CLENT Africa is planning to participate in GSoC 2025

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CLENT Africa is planning to participate in GSoC 2025

Hello, open-source community!

CLENT Africa is exploring the possibility of participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025, but we’re still deciding. If you’re interested in joining us as a GSoC contributor, we’d love for you to register your interest by filling out our form: clentafrica.org/gsoc-apply.

Stay Informed

To be among the first to know about our GSoC 2025 plans, keep an eye on:

• GitHub Discussions
• Social Channels: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,
• CLENT Africa Events: Announcements at any events scheduled for early 2025
• Discord Channel: We’ll keep everyone in the loop here too!

Tentative Timeline

Since we’re unsure if GSoC will be offered in 2025, here’s a rough timeline based on prior years. Sit tight for now, and look out for updates by March 2025.

• Early January 2025: Google announces whether GSoC will proceed.
• Late January 2025: We’ll share our decision on applying to participate.
• Late February 2025: Google confirms participating organizations.
• Mid-March 2025: If we’re in, we’ll publish project ideas and open the contributor application period.

Our 2025 Focus Areas

If we participate, we plan to work with 2-4 GSoC contributors, supported by a team of 4-10 mentors with varied skills and backgrounds. We encourage applications from women and PWD contributors. Here are some of the project themes we’re considering:

• Accessibility: Building inclusive technology for people with disabilities
• Environmental Conservation and Wildlife Protection
• Public Health and Community Wellbeing
• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
• Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience
• Education and Knowledge Accessibility

You can find draft project ideas here.

About Google Summer of Code

GSoC is a global, online initiative that introduces students and new contributors to open-source projects. Contributors work on well-defined coding projects with guidance from experienced mentors over a 12+ week period, all supported by Google.

What contributors gain: A stipend, hands-on mentorship, and the chance to make a real impact in open-source!

Interested in Mentoring?

We’re always eager to bring on new mentors who can support our GSoC contributors. If you have prior experience in GSoC or mentoring in open-source projects, please consider joining us by filling this form! Mentors play an essential role in helping contributors succeed and make lasting contributions to the community.

Getting in Touch

If you have questions or want to get involved, feel free to connect through:

• GSoC Discord Channel
• Office Hours: Regular Q&A sessions with mentors and admins (schedule coming soon).

Ready to Make an Impact? Join us in building a sustainable and inclusive Africa. 🌱