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“Decoding the Future: 10 Years of Empowering Young Women in Tech”
It’s time to take notice of the coding queens of Africa! For 10 years, GirlCode has been revolutionizing the tech industry by empowering young women to take charge and own their coding skills. Their annual hackathon has become the go-to event for showcasing the best of Africa’s coding talent.
But what makes this year’s event truly historic is its expansion beyond South Africa’s borders. For the first time, GirlCode’s pan-African hackathon has brought together over 10 cities across the continent, creating a vibrant tapestry of innovation and inclusivity.
The theme was simple yet powerful: “Harnessing the Power of Technology to Address Pressing Global Challenges.” The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided the blueprint for the participants’ submissions. And the results? Absolutely mind-blowing!
From PrincessCare’s solution to improve menstrual health access to Binary Brains 1’s app to encourage farmers to donate surplus produce, the hackathon saw some of the most creative and impactful solutions emerge. And then there were the winners. Ah, the winners!
For their outstanding submissions, the winners will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a trip to America! But what does it take to be a GirlCode winner? Zandile Mkwanazi, the founder and CEO of GirlCode, spills the secrets: “It’s all about showcasing their skills, pushing boundaries, and taking risks. We’re looking for game-changers, not just coders.”
The stakes are high, and the rewards are sweet. But what drives GirlCode’s mission? “Empowering women to take their rightful place in Africa’s digital economy is our mantra,” Mkwanazi asserts. “We want to create a world where every woman has access to opportunities and can thrive in tech.”
And thrive they will. GirlCode’s success has sparked a fire within Vuma, a major supporter of the initiative. Bongekile Tlhakanye, the head of department for service management, echoes Mkwanazi’s sentiments: “Empowering young girls means empowering communities. When we create opportunities for women, we create a better world.”
The future is now. The future is bright. And the future belongs to the coding queens of Africa.