Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit that has reached 500 million people through online initiatives and 300,000 girls through direct programming. Half of their in-person participants come from historically underrepresented groups in tech, and their 80,000 college-aged alumni are majoring in computer science at 15 times the national average.

The organisation provides extensive support through their learning platform HQ, which includes prepared lesson plans, training resources, and community forums. Clubs must be hosted at public, non-profit, or tax-exempt locations such as schools, libraries, community centres, or faith-based organisations.

The Girls Who Code application process typically takes 15 minutes to complete, with approval decisions made within a week. Successful applicants receive a unique Club Code providing access to all resources and training materials. Background checks are required for facilitators not employed by the host site.

Virtual clubs are fully supported with dedicated resources and guidance available through their virtual club FAQ. The programme's flexibility allows adaptation to various community contexts whilst maintaining quality and consistency.