Femigrants in the News Media

 Yahoo Finance

“Empowering Immigrant Founders: Femigrants Foundation Hosts Exclusive Wine Reception in Silicon Valley”

Palo Alto, California–(Newsfile Corp. – August 19, 2024) – The Femigrants Foundation, a US-based non-profit organization, is hosting a wine reception for immigrant founders and investors in Silicon Valley on Friday, August 23. The event will be held at a luxurious hotel in Santa Clara.

Guests will enjoy refreshments like house wine, beer, soda, appetizers, snacks, and a red-carpet photo session. Professional headshots for portfolios, business websites, or social media will also be available. With the founders’ pitch, networking opportunities, and a photo session, the event offers a unique experience not readily available in Silicon Valley.

 AP News

“Femigrants Foundation Celebrates Immigrant Success at Annual Forum”

Sunnyvale, California–(Newsfile Corp. – April 22, 2024) – The Femigrants Foundation held its annual ” ReBuild. ReSet. ReShape” forum at the Plug and Play Tech Center on Jan. 26, bringing together more than 130 immigrant leaders, influencers, investors, and executives from Silicon Valley.

The evening event was gala-styled, with a purple-theme dress code symbolizing imagination, creativity, and independence. It featured intimate roundtable discussions and speeches from prominent immigrant leader executives from Youtube Brand Connect, Smart Ventures Capital, Roblox, Google, Pinterest, Creatively Quiet and SAP.io.

” We created an inspirational atmosphere centered on growth and support, offering immigrants a platform to set new objectives and start anew,” said Femigrants founder Aytakin “Ika” Aliyeva. ” The forum focused on resetting mindsets for positive change, rebuilding career paths, and reshaping the image of immigrants and refugees.”

Economic Insider

“Aytakin Aliyeva’s Femigrants: Aiding Immigrant Women’s Success”

In a world where the resilience and strength of female immigrants frequently go unrecognized, empowering and supporting women in their pursuit of success is vital. According to the UN, female migrants comprise nearly half the global immigrant population—around 130 million as of 2020.

To help them, a visionary initiative by the Femigrants Foundation was taken up by Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva, who aims to empower women embarking on new journeys in foreign lands.

Femigrants is a dedicated non-profit initiative that empowers and supports immigrant women as they navigate their new country and culture. It offers various services to assist and uplift immigrant women personally and professionally.

US Reporter

“Empowering Female Immigrants: Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva Relaunches Her Not-For-Profit Organization Femigrants”

According to the United Nations, there are approximately 281 million international migrants worldwide, representing 3.6% of the global population. Among them, female immigrants hold a significant space, making up half of the global migrant population and bringing unique strengths and talents to the communities they join. Aware of the struggles female immigrants face during the process, the founder of the Femigrants Foundation, Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva, has successfully relaunched her organization after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The uncertainty surrounding the pandemic resulted in many businesses and other organizations shutting down indefinitely, causing significant economic ramifications. After a temporary hiatus caused by the global pandemic, Femigrants persevered and diligently prepared for its highly anticipated relaunch in March 2023.

Aytakin made a public announcement on her Instagram account, sharing her happiness and eagerness to help women through her non-profit foundation.

London Daily Post

“Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva’s Life-Changing Encounter: A Heartwarming Hug from Sarah Ferguson”

Great things are only accomplished as a team, and in a world where women face numerous challenges and obstacles, the importance of women supporting women cannot be overstated. We can create an equitable and inclusive society for all by persevering and uplifting each other.

Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva’s journey from Azerbaijan to building a professional network community called Femigrants is a perfect example of how perseverance and a women-support-women relationship lead to empowerment. Her story has inspired many, including Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, who hugged her at a Women Changing The World Awards conference. This hug proved to be a deeply significant moment for Aytakin.

Aytakin was not only a finalist in three different categories at the Women Changing The World Awards – Company of the Year, Cultural Diversity &Inclusion, and Migrant Leadership of the Year- but she also emerged as the winner of the first place (double gold awards) in two of them: the Migrant Leadership Award and the Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Award. She was overwhelmed by the support she received from the Duchess of York.

Washington Times

“Founder of Femigrants Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva Shares Advice for Women Entrepreneurs on Building Successful Businesses as First-Gen Immigrants”

Success requires qualities like hard work, commitment, dedication, perseverance, and resilience to overcome adversity. For some people, it takes a lifetime before they are able to reap the rewards of all their hard work; but once they taste its ripe fruit, every sacrifice seems worth it.

However, the journey to that point is not easy in any sense of the word, and Aytakin (lka) Aliyeva, the founder of Femigrants, offers a few words of advice to immigrant women looking to live a fuller life with all the sweetness of their labor.

