{"id":1621,"date":"2020-12-07T16:49:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocate.me\/blog\/?p=1621"},"modified":"2026-04-02T15:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:11:00","slug":"women-in-tech-the-great-big-list-of-communities-by-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocate.me\/blog\/networking\/women-in-tech-the-great-big-list-of-communities-by-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Women in Tech: The Great Big List of Communities by Country"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 10<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n
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Although many workplaces have become much more diverse over the past few decades, the vast majority of <\/span>software engineering, cybersecurity, and other tech jobs<\/span><\/a> are filled by men. However, a diverse workforce (especially in the IT industry) means<\/a> a richer company culture, happier and more productive employees, and the ability to innovate products that appeal to all sectors of society.<\/span><\/p>\n

While women are still very much under-represented in the tech industry, there has been a small but steady increase in the number of female technologists over the past years, according to AnitaB.org\u2019s <\/span>latest report<\/span><\/a>, which is promising.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the way, did you know that <\/span>Bulgaria has the highest proportion of female ICT specialists<\/span> in the EU?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of progress has already been made in terms of diversity but unfortunately we still have a long way to go. With the help of ground-breaking, global organizations and initiatives that support the promotion of women in the workplace, females are being encouraged more than ever before to consider careers in STEM, and tech employers are being encouraged to employ women.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are just some of these organizations and initiatives:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Global \ud83c\udf0d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WomenTech Network<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

WomenTech Network believes that women are just as (if not more so) competent as their male counterparts in the tech industry. They regularly arrange networking events and provide mentorship programs and opportunities for professional growth for female tech professionals throughout the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women Who Code (WWCode)<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Women Who Code was started back in 2011 and initially served the organization\u2019s local community. Today, WWCode has a whopping 230,000 members\u2014software engineers, data scientists, solutions architects, and more\u2014in 122 countries and shows no signs of slowing down. Joining Women Who Code will give you access to coding resources, a global community, and the WWCode job board.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tech Ladies<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tech Ladies is a leading platform that provides women with information on up and coming positions in the tech industry and provides useful information on a wide range of tech companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Tech SEO<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Tech SEO (WTS) is a global community of women in Technical SEO and beyond, helping thousands of women in SEO and marketing to share knowledge\/experiences and learn from one another. Founded in May 2019 by Areej AbuAli<\/a>, WTS now boasts over 8,000 global members and more than 40,000 followers who connect through online groups and in-person festivals held in London, Berlin, and Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Girls Who Code<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Girls Who Code understands that careers in the tech industry still seems unattainable or unattractive to many young women. Their goal is to change this perception and to change the image of a programmer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in AI<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Women in AI provides support and mentorship to females in the field of AI. This popular organization is the first of its kind to support women in AI and boasts over 5,000 members in more than 100 countries. They have played a large role in promoting more diversity in their field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Data (WiD)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With more than 30 global chapters and over 12,000 community members, WiD is a non-profit international organization that exists to increase gender diversity in the field of data science and analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Tech<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With members in more than 100 countries, Women in Tech is dedicated to closing the gender gap in the tech field. Their global reach means that they are able to support the education and training of women who wish to pursue tech careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ada\u2019s List<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ada\u2019s List was initially founded to provide a supportive and useful community for women in the tech field. Although they never dreamed that they would become as large as they are today (with over 7,500 members), they simply wanted to help women find great jobs, suppliers and vendors, in addition to providing great quality advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

PowerToFly<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a young, female tech professional or an experienced tech leader, PowerToFly has something for all women in the tech industry. They have many useful resources, information on new jobs and a community of like-minded professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elpha<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Elpha is a community of women professionals in the tech industry. On this platform, women can ask important questions, join their mentorship program, and encourage one another in a supportive environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rails Girls<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Born in Helsinki, Rails Girls is nowadays a global movement designed to encourage more women and girls to get involved in coding. Since 2010, they have arranged hundreds of free Ruby on Rails workshops around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

PyLadies<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With over 100 local Meetup groups<\/a>, PyLadies is a global community for aspiring and experienced female developers who are passionate about the Python programming language.<\/span><\/p>\n

Geek Girls Carrots<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Geek Girls Carrots is one of the biggest communities of women in tech. Established in Poland in 2011, this organization now operates all around the world. Through meetups, tech workshops, and other events, it is <\/span>striving<\/span> to bring more women into the tech workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

LeanIn.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by Rachel Thomas and Facebook\u2019s COO Sheryl Sandberg in 2013, LeanIn.org is a movement dedicated to helping women achieve their ambitions. One of its key initiatives\u2014Lean In Circles\u2014provides an opportunity for tens of thousands of women around the world to meet with peers, get\/give peer mentorship, and sharpen their skills. Lean In\u2019s partner network now boasts over 1,400 companies and organizations, including LinkedIn and Salesforce, who are publicly committed to gender equality.<\/span><\/p>\n

