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Empowerment of Young Women through Technology Skills Development

Latest Tanzania technology news · Empowerment of Young Women through Technology Skills De… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital

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  • The hackathon aims to equip young women from underprivileged backgrounds with technology skills and resources.
  • In 2025, the Tanzania team won the Pan-African Grand Prize worth $5,000, highlighting the potential of young women in technology.
  • This year's hackathon will involve female students, graduates, and aspiring developers working in teams and receiving mentorship.
  • Participants will develop innovative solutions addressing real challenges in their communities.

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The GirlCode Hackathon is part of GirlCode’s wider Pan-African initiative to empower young women with practical technology skills, mentorship, and opportunities to build solutions that respond to real challenges in their communities.

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