Title: Make WordPress Community – Page 7 – Building Local Communities --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) [Arslan Kalwar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) 4:10 pm _on_ October 28, 2025 Tags: [community ( 19 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [contributor day ( 37 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-day/), wordcamp-pakistan, [wordpress events ( 3 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), WPISB2025    # 󠀁[WordCamp Islamabad 2025 – A Celebration of Learning, Contribution, and Community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/28/wordcamp-islamabad-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-contribution-and-community/)󠁿 WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). Islamabad 2025 was a wonderful celebration of learning, collaboration, and the open-source spirit. Over two exciting days, students, professionals, and WordPress enthusiasts came together to share knowledge, contribute, and connect with others who believe in the power of community. ### 👥 Meet the Organizing Team A big round of applause for our amazing organizing team who worked tirelessly to make this event a success. Their passion and teamwork brought the whole community together. **Organizers:** * [Tahir Shahzad](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tshah0107/) – Lead Organizer * [Muhammad Kashif](https://profiles.wordpress.org/xpertone) – Co-Lead Organizer * [Shakir Ali](https://profiles.wordpress.org/engrshakirali/) – Co-Lead Organizer * [Moheeb Arif](https://profiles.wordpress.org/moheebarif786/) – Social Media * [Rimsha Basharat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/masha5) – Graphics * [Zakir Ahmed Shah](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thenizampur/) – Volunteers * [Shakra Ambreen](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shakra01) – Web & Technology * [Umair Khan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/theumair07) – Content * [Qalb e Abbas](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coordinator947) – Food & Venue * **[Arslan Kalwar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/passoniate/) – **Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/](https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/) [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) Lead Each person played an important role in making sure every detail from logistics to social media was handled smoothly. ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WordCamp-Islamabad-2025- Contributor-Day-scaled.jpg) _Contributors collaborating during Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_4321-scaled-e1761647284173. jpg) _Organizer: Arslan Kalwar & Muhammad Kashif_ ### 💙 Day 1: Contributor Day Contributor Day was full of excitement, learning, and teamwork. It was a day where many participants, especially students, discovered how they can become part of the global WordPress project. We welcomed several students from different universities who were eager to explore the open-source world. For many, this was their first-ever contribution to WordPress, and their enthusiasm made the day truly special. We started by helping everyone set up their **WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) profiles**, join the **Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/)**, and understand how the community works together. Then, we introduced them to various contribution teams like **CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., Polyglots, Support, Training, Docs, Test, Photos, and Patterns**. Together with our Table Leads, we guided attendees through handbooks and helped them make their first real contributions, translating strings, uploading photos, and testing patches. A highlight of the day was a special recorded session by **[Muhibul Haque](https://profiles.wordpress.org/devmuhib/)**, introducing [**WPCredits** ](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/) and **[Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)** programs that help students get recognized for their contributions. Since he had to leave early for his session at WordCamp Dhaka, **Arslan Kalwar** continued the discussion, explaining how these programs help students build their profiles, get official contribution credits, and connect with the global WordPress community. It was inspiring to see students so engaged and curious about contributing and realizing that WordPress is not just a tool, it’s a community they can grow with. ### 🎤 Day 2: Conference Day The second day was all about learning and inspiration. We had an amazing lineup of speakers who shared their experiences and insights on topics like development, accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology( for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility), design, community building, freelancing, and website performance. Students and professionals found the talks motivating and relatable. Many shared that hearing stories from contributors and developers helped them understand how WordPress can open real career opportunities. The energy in the room reflected one thing clearly: