Welcome to the Django Rwanda Community

Empower African Developers with Django

Join a vibrant community of developers building innovative solutions. Learn, contribute, collaborate, and shape the future of tech in Africa.

500+

Community Members

50+

Events Hosted

20+

Open Source Projects

Our Mission

Building African Tech Leaders Through Django

Django Rwanda Community is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive ecosystem of developers across Africa. We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and open-source innovation to solve local challenges and create global opportunities.

Community First

We prioritize collaboration and mutual growth over competition.

Open Source

We believe in sharing knowledge and contributing to the global ecosystem.

Innovation

We empower local problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Learning & Workshops

Master Django through our comprehensive workshops, from fundamentals to advanced patterns. Learn by doing with real-world projects.

Django Fundamentals

Master the basics of Django framework and build your first web application.

Beginner

4 weeks

Advanced Django Patterns

Deep dive into design patterns, optimization, and scalable architecture.

Intermediate

6 weeks

Building APIs with Django REST

Create powerful, scalable APIs using Django REST Framework.

Intermediate

4 weeks

Full-Stack Django & React

Build modern full-stack applications combining Django backend with React frontend.

Advanced

8 weeks

Events & Meetups

Connect with fellow developers through our regular meetups, bootcamps, and collaborative events across Africa.

Monthly Meetup - Kigali

Join fellow Django developers for networking, knowledge sharing, and coffee.

Every 2nd Saturday

2:00 PM

Kigali Innovation Hub

45 attending

Django Bootcamp - Q1 2026

Intensive bootcamp to launch your Django journey and build real projects.

January 15 - March 15

Flexible

Online + In-person

200 attending

Open Source Contribution Day

Collaborate on open source projects and contribute to the Django ecosystem.

Every 4th Thursday

6:00 PM

Online

78 attending

Open Source & Contribution

Join our thriving open-source ecosystem. Contribute to projects that matter, learn from experienced developers, and build solutions for African communities.

Open Source

Django-Africa

A toolkit for building localized Django applications for African markets.

342

28 contributors

Open Source

Swahili CMS

A content management system built with Django, designed for African media outlets.

189

15 contributors

Open Source

Local Commerce

E-commerce platform for small businesses and entrepreneurs across Africa.

456

42 contributors

Ready to Contribute?

Every contribution matters. Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, there's a place for you in our open-source community.

Meet Our Team

The People Behind Django Rwanda

Our dedicated team of volunteers and leaders working together to build a thriving Django community in Rwanda and across Africa.

Francis

Community Manager

Building connections and fostering an inclusive community environment.

Iradukunda Fils

Django Lead

Driving Django education and best practices across the community.

Jean Paul Elisa NIYOKWIZERWA

Open Source & Tech Lead

Championing open source contributions and technical excellence.

Naphtal

Events & Program Coordinator

Organizing impactful events and programs for community growth.

Providence

Django Girls Community Lead

Empowering women in tech through Django Girls initiatives.

Didas Mbarushimana

Community Advocate

Promoting community values and advocating for member needs.

Want to Join Our Team?

We're always looking for passionate individuals to help grow the Django community in Rwanda.

Get Involved

Resources for Entrepreneurs

Build local solutions to African challenges. Access startup resources, connect with mentors, and transform your ideas into thriving businesses.

Startup Toolkit

Essential resources and guides for launching tech startups in Africa.

Funding Directory

Connect with investors, grants, and accelerators supporting African tech.

Mentorship Network

Get guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and technical leaders.

Local Problem Solutions

Ideas and solutions for challenges specific to African communities.