Social impact

Explore how open source projects are driving positive change and addressing critical social issues. Discover initiatives where developers and organizations leverage open source technologies to tackle challenges in areas such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and more. With stories, technical explorations, and case studies, see how open source contributions can lead to innovative solutions that benefit communities worldwide. Learn about impactful projects, discover opportunities to contribute their skills for social good, and gain insights into how open source collaboration can amplify efforts to create a better world.

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Just launched: Second cohort of the DPG Open Source Community Manager Program!

Are you looking to have a positive impact in open source development? This program may be for you! Apply by May 30 to join.

Using open source to help the earth

This Earth Day, we discuss how tech and open source are helping two organizations combat the effects of a changing climate.

All In Africa: New cohort now open!

As we’re opening up the doors to our final class of this programmatic year, we’re also looking back at our recent graduates and the partners that helped make them a success.

Empowering women through open source

A discussion about how tech is aiding organizations fighting for gender equality, what it means to be a woman in tech and the world today, and advice on how we all move forward.

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Meet Kayla: A college student and open source ambassador

From learner to mentor, Kayla, an All In for Students ambassador, has become an open source leader on her campus.

A guide to open source for the social sector

Calling all nonprofits! Do you want to implement open source software but don’t know where to start? We’ve got good news; you can easily get started by consulting our new guide.

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For Good First Issue: Introducing a new way to contribute

For Good First Issue is a curated list of open source projects that are also digital public goods and need the help of developers.

Skilling African developers through All In Africa

All In Africa is a gateway to growth, learning, and meaningful connections within the African open source ecosystem and beyond.

AI-powered impact: GitHub Social Impact’s year ahead

How GitHub Social Impact is working with nonprofit organizations, employees, and more to create positive, lasting change in global communities.

Announcing the All In CHAOSS DEI Badging pilot initiative

Take part in All in for Maintainers’ new pilot program that helps open source project maintainers highlight ongoing efforts in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their communities.

All In for Students 2023 cohort: our biggest group of open source leaders yet!

The second cohort of All In for Students has graduated! With a cohort 12 times as large as the pilot, learn about how this group of college students is leaning into the future of technology.

Introducing Activating Developers and the new Digital Public Goods Open Source Community Manager Program

The Social Impact, Tech for Social Good team is launching a new Open Source Community Manager Program to support digital public goods. This is part of their new Activating Developers initiative.

Announcing the launch of the All In for Maintainers DEI Resource Hub

The DEI Resource Hub is a vetted collection of resources, tools, and best practices designed to help open source maintainers create and maintain inclusive and diverse open source communities.

Skilling for the future: How GitHub is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within open source communities

In the coming months, we’re scaling, expanding, and launching new programming to further DEI within open source communities.

Understanding the social impact of open source technologies

Here’s how nonprofits and the social sector are using open source to drive social good.

Contributing to open source at GitHub

A software engineer’s personal journey to becoming an open source contributor.

Announcing the summer 2022 MLH Fellowship GitHub Contributors

Meet the 2022 MLH Fellowship cohort! This 12-week internship alternative is for aspiring software engineers, and powered by GitHub.

Announcing recipients of the GitHub Open Source Grants and GitHub Sponsors now open in India

Announcing recipients of the GitHub Open Source Grants and opening of GitHub Sponsors in India.

Github Social Impact: How we’re driving change with social sector organizations

We’re proud to share the new and improved Social Impact at GitHub website, and we’re really excited to share what our team has been working on! GitHub’s mission is to…