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Fedora Docs Hands-on Workshop 2025: Contribute with Fedora
About
Fedora Docs Hands-on Workshop is a free virtual event to help people learn how to contribute to open source through documentation. This event is focused on Fedora and will include live demos, hands-on practice, and guidance from community members.
You don’t need to be an expert to join. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re new to Fedora, open source, or technical writing.
Event Details
- Event Title: Contribute with Fedora: A Hands-on Workshop on Open Source Contribution & Documentation
- Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
- Time: 16:00–18:00 EAT (East African Time)
- Format: Virtual (online)
- Platform: Jitsi Meet
- Registration: Free
Schedule at a Glance
| Time (EAT UTC+3) | Time (WAT UTC+1) | Time (UTC) | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 16:05 | 14:05 | 13:05 | Diversity in Fedora & Global Community Welcome |
| 16:10 | 14:10 | 13:10 | Main Session: Fedora Docs & Contribution Workflows |
| 17:10 | 15:10 | 14:10 | AMA (Ask Me Anything) + Open Q&A |
| 17:45 | 15:45 | 14:45 | Local Representative Leads: Regional Spotlights (3 min each) |
| 18:00+ | 16:00+ | 15:00+ | Informal Hangout & Community Discussion |
Location
This is a virtual event hosted online.
- Video: Jitsi Meet
- Chat/Support: Matrix/Element, WhatsApp and Fedora Discourse
- See the link in the "Event Details" section.
What You’ll Learn
- How to set up a Fedora account
- How to find beginner tasks in Fedora Docs
- How to make your first pull request (PR)
- Basics of writing or improving Fedora documentation
- How to connect with the Fedora Docs and DEI teams
Fedora Docs Goals
This workshop supports the Fedora strategy to:
- Welcome more new contributors through real tasks
- Improve Fedora Docs with clear, helpful guides
- Make contribution easier and more inclusive
- Build long-term community support across regions
Budget Proposal
This table represents the proposed budget for the virtual event on Documentation and DEI.
Kenya and Uganda Budget
| Name | Cost (USD) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts | $45.00 | 10 T-shirts |
| Stickers | $26.00 | 4 metres |
| Postcards | $33.00 | 50 Postcards |
| Shipping | $26.00 | Shipping to Uganda and within Kenya |
| Total | $130.00 |
$110 + $20 shipping = $130
Nigeria Budget
| Name | Cost (USD) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts | $38.00 | 6 T-shirts |
| Stickers | $12.00 | 2.5 metres |
| Shipping | $20.00 | Shipping within Nigeria |
| Total | $70.00 |
Grand Total: $200
