The SheCodes Foundation supports 🇿🇦 South African Women.

South African Women residing in South Africa can now learn to code with SheCodes at no cost through the SheCodes Foundation.

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It’s our goal to teach 50,000 South African Women how to code

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SheCodes will teach 50,000 South African Women to code for free through the SheCodes Foundation.

It's estimated only 23% of all tech jobs in South Africa are held by women. A recent survey of women in the tech industry found that 44% were paid less than their male colleagues. While there has been a steady increase of female participation in the tech sector, the educational outlook is not promising. South African women constitute only 13% of all students with undergraduate degrees in engineering, science and technology.

The SheCodes Foundation provides free coding classes to help women in South Africa develop key skills, break into the tech sector and work for companies that are based anywhere in the world. Apply today to get started.

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How to Apply to the SheCodes Foundation

If you are a woman from South Africa, you can apply to learn how to code with SheCodes Workshops free of cost through the SheCodes Foundation. After you complete an application, the team will review it as soon as possible.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Grow Your Skill Set

Gain some coding knowledge to improve your personal or professional skill set.

Improve Your Analytical Thinking

Learning how to code improves your analytical thinking, which is a critical skill to have in the workplace.

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Testimonials

What Alumni think of SheCodes

5/5 - Highly recommended

SheCodes is the best platform to learn how to code if you have no background knowledge of coding. The content is easy to learn and the challenges we get after every lesson challenges your mind and helps motivate you to practice more often until you are perfect. If you get stuck on a challenge you have a team that is willing to assist at your fingertips. I highly recommend it 1000%

5/5 - Highly recommended

A really hectic week. Very challenging, very informative. I've learnt so much from Matt's classes, the program is very supportive. I also love how the team isn't spoonfeeding, and leaves room for you to consult other resources such as Google in order to find ways to deal with other challenges as well as be creative. Genuinely loved every step of the way.

5/5 - Highly recommended

I absolutely love the SheCodes Basics Course. I have always been intimidated by coding but this course made everything so easy to understand and I enjoyed the challenges.

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Who Can Join the SheCodes Foundation?

In order to be approved to join a workshop through the SheCodes Foundation, you must fulfill the following requirements.

The SheCodes Foundation is accepting women who:

✅ Reside in the countries listed here
✅ Have access to a computer and internet
✅ Have faced financial difficulties

✅ Are motivated to learn how to code
✅ Complete the application process
✅ Are approved by the SheCodes Team

If you do not fulfill these requirements, but are facing financial hardship, then you can apply for a discount to join SheCodes Workshops.

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Application Process

Watch our Intro Class

Enjoy the Free SheCodes 60-minute intro class, you'll learn more about coding and SheCodes Workshops to make sure it's the right fit for you.

Apply

Fill out your application to let us know more about your story and your motivation for learning how to code.

Application Review

Your application will be reviewed by the SheCodes team. We'll then get back to you via email regarding your application status.

Learn to code

If your application is approved, then you’ll get the chance to join SheCodes Plus at no cost!

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What is SheCodes Plus?

SheCodes Plus is a 4 month coding training that’ll take you from a beginner to a professional.

You’ll learn everything that SheCodes has to offer, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Responsive development, AI development, and development tools. You’ll also get to build your own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 SheCodes Plus includes all of our workshops:
1. Basics Coding Workshop (3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on (1 week)
3. Plus Coding Workshop (8 weeks)
4. Plus Add-on (2 weeks)
Please note that you’ll gain access to each portion only after graduating from the preceding portion. You’ll build up your coding knowledge gradually along the way.

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SheCodes Foundation Mission

Women currently hold 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less money than men. In most developing countries, more than 65% of women don't have bank accounts and cannot afford to invest in their education.

SheCodes is here to help provide women in developing countries with the opportunity to learn how to code for free. SheCodes offers a solid introduction to product development, product design and product management.

Hi everyone,

I’m Matt, CEO at SheCodes.

I’m excited to present this project we've been thinking about since starting SheCodes.

The aim is to offer SheCodes workshops at no cost to women living in select developing countries who are facing serious financial and educational challenges.

When I started SheCodes, it was a non-profit. During our past onsite workshops, I always mentioned that my ultimate goal for SheCodes was to open a school providing free education. I’m happy to turn this initial idea into a reality.

This is the beginning of something that will hopefully have an impact on many women.

The Foundation will be financed entirely by SheCodes Workshops, 10% of profits will be used to offer support to more women around the world. If you want to contribute, feel free to purchase SheCodes Workshops for yourself, friends, or family members.

SheCodes will remain paid, yet affordable in developed countries so we can keep offering quality training while expanding globally.

Thanks so much for being part of SheCodes. Together, we’re making an impact.

🤔 Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions, you can easily reach out to us here

How does it work?

The SheCodes Foundation is financed by SheCodes workshops.

Will I have to pay anything to join?

No, you won’t have to pay anything! SheCodes Foundation applicants who are accepted to join the workshops will gain access to all of the workshops for free.

How do I know if I’m eligible to join?

If you are a refugee or a woman residing in one of the countries above, you're welcome to fill in an application. If your application is approved, then you will be able to join.

How can I apply?

You can apply using the application link on the website.

How does the application process work?

After you fill in your application, it will be reviewed by the SheCodes team and assessed based on your situation and your motivation.

How much coding knowledge will I gain with the SheCodes Foundation?

Through the SheCodes Foundation, you will learn everything that SheCodes has to offer, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to React, Responsive development, and development tools. You’ll gain access to the workshop materials gradually.

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The SheCodes Foundation supports 🇿🇦 South African Women.

South African Women residing in South Africa can now learn to code with SheCodes at no cost through the SheCodes Foundation.

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SheCodes will teach 50,000 South African Women to code for free through the SheCodes Foundation.