“When I studied computer science, I was often the only girl in the classroom.

It was lonely — I didn’t see anyone who looked like me, and I started to think technology wasn’t for me.

Years later, as a volunteer at Niñas Pro, I realized something powerful: when girls learn together, confidence grows. Surrounded by other girls who share their curiosity, they begin to believe they belong — that they can lead, build, and create.”

— One of our Directors at Niñas Pro

That belief drives Niñas Pro, a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit that empowers girls through free, gender-focused technology programs across Chile.

In 2026, we aim to reach 408 girls from three regions of the country, through our signature programs: Arduino Quest, Arduino Race, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Programming (Basic & Advanced), and the OCI Intensive.

These courses teach not only coding and robotics, but teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence — helping every girl discover that technology is also her place.

We teach programming languages like Python and C++, and use tools such as Tinkercad, Google Classroom, and Kahoot! to make learning interactive, fun, and accessible.

Each program begins with a welcome coffee break that fosters community and connection, and concludes with a graduation ceremony, where every participant receives a certificate, diploma, and a 3D-printed medal made by our volunteers — a symbol of effort, curiosity, and perseverance.

All donations raised through this campaign will go directly to Niñas Pro Chile, to fund educational materials, robotics kits, refreshments, and logistics — small details that make a big difference in creating free, empowering learning experiences for girls.

Transparency and Impact

We believe in being transparent about how donations are used — every contribution supports the essentials that make these experiences possible:

• Educational materials

• Robotics kits (for Arduino Quest and Arduino Race)

• Student and volunteer recognition items (medals, badges, certificates, lanyards, stickers, trophies)

• Welcome and graduation coffee breaks for students and mentors

• Educational tools and licenses (Certifier, Kahoot, Hootsuite, Capcut)

• Visibility and outreach materials for community events and stands.

Together, these resources make up the foundation of our annual operation — covering the supplies, platforms, and small details that bring each course to life.

Why This Course Matters

International studies confirm that adolescence is the decisive stage when girls form their relationship with science and technology.

Without early, positive experiences and visible mentorship, many girls turn away from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

• UNESCO (2019):

The report Cracking the Code: Girls’ and Women’s Education in STEM highlights that gender differences in math and science confidence begin to appear around age 12 — making intervention before age 18 essential.

Ref: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000253479

• AAUW (2020):

The study Solving the Equation: The Variables for Women’s Success in Engineering and Computing shows that girls with mentors and early STEM experiences are three times more likely to pursue careers in technology.

Ref: https://www.aauw.org/app/uploads/2020/03/Solving-the-Equation-report-nsa.pdf

These findings reflect what we see every year at Niñas Pro:

When a girl feels supported, represented, and capable, technology stops being something distant — it becomes a space for belonging, creativity, and change.

The future is also programmed from Chile.