Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives have brought their Girls to Code programme to B. Eydhafushi, offering young women opportunities to develop coding and artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Girls to Code is a flagship initiative by Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives. Since its launch in 2019, the programme has been held in several parts of the country, including Fuvahmulah City, Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi City, Laamu Atoll, Haa Alifu Dhidhdhoo and Male'. More than 100 young women have completed the programme.
Launched earlier this month, the seven-week programme combines practical training, mentorship and career guidance. Its expanded curriculum introduces AI alongside foundational coding, web development and other digital skills.
The hybrid programme includes an in person bootcamp, virtual classes and mentorship sessions. It is open to women aged 15 to 35, with no previous coding experience required. Participants will be guided towards developing their own digital projects and websites by the end of the programme.
The initiative also aims to familiarize participants with educational pathways, career opportunities and professional development in the technology sector.
The Eydhafushi edition opened with a Tech and Beyond session, where technology professionals and leaders from Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives shared their career experiences and insights into the industry.
Dhiraagu's Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Bishaara Hameed, said the programme aims to give young women the digital skills and confidence needed to participate in an increasingly technology-driven world.
She said the expanded focus on AI, alongside mentorship and career guidance, would help participants connect their learning with real-world opportunities.
Women in Tech Maldives Vice President Mihna Zahir said the organization was pleased to bring the programme to Eydhafushi in partnership with Dhiraagu.
She thanked Feyli NGO, Baa Atoll Education Centre and the Eydhafushi community for supporting the initiative.
Mihna said the programme aimed to encourage more young women to explore technology, strengthen their coding and AI skills, and develop the confidence to turn their ideas into digital projects.
The initiative forms part of efforts by Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives to improve digital literacy and encourage greater participation by women in the technology sector.
