Past event
AWS Community Day 2026 — Davao
Davao, Philippines
Our first introduction on an event stage. Our co-founder shared the mission behind For Girls Who Build PH at the Day 2 main conference.
For girls
who build.
Where she builds what's next.
A community of girls and women turning ideas into real-world outputs, one build at a time.
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Mission & vision
From inspiration
to execution.
Mission
For Girls Who Build is a community-driven organization dedicated to empowering girls and women in technology by creating opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build real-world outputs that showcase their skills, creativity, and leadership. We aim to bridge the gap between inspiration and execution by encouraging women to move beyond learning and into creating impactful projects, initiatives, and solutions.
Vision
To become a leading movement that nurtures the next generation of women builders, innovators, founders, engineers, creatives, and tech leaders across the Philippines and beyond. We envision a future where girls are not only welcomed in tech spaces — but are confidently building products, leading teams, launching ideas, and shaping industries.
Our Objective
To create a community across the Philippines where girls and women are empowered to transform ideas into real-world outputs through collaboration, hands-on learning, and opportunities that develop both technical skills and confidence.
Our focus areas
What we
build around.
Six pillars that shape our workshops, challenges, and partnerships.
- 01Project-Based Learning
- Promoting hands-on creation through hackathons, workshops, portfolio-building, and collaborative outputs.
- 02Women Empowerment in Technology
- Encouraging more girls and women to pursue careers and leadership roles in tech-related fields.
- 03Accessibility & Inclusivity
- Making opportunities in tech more approachable and accessible for beginners, students, and aspiring builders.
- 04Confidence Building
- Turning "I think I can" into "I built this" through hands-on wins and peer support.
- 05Career Development
- Providing pathways toward internships, mentorships, networking opportunities, and industry exposure.
- 06Community Building
- Building a supportive community across the Philippines where women grow together through mentorship and peer learning.
Programs & initiatives
Less watching.
More making.
01
Workshops & Bootcamps
Hands-on learning sessions focused on tech, design, innovation, leadership, and project development.
02
Build Challenges
Collaborative initiatives where members create outputs within a given theme or timeline.
03
Women in Tech Spotlights
Highlighting inspiring women builders, founders, creatives, and leaders.
04
Internship & Mentorship Opportunities
Connecting members with industry experience and guidance.
05
Community Projects
Building real initiatives that create social or technological impact.
Why Us? / The name represents action.
Building is a form
of empowerment.
"For Girls Who Build" is for every girl who wants to create something meaningful — whether that means building apps, communities, startups, designs, research, content, systems, ideas, or impact. It represents women who are willing to learn, experiment, collaborate, and turn ideas into reality. This organization believes that building is one of the strongest forms of empowerment.
What Makes Us Different?
We Focus on Actual Outputs
Unlike communities that focus only on inspiration or motivation, For Girls Who Build emphasizes execution and portfolio-building.
- Build projects
- Launch initiatives
- Create solutions
- Collaborate on outputs
- Join real-world experiences
- Develop portfolios they can proudly showcase
Who we're building for
- Senior High School Students (Grade 11–12)
- College Students
- Young Professionals & Working Women
- Women Founders & Entrepreneurs
The gap
Talent is here.
Opportunity should be, too.
- Lack of Practical Experience
- Theory without the chance to apply it.
- Fear of Starting
- The first step is often the hardest one.
- Limited Support Systems
- Building alone is harder than it needs to be.
- Representation Gap
- Too few women visibly leading in tech.
- Skill Visibility Without Action
- Talent that never gets the chance to ship.
From the community
Articles & Stories
Ideas behind our community.
Stories from the people building it.
Inside FGWB PH
How we plan to build together.
A look at the workshops, challenges, mentorship, and community projects outlined in our primer.
Read the storyCommunity
There is more than one way to be a builder.
Code, design, research, communities. There is room here for more than one kind of ambition.
