IT community from Central Asia: GDG Dushanbe

Olia Rahmatova, city — Dushanbe, organizer of GDG Dushanbe

About the community

The project was founded in 2023 with the aim of promoting the IT sector among young people and creating opportunities for their professional growth in Tajikistan. In our country, many schoolchildren and students show interest in information technology, but they do not always have access to quality educational resources. Our project provides a platform where young people can unlock their potential, gain new knowledge, and develop their skills.

Our main mission is to support the development of the IT industry in Tajikistan by providing participants with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical experience. We believe that supporting young people is the key to a successful future for the IT sector in the country.

Community members

The target audience of our project is teenagers and young people who are eager to learn new technologies and build careers in IT. Anyone who is ready to grow and learn can participate in our events. To do this, it is enough to register in advance for the selected workshop or training through our platform.

Events for community members

We conduct workshops, festivals, and trainings aimed at practical learning and professional skill development. The topics of our events cover a wide range of modern technologies, including programming, mobile app development, website creation, working with AI, and much more.

How the community helps with development

All our events are completely free, making them accessible to everyone who wants to participate. We strive not only to educate but also to inspire young people by showing the prospects of the IT field. Thanks to our workshops, participants can strengthen their competencies and take the first steps toward professional success.

Successful projects

Among our successful collaborations:

— Alif Academy, where we taught the creation of chatbots for Telegram. The speaker was Odina Khalikov
— Livo, with a project dedicated to development on the Compose Multiplatform Kotlin platform. The speaker was Alexander Nozik
— DevFest, within the framework of which we organize discussions on various topics
— Android Development with Shakhriyor Gafurov and Yusuf Abdullaev
— Keras Community Day with Loik Mirov.

More than 150 participants were able to gain knowledge and practical skills while working with experienced mentors and speakers. And each project took place under my supervision.

Plans

In the future, we plan to develop current projects such as DevFest, increase the audience, and actively cooperate with new partners. We strive not only to increase the number of participants but also to diversify the topics of our events, offering increasingly relevant and in-demand knowledge.