Yes, we can (code)! Girls in Tech wants to build a girls tech community in Egypt

Today, many all-women coding groups exist as a result of an effort to refute the negative perception women have had to deal with in the tech world. Recently, Egypt’s own community of Girls in Tech was launched, headed by Mona Karam. Here’s what the group aspires to accomplish, and how they aim to effect positive change for the generations to come. 
 

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