iWomen app connects women in Myanmar

iWomen-Inspiring Women is a free app developed by Myanmar tech women to inspire and empower women to expand their role in the community.

The app shares real life inspirational stories written by women from Myanmar and from high-achieving women across the world.

It also offers information on leadership, training and funding opportunities, key laws and legislation on gender equality.

The apps mapping system links up users and it also offers a discussion board for women to network and problem solve.

Since its launch earlier this year the app now has more than 800 active users and covers hundreds of villages and 31 townships.

Read more on the United Nations Development Programme website.