Empowering Somali
Womens In Tech.
Gacalo Tech helps Somali girls gain real technical skills, build confidence, and unlock career opportunities through mentorship, community, and practical training.
300+
Community Members
5+
Workshops Organized
20+
Women Trained
Built by Somali girls,
for Somali girls.
Gacalo Tech is a purpose-driven community created to uplift Somali girls by providing access to digital skills, technology learning, mentorship, and a safe and supportive space to grow.
We aim to help young women build confidence, explore their potential, and lead with strength in today’s fast-evolving digital world. We believe every Somali girl deserves the opportunity to thrive, innovate, and shape her future in tech.
Gacalo Tech is a purpose-driven community created to uplift Somali girls by providing access to digital skills, technology learning, mentorship, and a safe and supportive space to grow.
The Journey of
Somali Girls in Tech
Gacalo Tech was created with a powerful vision: to empower Somali girls with access to digital skills, mentorship, and meaningful opportunities in technology. What began as a small study group in 2020—led by Somali women who personally understood the barriers in the tech industry—quickly grew into a supportive community where young women could learn, collaborate, and rise together.
As more girls joined, Gacalo Tech evolved into a vibrant network of over 500 members, offering structured programs, hands-on digital training, tech mentorship, and leadership development. With every workshop, event, and shared learning experience, the community strengthened its mission: helping Somali girls unlock their potential and confidently step into the world of technology.
Today, Gacalo Tech stands as a growing movement and an inspiring model for similar initiatives around the world. Rooted in community, purpose, and opportunity, it continues to open doors for the next generation of Somali women in tech.
Creating Space for Somali WomenTo Learn, Lead & Thrive in Tech
Gacalo Tech empowers Somali women with accessible digital skills, mentorship, and strong community support—helping them build confidence, knowledge, and leadership for success in today’s tech-driven world.
Closing the Skills Gap
Many Somali girls lack access to quality digital education. Gacalo provides practical, job-ready tech training that opens real opportunities.
Building a Supportive Community
Women grow stronger together through mentorship, sisterhood, collaborative learning, and real professional connections.
Creating Career Pathways
We help young women unlock real opportunities in tech—from coding and digital skills to innovation and leadership pathways.
Explore Our Learning Paths
Practical, beginner-friendly programs empowering Somali women with digital skills and real career opportunities.
Coding Bootcamp
Learn programming from zero with real projects in web & mobile development.
Digital Skills Training
Master essential digital tools, social media skills, and modern productivity techniques.
Tech Mentorship
Receive guidance from real women in tech who support your growth journey.
Career Development
Prepare for job opportunities with resume clinics, mock interviews & coaching.
Creative Design
Learn graphic design basics, branding principles, and real portfolio skills.
Freelancing Skills
Learn how to earn digitally through Upwork, Fiverr, and remote work platforms.
Learn, Connect & Grow With
Our Community Events
Why is Cybersecurity Important?
đź“… August 22, 2025
đź“Ť Zoom Meeting
UI/UX Design Fundamentals
đź“… August 20, 2025
đź“Ť Google Meet
Version Control with Git & GitHub
đź“… September 5, 2025
đź“Ť Google Meeting
Meet Gacalo in Action
A powerful community of Somali girls learning, building, collaborating, and creating opportunities together. See the heart of our movement the people who make Gacalo Tech inspiring.
