Solidarity not Charity and Collective Liberation

Explore the world of community support and mutual aid in this 27-minute conference talk from RubyConf 2022. Gain insights from Mae Beale's experiences in launching and managing various volunteer and service projects. Learn about the global surge of mutual aid groups in 2020, the challenges they faced with inadequate tools and overwhelming demand, and how a group of tech professionals developed a tailored application to address immediate needs and maximize impact. Discover the successes achieved, lessons learned, and the profound sense of interconnectedness that emerged from these efforts. Let this talk inspire you to join or initiate community support projects, contributing to both the world around you and your personal growth.