OpenNest-Africa is a global community rooted in collaboration, impact, and open growth. Founded by Africans, open to the world, we build together, learn together, and grow together.
OpenNest-Africa is a community that exists to:
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Provide a free, welcoming space for beginners to contribute to open source in a clear and direct way.
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Create accessible, beginner-friendly resources for anyone, regardless of background, to get involved in open source.
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Make knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and co-creation available and approachable for all.
This is not just a community — it's a nest. A place where ideas are nurtured, people are empowered, and growth is intentional.
This repo serves as the home base for our community operations. It includes:
- Community documentation
- Governance & decision-making structures
- Contribution & onboarding guides (coming soon)
- Operational updates & processes
- Reference resources and internal documentation
This is a living space — we’re constantly iterating and evolving. Contributions are welcome!
Despite our name, OpenNest-Africa is not exclusive to Africa.
We are led by African founders, but we are open to anyone who aligns with our values of openness, community, and shared growth — no matter where you live.
We believe in:
- Open decision-making
- Clear communication
- Kindness, clarity, and collaboration over competition
We are currently stewarded by four co-founders.
For any decision to be adopted, at least two founders must be in agreement. This ensures balance, fairness, and transparency in all we do.
A detailed governance charter will be published as we evolve.
Before contributing, please make sure to read and follow our Code of Conduct. It helps ensure our community stays safe, welcoming, and inclusive for everyone. You don’t need permission to start contributing.
- Ask a question or start a conversation in GitHub Discussions
- Open an issue to suggest ideas or flag areas to improve
- Submit a pull request for any fix, idea, or documentation change
A CONTRIBUTING.md is coming soon to help you get started quickly.
We’re building for the long term, and that takes support.
If you or your organization would like to sponsor our community, programs, or initiatives:
- Sponsor OpenNest-Africa via GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective
- Or email us directly at opennestafrica@gmail.com
We stand on the shoulders of communities we admire, including:
We learn, remix, and build with gratitude.
This repository is maintained by:
(More maintainers will be added as the community grows.)
