Zypher Ladies Empowerment

Title: Zypher Ladies Tech Empowerment – Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech

Grant ID: 49721621

  1. Project Name
    Zypher Ladies Tech Empowerment

  2. Project Description
    Zypher Ladies is a women-focused initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in technology by teaching Python and other programming languages exclusively to women. Our project provides hands-on coding training, mentorship, and career guidance to help women excel in the tech industry.

Through this initiative, we aim to:

Teach Python programming from beginner to intermediate levels.

Provide mentorship and networking opportunities.

Build a supportive learning community for women in tech.

  1. Grant Size Requested
    :moneybag: $5,000

  2. Project Roadmap & Milestones

:date: Milestone 1 (Month 1-2):
:white_check_mark: Develop a beginner-friendly Python curriculum (loops, functions, variables).
:white_check_mark: Build an online platform for lesson delivery (Google Classroom/Discord).
:white_check_mark: Enroll 50 women in the first learning cohort.
:white_check_mark: Conduct live coding sessions & mentorship meetings.

:date: Milestone 2 (Month 3-4):
:white_check_mark: Expand curriculum to data structures & web development basics.
:white_check_mark: Organize a final project where students build applications.
:white_check_mark: Launch a certification program for graduates.
:white_check_mark: Gather feedback & refine the program.

  1. Unique Benefits to the Internet Computer Ecosystem

Diversity in Tech: Increases the participation of women in the ICP ecosystem.

New Developer Pipeline: Trains women to build dApps on ICP.

Open Source Contributions: Graduates will contribute to open-source projects.

Global Outreach: Expands ICP’s accessibility to underrepresented groups.

  1. Sustainability Plan (After Grant Funding Ends)
    To ensure Zypher Ladies remains impactful long-term, we plan to:

Introduce a Freemium Model (free beginner courses, paid advanced training).

Partner with universities & tech companies for scholarships & job placements.

Offer mentorship & volunteering opportunities for alumni.

Monetize through corporate Python training & online memberships.

  1. How Will You Attract the Community?
    :loudspeaker: Social Media Marketing: Promote Zypher Ladies on X, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
    :busts_in_silhouette: Workshops & Webinars: Host free online Python sessions.
    :earth_africa: Community Engagement: Build an interactive learning space on Discord/Telegram.
    :dart: Partnerships: Collaborate with schools & women-focused organizations.
    :gift: Gamification & Rewards: Introduce certifications, badges & incentives.

  2. Where Do You See Your Project in 12 Months?
    :rocket: Expanding to 1,000+ women learners globally
    :books: Developing a structured Python curriculum (Beginner – Advanced)
    :mortar_board: Creating a mentorship program & job placement network
    :link: Building strategic partnerships with tech firms & universities
    :trophy: Becoming a recognized women-in-tech empowerment platform