2015 fellow Baratang Miya was named to the Top 500 African DOers Power List from Tropics Magazine, an online publication covering business in Africa, Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia. The annual list recognizes the most influential Africans, spotlighting leaders who are creating impact and moving the pan-African economy forward. The African DOer campaign also has a mission to inspire the next generation of thought leaders and entrepreneurs by amplifying social impact leaders across the continent.
Baratang is founder of GirlHype, an initiative that empowers women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds through tech training and digital literacy workshops. Through their Coding Clubs, GirlHype brings together girls throughout the country to learn about computer science and meet other girls interested in STEM fields. Baratang is also the CEO of Uhuru Spaces, a coworking space designed to bring together and support female founders.