Let's co-design support for your community, project, or partnership.
Reach out when you're ready to collaborate, request care resources, or explore program partnerships. Our team works across East Africa and the global open source ecosystem.
Your inquiry is reviewed by our care desk, who will connect you to chapter stewards, program leads, or wellbeing practitioners best suited to support your needs.
Email us
hello@supportandcareea.org
We respond within 2 business days with thoughtful next steps.
Chapter hubs
Nairobi · Kampala · Dar es Salaam · Kigali · Addis Ababa
Visit a local hub, attend an open circle, or co-host a residency.
Partnership hotline
+254 (0)700 000 000
Reach our partnerships desk for funding, policy, or research collaborations.
Tell us what you need
Share project updates, partnership ideas, or support requests. We honour your time, so every message gets a thoughtful response from the right steward.
- • Your role and chapter alignment (if any)
- • A snapshot of the support or collaboration you're seeking
- • Preferred timelines and how we can make engagement accessible
Answers before we meet.
Every collaboration starts with clarity. If you don't see your question below, send us a message—we love thoughtful inquiries.
How do I join my nearest chapter?
Head to our Chapters page, choose your city, and introduce yourself in the pre-welcome form. A chapter steward will reach out with onboarding rituals and upcoming gatherings.
Is there a membership fee?
No. Support & Care is funded through community-led grants and ally contributions. Membership is free and we offer stipends for accessibility whenever possible.
What does partnership look like?
We co-design engagements around your goals—whether that’s maintainership, policy, funding, or research. Expect transparent scopes, shared governance, and mutual care commitments.
Can beginners request mentorship?
Absolutely. We host mentorship pods every season and match new contributors with experienced maintainers, designers, and community strategists.
Ready to design resilient ecosystems?
We're here for maintainers, healers, policy makers, and partners who believe open source deserves care infrastructure. Let's chart the path together.
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