Ten Years of Outreachy

Ten Years of Outreachy

Explore the decade-long journey of Outreachy, a diversity initiative providing remote paid internships for critical free software projects, in this 45-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au 2021. Delve into the program's origins, evolution, and impact on the free software community. Learn about key milestones, including the expansion of opportunities during the pandemic, rebranding efforts, and the introduction of mentorship programs. Gain insights from longitudinal studies, success rates, and lessons learned over the years. Discover how Outreachy has shaped diversity and inclusion in open source, featuring discussions on project participation, sponsorship, and the program's role in the Linux ecosystem.