BlackGirlsHack

Founded in 2019, BlackGirlsHack is a non-governmental organisation based in Fredericksburg, United States working on employment & skills, education, gender equality.

BlackGirlsHack, operated by the BGH Foundation, is a training-focused non-profit organisation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and registered as a 501 non-profit in the state of Virginia. It works to increase representation and diversity in cybersecurity by helping Black women and girls, as well as other underrepresented groups, enter and advance in the field. The organisation bridges the gap between formal education and industry requirements through hands-on ethical hacking workshops, weekly training, study groups, discounted certification vouchers, mentoring, resume review and mock interviews. Its programmes cover introductory to advanced levels and include youth initiatives for K-12 students, scholarships, and a community of paid and free members with access to Microsoft Teams, Discord and networking events. The organisation also runs SquadCon, a cybersecurity conference with a focus on inclusivity, and funds its work through donations, sponsorships, memberships and an annual fundraising gala. Its stated vision is a diverse and inclusive cyber industry where Black women are represented in technical, leadership and executive roles.