From Underrepresented to Unstoppable

From Underrepresented to Unstoppable.


Connect with expert mentors, join a global community, and accelerate your developer career with personalized guidance.

Expert Mentorship

✨ Personalized Growth

✨ Real Projects

Global Community

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Pakufi mentor guiding freelancer for career growth
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How it works

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Join Our Community

Start by joining our Discord community where you'll connect with fellow developers, access resources, and get a feel for our supportive environment

2

Choose Your Path

Enroll directly in one of our two structured support programs based on your current goals.

3

Have a Chat With Us

Our team will contact you to understand your goals, assess your current skills, and determine the best path forward for your unique situation.

4

Get Matched With Your Mentor

We'll pair you with an experienced mentor whose expertise aligns with your goals and learning style.

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Upskill & Have Fun!

Begin your structured learning journey with regular check-ins, hands-on projects, skill assessments, and community support while building lasting professional relationships

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Our Programs

Explorer Program

Perfect for: Curious developer looking to expand their network

Monthly Community Calls
Informal space for news, networking & food for thoughts

Expert Support
Themed channels (jobs, tips, tech, general), inspirations and expert support

Pakufi Spotlight
Feature one member per month (LinkedIn style)

Expert Workshops
Several workshop offers by our partner experts

Global Connections
Connect with people from all over the world of different experience levels

Holistic Approach
Professional skills, soft skills, personal growth and empowerment

Safe Space
We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment

Collaborate on real project
Collaborative coding projects and contributions

Seeker Program

Perfect for: Developers looking for better job

Everything in Explorer PLUS:

Goal Setting & Skills Assessment
Define goals and take initial professional & soft skills assessment

Personalized Learning Path
Define path to get there + detailed assessment feedback

Portfolio Development
Work on portfolio projects with guidance

Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and CV review sessions

Weekly Mentorship
1:1 or small group check-ins with expert mentors

Real Project Experience
Work on actual client projects

Free access to Seeker workshops
Free access to Seeker-level Pakufi workshops

Expert Leadership
Get guided by industry professionals

Final Assessment Comprehensive skills evaluation

Climber Program

Perfect for: Experienced developers aiming for advancing in career

Everything in Explorer PLUS:

Goal Setting & Skills Assessment
Define goals and take initial professional & soft skills assessment

Free Climber Workshops
Free access to Climber-level workshops (system design, DevOps, etc.) by Pakufi

Weekly Mentorship
1:1 or small group check-ins with senior mentors

Career Coaching
Preparation for international roles and career advancement

Communication & self growth coaching
Preparation for international roles and career advancement

Real Project Experience
Work on actual client projects or open source projects

Project Review
Personal project evaluation and improvement guidance

Certificate of Participation
Program completion recognition

Expert Leadership
Mentorship from senior industry professionals

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Our Mentors

Lisa Farron

Lisa Farron

Communication Expert & Counsellor (MBACP)

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Gentian Licenji

CTO at Infrahatch

Mirela Petali Pakufi Mentor

Mirela Petali

Mindfulness teacher

Sead Mustafa Pakufi Mentor

Sead Mustafa

Senior Software Developer

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Giorgia Sambrotta

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Join as Volunteer Mentor

Help the next generation of developers succeed while building meaningful connections.


Make Real Impact - Guide talented developers from underrepresented regions

Personal Growth - Develop leadership and communication skills

Global Network - Connect with like-minded professionals worldwide

Professional Recognition - Enhance your profile and industry reputation

Give Back - Contribute to a more diverse and inclusive tech industry

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Who We Are

Our Mission

At Pakufi, we believe that talent is equally distributed worldwide, but opportunities are not.
Our mission is to bridge the crucial gap between formal education and professional success, especially for developers from underrepresented regions like the Balkans and Africa.

What We Do

We provide comprehensive support through mentorship programs, skills assessments, portfolio development, and community building.
Our holistic approach focuses not just on technical skills, but also on soft skills, personal growth, and professional empowerment.
We work with real-world projects to build a portfolio, we keep the group small and invite safety.
With the sturctured program you will get 1:1 or small group mentorship, free access to workshops of your own level and community access.

Freelancer learning new tech skills through Pakufi mentorship
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Pakufi empowering global freelancers with opportunities

Get Started Today!

Get mentorship, build projects, grow your career!

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