Name: Aishat Ijiyode
Program: Outreachy – Fedora DEI Team
Timeframe: March 17, 2025 – April 15,2025
🧩 Overview
This portfolio presents my contributions during the Outreachy application phase with the Fedora Project. As part of my engagement with Fedora’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, I participated in multiple community-centered tasks, authored documentation, promoted Fedora on social media, and supported new contributors. This page compiles the work I’ve done to reflect my impact, learning, and commitment to open source and community values during this period.
✅ Key Contributions
1. Supporting Local Communities
Shared insights from grassroots tech communities in Nigeria and proposed ways Fedora can support underrepresented contributors.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📄 Blog: My Experience with Tech Communities in Rural Nigeria
2. DEI Docs Page Audit & Proposal
Reviewed the Fedora DEI documentation and proposed structured improvements for clarity, tone, and accessibility.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📄 Proposal Document: Google Docs
3. DEI Event Planning Guide
Drafted an Event Planning Guide to help the Fedora community organize inclusive and effective events.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📄 Guide: Fedora Event Planning Guide
📄 Template: Fedora Events Reporting Template
4. Outreachy Onboarding Guide
Wrote a detailed onboarding guide to support new Outreachy applicants navigating Fedora.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📄 Blog: Outreachy Best Practices and Tips
5. Intro Blog Promotion
Promoted my introduction and Fedora through multiple social media platforms to broaden community awareness.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📢 Promotions:
6. Fedora Intro Blog Post
Published a beginner-friendly guide to help newcomers get started with Fedora.
🔗 GitLab Comment
📄 Blog: Getting Started with Fedora
7. Personal Blog Setup
Set up a personal blog to document contributions, write guides, and publish Fedora-related content.
🔗 GitLab Comment
🌐 https://aishatijiyode.com/blog-2/
8. Fedora Account System (FAS) Setup
Created and configured a Fedora Account System (FAS) account to contribute and collaborate.
🔗 GitLab Comment
9. High-Level Internship Timeline
I created a structured 3-month plan for the internship, outlining phases such as onboarding, documentation, community engagement, and final deliverables. This timeline highlights the scope of my work and ensures realistic, value-aligned planning.
🔗 GitLab Comment
🌐 https://docs.google.com/document/d/185Xh1nIo-G9N1chQWjlRItaz10PJvSIkyGkN4SR7wD4/edit?usp=sharing
💬 Community Engagement
- 📌 Welcoming New Contributors
I wrote an helpful comment for new contributors just joining the Fedora DEI GitLab to understand where to start and how to get involved.
Link - 📌 Clarified a GitLab Issue for Another Contributor
I responded to a fellow Outreachy contributor’s question to clarify the task and provide direction, helping them continue confidently.
Link
🌟 Highlight Contribution
Fedora DEI Documentation & Event Planning Work
My favorite and most impactful work was the documentation audit and event guide co-creation. These contributions help improve inclusion and community experiences long-term.