Our Mission
Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does
What We Do
We’re building the largest pipeline of future
female engineers in the United States.
Why It Matters
Computing is where the jobs are — and where they will be in the future, but fewer than 1 in 5 computer science graduates are women.
The Gender Gap
The gender gap in computing
is getting worse.
In 1995, 37% of computer scientists were women. Today, it’s only 24%. If we do nothing, in ten years the number of women in computing will decrease to just 22%.
While girls’ participation in computer science ebbs over time, the biggest drop off happens between the ages of 13-17.
Our Programs
Clubs
After school clubs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to explore coding in a fun & friendly environment
Summer Immersion
7-week summer programs for 10-11th grade girls to learn coding & get exposure to tech jobs
College Loops
A program to help our alumni succeed in college and build community with other women in tech on campus.
Women in Tech
Free lesson plans featuring diverse women in tech to give our girls role models they can look up to
Sisterhood
Celebrating International Day of the Girl to elevate a growing movement of girls fighting for change
International
Girls Who Code has started our next chapter – debuting international programs in cities around the world
Our Impact
185,000 girls served to-date
Served Indirectly
100,000,000 girls served indirectly
Our Impact 2
of girls served come from historically underrepresented groups.
Our alumni who have already declared their majors are choosing to major in CS, or related fields, at a rate 15 times the national average.
Annual Reports
Testimonials
“There have been moments during the semester where I really questioned my place here academically, but my experiences in College Loops has helped me navigate that.”
“GWC had such a big impact on shaping my goals for the future. I am also excited to run this program and hope to connect with more alumni.”
“I never got to join Girls Who Code in highschool, but now with College Loops I get a chance to see what all the hype is about. It’s living up to what I’ve heard.”
“The biggest benefit so far has been meeting and sharing information with girls from other classes; it’s been an opportunity for networking, finding more partners in classes, and community building.”