María Fernanda Caballero

Colombian social entrepreneur empowering women through digital education platforms

María Fernanda Caballero is the founder of Mujeres con Código, a Colombian nonprofit training 10,000+ women in coding and digital skills since 2020. Her initiative has created the first all-female tech collective in Latin America, with 68% of graduates securing tech sector jobs. In 2022, she launched Code4Equality, a blockchain-based platform tracking gender disparities in STEM education across 15 countries. Her partnership with UNESCO's Girls in ICT Program has expanded her reach to 300+ rural communities. Caballero's 2023 documentary 'Breaking the Binary' highlights women's contributions in tech, winning 3 international film festival awards. She also co-authored the Latin American Digital Inclusion Index used by 12 governments to shape policy. Recently recognized as one of Forbes Under 30 in 2024, her work challenges traditional gender roles in tech through innovative training programs and policy advocacy. The World Economic Forum named her a Global Shaper in 2023 for her impact on digital equality.