From Local Roots to Global Impact: Building an Inclusive Open Source Community in Africa

Explore the journey of building an inclusive open source community in Africa through this 24-minute talk by Ruth Ikegah, an Open Source Program Manager and GitHub Star. Gain insights into the rapid growth of the global open source community, focusing on the establishment of African chapters. Discover the unique challenges and victories experienced while leading the CHAOSS project's African chapter. Learn about the expansion of the open source movement in Africa and the critical importance of fostering diversity and inclusion within the community. Understand the role of partnerships in driving growth and acquire valuable best practices for global open-source projects aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the African region. Benefit from Ruth's expertise as a Community Lead at CHAOSS Africa and maintainer in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion working group at the CHAOSS Project.