Track 1
Learn & Lead
Tech that helps girls and young people learn and thrive.
SDG 4 + 5
Girls in STEM · Ages 10–18
Her Mindshift Hackathon
Her perspective. Her solutions. Her mindshift.
A girls-in-STEM challenge for girls aged 10–18 with coding experience. Work in teams of 2–4 to design and build an app, website or game that tackles real community problems linked to SDGs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11 and 13. Our next gathering is the Her Mindshift Conference (16–20 November 2026).
- Ages 10–18
- Teams of 2–4
- 16–20 November 2026
Impact from our 17 July 2026 hackathon
- 57
- Girls participated
- 4
- Schools represented
- 25
- Projects built
About the hackathon
A space where African girls lead in innovation.
Her Mindshift equips girls aged 10–18 to identify local SDG-related challenges and build practical tech solutions—apps, websites and games—that address those challenges in their schools and communities. Our 17 July 2026 hackathon brought teams together for a one-day build sprint; next up is the Her Mindshift Conference (16–20 November 2026).
Ages 10–18
Open to girls across two age brackets — juniors and seniors.
Teams of 2–4
Build together. Pitch together. Mindshift together.
SDGs 1·2·4·5·9·11·13
Solve real community problems aligned with the UN goals.
Participant tracks
Each team picks one track and builds a project aligned to these SDG focus areas.
Track 2
Innovate & Build
Tech that strengthens communities through innovation, economic opportunity, and food security.
SDG 9 + 1 + 2
Track 3
Sustainable Cities & Planet
Tech for resilient cities, climate action, environmental protection, and sustainability.
SDG 11 + 13
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Building toward the global goals.
Every team aligns their project with one or more of these UN SDGs — turning a global agenda into something local, tangible and built by girls.
SDG 1No Poverty
SDG 2Zero Hunger
SDG 4Education
SDG 5Gender Equality
SDG 9Innovation
SDG 11Sustainable Cities
SDG 13Climate Action
Presented by
Event organizers
Code with Kids
Arigatou International
The SDG Academy for Children
Code Panda Africa
Call for mentors & judges
Want to shape the next generation of women in tech?
We are looking for mentors and judges from across STEM, design, entrepreneurship and education. Help girls aged 10–18 build confidence, solve real problems, and pitch their ideas.
Mentor
Guide a team of girls through building their project.
Judge
Evaluate demos and celebrate innovative solutions.
Both
Mentor during the day and join the judging panel.
Partners & Supporters
Partner with Her Mindshift
Our partners
HostPinnacle
Pawatech Solutions
Ready to lead the mindshift?
The Her Mindshift Conference runs 16–20 November 2026. Register your interest and be part of a full week of girls-in-STEM impact.