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Initiatives on Bridging the Gender Gap in the Technology Sector
NPO Code for Everyone
Yuta Tonegawa, CEO
Code for Everyone has been working towards the development of informatics education
with a focus on programming education in elementary, junior high, and high schools, as
well as in local communities since its establishment in 2015, with the vision of
“Fostering a society where anyone can create”.
In order to realize our vision, the question that we ask ourselves is: “Are we really
reaching out to everyone?" We are working to close various gaps based on this question,
but we recognize that there is a particularly large gender gap in the technology sector,
which is a key focus of Code for Everyone.
Below are some of our key actions and ideas for closing the gender gap in the
technology sector.
1. Actions related to informatics education
We want to be a creator of the future of informatics education in Japan, working
together with the frontline of schools, teachers, educational administrators, academics,
companies, and local communities across the country.
Internally, we are working to improve the gender balance in the ideation and marketing
stages of product development. Outside the company, we take concrete actions to share
the issues when gender gaps are identified in various policy-related surveys and
meetings.
2. Actions related to school education
We promote the active participation of female teachers in informatics education,
including programming, and ultimately aim to eliminate unconscious assumptions and
gender gaps in school education, such as that "IT and science are the choice of men".
We believe that by creating an environment in which female teachers can confidently
engage in programming education, we can create an opportunity for many children,
regardless of gender, to develop an interest in technology. We also support the creation
of a community where female teachers can connect with other female teachers who
share their concerns and questions about teaching programming.
3. Actions related to the Third Place for Children Project
We operate the third place for children where teenagers can experience cutting-edge
technology for free. While these facilities are open to all, we will implement initiatives
to reach girls and gender minorities when deemed necessary due to the gender balance
of the users.