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Connect. Develop. Empower.

Join the Movement

Empowering women from Central Asia is our mission. We are dedicated to providing the support and resources needed for women to reach their full potential. Join us today and become a part of the Central Asian Ladies Initiative.

Our Mission

Central Asian Ladies Initiative is a non-profit organization focused on providing women from Central Asia with the skills and resources needed to succeed. Our mission is to create a supportive network for professional women, offering leadership, entrepreneurship, and career development programs, as well as inspiring events featuring successful women from the region. We collaborate with like-minded organizations to create a network of resources and opportunities for women to reach their full potential.

Who We Are

Our Focus

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Meetups

Engaging panel discussions with speakers, and interviews with successful women who share their stories and insights. These events foster motivation and build a strong support network.

Workshops

This program is dedicated to connecting experienced professionals with mid-career or returning-to-work women, providing guidance and advice as they advance in their careers.

Mentorship

We will offer skill-building opportunities ranging from leadership and entrepreneurship workshops to career development programs. Our aim is to ensure that women professionals are well-equipped for success in various areas, including interview preparation, promotions, networking, soft skills, and salary negotiations.

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Spring'25
Mentorship Program

The Spring '25 Mentorship Program is an 8-week virtual professional development program designed to connect early-career women with experienced mentors.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Navigating Career Paths: Data Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering
    Navigating Career Paths: Data Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering
    Navigating Career Paths: Data Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering
    Tue, Nov 19
    Palo Alto
    Nov 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 320 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Nov 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 320 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Join us to hear from inspiring speakers as they share their journeys into Data Analytics, Data Science and Data Engineering - how they got started, pivotal moments in their careers, and insights into the trends and practices shaping the future of these roles.
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  • Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley Tech Conference on October 25th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
    Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley Tech Conference on October 25th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
    Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley Tech Conference on October 25th at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
    Sun, Oct 27
    San Francisco
    Oct 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    San Francisco, Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    San Francisco, Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA, USA
    This event is set to showcase the Top 100 outstanding startups from the region at the Startup Expo, along with keynote talks from notable figures like Ilya Strebulayev, Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Alex Dang, Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Company.
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  • Early Stage Female Founder Pitch Competition
    Early Stage Female Founder Pitch Competition
    Early Stage Female Founder Pitch Competition
    Thu, Aug 08
    Palo Alto
    Aug 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 361 Lytton Ave #100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Aug 08, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Palo Alto, 361 Lytton Ave #100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
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  • Happy Hour
    Happy Hour
    Happy Hour
    Fri, Jul 26
    Palo Alto
    Jul 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 508 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
    Jul 26, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Palo Alto, 508 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
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Founders

CALI was founded in 2023 by Togzhan, Amina, Aknur, and Kanykei, with the vision of advancing in these three directions.

We are currently forming committees to oversee these initiatives. If you are interested in contributing to CALI’s mission, please feel free to contact us.

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