Because She Can
Because She Can is more than a community: it’s a commitment to creating a future where women lead, create, and thrive in technology.
Showing Her That She Can
Because She Can is building Africa’s biggest pipeline of Women in Technology. We are committed to empowering women to succeed in their chosen areas of Tech.
Because She Can,
So Can I
The gender gap in technology is not just a global issue—it’s a crisis, particularly for women in Africa. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Africa has the widest gender gap in internet usage globally, with only 34% of women using the internet compared to 45% of men.
This digital divide is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath it lie systemic issues such as financial constraints, limited access to resources, and deeply rooted cultural biases that prevent women from accessing, pursuing, and thriving in technology careers.
Intentional Focus on Access
From providing laptops to mentorship and technical training, we address the financial and systemic barriers preventing women from participating in tech.
Intersectional Advocacy
We recognize that women in tech face unique challenges based on their identities. Our programs are designed to support women across different economic, cultural, and social contexts.
Community-Driven Empowerment
Through initiatives like the CodeBridge Fellowship and our Mentorship Program, we’re not just building skills, we’re creating a community of women who lift as they climb.
Upcoming Programs
Learn about our upcoming programs and how you can be a part of it
December for Women
Who Code 2024
Formerly known as December for Women Who Code, the CodeBridge Fellowship is a nine-month program designed to empower African women to thrive in the digital age. This fellowship is more than a training initiative, it’s a movement to dismantle financial barriers, a core obstacle preventing women from fully participating in technology. Did you know that African women are significantly less likely than men to own a computer or have consistent internet access? At Because She Can, we are bridging this gap, one girl, one laptop at a time.
Over the past two cohorts, with the support of our community through crowdfunding, we have provided:
Laptops to 13 economically disadvantaged women.
Access to dedicated mentors who guide their professional and personal growth.
Workshops in partnership with industry leaders, focusing on résumé building, crafting compelling cover letters, and developing a personal brand.
Applications for Cohort III open soon. If you share our vision of empowering women to lead in the digital age, we invite you to partner with us whether as a donor, mentor, or advocate for this cause.
December for Women
Who Code 2024
The Annual Mentorship Program is a cornerstone of our commitment to empowering women to thrive in tech. This fully virtual, one-on-one mentorship initiative has grown into a global network of 77 mentees and 67 mentors spanning over 15 countries.
Program Highlights:
Tracks Available:
Software Development
Data Science & Analytics
Product & Project Management
Global Reach: Participants connect with mentors and peers from diverse industries and cultural backgrounds, creating a truly international learning experience.
In 2024, we proudly introduced Soccer Analytics workshops in collaboration with TwelveFootball in Sweden, expanding our focus on niche fields. Building on that success, the 2025 cohort will continue to offer innovative mentorship opportunities designed to empower participants in their chosen tracks.
Applications for Cohort IV open in the second quarter of 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this empowering network and take your career to new heights.
Member Spotlight
Meet Ethel Akrasi
Engineer at Huawei Technologies
Ethel Akrasi's journey with Because She Can started during her second year at the University of Ghana, where she was studying for a bachelor's in Information Technology. She joined us as a mentee in the BSC Mentorship Program Cohort I, choosing the Front-End Development and Product Design tracks. By the end of the program, she had designed and built her first website.
In 2023, Ethel returned to the program joining Cohort II, this time focusing on Back-End Development where she learned how to write efficient code.
That same year, she volunteered as a computing instructor for the BSC x YAGEP initiative, teaching pre-teen and teenage girls and inspiring them to see a future for themselves in technology.
Later in 2023, Ethel joined us as a Front-End Web Developer, using her skills to support the work we do.
Her hard work and dedication were recognized when she won the Huawei Technologies Global ICT Academy Award for 1st Place in the Network Track at the Regional Level (2023/24).
Today, Ethel has come full circle, working as an Engineer at Huawei Technologies after successfully graduating with honors.
Ethel's story exemplifies what we stand for at Because She Can: building a pipeline where women are empowered to learn, grow, lead, and turn around to lift others.
Community Members Spotlight
Learn about the successful and inspiring stories of young African girls who are paving the way for their generation.
Ubaida Abdulai
Samira Awal
Dorcas Laryea
Strategic Partnerships: Driving Change Together
At Because She Can, we believe that collaboration is the key to creating meaningful and lasting impact. Our strategic partners are organizations that share our vision of bridging the digital gender divide in Africa. Together, we work to provide our community with the best resources, tools, and opportunities to succeed
