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Empowering African developers​

Africa is home to diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives. According to

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, it is projected to become the world’s fastest-growing region, with six out of the ten fastest-growing economies in 2023 being African countries. Experts have also indicated that the continent is set to become the

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. Developer communities across the continent are growing rapidly, with some of the most significant population increases taking place in

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—sub-Saharan and West African countries. With the continent being one of the fastest growing regions for open source contributions, we can empower the future generation of developers by equipping Africans interested in technology with the experience, tools, and community network of open source.

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is thrilled to announce our commitment to expanding

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to underrepresented and under-resourced groups in tech by launching an initiative to skill African developers:

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.This initiative is dedicated to making open source education accessible to everyone across the continent. It also supports a future where open source projects and global tech companies can tap into an expanding skilled workforce that can drive innovation and meet the demands of a rapidly evolving tech landscape while furthering the prosperity of African economies. Our vision is to bridge the diversity gap and empower Africans to not only consume but also create open source solutions globally.

Introducing All In Africa​

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is designed to empower Africans and bridge the diversity gap of developers through free open source education, comprehensive training, mentorship, vibrant community engagement, and career-focused experiential opportunities. Participants will enhance their technical skills with access to open source courses, practical training, and hackathons.

The program offers a unique chance to connect with tech professionals and fellow students across Africa, fostering networking and collaboration. By joining this community, individuals can collaborate on impactful open source projects that address real-world challenges.

Skilling the next generation of open source leaders in Africa​

All In Africa’s program provides an exciting opportunity for participants to learn open source education and carry out hands-on training through structured three-month cohorts held twice annually. Participants will enjoy a carefully curated course curriculum, have access to a vibrant community, guidance from experienced mentors, and receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program. All these offerings empower the participants to excel in the open-source ecosystem. The program will give a head start to the next generation of African technologists, positioning them at the forefront of open source innovation.

Open source community leaders​

Joining the All In team is Ruth Ikegah
, an Open Source Program Manager, Community Manager and Technical Writer. She will serve as the All In Africa program lead and is the driving force behind this new initiative.
All In Africa is also supported by a network of Regional Ambassadors who contribute to its mission by representing diverse regions across Africa, bringing a unique perspective and commitment to open source education.

Regional ambassadors​

Peculiar Umeh (

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), West Africa​

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Catherine Kiiru (

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), East Africa​

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Kudzayi Bamhare (

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), Southern Africa​

Ronald Lamoro (

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), Northern Africa​

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Antonio Pedro (

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), Central Africa​

These community leaders will drive tailored networking opportunities such as mini meetups, virtual touchpoints, and will be contact persons for their respective areas.

Join Us!​

All In Africa is a gateway to growth, learning, and meaningful connections within the African open source ecosystem and beyond. We’re excited to launch this new opportunity and can’t wait to expand programming internationally for the first time.

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or email [email protected] to learn more.

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The All In Africa initiative is dedicated to skilling African developers and bridging the diversity gap in the tech industry. The program aims to make open source education accessible to everyone across the continent, empowering Africans to not only consume but also create open source solutions globally.

The program offers free open source education, comprehensive training, mentorship, vibrant community engagement, and career-focused experiential opportunities. Participants will have access to open source courses, practical training, and hackathons, allowing them to enhance their technical skills.

A key component of the All In Africa program is the opportunity to connect with tech professionals and fellow students across Africa. This networking and collaboration fostered within the community will enable participants to collaborate on impactful open source projects that address real-world challenges.

The program provides a structured three-month cohort held twice annually, offering open source education and hands-on training. Participants will have access to a carefully curated course curriculum, guidance from experienced mentors, and a certificate of completion upon finishing the program. This will position them at the forefront of open source innovation, skilling the next generation of African technologists.

Leading the All In Africa initiative is Ruth Ikegah, an Open Source Program Manager, Community Manager, and Technical Writer. She serves as the program lead and is the driving force behind this new initiative. Additionally, the program is supported by a network of Regional Ambassadors who contribute to its mission by representing diverse regions across Africa.

These Regional Ambassadors are Peculiar Umeh, representing West Africa, Catherine Kiiru, representing East Africa, Kudzayi Bamhare, representing Southern Africa, Ronald Lamoro, representing Northern Africa, and Antonio Pedro, representing Central Africa. They will drive tailored networking opportunities like mini-meetups and virtual touchpoints, serving as contact points for their respective areas.

Joining All In Africa is an opportunity for growth, learning, and meaningful connections within the African open-source ecosystem and beyond. The initiative is excited to expand programming internationally for the first time. Interested individuals can sign up on the All In Africa website or email [email protected] for more information.

Overall, the All In Africa initiative aims to empower African developers, bridge the diversity gap, and create a skilled workforce that can drive innovation and contribute to the prosperity of African economies.