Free programming workshop for women

Come learn the basics of programming and build your first website at Django Girls Abuja in August, 2023

 

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Django Girls Abuja

If you are a woman and want to learn how to make websites, we have good news for you: we are holding a two-days workshop for beginners! You need no prior coding knowledge!

It will take place on 26 August, 2023 at American Space Abuja, City Library No 2 Gwani Street Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria.

There will be an install fest a day before the main workshop (25th August) at Code Campus International, DBM Plaza, Suite 207, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria.

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 – rockstar programmers!

Schedule

Friday 25th August, 2023

  • 12:00 - 19:00 Install Fest (Installation Party).

Saturday 26th August, 2023

  • 07:00 Workshop Registration and Breakfast
  • 08:15 Introduction to the workshop
  • 08:30 Workshop starts
  • 12:30 QnA/Panel session with some superwomen in tech
  • 13:00 Lunch
  • 13:45 Energiser
  • 14:00 Workshop continues
  • 17:00 Wrap-up, Thanks and Group Pictures!

Applications are now closed!

Application process closes on July 31st, and you'll be informed about acceptance or rejection by August 5th!

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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!

How will the workshop work?

We have a Friday evening installfest to get your computer set up. Then Saturday we'll build a project using Django, HTML & CSS. You'll work in small groups and we'll have plenty of tutors on hand to help if you get stuck.

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 create during the workshop.

Do I need to have something installed on my laptop?

No! We'll be having a Friday evening installfest with coaches on hand to help.

Is Django Girls for women only?

Men can apply and are welcome at Django Girls events. However, women are given priority.

Is food provided?

Yes. Thanks to our sponsors, snacks and lunch will be served during the workshop.

I don't live in the area, can I attend?

Of course! At this time we are not able to offer travel scholarships, however.

Why are you doing this?

Because we want to get more women involved in technology.

Coaches

These are our super duper and amazingly talented Django Girls Abuja Coaches!


Ayodele Aransiola
@leomofthings

Azeem Animashaun
@mh_azeem

Chibueze Onyekpere
@ChibuezeOnyekp1

Daniel Emeka Ofuani
@dandevans2011

Deborah Lawal
@lawaldeborah810

Eke Royal
@the_comdt

Emmanuel Anebi
@mannyanebi

Jennifer Kwentoh
@jennifazor

Maryam Yusuf
@Maryamyusuf_

Moses Onche
@meo_joule

Nathan Akorhe
@Nat_Spectro

Nnamdi Okoro
@nnamdei

Obekpa Philip
@Idoma_developer

Oluwafunmito Odefemi
@funmitoblessed

Onyedikachi Benjamin Ogbonna

Raliyah Adamu
@Raliyah_Em

Ruth Onoba
@roothiee_

Salako Halleluyah
@halleluyah25

Sylvernus Akubo
@silva_codeX

Tochi Precious
@tochiprecious3

Be a Coach!

Learn more about being a Django Girls Coach

We would be delighted if you would like to join us as a Coach! Please fill in the form. We will contact you :)

Can I be a coach if I am not a woman?

Yes! While the workshop is directed towards women participants, we welcome men who support the mission of Django Girls to apply to be a coach.
Become a Coach

Django Girls Abuja

Django Girls Abuja is part of a 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 of the program find us on: github.com/DjangoGirls

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

Meet the Organizers!


Atadoga James Akoh
@akohrr

Deborah Lawal
@lawaldeborah810

Mayokun Adeoti
@sbosonline

Trish Okolo
@trishwealth

Zainab Asagidigbi

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, please get in touch via [email protected]

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