About She code africa
She Code Africa: Empowering Women in Technology Across Africa
She Code Africa is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to empowering young girls and women in technology across the African continent. The organization was founded with the aim of bridging the gender gap in technology by providing opportunities for women to learn, grow, and excel in this field.
At She Code Africa, we believe that every girl and woman has the potential to become a successful technologist. However, due to various societal barriers such as cultural norms and lack of access to resources, many girls and women are unable to pursue careers in technology. This is where our organization comes in - we provide a platform for these individuals to learn new skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain exposure to industry leaders.
Our mission at She Code Africa is simple - we want to create an inclusive tech ecosystem where everyone has equal opportunities regardless of their gender or background. We do this by organizing various programs such as coding boot camps, mentorship programs, hackathons, workshops, and conferences.
One of our flagship programs is the She Code Africa Coding Bootcamp which provides intensive training on software development for young girls aged 18-24 years old. The program runs for six months during which participants receive hands-on training on programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. At the end of the program, participants are equipped with practical skills that enable them to build web applications from scratch.
Another program that we offer at She Code Africa is our Mentorship Program which pairs young girls with experienced professionals who provide guidance on career development within the tech industry. Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds including software engineering managers at top tech companies such as Google and Microsoft.
In addition to these programs aimed at empowering young girls interested in technology careers; we also organize events aimed at celebrating successful women already working within this field through our annual Women Techmakers event series held across different cities throughout Africa each year.
At She Code Africa, we believe that the future of technology is female. We are committed to creating a world where women have equal opportunities to pursue careers in technology and contribute to the growth of this industry. Join us today and be part of this movement!