WordPress empowers everyone, no matter where they start. ### 🧑‍💻 Hands-On Workshops and WordPress Playground The workshops were another highlight of the event. Speakers conducted practical sessions where participants could follow along and try things out live. One of the most exciting parts was learning about **WordPress Playground**—a browser- based tool that lets users experiment with WordPress instantly, without any setup. This made it easy for students to practice, test, and learn in real time. These sessions helped attendees gain hands-on experience and boosted their confidence to keep exploring WordPress on their own. ### 🌍 A Community That Inspires WordCamp Islamabad 2025 reminded us what makes the WordPress community so special: people coming together to share, learn, and build something bigger than themselves. From enthusiastic students to experienced professionals, everyone contributed to making this event memorable. The teamwork, curiosity, and kindness we witnessed showed the true power of open-source collaboration. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and supported this event. Thank you, eEarn, for providing an amazing free venue. Together, we’re building the next generation of contributors and keeping the WordPress spirit alive. 💙 📸 **Contributor Day & Conference Day Highlights** Here’s a glimpse of the joy, collaboration, and learning that filled WordCamp Islamabad 2025—from first-time contributions to inspiring sessions and hands-on workshops. ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_3549-scaled.jpg) _Welcoming attendees and introducing Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/T2S_3576-1-scaled.jpg) _Arslan guiding new contributors at Contributor Day._ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0040-scaled-e1761647011814. jpg) _Co-Lead Organizer: Muhammad Kashif_ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0021-scaled-e1761647061932. jpg) _Lead Organizer: Tahir Shahzad_ ![](https://arslankalwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC_0028-scaled-e1761646935697. jpg) _Contributor Day Lead: Arslan Kalwar_ Thanks to [@peiraisotta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/peiraisotta/)for collaborating on this post. [#community](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community/), [#contributor-day](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/contributor-day/), [#wordcamp-pakistan](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordcamp-pakistan/), [#wordpress-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), [#wpisb2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpisb2025/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F28%2Fwordcamp-islamabad-2025-a-celebration-of-learning-contribution-and-community%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) [Harmony Romo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) 8:09 pm _on_ October 24, 2025   # 󠀁[Call for Developers: WordPress Events Tooling Improvements](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/24/call-for-developers-wordpress-events-tooling-improvements/)󠁿 Incredible ideas and passion have already sparked real momentum across this community. Now it’s time to turn that energy into results: step forward, review proposals, lend your expertise, and help bring these ideas to life! A few of the current areas we have identified that need support: * [Improving our ticketing system, CampTix](https://wp.me/p2U65r-hQh) * [Advancing GatherPress,](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/05/28/update-on-the-gatherpress-project-may-2025/) so official WordPress Chapter MeetupMeetup Meetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our [Meetup Organizer Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/meetup-organizer/). groups can use an open-source solution for event and group management (Reminder, Meetup.com is the largest overhead expense of the events program) * [Expanding the vision for our events platform](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2024/04/05/suggested-updates-based-on-feedback-of-the-events-wordpress-org-site/) and add new features like a WordPress events app We’ve had great brainstorming conversations and now want to move to execution.  ### Camptix improvements Anyone who has organized an event and used Camptix knows the system has limitations. Some that come to mind offhand include: * The need for better built in [visa letter](https://github.com/WordPress/wordcamp.org/issues/655) creation * A [better flow for multiple ticket purchases](https://github.com/WordPress/wordcamp.org/issues/1393#issue-2581664785) given the .org profile requirement * More reporting options for organizers #### Steps to Move Forward with Camptix Improvements: 1. **Individual(s) set as dedicated maintainers:** Currently Dion Hulse ([@dd32](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dd32/)) is monitoring Pull Requests within GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. [https://github.com/](https://github.com/), but there are none coming in, so let’s change that! 2. **Offer Open Access to Contributors: **Following [setup instructions here](https://github.com/wordpress/wordcamp.org/?tab=readme-ov-file#setup), one is able to set up a Mirror. No production environment is needed. 