HackYourFuture was initially founded in 2015 in Amsterdam. The school was replicated in many countries, including Belgium in 2018. All International Chapters share the aim to enable refugees and disadvantaged people to build digital skills for a career in web development.
We aim to empower refugees by teaching them the necessary skills for a career in software development. We believe coding can help people in disadvantaged situations live up to their potential, get back control of their own lives and be an important change to their environment.
We believe in an IT world where everyone has access to open knowledge and open education, in order to participate actively in society. We believe diversity is essential on IT company floors, which can be increased by hiring our graduates as junior web developers and address the shortage of qualified workforce in the IT sector.
We’re largely dependent on volunteers. That’s what makes us an engaged grassroots community. Our program is adapted to suit people with different backgrounds, often in vulnerable situations. We teach on Sundays to allow everyone to take control of their personal lives during the week.
Educational Coordinator
Partnerships and Communication Coordinator
General Coodinator