[Python-africa] Python-africa Digest, Vol 1, Issue 4
Ibrahim DIOP
diopib at gmail.com
Sun Feb 21 01:20:51 EST 2016
Hello all,
@ Nsukami,
it's a good to have you on the list :)
@ Farell,
Making Python events happen in Africa is one of the goals this mailing list
is aiming for. We can all help & I would be happy to :)
>From what I have seen so far, before organizing an "official" PyCon, it's
always
good (maybe required?) to start with organizing local meetups & confences
(if you haven't already).
That is a good way to build up your local community and sharpen your
event planner skills. Once that is done, you'll have a stronger base and it
will be much easier for you to plan an "official" PyCon. There are a few
peoples registered on the list that have concrete experience in organizing
Python events.
On another note, since this list is quite new,
I wanted to share few interesting advices from Naomi:
<<
- *Be kind to each other*. The tone of this list has been wonderful, so
keep that. Even in disagreements remember that everyone is sincerely
striving for the same thing and be kind.
- *Share the load*. No one has the energy and the time to do everything,
so please take the time to put yourself out there and pitch in. All
levels
of contribution are valuable, but the ones who seek to understand the
problems and work to fix them without prompting are priceless. Sharing
the
load is far better than having just a few do the work who then become
burnt
out and quit.
- *Share the load*. On the other side, even if you think you can do
everything, perhaps better than others, make room for people who want to
help. No, you can't do everything, and not giving people a chance to
contribute will drive them away.
- *Join us*. But "us" I mean the wider Python community, in particular
the Python Software Foundation. Connections with other communities can
offer help in a number of ways. There are a few things you can do:
- Become a member of the Python Software Foundation. Basic membership
is free, just go to https://www.python.org/accounts/login/ and create
an account and you are a basic member!
- Join/post on the PSF-Community mailing list. All PSF members around
the world are welcome to post and connect using that list. It would be
great place to let the world of Python know what you are doing.
- Become a voting member of the PSF - if you put in 5 hours a month
(or 60 hours a year) doing Python community work (organizing, coding,
documentation, etc) you are eligible to become a voting member. Voting
members vote to elect the board members (like me), to accept sponsor
companies, and on other issues of governance as they arise. The more
diverse and widespread our voters are the more likely the board and
governance will represent everyone and make better decisions, so
the PSF really needs you. The info on becoming a voting member this
way is at
http://pyfound.blogspot.de/2015/02/enroll-as-psf-voting-member.html
- Working group. The PSF has a structure to create working groups for
projects as needed. If you have a project or goal, we might be able to
create a working group. Contact me for more advice on that.
- Get funding. The PSF offers funding for meetups and conferences
around the world. For more information on how to do this, go to
https://www.python.org/psf/grants/ and I again would be happy to help
out.
>>
Sorry for the long message :)
keep it up!
-Ibrahim
Le sam. 20 févr. 2016 à 12:12, Farell Folly <farellfolly at gmail.com> a
écrit :
> Hello Ibrahim,
>
> That is a very good idea. Can you help us setup a PyCon in Benin? What are
> the requirements/constraints ?
>
> Meilleures salutations,
>
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>> 1. About this list (Iwan Vosloo)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 20:23:08 +0200
>> From: Iwan Vosloo <iwan at reahl.org>
>> To: python-africa at python.org
>> Subject: [Python-africa] About this list
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>> Hello all,
>>
>> Just a few words about this list...
>>
>> At PyCon Namibia Aisha, Ibrahim and myself shared similar feelings about
>> the need to create software (amongst other things) in Africa. We were
>> delighted to have met a number of people from several different
>> countries in Africa since we feel that we can do more if we help one
>> another.
>>
>> There was a realisation that we may be distributed further apart than
>> (for example) Europeans are and perhaps also have fewer opportunities to
>> meet. Moreover, it came to light that people in different countries are
>> not always aware of events, such as PyCon Namibia or PyConZA that could
>> bring us together.
>>
>> That is why we felt a mailing list would be a good idea, and with the
>> kind help of Naomi Ceder on the PSF board, here we are!
>>
>> Now that it is there, there is a question of what to do with it :-) We
>> honestly did not think much further... Perhaps that is a good thing: now
>> that several people have joined up you all can probably make that
>> decision.
>>
>> Here are some thoughts we had:
>> - This would be a good place to announce events, such as PyCon
>> Zimbabwe and PyCon Nigeria (which we know some people are thinking of
>> organising). There is also an upcoming DjangoGirls in Nigeria and in
>> Zimbabwe if I am not mistaken.
>> - We can also promote open source projects that happen in Africa, or
>> find someone to help.
>> - Even Python questions could be a good idea - some may be more
>> comfortable asking those within our own "Pan-African community"
>>
>> In general we just want to keep in touch, know what's going on and
>> stimulate a more coherent Python community in Africa.
>>
>> We hope you have similar aims and feel welcome to join in.
>>
>> Kind regards
>> - Aisha, Ibrahim and Iwan
>>
>>
>>
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>> Message: 2
>> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2016 03:03:56 +0000
>> From: Nsukami_ <ndkpatt at gmail.com>
>> To: Iwan Vosloo <iwan at reahl.org>
>> Cc: python-africa at python.org
>> Subject: Re: [Python-africa] About this list
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>> On 2/19/16, Iwan Vosloo <iwan at reahl.org> wrote:
>> > Hello all,
>> Hello,
>>
>> >
>> > Now that it is there, there is a question of what to do with it :-) We
>> > honestly did not think much further... Perhaps that is a good thing: now
>> > that several people have joined up you all can probably make that
>> decision.
>> I'll just introduce myself :)
>> I'm Nsukami, a freelance web developer currently based in Dakar Senegal.
>>
>> >
>> > Here are some thoughts we had:
>> > - This would be a good place to announce events, such as PyCon
>> > Zimbabwe and PyCon Nigeria (which we know some people are thinking of
>> > organising). There is also an upcoming DjangoGirls in Nigeria and in
>> > Zimbabwe if I am not mistaken.
>> > - We can also promote open source projects that happen in Africa, or
>> > find someone to help.
>> > - Even Python questions could be a good idea - some may be more
>> > comfortable asking those within our own "Pan-African community"
>> Great ideas, but we cannot live w/o an irc channel :\
>>
>> --
>> Best,
>>
>> Sent from my 17 years old fucked up laptop, using a crappy internet
>> connection.
>>
>> Nsukami _
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