Hackergal, a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2015, is dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology by providing coding education to girls and gender-diverse students across Canada [1, 2]. The organization partners with over 1,000 schools, offering free resources and support to teachers through a 'teach-the-teacher' model [1].
Hackergal's programs enable educators, even those without prior coding experience, to establish coding clubs, creating safe spaces for students to learn from each other and explore interests they might not otherwise pursue [1].
The organization's annual Hackathon challenges students to address gender bias in AI-generated content [1]. The 14th National Hackathon took place in May 2025, focusing on 'Hack the Bias in AI,' encouraging participants to examine the impact of AI on Canadians and the diversity (or lack thereof) of the people behind AI [5, 12]. Hackergal has reached over 30,000 students since 2015 and strives to eliminate the gender gap in the tech industry, where women currently hold only 25% of positions [1, 12]. Registration for the next Hackathon will open in November 2025 [11].