Django Girls

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Django Girls provides free, one-day Python and Django programming workshops for women, supported by a global volunteer network, open-source tutorials, and community resources to help first experiences with technology.

Target Customer

{"Women who want to learn programming (beginners)","Volunteer organizers / workshop hosts who want to run Django Girls events"}

Key Differentiator

Free, hands-on, one-day format with a global volunteer community, open-source organizer resources, and ongoing online tutorials designed to empower first experiences with Python and Django.

Implementation Timeline

Value delivered immediately after a single 1-day workshop; ongoing value through continued resources and community engagement

Pain Points

1Access barriers for women to start programming in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment
2Need for practical, hands-on introductory experiences in Python/Django
3Scarcity of organized, globally connected resources and support for volunteers to run workshops

Key Features

1Free, one-day programming workshops for women
2Open-source online tutorials and resources
3Organizer Manual and Volunteer support to help run events
4Global network of volunteers and events in many cities
5Podcast, newsletters, and community activities to sustain engagement

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Since 2014: 2555 volunteers, 1178 events, 606 cities, 110 countries
2Total attendees: 25715
3Each event trains 30-60 women to build their first web application

Competitive Advantages

1No-cost, beginner-friendly entry point for learning to code
2Global reach with a large volunteer network and local organizing support
3Open-source tutorials and an Organizer Manual to enable replication
4Strong emphasis on empathy and accessibility in technology education
5Diverse partnerships and sponsorships that support sustainability

Key Benefits

1Hands-on introduction to web development (HTML, CSS, Python, Django)

2Access to free resources and tutorials

3Global community and support network for organizers

4Opportunity to contribute to a growing open-source learning ecosystem

Case Studies & Success Stories

Django Girls impact metrics (community reach and activity)

Case #1

Since 2014, 2555 volunteers organized 1178 events across 606 cities in 110 countries, with 25715 attendees, showcasing wide global reach and active community engagement.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Django Girls is a non-profit organization and community that empowers and helps women to organize free, one-day programming workshops by providing tools, resources, and support, plus open-source tutorials and global partner networks.

Target Market

Women seeking to learn programming; organizers/volunteers worldwide who want to host Django Girls workshops

Unique Value Proposition

Free, one-day introductory programming workshops for women with comprehensive organizer support and open-source resources, enabling rapid, first-time exposure to HTML, CSS, Python, and Django.

Technical Requirements

Workshops cover HTML, CSS, Python, and Django; specific prerequisites are not detailed in the content

Pricing Model

Free workshops; donations and sponsorships funded via Patreon (monthly and annual) and one-time donations via PayPal; corporate sponsorships start at 100 USD per month

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