Women Building Change

As a grassroots nonprofit, we're committed to providing life-changing tech education programs to underrepresented communities. With your support, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and children in Burundi.

🎓 Women Building Change Scholarship Program: Empowering Burundian Women through Data Science 🎓

At Code Your Dreams, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities.

With the Women Building Change Scholarship Program, we aim to empower Burundian women by providing them with the tools and resources needed to excel in the fields of data science and web development.

🌍 Our Mission in Burundi:

Our goal is to empower women and children in Burundi, a country facing extreme poverty and hunger, by offering them access to quality tech education. By developing in-demand technology skills and promoting community action, we aim to create a more diverse and equitable tech industry.

🌟 About the Women Building Change Scholarship Program:

The Women Building Change Scholarship Program is designed to offer life-changing data science training to Burundian women. This program targets women from under-resourced backgrounds, providing them with a unique opportunity to develop in-demand skills and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

🎯 Program Objectives:

Our scholarship program has several key objectives:

  1. Access to Quality Education: Provide scholarships to cover the full cost of tuition and materials for data science and web development courses, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder access to quality education.

  2. Mentorship and Support: Connect students with experienced mentors in the field of data science and technology, offering guidance and support throughout their educational journey.

  3. Community Building: Foster a supportive network of like-minded women, promoting collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experiences.

  4. Career Opportunities: Equip graduates with the skills and resources needed to pursue rewarding careers in technology, contributing to a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

🚀 Program Impact:

The Women Building Change Scholarship Program has the potential to create a lasting impact on the lives of its participants, their families, and their communities. By empowering women with valuable data science skills, we can:

  • Improve their economic prospects, offering a pathway out of poverty

  • Encourage more women to pursue careers in tech, promoting gender diversity in the industry

  • Inspire the next generation of female leaders in the field of data science and technology

Meet Our Mentors for Women Building Change

  • Arianne Dee

    MAKER, EDUCATOR, AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

  • Gabriela Leon

    SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

  • Delicia Joyce Peace Iradukunda

    COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT

  • Emmanuel Anebi

    SOFTWARE ENGINEER AT TECHAMAKA

  • Cynthia DeLira

    PROJECT MANAGER AND CO-CHAIR OF RELATIVITY LATINOS IN TECH

  • Noria Dusabireme

    MANAGING DIRECTOR AT SIRIFORCE

  • Claire Finnie

    SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER AT SAILTHRU

  • Jasmine Anand

    SENIOR LEAD CONSULTANT AT EY

  • Kanchan Gyani

    SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER

  • Rupali Kumbhani

    DIRECTOR OF PROJECT AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AT BLACKSTONE

  • Lisa Schneider

    DATA SCIENTIST AT CHARITE

  • Natalie Roman

    SENIOR UX/UI DESIGNER AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

  • Irina Loghin

    CURRICULUM DEVELOPER AT FORGEROCK

  • Salman Yousaf

    SOFTWARE ENGINEER AT ARGONNE NATIONAL LABS

  • Rose Zulu

    WEAC COORDINATOR

  • Simone Taarnskov

    PRODUCT MANAGER

  • Caroline Thiriot

    CONSULTANT II AT DELOITTE