AnitaB.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With a few dozens of local communities in different countries, AnitaB.org is rightly considered one of the leading organizations for women in technology. All its events and programs are aimed at promoting diversity and helping women to achieve success in tech.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ladies that UX<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ladies that UX is a welcoming and collaborative community of women who work in UX. They meet monthly to talk about UX and exchange knowledge. The community has a growing number of local groups based in different cities worldwide, including <\/span>Amsterdam<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Berlin<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>London<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Boston<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Seattle<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Melbourne<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women Who Tech<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Women Who Tech works to get more women-led startups funded. Through the Women Startup Challenge, an 8-week virtual program, they provide funding, mentoring, and other resources for women entrepreneurs building innovative tech products to solve real-world issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lesbians Who Tech & Allies<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lesbian Who Tech & Allies is a global community of over 70,000+ LGBTQ women, trans and non-binary individuals in technology (and the people who support them).<\/span><\/p>\n

Latinas in Tech<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Latinas in Tech was started in Silicon Valley in 2014 and has since grown into a 12,000-strong community with chapters in 15+ locations, including Austin, Chicago, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Mexico, New York City, and Seattle. Their mission is to connect, support, and empower Latina women working in tech and to create safe spaces for learning, mentorship, and recruitment. The members of Latinas in Tech meet regularly to advance their careers and host professional development workshops every week.<\/span><\/p>\n

CodeOp<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Founded and led by females, CodeOp is a women-focused tech school offering Full Stack Development, Data Analytics, and Product Management courses. The school operates globally through its remote programs and has campuses for in-person learning in Barcelona (HQ) and Kuala Lumpur. CodeOp is not just a bootcamp; it\u2019s a community of 18-45 year old women, trans, and gender non-conforming people from over 50 countries worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women Techmakers<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Women Techmakers is Google\u2019s global program dedicated to helping women thrive in technology through visibility, community, and resources. Every year, it brings together thousands of women in tech, worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Europe<\/h2>\n

Netherlands <\/b>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1<\/span><\/h5>\n

Women Hiring Circle<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Women Hiring Circle aims to support women who are seeking a job opportunity or the next step in their career. It\u2019s a community-driven initiative that opens a dialogue between female professionals to successfully reach their potential in the local job market.<\/span><\/p>\n

RightBrains<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Since its founding in 2014, RightBrains has been laser-focused on increasing the number of women working in digital-focused roles. Its platform offers an opportunity for women to learn, network, and get inspired for a career in digital technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Techionista<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Techionista is a Dutch platform that encourages women to consider a career in tech and provides support for such women.<\/span><\/p>\n

SheSharp<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

SheSharp is a nonprofit aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in tech and entrepreneurship. They regularly host events\u2014public talks, (coding) workshops, panel events, or interviews\u2014covering topics like data science, machine learning, IoT, front end development, DevOps, QA, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Denmark <\/b>\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Women in Tech DK<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 2015, Women in Tech DK is a Copenhagen-based non-profit on a mission to inspire more females to pursue a career in tech or build their own startup. The events and workshops Women in Tech DK regularly organizes are a great opportunity for networking and sharing experience\/ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway <\/b>\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4<\/span><\/h5>\n

TENK-Norge<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Since 2014, TENK has been on a mission to support and promote women in the technology industry in Norway. Through lectures, workshops, and events in collaboration with local companies, it inspires and encourages girls and women to consider a career in the field of ICT. (The official website is only available in Norwegian.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea<\/b><\/h5>\n

Female Tech Leaders (FTL)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This German organization aims to empower and encourage girls and women in leadership and STEM positions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Switzerland \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded<\/b><\/h5>\n

We Shape Tech<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The We Shape Tech community was founded in 2016. Today, it boasts over 1,500 members and more than 5,000 followers on social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Czech Republic <\/b>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddff<\/span><\/h5>\n

Czechitas<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Czechitas is a non-profit organization that educates, inspires, and encourages children and women to become part of the IT industry. They organize lectures, one-day workshops, and long-term courses in areas such as Programming, Web Design, Graphic Design, Testing, Data Analysis, and Digital Marketing. Courses are held regularly in major cities across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

Portugal <\/b>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/span><\/h5>\n

Portuguese Women in Tech<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Portuguese Women in Tech community was launched in April 2016 to address the under-representation of women in Portugal\u2019s tech and startup scene. Besides organizing events and workshops for women in tech, the group is also offering a 5-month mentorship program for female tech students and recent graduates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spain <\/b>\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/span><\/h5>\n

allWomen<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

allWomen is a Barcelona-based initiative offering Web Development, Data Science, UX\/UI Design, and Product Management courses for women, by women. Both on-campus and remote learning options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n

France <\/b>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7<\/span><\/h5>\n

Women in FinTech France<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Regular meetups for women in fintech in Paris. The community currently consists of 300 members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Italy <\/b>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/span><\/h5>\n

SheTech Italy<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

SheTech has been active in Italy since 2009. Through networking events, workshops, and other activities, it aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech and digital world. (The official website is only available in Italian.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Slovakia <\/b>\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf0<\/span><\/h5>\n

AJ Ty v IT<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The AJ Ty v IT project is aimed at motivating high school girls to choose a career in the IT sector, through workshops, discussions and meetings. However, there are also workshops aimed at helping adult women gain knowledge in tech and find a new job. (The official website is only available in Slovak.)<\/span><\/p>\n

