Coding for Girls in Zambia
Last updated: 9 July 2026
Coding for girls in Zambia shouldn't require an expensive laptop, a tech-savvy parent, or classes across town. Code SHEROs is a story-driven coding platform built in Lusaka that teaches girls aged 7 to 12 real coding skills in HTML, CSS, and logic through missions they genuinely want to play, on the web or on the Android app.
Your daughter joins Byte the problem solver, Pixel the creator, and Nova the explorer, three original African heroes, on a quest to save the internet from Dr. Glitch. Every mission she completes is real code written with her own hands: fixing broken web pages, styling with colour, building lists, links, images, and forms.
How coding classes work on Code SHEROs
- Story missions: she plays through animated worlds, writing real code to beat each challenge, including a boss battle against Dr. Glitch himself.
- The Academy: three structured tracks: Byte's Code Lab for HTML and logic, Pixel's Design Studio for CSS and design, and Nova's Workshop for robotics thinking, all with bite-sized lessons and instant feedback.
- Phone-first: tap-to-build coding for young learners means no fighting the keyboard. A shared family phone is enough to learn.
- Parents stay in the loop: your own dashboard shows what she has learned, earned, and built.
Questions parents ask us
How can my daughter learn to code in Zambia?
Code SHEROs teaches girls aged 7 to 12 to code through story-driven missions she plays on a phone, tablet, or computer. She joins Byte, Pixel, and Nova, three Zambian-built girl heroes, and writes real HTML and CSS to complete each mission. You can create a free account at codesheros.co.zm and she can start her first mission today.
What age is Code SHEROs for?
The platform is designed for girls aged 7 to 12. Younger girls start with tap-to-build coding blocks and guided bug hunts; older girls type real code in the built-in editor. No prior experience is needed.
Does she need her own computer?
No. Code SHEROs runs in any browser and has an Android app, so a shared family phone or tablet is enough. Lessons are bite-sized so a girl can make progress in short sessions.
How much do coding classes for girls cost in Zambia?
Core learning on Code SHEROs is free forever. That covers all missions, lessons, and daily challenges. Premium plans start at K60 per month (about $2) and add unlimited AI help and customisation. Schools can license the platform per student, per term.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. Code SHEROs is kid-safe and COPPA-compliant: no ads, no open chat with strangers, parent-controlled accounts, and a moderated showcase. Parents get their own dashboard to follow progress.
Want to see the bigger picture? Read about our impact on girls in STEM in Zambia or explore why we built a STEM app just for girls. Full plan details are on the pricing page.