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Powering Lebanon’s next generation with tech skills
“I want to encourage young girls like me to dive headfirst into the tech field—because this is where the future is.” – Leen, 17
CodeBrave is a non-profit working to give young people in Lebanon the tools to lift themselves out of poverty. We do this through coding, robotics and AI education that builds key cognitive skills for the 21st century and instills a love of learning. Our teachers are trained in educational psychology. We are funded by our donors and our social enterprise CodeBrave Tutors – “one of MENA’s top 5 startups” – WIRED.
Our impact so far.
Our Story
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In 2018, Khalil, a 15-year-old living at a homeless shelter, asked the volunteers there to teach him coding. Other kids from the shelter usually ended up back on the streets and got trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation. Khalil wanted a different life.
The volunteers responded by setting up coding and robotics classes, where Khalil and others thrived. They built self-driving car robots, coded Ghostbusters video games, and programmed lights to mirror their silhouettes. They also learnt problem-solving, critical thinking, digital resourcefulness, and creativity.
Tech education goes beyond coding; it re-engages young minds like Khalil, building confidence and problem-solving abilities using technology. The most significant impact was on Khalil’s sense of agency. “Other kids in the shelter spent all this time and energy trying to fix the past. Me, I don’t want to fix anything. You can’t fix it. It’s broken. But I can make my future.”
“From a 9 year old kid who worked in a supermarket without a future… to a person with a dream, my perspective has changed with my newfound skills.” – Omran, 19
Meet Omran, a brilliant CodeBrave student determined to shape his own future.
Stories of Change
When teachers are supported to grow, students thrive. A collaborative effort between CodeBrave and CG Fund led to stronger teaching, newly equipped computer labs, and students like Fadi discovering a passion for learning at six schools in South Lebanon.
Leen’s story on CodeBrave showcases how mentorship ignited her passion for STEM, leading her to become an advocate and representative for girls in the tech field.
Meet Alaa and read about his inspiring journey from facing adversity to interning at a US-based AI company and landing freelance jobs in web development.
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Donate
You can contribute to CodeBrave’s work by donating to CodeBrave Foundation, a registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1188692.
US supporters through here
CodeBrave’s activities are fiscally sponsored by Chapel & York Foundation, a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charity, which enables us to receive and manage charitable donations in the U.S. To make tax-deductible donations, go to www.chapel-yorkfoundation.org/donate/ and select CodeBrave Foundation as the ‘fund holder’.
Crypto Donations
You can now donate in cryptocurrencies via two trusted platforms by clicking:
– on our profile on Every.org, a 501(c)(3) charity (EIN 61-1913297);
– or on our profile on Better Giving, a 501(c)(3) charity (Federal Tax ID # 87-3758939).
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Meet the incredible team behind the hard work at CodeBrave. Our commitment and passion for our mission drive us forward to offer the best tech education for the children and young people we work with in Lebanon. Our team prioritises the welfare of our students and ensures a safe and positive learning environment to help them prepare for the future.
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