Coding Workshops for Women in developing countries | SheCodes

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Coding workshops at no cost for women in developing countries

The Delac Foundation has taught coding skills to 59,447 women in 🌍 100 developing countries.

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The Delac Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The Delac Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

The Delac Foundation in Numbers

Our mission is to empower 1 million women across 100 developing countries by providing them with education and opportunities to build a better future. Through our commitment, we aim to distribute $1 billion in grants, fostering growth, independence, and success.

$1 billion

IN TOTAL GRANTS

IN GRANTS ALREADY OFFERED

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

WOMEN INVITED

The Delac Foundation is supported by SheCodes, the #1 Coding School for women

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.

Barakat Lawal
Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬

“I honestly don’t think I’d have made it this far without SheCodes. They’ve given me the tools, the confidence, and the belief that I could achieve things I never thought possible. The guidance, support, and encouragement I received have truly changed my life. SheCodes has been more than just a learning platform—it’s been a lifeline, and I’ll forever be grateful.”

Latest Delac Foundation Approved Applications

Every application is carefully reviewed by the Delac Foundation Team

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Delac Foundation workshops are available to women in these countries

Women in 100 Developing Countries
The countries included represent half of the world’s population and the average income in these countries is less than $200 a month.

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Who Can Join the Delac Foundation?

In order to be approved to join a workshop through the Delac Foundation, you must fulfill the following requirements.

The Delac Foundation is accepting women who:

Reside in the countries listed here

Have access to a computer and internet

Have faced financial difficulties

Are motivated to learn how to code

Complete the application process

Are approved by the Delac Foundation Team

If you do not fulfill these requirements, but are facing financial hardship, then you can apply for a discount to join SheCodes Workshops.

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Application Process

1
Watch our Intro Class

Enjoy the Free SheCodes 60-minute intro class, you'll learn more about coding and SheCodes Workshops to make sure it's the right fit for you.

2
Apply

Fill out your application to let us know more about your story and your motivation for learning how to code.

3
Application Review

Your application will be reviewed by the SheCodes team. We'll then get back to you via email regarding your application status.

4
Learn to code

If your application is approved, then you’ll get the chance to join SheCodes Plus at no cost!

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What is SheCodes Plus?

SheCodes Plus is a 4 month coding training that’ll take you from a beginner to a professional.

You’ll learn everything that SheCodes has to offer, from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Responsive development, AI development, and development tools. You’ll also get to build your own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 SheCodes Plus includes all of our workshops:
1. Basics Coding Workshop (3 weeks)
2. Basics Add-on (1 week)
3. Plus Coding Workshop (8 weeks)
4. Plus AI (2 weeks)
5. Plus Add-on (2 weeks)

Please note that you’ll gain access to each portion only after graduating from the preceding portion. You’ll build up your coding knowledge gradually along the way.

Get Verified Certificates after each workshop

SheCodes Workshops are Highly recommended by 230,000+ women

Employees from these organizations highly recommend SheCodes.

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Hi everyone,

I’m Matt, CEO at SheCodes.

I’m excited to present this project we've been thinking about since starting SheCodes.

The aim is to offer SheCodes workshops at no cost to women living in select developing countries who are facing serious financial and educational challenges.

When I started SheCodes, it was a non-profit. During our past onsite workshops, I always mentioned that my ultimate goal for SheCodes was to open a school providing free education. I’m happy to turn this initial idea into a reality.

This is the beginning of something that will hopefully have an impact on many women.

The Foundation will be financed entirely by SheCodes Workshops, 10% of profits will be used to offer support to more women around the world. If you want to contribute, feel free to purchase SheCodes Workshops for yourself, friends, or family members.

SheCodes will remain paid, yet affordable in developed countries so we can keep offering quality training while expanding globally.

Thanks so much for being part of SheCodes. Together, we’re making an impact.

The Delac Foundation has taught 59,447 women to code

All of our students started our workshops as complete beginners! Here’s what a few of them had to say

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Meet your instructor, Matt Delac!

Matt Delac is a software engineer with 10+ years of experience who has worked with companies such as Google and Airbnb.

Originally from 🇫🇷 France, he started a company in 🇺🇸 Silicon Valley with funding from Y Combinator (#1 startup accelerator worldwide), has a Masters degree in computer engineering from 🇨🇦 Canada, worked as a full-stack engineer in 🇦🇺 Australia and has taught 230,000+ students how to code (online and offline) through SheCodes. His workshop rating average is 🌟 4.9/5.

Matt
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🤔 Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions, you can easily reach out to us here

The SheCodes Foundation is financed by SheCodes workshops.

No, you won’t have to pay anything! SheCodes Foundation applicants who are accepted to join the workshops will gain access to all of the workshops for free.

If you are a resident of one of the developing countries listed above and fit the criteria, then you may fill in an application.

If you're from one of the countries listed but do not currently reside in one of the countries listed, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.

You can apply using the application link on the website.

After you fill in your application, it will be reviewed by the SheCodes team and assessed based on your financial situation and your motivation, along with a few other factors.

Through the SheCodes Foundation, you will learn everything that SheCodes has to offer, from HTML, CSS, to JavaScript. You’ll gain access to the workshop materials gradually.

Then unfortunately you're not able to join at this time. SheCodes Foundation workshops are only available for women residing in the developing countries listed above.

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