DIY Girls
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
DIY Girls is a nonprofit organization based in Pacoima, California, operating within the civic and social arena. Its work focuses on increasing girls' and gender-expansive youth's interest in technology, engineering, and making, and on supporting their long-term success through educational experiences and mentoring relationships. The organization designs and delivers a range of programs and events intended to encourage exploration with technology, build self-confidence, and nurture aspirations toward technical careers. The approach centers on engaging youth directly and providing guidance to help them pursue technical pathways. In March 2023, DIY Girls announced a partnership with Project Cyber to raise cybersecurity awareness among middle-school learners in the Los Angeles area. As a small nonprofit based in Pacoima, it concentrates on expanding access to technology education for girls and gender-expansive youth.