This isn’t a goodbye. I have mixed feelings about this, but it’s not the end. My Outreachy internship with the Fedora Project DEI team is wrapping up, but I’m here to stay. I remember my first discourse post, quoting from it: “… regardless of the outcome, I’m here to stay!” Yes, I meant it. 

It’s been an awesome journey working with the community, contributing to projects that matter, and learning along the way. I’m grateful to everyone who supported me, and a special thanks goes to my mentor, Jona Azizaj.

Here’s a look at what I’ve been working on recently:

Event Checklist

We now have a Fedora Project Inclusive Event Checklist live in Fedora Docs:
Read it here
Discussion thread

We got feedback from the community and this helps organizers plan inclusive, accessible Fedora events worldwide. If you have suggestions, you can open a ticket or drop by the Fedora DEI Matrix room.

Community Proposals

1. Supporting Regional Communities

See the Discussion thread

This proposal explores how Fedora Project can better support local communities with resources and events. I’d love to see more people plan meetups in their regions – I’ll be glad to help anyone curious about starting one.

2. Fedora Wallpaper Proposal

See the Discussion thread

Together with Mat H, we proposed creating a series of region-inspired Fedora wallpapers – a simple but powerful way to celebrate Fedora Project’s global diversity. For each release, the Fedora Project could feature a wallpaper inspired by a different world region, helping people feel seen and connected to the project.

Upcoming Outreach: High Schools & Universities

See the Discussion thread

I’m also working on outreach plans for high schools and universities.

• High school events: fun, inspiring introductions to open source and free software (under 90 minutes).
• University events: deeper engagement with contributions, workflows, and career pathways (up to 3 hours).

Earlier this year, I helped organize a Fedora event at Murang’a University, which went smoothly thanks to early approvals and strong collaboration with the local tech club. Now, I want to take this energy to high schools and beyond, helping the next generation of contributors discover Open Source and the Fedora Project.

Looking ahead

This internship might be ending, but my Fedora journey isn’t. I’ll keep contributing to DEI efforts, community engagement, and documentation.

Thanks again to the Fedora Project community for making this such a meaningful experience. This is just the beginning.

About me (and a little note)

Ok, small break here (and no, this isn’t an ad 😅). Just wanted to put this out there: I’m also starting to look for new roles where I can grow as a Community Manager, developer, product manager, and technical writer — while staying active in open source. If you’ve read this far, and later come across opportunities – or just want to know a bit more about me – feel free to reach out (easiest way? Connect with me on LinkedIn).

So, who am I?

• My biggest strength is community work – engaging with people, running events, building connections. That’s where I’ve got real, paid experience.
• On the side, I’ve been coding. Right now I’m learning C, aiming for low-level systems and kernel stuff.
• I’ve been freelancing in technical writing for about 2 years.
• I’m a curious person, so catching up with new tools comes naturally. Example: I’d never touched Fedora Project’s Antora docs before, but picked it up fast and started contributing. I even showcased that in my Outreachy portfolio.

Sometimes I say: “given a chance, I’ll prove it—and challenge myself.”

On community work:
I’ve been active since 2022 in my campus days (not long ago, 😄). MLSA, GDSC, Avalanche, and of course Fedora. More about that in this post: How open communities shaped my journey.

I really enjoy advocacy work – it feels natural to me.

And yeah, shoutout to MatH, who inspired me to install a custom Fedora Linux setup and run it with sway. It has been a fun ride configuring things to my liking.

Finally… I guess you probably won’t read those linked posts there (But you probably don’t). Don’t worry, I was just joking with you there 😄.

See you around, and thank you for reading this far!

Cheers, Your Friend in Open Source | Open Source Freedom Fighter