African Girls Code

🚀 GirlHype is Launching in Gauteng! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce that GirlHype – Women Who Code is expanding to Gauteng, bringing our transformative tech education programs to even more young women and girls!

Who We Are

GirlHype is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through coding, digital literacy, and technology-driven careers. With a strong presence across South Africa, we have been breaking barriers in the tech industry by providing hands-on learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities.

What We Do

At GirlHype, we believe that technology is a powerful tool for change, and we are committed to equipping young women with the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy. Our programs include:

💻 Coding & Software Development: Learn Python, JavaScript, Web Development, and more through interactive workshops and bootcamps.
🌍 STEM & Digital Skills Training: Empowering young women with foundational and advanced skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
📱 Mobile App & Game Development: Encouraging creativity and problem-solving through mobile and gaming innovations.
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Tech Leadership: Helping future leaders launch startups, develop business ideas, and become tech entrepreneurs.
🎓 Career Readiness & Mentorship: Connecting young women with industry leaders, internships, and job opportunities in the tech world.

Why This Matters

Women remain underrepresented in the tech industry, and GirlHype is committed to closing the gender gap by providing accessible, high-quality education in coding and STEM fields. By launching in Gauteng, we aim to impact even more young women, giving them the confidence and skills to lead in the digital age.

💡 Join Us!
Are you a young woman eager to explore the world of coding? Or an industry leader looking to mentor the next generation of female tech innovators? Get involved with GirlHype and be part of this exciting journey!

📍 Stay tuned for our official Gauteng launch event details!

The IGF 2024 Youth Track organizers, one of whom is Girlhype Coders CEO Thoko Miya are pleased to announce a webinar focused on ways for youth to engage in IGF 2024.

This is planned to be an interactive session with a focus on entry points to IGF and various track and topic areas of focus within the greater multi stakeholder community.

The webinar will take place on Friday, 1 November 2024, at 13:00 UTC. You can join the session using this link: https://intgovforum.zoom.us/j/91072100852. The calendar invite is attached.

Please share this port with your network for reach and impact. You never know who on your timeline might be waiting for an opportunity like this.

More information about the IGF 2024 is available at https://intgovforum.org/en.

Best Regards
IGF 2024 Youth Track

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IGF 2024 Youth Track Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: IGF 2024 Youth Track Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Thabiso Tema is in conversation with the CEO of African Girls Code , Baratang Miya to share her journey.

Thoko Miya Baratang Miya

African Girls Code is breaking boundaries by empowering women & girls through tech!
We meet the CEO and founder Baratang Miya who is passionate about the inclusion of women and youth in the technology and entrepreneurship space.

African Girls Code is breaking boundaries by empowering women & girls through tech!
We meet the CEO and founder Baratang Miya who is passionate about the inclusion of women and youth in the technology and entrepreneurship space.