In Côte d’Ivoire, Edith Brou is not just navigating the digital world—she’s actively reshaping it. As a pioneering digital entrepreneur and activist, Edith has become a leading force in closing the gender gap in tech across Francophone West Africa. Her mission is clear: make sure women aren’t just consumers of technology but creators, innovators, and leaders in the space.
In 2025, Edith’s flagship program, “Code for Her,” is making waves like never before. Through hands-on coding bootcamps, tech mentorships, and scholarship opportunities, thousands of girls across the region are gaining access to STEM education—many for the first time. The program is tailored to reach girls in underserved communities, giving them tools to code, build apps, and develop real-world digital solutions.
Edith’s approach goes beyond just training. She understands that confidence and community are just as important as technical skills. That’s why Code for Her also connects young women with local role models and tech professionals who look like them and understand their challenges. It’s this ecosystem of support that turns skill-building into life transformation.
Her work comes at a time when Francophone West Africa is rapidly digitizing—but women remain underrepresented in the industry. Edith’s tireless advocacy for inclusion is helping to shift that narrative, one classroom, one workshop, and one girl at a time. She’s not only empowering individuals—she’s strengthening the region’s digital economy from the ground up.
With each girl who learns to code under Edith’s guidance, a new possibility is unlocked—not just for her future, but for her community. Through Code for Her, Edith Brou is proving that digital empowerment is not just a tech issue—it’s a justice issue, and one that she’s determined to win.
