Meet and Code 2024: Empowering European Youth through Digital Inclusion

Meet and Code, a European initiative focused on digital education for underserved youth, impacted over 32,000 participants in 13 countries in 2024. The program supports the European Commission's goal of enhancing digital skills among 80% of adults by 2030, while boosting the ICT workforce.

Significantly, 40% of participants came from underserved backgrounds, including 32% from socially deprived areas. The initiative seeks to bridge digital gaps, with awards recognizing contributions to gender equality, reduced inequalities, and climate action.

Key partners like Amazon and TechSoup emphasize the transformative impact, highlighting opportunities in technology for women and underrepresented groups.

Going forward, Meet and Code remains dedicated to fostering a new generation of digital innovators.