, please click here. And on November 15, tune into a Facebook live where a live stream with the winners will be posted here. And please don't forget to share this video to promote and inspire more women in tech.