December 9, 2023 — We all dream of the Utopia that is a truly inclusive community or workplace. Somewhere where everyone feels valued and welcome no matter their background. The land where the dreams you dare to dream really do come true.

The WordPress community is hugely diverse, and represents people from all sorts of backgrounds and with a wide variety of skillsets. But is it also as inclusive as it could be, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community? Let’s discuss some of the challenges faced and how, as individuals, we can make small changes that could help to remove some of the barriers that prevent people from being open and true to themselves.

October 21, 2023 — Failing to pursue a career in IT as a woman from an underserved community is often not a lack of motivation but a lack of access! In Uganda, for example, young women encounter multiple challenges in accessing adequate and formal employment opportunities. The growing demand in the IT sector, however, represents a turning point both for young talent with unmet potential and the constrained market by matching the skills demand – a real chance to create meaningful win-win situations.
Unfortunately, to this day, women are less likely to be employed in the tech sector – and when they are, they get paid less. The gender pay gap of 21.1% in the tech sector, higher than the median gap for the general economy, reflects the urgency for meaningful change. The same happens in African countries, such as Uganda, where the gender gap participation in the tech industry is widening, and women often find themselves stuck in junior and learner roles, hindering their growth and career progression. To address this issue, we at Groundbreaker gGmbH believe it is essential for companies from the Global North to take action and support female talent in sub-Saharan Africa. Implementing a progressive form of corporate giving and engaging employees in a mentorship program can be a powerful step in this direction.
For 5 years, our non-profit organization has been committed to bridging the gap between local initiatives in the Global South and motivated donor companies in the Global North. Our IT scholarship program, “Groundbreaker Talents,” exemplifies our approach to creating win-win situations for young talent and tech companies alike. By focusing on young women from the most underserved backgrounds, we believe in driving change with a gender-centric approach.
Let’s explore how tech companies can move from generosity to effective altruism and how we can all become agents of change to foster diversity and equality in the IT industry!

October 20, 2023 — If we talk about diversity and all that it entails, we can think that it is necessary. WordPress has always been said to be very diverse, but can we improve that diversity? Is it something impossible to achieve?

August 13, 2023 — Why do we care about diversity in WordPress? What does diversity look like in your part of the world?

August 13, 2023 — Anyone is welcome to attend this event that is part of the Contributor Mentorship Pilot program. In this insightful talk, we will explore the world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within the WordPress community. Led by Jill Binder, the founder and lead of the Diverse Speaker Training Group (#WPDiversity), this session is designed to give attendees an understanding of DEIB for WordPress events (Meetups and WordCamps):

1. What is Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging (DEIB)?
2. What does diversity mean in the context of WordPress?
3. Why does diversity matter at WordPress events?
4. Why do diverse speaker line-ups matter?
5. How to get involved with diversity in WordPress

Join this exciting session to learn about Diversity in WordPress!

May 9, 2023 — WordPress lo componen un montón de personas. Voluntarias y voluntarios que hacen que la herramienta vaya mejorando cada día y tengamos a día de hoy nuestra herramienta de trabajo, nuestro gestor de contenido para publicar al mundo nuestras ideas o eso del que todo el mundo habla, pero no sé realmente qué es.

Lo utilizamos un montón de usuarias y usuarios en todo el mundo. ¿Pero si lo usamos el mismo tipo de personas no estamos bloqueando que la tecnología sea aún mejor?

Estas preguntas son las que me hice un día y te cuento desde mi propia experiencia personal y profesional por qué empecé a colaborar con el equipo de diversidad de WordPress y qué podemos hacer todos para mejorar.

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