GirlCode
Empowering Women & Youth Through Technology
We equip women and youth with the tools, community, and platforms they need to break barriers, achieve financial independence, and drive systemic change.
Our Partners
Empowering Women & Youth to Transform Tomorrow
At GirlCode, we're more than a movement—we're a revolution. We believe in a world where women and youth don't just survive but thrive, rewriting the rules of equality, innovation, and opportunity. Through education, advocacy, and sustainable action, we're turning potential into power, one skill and one voice at a time.
We equip women and youth with the tools, community, and platforms they need to break barriers, achieve financial independence, and drive systemic change. Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, creating impact that resonates globally and transforms locally.
Our Key Initiatives
- Tech Skills for Financial Freedom
- Ending SGBV, Empowering Survivors
- Sustainable Manufacturing & Climate Action
- Mental Health for Thriving Futures
A future where no dream is limited by gender, poverty, or circumstance.
Our SDG Focus Areas
Through our programs, we contribute to key UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating meaningful impact for girls and youth worldwide.
Quality Education
We promote inclusive and equitable quality education, providing technology skills training and digital literacy to create lifelong learning opportunities.
Key Initiatives:
- Digital literacy programs
- Coding boot camps
- Tech scholarships
Gender Equality
Our initiatives support women's empowerment through technology, closing the digital gender gap and creating leadership opportunities for young women.
Key Initiatives:
- Women in tech mentorship
- Leadership development
- Tech career pathways
Good Health & Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages through technology and community support.
Impact: Distributed 15,000+ copies of the Teen Self-Help Handbook, reaching girls in 18 countries.
Key Initiatives:
- Mental Health for Thriving Futures
- Teen Self-Help Handbook
- Peer Support Networks
Climate Action
We engage youth in developing tech-based climate solutions, fostering innovation that addresses environmental challenges in their communities.
Key Initiatives:
- Climate hackathons
- Green tech innovation
- Environmental data projects
Measurable Impact
Our Achievements in Empowering Young Women
At GirlCode, we track our impact across multiple dimensions to ensure our programs create meaningful change. Our focus on education, technology, and leadership has equipped thousands of girls with the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy.
2,000
+Girls Trained
Across 25+ communities, with a focus on underserved areas
86
%Program Completion
Consistently high engagement despite socioeconomic challenges
72
%Tech Career Pathway
Pursuing further education or employment in technology
From First-Time Coder to Tech Entrepreneur
Thandi went from never having used a computer to launching her own web development company within 18 months of joining GirlCode. Her business now employs five other program graduates and provides tech services to local businesses in her community.
"GirlCode didn't just teach me to code – they showed me I belong in the tech industry and gave me the confidence to create opportunities for others."
Thandi Nkosi
Founder, WebSolutions Africa
Success Timeline
January 2021
Joined GirlCode's training program
November 2021
Completed advanced web development course
May 2022
Secured first client project
January 2023
Founded WebSolutions Africa
