DPG Student Meetup Reporting
Submitted by:
Full Name: Mark Morlai Gbla
University / Campus: Central University – Main Campus
Designated Point of Contact Role: Lead Organiser/ Club Lead
Date of Submission: 14/07/2025
1. Meetup Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Meetup Title/Theme | Discover DPG and Why it matters to Build Open Source projects |
| Meetup Date | 12/07/2025 |
| Meetup Duration | 2 hour (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) |
| Venue | Room D, Central University |
| Notable Stakeholders | Club Executives |
2. Attendance Summary
| Gender | Count |
|---|---|
| Male | 26 |
| Female | 4 |
| Other/Prefer not to say | 0 |
| Total | 30 |
3. Documentation & Media
Social Media Post Link(s):
- Activities Conducted
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Presentation | Discover DPG and Why it matters to Build Open Source projects |
| Group Activity | Brainstorm: What can students build as DPGs for Sierra Leone? |
| Icebreaker/Game | DPG Word Match– quick challenge with small prizes |
| Other | Photo session + informal networking |
- Highlights: What Stood Out?
Positive Moments or Feedback:
High energy session with students curious about how to start DPG projects on campus.
Strong Participation:
Over 70% of attendees engaged during the group activity and shared tech ideas.
Creative Ideas Generated:
Students proposed an offline education app using OER content and an agriculture DPG using weather and crop data.
- Challenges or Constraints
| Challenge | Description | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Venue/Logistics | Minor delay in setup | Secure hall at least 2 hours before event |
| Tech Issues | Wi-Fi was unstable for 10 minutes | Always prepare an offline demo backup |
| Promotion | Event was shared 3 days prior only | Begin digital promotion 1 week in advance |
| Participation | A few attendees were quiet at first | Icebreakers helped — continue using them |
Media folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lzzgz6y-U1JjEQ0ThYIhp0zk2zS0jP_E?usp=sharing