United Kingdom <\/b>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/span><\/h5>\n

DevelopHer<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Based in the UK, DevelopHer is a non-profit organization seeking to encourage women to reach for the stars as entrepreneurs, tech or digital professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in DevOps<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

This excellent organization aims to address gender inequalities in the DevOps industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

SheCanCode<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

SheCanCode believes that more women should be in the tech industry and help companies to hire competent, female tech professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Data UK<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Women in Data UK was formed in 2015 to increase female representation in data science and analytics. Today, it\u2019s the UK\u2019s largest women data professional event and network.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Australia <\/b>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/span><\/h2>\n

MusesCodeJS<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Running workshops on Node.js and JavaScript, MusesCodeJS believes that women are just as competent as men when it comes to IT careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Code Like a Girl<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Code Like a Girl is a\u00a0Melbourne-based initiative that supports women to enter, and succeed, in the world of coding. Besides regular events for women in tech, this social enterprise is offering coding camps for girls and online short courses for adults.\u00a0What\u2019s more, they are connecting Australia\u2019s leading companies with talented women looking to get their foot in the door.<\/span><\/p>\n

She Codes\u00a0(formerly Perth{web}Girls)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

She Codes encourages more women to consider coding and tech careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Canada \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6<\/b><\/h2>\n

Canada Learning Code (CLC)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

CLC is Canada\u2019s nationwide initiative aimed at equipping women and youth with tech skills.\u00a0Their programs are offered in over 30 cities across the country. In 2019 alone,\u00a0the organization hosted 3,100 hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops, meetups, courses, and camps.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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United States <\/b>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/span><\/h2>\n

Women in Technology<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With over 1,000 members in the Washington, DC\/Maryland\/Virginia metro region, the main goal of WIT is to encourage greater numbers of women in the technology field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Girl Develop It<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Girl Develop It believes that no one should be denied a career in tech because they are female, non-binary or economically disadvantaged. They offer inexpensive software and web development programs and are passionate about more women in tech.<\/span><\/p>\n

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

As the name suggests, WiCyS is a fast-growing group of female cybersecurity professionals. The organization\u2019s long-term goal is to ensure that there is much more gender equality and diversity in the field and they do this by encouraging the recruitment and promotion of women in cybersecurity.\u00a0WiCyS offers mentoring, training programs, scholarships, virtual and in-person conferences, leadership series, career fairs, webinars, and more to women at all stages of their cybersecurity career journey!<\/span><\/p>\n

TechWomen<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by the U.S. Department of State\u2019s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, TechWomen operates throughout the world with its main goal being to be a central platform on which aspiring, female tech professionals can come together and inspire one another. It mainly consists of professionals located in Africa, Central and South Asia and the Middle East, as well as STEM professionals in Silicon Valley and San Francisco who play a mentorship role. Certain requirements need to be adhered to in order to join this fantastic organization (i.e., you need a bachelor\u2019s degree as well as at least 2 years of professional experience in the STEM environment). Women are also invited to exchange programs that take place at leading tech companies in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kode with Klossy<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Kode with Klossy is a free two-week summer program that teaches US girls aged 13-18 to code, inspiring them to consider pursuing a career in STEM.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tech Ladies<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Started as a small coffee meetup in NYC in 2015, Tech Ladies is nowadays a worldwide community with 100,000 members. Through a supportive online group, a free job board, and opportunities to learn, it helps women and non-binary people in tech grow their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rewriting the Code<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Through mentorship, community engagement, and educational resources, Rewriting the Code supports and empowers college and early career women with a passion for technology to thrive in the industry. The community currently boasts over 9,500 members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Techqueria<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

With over 11,000 members and 7 active chapters, Techqueria is the largest community of Latinx professionals in tech in the United States. The majority of the members are engineering, product and design professionals with three to five years of experience. Techqueria provides them with the resources and support they need to thrive and become leaders in the tech industry. The organization has an active Slack community with a #jobs channel.<\/span><\/p>\n

#LatinaGeeks<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

#LatinaGeeks is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and inspiring Latinas to embrace technology through hands-on workshops and community events. The organization has volunteer-led chapters in Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Orange Country, and San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n

TECHNOLOchicas<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

TECHNOLOchicas is a national initiative designed to raise awareness among young Latinas and their families about opportunities and careers in technology. Their ambassadors speak at events, volunteer at workshops, participate in interviews, and organize outreach activities in their community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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India <\/b>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3<\/span><\/h2>\n

GirlScript<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

GirlScript is India\u2019s biggest community supporting diversity in tech. It is active in over 50 cities of India! The organization helps women and LGBT individuals to take their first steps in tech\/programming.<\/span><\/p>\n

empoWer<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Launched by Zone Startups in 2016, empoWer is India\u2019s first accelerator program for female entrepreneurs. The program lasts six weeks and provides participants with mentorship, peer networking opportunities, and connections with investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Japan \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/b><\/h2>\n

MercariDev<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Organized by a Japanese tech company, MercariDev is a meetup group for English-speaking developers in Tokyo. All events are free and open to techies of different skill levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Events<\/b><\/h2>\n