VOICED : Kenyan girls code their way to a new future

In Kibera, a slum in Kenya, girls are learning coding to prepare for future opportunities. The code club, supported by Code Academy, aims to tackle gender discrimination by providing access to technology. The program also serves as a safe space, protecting girls from the dangers of the slum. Despite challenges, code clubs are expanding across Africa, inspiring girls to become future computer scientists.

What is the primary goal of the coding initiative at the primary school in Kibera?

• To teach advanced mathematics

• To increase enrollment in the school

• To tackle gender discrimination by providing access to technology

• To improve the school's infrastructure

Which organization is responsible for donating kits to the code club?

• Tech for All

• Code Academy

• Future Coders

• Girls Who Code

What do the girls primarily learn at the code club?

• Graphic design

• The basics of computer operations and coding

• Advanced software development

• How to build robots

Why is the after-school computer club important for the girls in Kibera?

• It helps them with their homework

• It keeps them safe from the dangers of the slum

• It offers them a chance to play sports

• It provides them with free meals

In addition to Kenya, which other countries are mentioned as locations for the rollout of code clubs?

• South Africa and Egypt

• Tanzania and Rwanda

• Nigeria and Ghana

• Uganda and Senegal