Introduction
She Code Africa (SCA) is a nonprofit organisation helping African women and girls access technology education, mentorship and career opportunities. Its work combines digital skills training, scholarships, community networks and practical resources intended to reduce barriers to participation in the technology sector.
For donors and corporate partners, SCA offers opportunities to support women in technology through programme funding, equipment contributions and professional expertise.
History and Background
Founded in 2016
She Code Africa was founded on 13 September 2016 to celebrate and support African women in technology. Its early activities focused on visibility and storytelling before expanding into community meetups, learning groups and mentorship.
The organisation launched its community platform in 2019 and introduced structured technical training cohorts in 2020. Virtual delivery helped extend its reach across African countries during the pandemic.
Growth Through Partnerships
SCA subsequently expanded its chapter network and relationships with technology companies and education partners. In 2025, HP and the HP Foundation selected it for the Digital Equity Accelerator, providing further support for its digital inclusion work.
Mission and Purpose
She Code Africa’s mission is to equip African girls and women with access to technology and digital skills, helping close the gender gap and foster economic independence. Its vision is equal representation for women across technology roles and career levels.
Its approach addresses several connected barriers: access to training, suitable equipment, internet connectivity, mentorship and professional networks. Published support opportunities therefore extend beyond coding instruction to the resources needed to participate in learning and career development.
Governance and Structure
Organisational Leadership
SCA’s official summit website identifies Ada Nduka Oyom as its Founder and Executive Director. HP’s programme information identifies the organisation as She-Code Africa Women Tech Initiative, based in Nigeria.
Community-Based Delivery
The organisation combines central programmes with local chapters, mentors and volunteers. It reports a community spanning more than 20 African countries and over 40 chapter locations.
Its volunteer programme invites people to support activities, mentor participants and contribute specialist expertise. The official sources reviewed do not provide enough detail to describe a complete governing-board structure or trustee appointment process.
Funding and Grants
Donations and Partnerships
SCA invites financial contributions, sponsorships and in-kind support. Partnership options include funding or co-creating training programmes, providing laptops and internet access, contributing mentorship, and supporting events or campaigns.
These contributions support programme delivery and help participants overcome practical obstacles to learning.
Institutional Funding
Its selection for the 2025 HP Digital Equity Accelerator provides a documented example of institutional support. SCA’s announcement describes a package including six-figure grant funding, HP technology and six months of training, mentorship and collaboration opportunities.
Scholarships and Participant Support
SCA offers scholarships and resource assistance through specific initiatives. The reviewed sources do not establish a general grantmaking programme for external NGOs; prospective beneficiaries should consult the requirements of each scholarship, training cohort or support opportunity.
Major Programs and Initiatives
Technical Training and Career Development
SCA’s Academy and training programmes provide pathways into technology, complemented by mentorship and community learning. Its initiatives also include laptop scholarships and support intended to improve access to digital education.
STEM-a-Girl
STEM-a-Girl introduces girls to science, technology, engineering and mathematics through practical learning and clubs. Activities include beginner-friendly Scratch programming, coding workshops and robotics experiences.
She Code Africa Summit
The She Code Africa Summit brings together learners, professionals, founders and partners. Its published 2026 programme included workshops, discussions, networking and opportunities to showcase community achievements.
Impact and Examples of Work Funded
Reported Reach
She Code Africa reports more than 7,000 women and girls trained, a community of over 40,000 members, and more than 65,000 programme beneficiaries and scholarship recipients. These categories may overlap and should not be added together as a unique beneficiary total.
Girls’ STEM Participation
The STEM-a-Girl website reports reaching over 3,503 girls across eight Nigerian cities, establishing five STEM clubs, and training more than 250 students through coding and robotics workshops. These figures describe programme participation and reach.
Digital Equity Expansion
HP’s published accelerator profile describes plans to support SCA’s digital literacy training and expand scholarships, targeting more than 3,000 beneficiaries by 2026. This is a stated programme target, rather than confirmation that the full number has been reached.
Conclusion
She Code Africa connects digital education with mentorship, equipment access and professional community. Its programmes give donors and partners several practical ways to support African women and girls pursuing technology skills and careers.
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