Resources hub
This resources hub connects you with websites, data, guides, toolkits, and community networks to support open source innovation from the Global South and beyond.
NOTE: This page provides a non-exhaustive collection of third-party resources for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation with the Eclipse Foundation. The listed resources are not partner resources unless explicitly stated.
Community & networks
- Local & regional open source groups and initiatives
- Find a local Java User Group
- Open source meetups worldwide
- Fundación Código Libre (Linux experts, Dominican Republic)
- Open Source Community Africa
- OpenMRS: an open source medical records system; global, but mainly driven by contributors from African countries
- Mentorship programs
Learning libraries
- Tech tutorials & courses
- W3School Online Web Tutorials
- Git and GitHub – learn the fundamentals of Git version control and the Github platform
- JakartaEE Overview
- How to install Eclipse Temurin as your Java Runtime
- Eclipse Foundation office hours – online sessions to discuss the Eclipse Foundation Development Process, the Eclipse Foundation Intellectual Property Policy, the Eclipse Foundation Due Diligence Process, and other related topics.
- Global South book recommendations
Reports & research
- State of Open Source in the Global South (2024)
- Global Souths Hub (research hub related to the Global South covering various topics, not specifically tech-related)
Other resources
- Open source foundations & communities
- Translation & accessibility tools
- Weblate: libre software web-based continuous localisation system (GNU licence)
- NVDA: free & open source screen reader for Windows
- Orca: free & open source screen reader
- Mozilla DeepSpeech: free & open source speech-to-text engine
- Funding & grants for open source initiatives
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