My name is Haneen Mansour, I’m 30 years old and from Baghdad. I love photography and have a deep passion for learning. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and worked in the field of analysis for ten years. However, with the rapid pace of technological development, I felt a strong desire to change and an ambition to contribute to medical technology. I chose programming as a tool to achieve this goal because it gives me the opportunity to innovate with every project I work on.

One day, I discovered She Codes Too through social media, and from the first moment, I felt I was in the right place. I challenged myself as a working mother and wife and decided to join the programme, which provides a supportive environment for women and encourages them to achieve their goals. Balancing my home responsibilities with studying was a major challenge, but I was determined to complete everything and succeed.

I learned so much during this journey. The combination of developing technical skills and strengthening communication skills was essential. One of my favourite moments was presenting my first project during the Portfolio Showcase—I felt incredibly proud despite all the difficulties I had faced. Those moments were full of challenges, but they taught me that strength comes from confronting hardship.

My life changed drastically after joining She Codes Too. I became more capable of managing and programming medical devices and found new work opportunities as a freelance web developer. I also learned project management, public relations, and teamwork, all of which gave me the confidence I previously lacked.

Today, I’m working on transferring this experience to girls around the world. I’m building a programme to teach them the skills I’ve gained, because I believe education is the key to change. I want to help them move beyond traditional environments into spaces where they can make a real difference in their lives.

I proved to myself during this journey that I am strong and capable of facing any challenge. She Codes Too is an opportunity for any woman seeking change and success—it’s a platform that can transform her life for the better. Thank you to She Codes Too and to Raghad for this incredible opportunity that allows women to achieve their dreams. We, as women, are capable of making a difference, and we must believe in our strength and ability to succeed.

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