named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Programa Academia
Professional development program offering technical and soft skills courses developed by and for members, including programming fundamentals, software testing, and agile methodologies.
Programa Escuelita
Educational program for girls aged 15-18 designed to inspire future technologists by introducing them to technical skills and tools, delivered in collaboration with Eduverso.
Programa de mentorías
Mentorship program connecting Venezuelan women in tech to guide and support mentees in their professional journeys, fostering community and career growth.
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 3 activities
- Employment of former volunteersCompensates former volunteers by hiring them as full-time employees to support organizational growth.
- Support for Venezuelan children through volunteer initiativesOrganizes volunteer time off (VTO) events focused on supporting Venezuelan children, including back-to-school preparations and other community-focused activities.
- Volunteer and ally engagementEngages volunteers, allies, and pro-bono contributors who serve as mentors, instructors, event hosts, and board members to advance the organization’s mission and programs.
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Tech Skills Training for Underserved Groups 2 activities
- Academia program for tech career transitionOperates an Academia program that provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help Venezuelan women transition into technology roles, with participants securing positions such as Salesforce administrators.
- Professional development and skills training for Venezuelan women in techOffers courses, workshops, and educational sessions to build technical and soft skills, including training on in-demand tech tools and business processes, to support Venezuelan women in entering or advancing in technology careers.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Community events and professional networkingOrganizes and hosts public and private events, including meetups, pitch clinics, and workshops—such as co-hosted sessions with Latinoforce and events in Buenos Aires—to facilitate networking, knowledge exchange, and professional development for Venezuelan women in tech.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employability and career coaching programProvides job search support including resume/CV review, interview preparation, vocational guidance, communication skills training, and job matching through a structured four-stage program to help Venezuelan women secure roles in the tech industry.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- English and wellness programming for membersOffers an English conversation club and wellness programming, including a reading club, to support the personal and professional well-being of members in the ViT community.
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K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
- Escuelita program for adolescent girlsRuns the Escuelita program to introduce Venezuelan girls aged 15 to 18 to various technologies and foundational tech skills, aiming to inspire early interest in technology careers.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Global chapter network operationsOperates as a global nonprofit with established chapters in Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and the United States to deliver programs locally.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Grants for educational programsSupports members’ access to formal training by providing grants for programs in areas such as mentoring, agile methodologies, and project management.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Hiring staff for organizational growthHires additional employees to expand organizational capacity and support program delivery.
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Women's Leadership & Career Advancement Networks 1 activity
- Mentorship program for Venezuelan women in techRuns a structured mentorship program that pairs Venezuelan women with trained mentors to support professional goals, soft skills development, conflict resolution, networking, and career advancement, with documented outcomes including employment and leadership roles within the organization.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Merchandise sales to support operationsProduces and sells merchandise to generate revenue for future operational costs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizational capacity and infrastructure investmentInvests in operational tools and systems such as Zoom, Mailchimp, Instructure, and Asana to scale and streamline organizational activities, and covers legal registration costs to operate as a nonprofit in multiple countries.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$76K99%
Program service revenue$1K1%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$75K
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balance sheet
Total assets$5K
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Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2023–2023
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Accenture Partner — Leadership connection through Giselle Mata, Test Engineer Analyst at Accenture and volunteer with Venezolanas in Tech.
- Adyen Partner — Leadership connection through Eran Belo, Treasurer of Venezolanas in Tech and Head of Sales at Adyen.
- BBVA Partner — Leadership connection through Zulenny Estaba, Senior Big Data Engineer at BBVA and volunteer with Venezolanas in Tech.
- DATASNIPPER Partner — Leadership connection through Vidya Peters, Vice President of Venezolanas in Tech and CEO of DATASNIPPER.
- Eduverso Partner — Provides the educational platform for the Escuelita program.
- Emplea ViT Partner — Program designed to connect Venezuelan women in tech with job opportunities and provide career coaching.
- Google Partner — Leadership connection through Noelia Rodríguez, Co-Founder of Venezolanas in Tech and Commercial Executive at Google.
- IT Patagonia Partner — Listed as a global ally supporting Venezolanas in Tech.
- Joyn GmbH Partner — Leadership connection through Brendys Galvis, Associate Software Engineer at Joyn GmbH and volunteer with Venezolanas in Tech.
- Latinoforce Partner — Co-hosted a professional development workshop with Venezolanas in Tech in November 2019.
- LinkedIn Network — Platform used for community engagement and visibility, where the organization originated through a hashtag.
- Mistral AI Partner — Leadership connection through Melissa Narváez Arteaga, Founder of Venezolanas in Tech and Head of Field Marketing at Mistral AI.
- Niña Madre Partner — Collaborates with Niña Madre on the project "Empoderando a las venezolanas del futuro."
- Oracle Partner — Listed as a global ally supporting Venezolanas in Tech.
- Womenforce IT Partner — Initiative inspired by a Venezolanas in Tech member to further support women in tech.
- Zurich Insurance Partner — Leadership connection through Gabriela Soto, Software Engineer at Zurich Insurance and volunteer with Venezolanas in Tech.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Created and Peer-Led Capacity Buildingmethodology: co-created mentorshipBy using peer-led training and co-created mentorship frameworks, the organization increases engagement and relevance of skill development, because mutual ownership and peer-driven learning foster accountability, reduce power imbalances, and align training with real-world needs of Venezuelan women in tech.
- Culturally Informed, Trauma-Sensitive Peer Supportmethodology: culturally-specific_supportBy centering shared immigrant experience and cultural specificity in peer-led programming, the organization fosters trust and psychological safety, because culturally resonant support reduces isolation, builds collective resilience, and enables more effective professional development for Venezuelan women navigating migration and tech industry barriers.
- Integrated Career and Psychological Supportmethodology: integrated_employability_supportBy combining career coaching, job placement, and education access with psychological support to counter impostor syndrome, the organization improves labor market integration, because addressing both structural and internalized barriers enables more sustainable and confident entry into tech careers.
- Lived Experience as Inspiration and Pathwaymethodology: lived-experience_modelBy sharing personal narratives and lived experiences of Venezuelan women in tech, the organization demonstrates career possibility and builds aspirational identity, because seeing relatable role models increases self-efficacy and motivation to enter and persist in the tech field.