3. **Community Roadmap: **Let this post serve as a starting point for development of a roadmap for this work. Improvements are possible, and once we have a clear view of how many people can contribute to this effort, and which projects are most important within Camptix, priorities can be set. Perhaps, someone from the new program team has ideas? [@karmatosed](https://profiles.wordpress.org/karmatosed/) FYI ### GatherPress Status Earlier this year, there was a call for more help with testing before integration with WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) can move forward. While WPCC Student Clubs have been set up on GatherPress, we need more real life testing from the community to move this project closer to integration. In addition, the development team needs guidance on what features are needed, such as messaging specifics, data exports, etc. From a development perspective, the team needs help connecting to .org, as well as getting events in the dashboard widgetWidget A WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. for discoverability. Join their SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) Group [#gatherpress](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C07NB4N0ESJ) and participate in the GatherPress team weekly huddles on Fridays at 15:00 UTC. ### Event Tools and Site Improvements With some fantastic brainstorming from the community last year, a solid set of ideas were put forth for how to continue improving the newly created events site [https://events.wordpress.org/](https://events.wordpress.org/), but in addition, let’s continue to improve our existing tools. Enhancing the budgeting tools, upgrading the planning features to better support team organization throughout the planning process (beyond the current drop-down menus), and improving the main interface and user experience would make a significant difference for those working to support WP events. Currently, the [WordCamp.org issues in GitHub](https://github.com/WordPress/wordcamp.org/issues) could use a good scrub in order to resurface what’s most important and relevant at this stage. In relation to an events app, [there’s one already in use](https://testflight.apple.com/join/UpU2tP91) by WordCamps within Spain that could potentially serve as a starting point, with opportunities to build features like: * Real-time attendee messaging * Networking and professional matchmaking opportunities * QR-based lead capture for sponsors * Interactive event maps Over the years, several apps have been started, but none have reached their full potential due to shifting priorities. An events app could offer valuable benefits for both attendees and sponsors. There are two possible paths forward: If we build on the current app in development, making the source code public would allow for broader contributions. Alternatively, given our talented community, someone could start a new mobile app and open it for collaborative input. ### Next Steps Whether you love working on front-end details, back-end systems, user experience, or event tools, there’s a place for you in our community. We’re a group of contributors who care about creativity, collaboration, and building tools that make WordPress events even better. If you’d like to share ideas, contribute code, or help shape new features, we’d love to have you join the conversation. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm: we’ll bring the shared vision and the open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. spirit. Want to get involved? Reach out at [support@wordcamp.org](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/7/support@wordcamp.org?output_format=md) and be part of shaping the future of WordPress events, one commit at a time. [[+make.wordpress.org/meta/ * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F24%2Fcall-for-developers-wordpress-events-tooling-improvements%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sion99/) [Lua Salazar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sion99/) 9:00 am _on_ October 23, 2025 Tags: [wordpress events ( 3 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), WordPress Youth Day    # 󠀁[2025 WordPress Youth Day, Nicaragua. Mission accomplished!](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/23/2025-wordpress-youth-day-nicaragua-mission-accomplished/)󠁿 WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua (WPYDNI) is an event organized by a group of volunteers from the Nicaraguan WordPress community, supported by the WordPress LATAM community, and sponsored by WordPress community members around the world, Global community sponsors and local companies. Our mission is clear: to promote the use of technology and make technological education accessible to future generations. ### WPYD 2025: A Landmark Success The 2025 WPYD, held on October 11th in Managua, Nicaragua, was a tremendous landmark for our community. We hosted **75 young people aged 8–20** years old, supported by **10 organizers, 15 local volunteers, and 16 speakers** from across LATAM. **Empowering the Next Generation:** Two groups