Rails Girls: Summary

Rails Girls

Technology, Education, Non-profit, Community Development

Rails Girls empowers women by providing them with the necessary tools and community support to understand and engage with technology.

Rails Girls is a global non-profit volunteer community that provides tools and a supportive environment for women to learn about technology and develop their ideas. The initiative focuses on teaching skills such as sketching, prototyping, and basic programming.

Community support for women in tech; Workshops on sketching, prototyping, and programming; Opportunities to contribute to Open Source; Open-sourced guides for organizing events

Ideal for women looking to start their journey in technology, those wanting to learn programming, and individuals interested in contributing to Open Source projects.

Focus on women, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment; Global reach with events in multiple countries; Non-profit model that emphasizes community and volunteerism

Rails Girls has a strong community focus, offers practical workshops, and provides resources that are accessible to women interested in technology.

Rails Girls positions itself as a supportive entry point for women into the tech industry, emphasizing accessibility and community.

Target users include women interested in technology, beginners in programming, and those seeking community support in tech.

Rails Girls is recognized as a pioneering initiative that champions women's involvement in technology through education and community engagement.

Join us! or Get paid to contribute to Open Source for 3-months!

Rails Girls stands out as a global initiative specifically aimed at women, fostering a welcoming environment in the tech space that encourages learning and collaboration.

Get started with tech

• Women in Tech

• Workshops

• Open Source

• Community

Supportive, encouraging, inclusive

2010-11-01

• Linda Liukas