Remotecoders Is Improving Lives In The MENA Region By Opening Doors To The European Tech Industry.
The Story Behind Remotecoders
Hussam Allaham was born in Syria and had to flee in the advent of the Syrian crisis. Christian Hirsig was born in Switzerland and sold his tech company when he was 34 years old. In 2016 Christian and his wife started Powercoders, a Swiss non-profit that teaches refugees how to code. That’s where Christian and Hussam met.
Hussam was a graduate of the first class in 2017 and eventually joined Powercoders as a team member. During the last years, they both supported the Powercoders team to grow its impact to over 200 graduates, an internship placement rate of over 90%, and a job integration rate of over 60%.
In 2021 Hussam shared his dream of opening the doors to the European tech industry for tech talent from the MENA region. With the support of the Swiss government and several foundations, they have successfully launched Remotecoders in 2023 in Egypt.
MISSION
To provide internship, mentorship, and job opportunities for vulnerable individuals in the technology sector, helping them to develop their skills and integrate into the IT European and local markets.
VISION
To empower and integrate vulnerable talents worldwide into the IT European market, creating a more inclusive and diverse tech industry.
ASSOCIATION
We are a tax-exempt non-profit organization funded by the Swiss government and private foundations.
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Do you want to empower vulnerable talents from Egypt to secure a remote tech job with companies from Europe?
As a member of Remotecoders, you help us to convince companies to offer internships and win the hearts of volunteers to support someone in need.
The annual membership fee is entirely up to you (min. 1 CHF/USD).