of attendees successfully created their own working WordPress websites! More than **50 young people** learned how to build professional portfolios and online stores. The speakers gave great tips and feedback on how to create a compelling website, from initial design to publishing. **Teenage Speakers Inspire:** A true highlight was our three **teenage speakers, aged 12-14**, who led talks on security, finance, and web tools. It was wonderful to see them confidently share their knowledge. They left the event feeling motivated, expressing their desire to start a WordPress club in their local area! WPYDNI25 had a full, dynamic agenda. The sessions and chosen topics were carefully separated by age group to best match the needs of each young attendee. (You can take a look at the full agenda here.) ### **The Launch and Impressive Growth** This success was built on the foundation of our initial launch in **2024** with ** 35 attendees aged 8 to 15** years old. The positive feedback from children and parents was instantaneous. In fact, parents who attended our first event were so inspired that they wanted to volunteer for the 2025 event, helping to promote it across their businesses and neighborhoods! We were thrilled to see this community support pay off in 2025, allowing us to meet our goal and **double the attendance** compared to the previous edition. ### **A Community Effort** The positive feedback from the children and parents was overwhelming and motivates us to continue! We owe a special thank you to the speakers from the WordPress LATAM community who joined us: **Karen Mendez (Venezuela), Pamela Miralles (Guatemala), Paola Zorro (Colombia), Alfredo Navas (Costa Rica), Lilliam Montoya (Costa Rica), Misael Campos (Honduras), and Ramon Corrales (Panama).** They truly embodied “volunteering with a purpose,” contributing their knowledge directly to future generations. Finally, **WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua** was made possible thanks to every organizer and volunteer who dedicated their time. A huge thank up to our Nicaraguan organizers who poured months of effort into the event: **Alex Cuadra, Mario Rocha, Aura Lila Gutierrez, Valeria Pilarte, Marvin Gonzalez, Misael Campos, Juan Tijerino, Marconi Poveda, and Karen Torres**. We also had incredible support from our young WordPress community volunteers: **Lavinia, Seyling, Roger, Rene, Lucia, Maria, Steven, Ailin, Lourdes**, and many more! I’m sharing some photos from the event and how WordPress Youth Day Nicaragua 2025 was experienced. [[ Speaker: Eleana Campos. [[ Speakers aged 12-14. [[ Group 8-12 years old [[ Group 13-16 years old [[ Group 17-20 years old [[ Event Group Photo it only remains to say that there is great satisfaction with the results of WordPress Youth Day 2025; everyone left wanting more events like this. Hopefully, more initiatives like this will continue to inspire future generations of WordPress developers in Latin America. **Thanks to everyone who contributed!** Thanks to [@_dorsvenabili](https://profiles.wordpress.org/_dorsvenabili/) [@alexcu21](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexcu21/) [@mrfoxtalbot](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mrfoxtalbot/) for collaborating on this post. [#wordpress-events](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-events/), [#wordpress-youth-day](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wordpress-youth-day/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F23%2F2025-wordpress-youth-day-nicaragua-mission-accomplished%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 4:51 am _on_ October 17, 2025   # 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect Events: Who Can Organize Them?](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/17/wordpress-campus-connect-events-who-can-organize-them/)󠁿 We’ve been getting a great question lately: who’s allowed to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event? The short answer: anyone in good standing! WordPress Campus Connect is designed to break down barriers and make it easier for more people to get involved.** You don’t need to be a longtime community member or have prior organizing experience.** If you have a connection to an educational institution and want to help students learn practical WordPress skills, you’re welcome to host a Campus Connect event. **So, who can organize a WordPress Campus Connect event?