Read the storyOur approach
Inspiration is a beginning. Building is the next step.
Why our community puts real projects, practice, and the confidence to start at the centre of its mission.
Read the storyIn the works
Saturday Spotlight
A planned series about the people behind the work. Want to share what you’re building? Join our community and select “Be featured in FGWB” to express your interest.
Share your interestBetween the builds
Follow along.
One story, wherever you follow us. Read each update on Facebook and LinkedIn.
For Girls Who Build PH
Taking the mission to Davao
Our co-founder shared the mission behind FGWB PH on stage at AWS Community Day Davao. A look back at the day.
For Girls Who Build PH
Don’t wait for a seat. Build the table.
Meet the community for girls and women building what comes next across the Philippines. Watch our introduction on Facebook.
For Girls Who Build PH
Hello, For Girls Who Build PH
Our launch announcement: a community for girls and women in technology, with a mission to create more builders.
Milestones & growth
A movement
in the making.
Our roadmap for a nationwide community across Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.
These are our goals, not completed milestones.
Phase 1Launch Month
Organic Marketing Goals
- Reach 1,000 combined social media followers within the first month
- Establish presence on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Launch introductory campaign featuring the organization's mission
Community Building Goals
- Recruit founding volunteers and core team members
- Conduct first online orientation or launch event
- Open membership registrations and founders
Phase 2First Quarter
Volunteer Drive
- Conduct volunteer recruitment every quarter
- Expand committees: Creatives & Design, Marketing & Content, Partnerships & Events, Tech & Development, Community Management
Engagement Goals
- Hold monthly workshops or learning sessions
- Launch first collaborative build project
- Feature women builders and industry mentors
Phase 3Sustainability & Expansion
Membership Program
- Introduce affordable membership fees for sustainability and exclusive opportunities
- Priority event access, mentorship opportunities, workshops and certifications, networking sessions
Internship Pipeline
- Partner with startups, organizations, and companies for member internship opportunities
- Build an internal project system where members gain practical experience
Year 1 goals
- Reach 10,000+ community members across platforms
- Conduct at least 10 workshops or programs
- Launch collaborative nationwide projects
- Secure partnerships with schools and organizations
- Build a strong portfolio of community-led outputs
Long-term goals
- Build a nationwide community of women builders across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
- Create scholarship and internship opportunities
- Develop a recognized platform for women-led outputs and initiatives
- Partner with schools, organizations, and companies
- Help members transition from learners into builders, leaders, and founders
- Launch large-scale innovation programs and hackathons
Rooted here. Looking ahead.
More places.
More possibilities.
Big ambitions start with people. We want to bring more girls and women into the room to learn, create, and build together.
01 / The PhilippinesOur ambition
Geography: Natural Earth · 1:50m
Across our islands
Luzon. Visayas.
Mindanao.
Our ambition is to grow connections across all three island groups — creating more opportunities to learn by building, wherever the next builder calls home.
02 / Beyond borders
Built here.
Open to the world.
We're open to international connections and future expansion, sharing ideas with communities beyond the Philippines as we grow.
Help shape where we go next.
Join UsBuild with the community
Partner with us.
More opportunities begin with people who care. Let’s talk about what we could build together.
We’re open to conversations across these areas. These are ways to get involved, not a list of existing partnerships.
Start a conversation01
Schools
Explore campus collaborations and ways to connect students with hands-on learning.
02
Organizations
Bring communities together around shared projects, workshops, and opportunities.
03
Individuals
Share your time, experience, or skills as a mentor, speaker, or volunteer.
04
Media partners
Help more people discover the stories and work of girls and women who build.
05
Venue partners
Offer a welcoming space for future meetups, workshops, and community gatherings.
06
Sponsors
Discuss financial or in-kind support for future programmes and community activities.
Your next chapter
Ready to build
what's next?
Join a community of girls and women turning ideas into real-world outputs.
Join Us forgirlswhobuildph@gmail.com