Olinda Neves | SheCodes Foundation

Olinda Neves

🇿🇦 South African living in Johannesburg , 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Olinda 's Story My journey into the world of technology began through my brother-in-law, who works in the field. I remember being captivated by the way he spoke about his daily work—not just as a job, but as a way to solve complex puzzles and build things from scratch. His passion was contagious, and he often shared stories about the incredible things you can achieve with just a few lines of code, from automating simple tasks to developing platforms that reach thousands of people.Seeing the tangible results of his projects made me realize that coding is a powerful tool for creativity and innovation. It wasn't just about the technical aspect; it was about the ability to turn an abstract idea into a functioning reality. That realization sparked a deep curiosity in me to understand the 'how' behind the digital world we use every day.I started asking him more questions and doing my own research, which eventually led me to want to pursue formal learning. I want to move beyond being a curious observer and become an active creator, gaining the skills necessary to build my own projects and contribute to the tech community in a meaningful way.

🙋‍♀️ Olinda 's Motivation

Coding has always fascinated me because it is the perfect blend of logic and creativity. My primary motivation for learning with SheCodes is to transition into a career in technology, a field where I feel I can truly innovate and solve real-world problems. Currently, I feel limited by my lack of technical skills, and I believe SheCodes provides the structured, supportive environment I need to bridge that gap and reach a professional level.I am particularly drawn to this program because of its commitment to empowering women in an industry where we are often underrepresented. Being part of a community of like-minded women is incredibly motivating to me. Beyond personal growth, I want to gain these skills to improve my job prospects and provide a better, more stable life for my family.I want to reach a level where I can build projects from the ground up—whether that’s developing user-friendly websites or contributing to meaningful software. This journey is about gaining the expertise to secure a fulfilling role in tech and eventually inspiring other women to pursue their own passions in STEM fields

🤹‍♀️ Olinda 's Hobbies

For fun I love to just be with my family watching a movie or trying out different outdoor activities such as hiking

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Olinda 's coding training

Olinda has gained access to SheCodes Basics and SheCodes AI Basics at no cost. Together they are a 6 week coding training that’ll take her from a complete beginner to building her first websites and AI projects.

She'll learn the foundations of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus how to build with AI and modern development tools. She'll also get to build her own online portfolio to showcase to potential employers!

📦 Foundation students get access to these coding workshops:
1. SheCodes Basics (3 weeks)
2. SheCodes AI Basics (3 weeks)
She’ll gain access to each portion after finishing the preceding portion. She’ll build up her coding knowledge gradually along the way. 🙌

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The SheCodes Foundation Mission

Women hold only 25% of coding jobs and earn 30% less than men. In many developing countries, over 65% of women lack bank accounts, making it difficult to invest in their education.

The SheCodes Foundation is changing that. We provide women in developing countries with free coding education, equipping them with the skills to build a better future. In partnership with SheCodes, we offer training in product development, design, and management, empowering women to thrive in the tech industry.

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Why learn how to code?

Coding knowledge creates new job opportunities, improves your analytical thinking, and enhances your personal or professional skill set.

Get a Job in Tech

Learning how to code provides you with new career opportunities and helps make you a more marketable employee in our increasingly technological job market.

Expand Your Skill Set

Master coding to boost creativity, logic, and efficiency—valuable for any career path.

Sharpen Your Analytical Thinking

Improve your problem-solving and analytical skills, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace.