Jessy Radwan is empowering women through Carerha, providing flexible jobs, upskilling, and inclusive workplace solutions.
When Jessy Radwan left her job after becoming a mother, she quickly realised how little support existed for women in her position. After the birth of her daughter, she struggled to find a job that allowed her to balance her professional aspirations with her responsibilities as a mother.
Despite her skills and experience, the workplace seemed to demand a choice between career and family – a choice she wasn’t willing to accept. That frustration planted the seed for Carerha, an EdTech platform designed to prove that women can thrive professionally without sacrificing their personal lives.
Today, Carerha has grown into the Middle East and North Africa’s first female-focused career platform, and its impact is measurable. More than 60,000 women are part of its community, learning, networking, and connecting with opportunities tailored to their realities.
The platform has delivered 90 masterclasses, built 10 comprehensive programs, and launched four focused tracks, all shaped around the skills modern employers demand. Over 100 companies now rely on Carerha to recruit and support female talent, making the initiative not only a women’s empowerment story but also a business solution to the region’s talent gaps.
Building Carerha
Driven by her personal experiences, Jessy Radwan founded Carerha to address the issue of women leaving their careers prematurely. Carerha serves as a vital platform, assisting women who are re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, transitioning to new fields, or commencing their careers.
Carerha’s foundation is built on flexibility. Radwan recognized that women are frequently excluded from the workforce due to rigid structures that don’t account for caregiving responsibilities, rather than a lack of ability. Consequently, the platform provides practical avenues for women to re-enter the workforce, simultaneously assisting employers in accessing a skilled yet underutilised talent pool. They carefully select job opportunities that cater to various lifestyles and integrate them with ongoing learning.
Carerha is dedicated to closing the gender gap in the workforce. The organisation offers hands-on coaching, mentorship, and career development programs, equipping women with essential technical and soft skills. A key initiative, “Tech Her Up,” has been particularly effective in helping women enter and advance in technology roles, where female representation is typically low. Additionally, Carerha’s workshops and courses are designed to enhance confidence and prepare women for immediate employment and long-term career success.
Radwan’s significant contributions were recently recognized when she was named among the top 50 inspiring women in Egypt by the Women of Egypt Network, highlighting Carerha’s influence in shaping discussions around women’s work and inclusion.
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