A new path for women's economic mobility in Latin America

Learning, belonging and opportunities to grow in the digital age.

The talent is there, the opportunities are not.

Although women study as much as men, only 52% participate in formal work.

They do 3 times as much unpaid work.

They lack professional networks.

Their jobs are at greater risk because of AI.

Who do we accompany
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48 million women. A region to transform.

We focus on urban women in Latin America: With talent and determination. Many, pillars of their families. But stuck in underemployment or unemployment.

We know that when they grow up, their families, their communities grow, and the whole region grows.

Our evolution

10 years building bridges and transforming lives.

We started by teaching programming. Today, we go one step further: we prepare women for any career in the digital age.

Technological skills

Understanding of AI

Adaptability

What do we do today

Our model combines

Professional support

Practical learning in technology

Supportive community

Real work connections

Everything needed for more women to transform their present and their future.

Results

What we are already achieving

40%

improves their employment situation in 4 months.

+85%

more stable and higher-paying jobs.

+30-40%

for wage increases, some double it.

Laboratoria in media

The Peruvian woman who is committed to training women in technology.

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Laboratoria: 10 female graduates from Peru, Chile and Mexico were assigned to work at the IDB.

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Laboratoria launches new bootcamp to bring women closer to the digital world.

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"It is important to mention that Laboratoria’s success rate has been extraordinary."

- Barack Obama -

What they say about us

“Laboratoria is one of the most dedicated, thoughtful and progressive organizations we have collaborated with, and its dedication to the student community is second to none. It was a pleasure to work with Laboratoria and to support their excellent work to build a more diverse and inclusive economy.”

“Laboratoria is an organization that puts women at the center of everything it does. They are a passionate team with a human-centered, data-driven approach.”

“We are proud and honored to have Laboratoria in our portfolio. For 20 years, we have invested in social entrepreneurs who change the world with the vision of opening opportunities and equity for vulnerable populations. Laboratoria is one of the most effective educational organizations we support.”

Regional Donors