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Episode 234 | ZimboPy - Empowering Girls in Zimbabwe

Guest:
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.

ZimboPy's book recommendation:
ZimboPy's top 3 tips for delivering more value:
  1. Solve real problems

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