WOW Foundations – a new collaborative organisation in our network

We are thrilled to announce a new collaboration between Engineers Without Borders Sweden (EWB-SWE) and the Women On Wednesday (WOW) Foundations, aimed at empowering immigrant women and international students with interests in the engineering field.

Through this collaboration, women from the WOW network who are interested in opportunities in engineering and STEM will be offered membership in EWB-SWE. This initiative will enable them to build valuable professional networks, gain experience in the non-profit sector, and access various resources including volunteer positions, mentorship programmes, and educational seminars.

Linda Törner, Founder of WOW Foundations

"Our experience in helping migrant women start working, shows that no matter the starting point, applying the same process and methodology will lead to a job. However, for women in engineering and STEM, we believe the opportunities are far larger than the connections we have made so far, and with this new partnership we can together broaden the perspectives, widen our network and amplify the opportunities for these women," says Linda Törner, founder of WOW Foundations.

Founded in 2012, the WOW Foundations began as a meeting space designed to foster connections between migrant women and local Swedish women. Over the years, it has evolved into a dynamic platform that supports professional and social inclusion across diverse backgrounds. By integrating strategic networking opportunities and engagement with local businesses and communities, WOW helps mitigate the challenges of long integration processes for migrant women.

Currently active in Halmstad, Borås, Helsingborg, Stockholm, and Karlstad, the WOW network brings together women from various fields. We look forward to enriching this collaboration and providing meaningful opportunities for those interested in making a difference in the world of engineering and technology.

Join us in welcoming the Women On Wednesday community to EWB-SWE and stay tuned for more updates on this exciting partnership!