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Overview
This initiative focuses on funding accessible knowledge systems that support open education for learners everywhere. By investing in infrastructure, governance, and inclusive design, we aim to remove barriers to discovery, adaptation, and reuse of high quality educational resources. The effort unites librarians, educators, researchers, technologists, and communities who value learning that is affordable, interoperable, and lasting. Donations provide the backbone for hosting, security, accessibility improvements, and the ongoing work of building an open knowledge ecosystem that benefits students, teachers, and researchers around the world.
In practical terms, support translates to a stronger, more reliable foundation for open resources. It means resources remain available over time, interfaces become easier to use for people with diverse needs, and collaborators from different regions can contribute without facing unnecessary friction. The goal is steady progress, rooted in shared purpose and transparent practices that respect all contributors.
Why Your Support Matters
Open education thrives when communities invest in durable, inclusive systems. Your contribution helps advance several core outcomes:
- Expanded access to open educational resources through reliable hosting and archiving.
- Enhanced accessibility and inclusive design so resources are usable by people with a range of abilities.
- Active community governance that invites educators, students, and librarians to influence priorities.
- Localization and translation efforts that reach learners in multilingual contexts.
- Ongoing research into pedagogy and digital equity to guide future development.
With steady support, we can fund mentorship programs, open tooling improvements, and partnerships that reduce costs for underserved schools and communities. Every contribution advances a shared mission: equitable access to knowledge that stands the test of time.
How Donations Are Used
Donations are allocated to a small set of durable activities designed to create measurable impact:
- Infrastructure and hosting to ensure long-term availability of open resources
- Open educational resource development and localization to reach diverse learners
- Accessibility improvements, including WCAG-aligned interfaces and assistive technology testing
- Community outreach, training, and partnerships with schools, libraries, and nonprofits
- Research, evaluation, and transparent reporting to track outcomes and learn from experience
We publish quarterly funding and impact reports so supporters can see how funds move from donation to learning. This transparency underpins trust and accountability, reinforcing the belief that open knowledge benefits everyone over the long term.
Latest Updates
No public updates at this time. When milestones occur, we share concise summaries that outline progress, lessons learned, and next steps to keep contributors informed and engaged.
Community Voices
Our work is shaped by educators, students, and community partners who rely on open knowledge systems. We welcome feedback and input that helps refine priorities, improve usability, and expand reach. By centering user experiences, we ensure the work remains relevant and useful across diverse contexts.
Transparency & Trust
Open governance and clear metrics are central to our approach. We publish accessible funding reports and maintain channels for community oversight. Independent reviews and community feedback help ensure responsible stewardship of resources and ongoing accountability to supporters and learners alike.
Support Our Work
Your contribution helps build sustainable, inclusive knowledge systems that empower learners and educators worldwide. Choose a donation method below to get involved. Every contribution makes a difference, whether it is a one-time gift or ongoing support.
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