Tribeca has proudly announced a partnership with GirlCode, a female-led non-profit organisation dedicated to equipping girls and women across Africa with technology skills. Through this partnership, Tribeca will support GirlCode by raising awareness of its incredible work and driving conversations about the importance of increasing female representation in the tech industry.
Founded by Zandile Mkwanazi in 2014, GirlCode began as a women-only hackathon to address the shortage of qualified female professionals in the technology industry. It has since expanded into an educational organisation offering online boot camps, hackathons and skills development programmes, focusing on in-demand digital skills such as coding. With a goal of empowering 10 million women and girls by 2030, GirlCode is committed to preparing the next generation for careers in the digital economy.
“As a company that values empowerment, growth and giving back, we are really looking forward to supporting GirlCode in its work to create a more inclusive technology industry,” says Davina Malan, managing partner at Tribeca. “Encouraging young women to pursue careers in technology is essential for the future of the industry and we are committed to helping build opportunities that support this.”
Tribeca has worked with GirlCode for years through its longstanding client, South Africa’s leading fibre network operator Vuma, offering PR support for hackathons and events. GirlCode’s partnership with Vuma has helped expand its reach, creating awareness and coding classes to over 2000 girls in primary and high schools across the country.
Zandile Mkwanazi, CEO and founder of GirlCode, welcomed the partnership: “We are grateful to have Tribeca’s support in amplifying our efforts. The need for diversity in the technology sector is critical, and with the right resources and opportunities, more young women can gain the skills needed to succeed in the field.”
Through this partnership, Tribeca and GirlCode are not only advancing women in technology but also addressing broader societal challenges, including unemployment and inequality, while promoting greater diversity in the ICT sector.
“We are committed to supporting organisations that uplift communities,” says Malan. “By working together, we can help more young women access opportunities that will shape the future of South Africa’s technology sector.”