During her childhood, Aytakin experienced the devastation caused by war first-hand. However, she was lucky enough to be born to parents who supported her dreams of going abroad. She was one of the few students in her country, and the only girl in her community, to go on not one, but four student exchange programs to the States. But it wasn’t until she hit her early 30s that Aytakin moved to America permanently and began her life anew.

She has experienced life in all forms, yet has seen, firsthand, what determination and a little belief in oneself can help achieve in the long run.

HuffMagazine

“Changing Mindsets – How Critical Thinking and Education Became a Driving Force in Aytakin (Ika) Aliyeva’s Life”

Education may not guarantee wealth and success, but it undoubtedly plays a pivotal role in transforming mindsets and fostering a more prosperous society. The knowledge acquired through education helps individuals to think critically, discern right from wrong, and dismiss superstitions. This transformative power of education is exemplified in the life of Aytakin Aliyeva, the founder of Femigrants, as she defied deeply ingrained cultural practices prevalent in her upbringing.

While there is nothing wrong with adhering to traditions and cultural practices, they should only be embraced if they contribute positively to society. Aytakin is from Lankaran, a small town in the southern part of Azerbaijan, where the influence of neighboring Iran is palpable. Regrettably, societal norms in this region hinder women’s progress, such as the expectation for women to marry at the tender, impressionable age of 16.

In such a community, breaking away from these norms is akin to committing a sin, particularly for the older generation, who have become accustomed to the deeply ingrained norms. However, Aytakin was fortunate to have parents who opposed these societal expectations. Her highly educated parents possessed the courage to challenge these norms, motivated by a desire to secure a better future for their children.

From adversity to achievements – Aytakin Aliyeva’s inspiring triumph over societal pressures

Yahoo Finance

“Femigrants Foundation Celebrates Immigrant Success at Annual Forum”

Sunnyvale, California–(Newsfile Corp. – April 22, 2024) – The Femigrants Foundation held its annual “ReBuild. ReSet. ReShape” forum at the Plug and Play Tech Center on Jan. 26, bringing together more than 130 immigrant leaders, influencers, investors, and executives from Silicon Valley.

The evening event was gala-styled, with a purple-theme dress code symbolizing imagination, creativity, and independence. It featured intimate roundtable discussions and speeches from prominent immigrant leader executives from Youtube Brand Connect, Smart Ventures Capital, Roblox, Google, Pinterest, Creatively Quiet and SAP.io.

Iryna Kharchenk, an event attendee shared her event experience by mentioning how she felt inclusive by this event: “Shoutout to Aytakin Aliyeva for hosting an incredible event that celebrates diversity and empowers women immigrants. The success stories shared were truly inspiring and a testament to the resilience and strength of women everywhere. Thank you for creating a space where we can all be ourselves, no matter where we come from.”

Time News Mag

“From Immigrant to Empowered Icon: Unveiling the Success Story of Aytakin (lka) Aliyeva”

Immigration is one of the most common features of our times – the global village has never been this global. Whether seeking a better life or refuge, countries worldwide have opened their doors to immigrants from diverse backgrounds. However, the transition is scarcely as easy. Aytakin (lka) Aliyeva faced many obstacles in her early years in post-Soviet Azerbaijan. Yet she had other plans for herself – higher education, better living prospects, and stable financial standing. With her parents’ support, she went on to achieve her dreams one after the other.

Growing up in an environment where girls were never encouraged to pursue their dreams and were expected to marry early, Aytakin’s parents would undoubtedly be seen as radical thinkers. They supported their daughter and her dreams of becoming more than just a girl from a war-torn country.

Aytakin was 30 when she moved to the US for a graduate degree in social media and communications. She left behind the world she had known her entire life, a well-paying job at an oil company, and her family to try and make something of herself in the New World.

Hustler Digest

“How Immigrant Women Can Thrive After Career Setbacks: Insights from Aytakin Aliyeva”

It is always challenging to handle a career blow, but it multiplies when one is an immigrant woman.

According to a report by the Migration Policy Institute, immigrant women are more likely to work in low-wage, low-skill jobs and face higher unemployment rates compared to their native-born counterparts.

“Career setbacks start with being laid off, having faced discrimination at the workplace, or being unable to secure employment in a new country,” said Aytakin (lka) Aliyeva, a double gold medalist honored by the Women Changing The World Awards and founder of the Femigrants.

She believes these hurdles can become stepping stones to a stronger future with the right strategies and support.

Having gone through the ordeal herself and having assisted thousands of immigrant women, Aytakin stresses the positive side of transforming these adversities into strengths.