Free programming workshop for women

Build your first website at Django Girls Masvingo on 24th September 2016!

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Django Girls

If you are a woman and want to learn how to make websites, we have good news for you: we are holding a one-day workshop for beginners!

It will take place on 24th, September, 2016 at Great Zimbabwe University Herbert Chitepo School of Law Campus in Masvingo.

We believe the IT industry will greatly benefit from bringing more women into technology. We want to give you an opportunity to learn how to program and become one of us – women programmers!

Workshops are free of charge and if you cannot afford coming to Masvingo but are very motivated to learn and then share your knowledge with others, we may have some funds to help you out with your travel costs and accommodation. Don't wait too long: you can apply for the workshop only until 14th September 2016!

Schedule

8:00 – 8:30 registration and welcome remarks
8:30 - workshops kick off!
10:30 - 11:00 – tea break
11:00 - back to code!
13:00 - 14:00 – lunch break
14:00 – more coding!
15:00 - 15:15 - refreshments break
15:15 - 16:15 - more coding!
16:15 - 16:30 - wrap up and closing remarks

Applications are now open!

Application process closes on September 10th and you'll be informed about acceptance or rejection by September 14th (or sooner)!

Register

Do I need to know anything about websites or programming?

No! Workshops are for beginners. You don’t need to know anything about it. However, if you have a little bit of technical knowledge (i.e. you know what HTML or CSS are) you still can apply!

I am not living in Masvingo, can I attend?

Of course! Workshops will be in English, so if you have no troubles with speaking and understanding English - you should apply. If you need financial aid to get to Masvingo or you need assistance with booking flights or hotel in Masvingo - let us know. We are willing to help you!

Should I bring my own laptop?

Yes. We have no hardware, so we expect you to bring your computer with you. It is also important for us that you will take home everything you’ll write and create during workshops.

Do I need to have something installed on my laptop?

It would be helpful to have Django installed before workshops, but wouldn't expect you to install anything on your own.We will make sure that one of our coaches will help you out with this task.

Is food provided?

Yes. Snacks and lunch will be served during workshops.

Be a Mentor!

We would be delighted if you would like to join us as a mentor! Fill in the form here, but select the option to be a mentor.

We will contact you :)

Django Girls

Django Girls Masvingo is a part of bigger initiative: Django Girls. It is a non-profit organization and events are organized by volunteers in different places of the world.

To see the source for the program find us on Github: github.com/DjangoGirls.

If you want to bring Django Girls to your city, drop us a line

Sponsors

We couldn't be here without the support from amazing people and organizations who donated money, knowledge and time to help us make this a reality. If you want to contribute and support our goal, masvingo@djangogirls.org please get it touch

Coaches

Meet these awesome people who will coach at Django Girls Masvingo!


Akim Munthali
@amunthali

Brian Mukwazhi
@Afrochumbucket

Charles Katuri

Humphrey Butau
@hamub

Ronald Maravanyika
@RMaravanyika

Rumbidzai Mwandimutsira
@ShelsSkittles

Tafadzwa C. Tafa

They already support The Django Girls Foundation ✨✨


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