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GirlsCodeIt is a non-profit organization that aims to empower, prepare, and educate people of all genders to enter a world of computer science and STEM along with combatting the rising education inequalities in communities that lack funding and resources for learning. . This organization offers virtual lessons, free tutoring, and various workshops to accomplish this goal. It is their mission to establish a place to support everyone's ideas, creativity, collaboration, and differences through coding as well as bring accessible educational opportunities to students around the world.



History
The founder of GirlsCodeIt, Jennifer Lew, grew up in an environment where they noticed a lack of participation of women in STEM in their schools. Through the creation of GirlsCodeIt, she initiated a platform where students could use the skills they learned to teach others in surrounding communities and beyond to learn the basics of coding. She also saw the disparities in education around the world where many children did not have access to quality learning resources along with the gender gap in STEM. Since its initial launch in June 2020, the program has expanded to accommodate thousands of prospective coders all over the world.

Content
On the website, GirlsCodeIt has sign-ups for weekly classes for different coding languages such as Java, Python, Web Development, and more. The organization also frequently hosts panels and workshops to help members learn about different opportunities and skills that are often used in a professional career. GirlsCodeIt has partnered with Girl Scouts Troops and Technovation to provide free coding workshops to girls around the world. The lessons are later posted on YouTube for all to view and rewatch at viewer's own convenience.