Dhiraagu, Women in Tech Maldives bring Girls to Code programme to Eydhafushi
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives have brought their flagship Girls to Code programme to B. Eydhafushi this year, creating exciting opportunities for young women to develop coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills, build their confidence, and create their own digital projects.
Launched earlier this October, the programme is currently underway, equipping participants with practical digital skills through a combination of hands-on learning, mentorship, and career guidance, while introducing AI concepts alongside foundational coding and web development.
Girls to Code is a flagship programme by Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives. Since its inception in 2019, the initiative has been conducted across multiple regions of the Maldives, including Fuvahmulah City, G.Dh. Thinadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi City, Laamu Atoll, H.A. Dhidhdhoo, and Malé City, with over 100 young women successfully completing the programme.
This year’s edition in Eydhafushi features an enhanced curriculum incorporating AI alongside foundational coding, web development, and practical digital skills. Delivered as a seven-week hybrid programme, it combines an in-person bootcamp, virtual classes, mentorship, and career guidance sessions. Designed for women aged 15 to 35 with no prior coding experience, the programme aims to equip participants with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to independently develop their own digital projects and websites by the end of the programme. Alongside technical training, participants will also gain valuable insights into educational pathways, career opportunities, and professional development within the technology sector.
The programme’s opening in Eydhafushi featured the Tech & Beyond component, where technology professionals and leaders from Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives shared their experiences, career journeys, and insights with participants. Through these sessions, participants gained valuable exposure to the diverse opportunities available within the technology sector and the skills needed to pursue them.
Commenting on the initiative, Bishaara Hameed, Senior Manager Corporate Social Responsibility at Dhiraagu, said:“Through Girls to Code, we are creating opportunities for young women to build the skills, confidence, and digital literacy needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world. This year’s enhanced focus on AI, together with mentorship and career guidance, helps participants connect learning with real-world opportunities. We are pleased to bring the programme to Eydhafushi and continue enabling access to next-generation digital skills for young women across the Maldives.”
Mihna Zahir, Vice President of Women in Tech Maldives, said: “We are excited to bring this year’s Girls to Code programme to B. Eydhafushi in partnership with Dhiraagu. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Feyli NGO, Baa Atoll Education Centre (BAEC), and the wonderful community of Eydhafushi for their invaluable support and warm hospitality in making this initiative possible. Through this programme, we hope to inspire more young women to explore technology, strengthen their coding and AI skills, and build the confidence to turn their ideas into meaningful digital projects. We look forward to a rewarding programme and are excited to see what our participants will achieve.”
Beyond technical training, Girls to Code promotes digital literacy, builds confidence, and advocates for greater gender inclusion in technology across communities. Through this initiative, Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives continue to empower young women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities needed to contribute to a more inclusive digital future for the Maldives.
