Marlene Mhangami, Ron Maravanyika, and Mike Place talk with Dave Rael about this mission, history, and outlook of ZimboPy and their efforts to advance the cause of women in Tech in Zimbabwe
ZimboPy is an organic, on-the-ground effort by local Python developers in the Harare. Their aim is to advance the cause of women in tech in Zimbabwe. They work in community centers, universities, high schools and tech hubs to make programming accessible to girls regardless of their socio-economic status or past experience with computers.
Chapters:
- - Dave introduces the show and Mike Place, Ron Maravanyika, and Marlene Mhangami from ZimboPy
- - Ron's motivations and the importance of ZiboPy's efforts transcending software
- - Marlene's motivations and involvement
- - How ZimboPy works
- - The ambitious mission of ZimboPy and the long road
- - Mike's involvement and role and the mentors
- - Pivoting and making due
- - The wonderful Python community
- - The quality of the program and the work to do
- - ZimboPy's early history and results
Resources:
ZimboPy's book recommendation:
ZimboPy's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
- Solve real problems