Fund Zik's Journey to Global Tech Conferences

Meet my best mate Zik (in this pic, he's cooking matoke for me and my family). Despite the challenges of running a business in Uganda—where corruption and economic hurdles are commonplace—he's determined to bring transformative tech solutions to communities across East Africa. (You can follow Zik's work via his blog here!) Recently, he's been invited to speak at major open-source conferences in the US and Europe—fantastic opportunities to expand his network, share his expertise, and advance the power of open-source on a global stage. This GoFundMe will help cover his essential travel costs (airfare, hotels, visas, and transport), fueling his mission to make technology more affordable, accessible, and impactful for everyone. Please join me in supporting Zik’s vision!

Here's a personal appeal from Zik:

Hello, my name is Zik Joseph, and I'm a technologist in East Africa specializing in open-source software. I'm seeking your support to raise $5,000 to off-set the costs of travel to speak at two conferences in the United States and Europe this summer. At these events, I plan to highlight the importance of open-source adoption in under-served African communities, with the goal of sparking partnerships that can bring freely available digital tools to those who need them most. Open-source solutions have the power to bridge the IT gap and drive economic development across the continent, yet many regions still lack access to affordable technology. Unfortunately, my current resources won’t cover these travel expenses, so your generous support can help me seize this incredible opportunity. Thank you so much for your consideration. -Zik

Any contribution—big or small—will help Zik realize his dreams of advancing open-source innovation to East Africa.