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Empowering Girls Through Technology: Our Journey

"We cannot all succeed if half of us are held back"

Founding and Mission

In 2022, as an ambitious eighth-grader, we founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls through technology. Our mission is to bridge the gender gap in tech by providing educational opportunities and resources that inspire and equip young girls to explore and excel in technology fields.

Fundraising and Impact

In our inaugural year, we successfully raised $1,200, which was allocated to sponsor education for children in the rural forest region of Bannerghatta and Sharvanhalli in India. This initiative aimed to provide essential educational resources and support to children in these underserved areas, helping them pursue their academic dreams. Building on our success, in 2023, we raised an additional $1,550. These funds continued to support educational opportunities in the same regions, furthering our commitment to making a difference in the lives of children who might otherwise have limited access to quality education.

Community Engagement and Outreach

In 2022, we organized a school supply drive for Mobile Hope, a local initiative aimed at supporting homeless and at-risk youth. This drive provided much-needed school supplies to ensure that these students had the tools they needed to succeed academically. Our commitment to hands-on education continued in 2024 with a significant event in collaboration with TechGirlz. On May 18, 2024, we hosted an in-person workshop for middle school girls from Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) titled “Artificial Intelligence: How Computers Learn.” The workshop was a resounding success, attracting 24 enthusiastic participants, surpassing our target of 20 girls.

Through interactive sessions and games, the girls learned about technology and AI

In addition to our educational workshops, community service is a key part of our mission. On April 21, 2024, we partnered with TechAxis and volunteered at the AnnaSudha Community Kitchen’s food fest, which helped raise funds for the organization.

Looking ahead, we are committed to empowering girls through technology and are excited about future projects that will inspire and support them. Thank you for your support—together, we are making a difference and advancing inclusivity in technology.