** Simply put, anyone in good standing with a connection to an educational institution is eligible to organize a WordPress Campus Connect event. Our main goal is to help students learn practical skills and connect them with the amazing WordPress community, and part of that is by breaking down the barriers to get started. **Ready to get started? Here’s how:** To begin your journey as a Campus Connect event organizer: [Apply to organize!](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/organize/#organize) Once you submit the form, our team will be in touch with the next steps and offer all the support you need. You can also find more detailed information and helpful guidance in the[ Community Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/). For direct support and to connect with other organizers, feel free to join the [ #campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF) channel on Make SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). We truly encourage you to get involved and help empower the next generation of WordPress enthusiasts! **Additional Support** Two info sessions on WordPress Campus Connect were held on October 9th. You can find the replays linked below – note that the Q&A at the end of each session is different, so it may be worthwhile tuning in for that portion of both sessions. * [WordPress Campus Connect Info Session 1 recording](https://wordpress.tv/2025/10/09/wordpress-campus-connect-info-session-1/) * [WordPress Campus Connect Info Session 2 recording](https://wordpress.tv/2025/10/09/wordpress-campus-connect-info-session-2/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F17%2Fwordpress-campus-connect-events-who-can-organize-them%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) [Destiny Kanno](https://profiles.wordpress.org/piyopiyofox/) 6:45 am _on_ October 9, 2025 Tags: [education-buzz ( 10 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/) # 󠀁[Monthly Education Buzz Report – September 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/09/monthly-education-buzz-report-september-2025/)󠁿 Welcome to the Monthly Education Buzz Report, your go-to source for highlights and updates on all education-related initiatives within the WordPress community. This report aims to celebrate, promote, and inform individuals across the WordPress community and beyond about the diverse educational endeavors underway. ## 󠀁[WordPress Campus Connect](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/)󠁿 ### Completed Events (to date): 6 ### Scheduled events – 5 * [WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/ajmer)( multiple event series, started August 30th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/kolhapur/)( multiple event series, started September 13th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Udupi](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/udupi/)( multiple event series, started September 20th) * [WordPress Campus Connect Jinja](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/jinja/)( multiple event series, started October 1st) * [WordPress Campus Connect Kishoreganj](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/kishoreganj/)( starting October 13th) **11 more events are currently in the planning stages!** We are actively working to expand our global reach and bring more educational opportunities to students worldwide. Come find us in the [#campusconnect Slack channel](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF). ### Event Highlights * An introductory seminar was held for **25 students at Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & College in Dhaka** on September 3rd. * Over the September 6th weekend, **120 students attended** a Campus Connect workshop at **Government Engineering College, Ajmer**! * WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur kicked off on September 13th, bringing WordPress education to **89 students on the first workshop day**, and **83 students** the second day, with **70 students submitting their answers to a quiz that had 4 winners**. * A seminar was conducted at **Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer** on September 16th, setting the stage for their Beginner’s Workshop that followed on September 20th. * Also on Saturday, September 20th, WordPress Campus Connect Udupi held a **50 student **session at **Shree Guru Sudhindra College, Bhatkal**. * **70 Students** joined for an introductory WordPress session at **Dhaka City College**, a precursor to the city-wide WordPress Campus Connect Dhaka event that is currently in planning. * WordPress Campus Connect Pontevedra held their event on September 22nd at the** Faculty of Communication, University of Vigo, where 40 students** joined to learn about **design, SEO + AI, digital communication**, and how to build their own WordPress website. * **Publications** - Discover how the WordPress Campus Connect event at Universidad Fidélitas in San José is transforming education by connecting students with the global WordPress community in[ WordPress and Higher Education: An Alliance that Transforms](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/29/wordpress-and-higher-education-an-alliance-that-transforms/). - [50 Students, 50 Websites – A Big Thank You to SGS College Bhatkal](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/udupi/50-students-50-websites-a-big-thank-you-to-sgs-college-bhatkal/) - Contributor Sunil Sharma shares his experience as a media partner in[ My Experience as Media Partner at WordPress Campus Connect 2025 – Jaipur – WPSimplified By Sunil](https://wpsimplified.in/wordpress-campus-connect-2025-jaipur-media-partner-experience/). * **Videos** - [You Won’t Believe How #WordPress Is Transforming Education Worldwide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-eY-1YZjUE) - [WordPress Campus Connect: Introductory Workshop at Primeasia University](https://youtu.be/L_nPn7MSvnw?si=eez2xp9mDPQTQutQ) - [WordPress Campus Connect: Introductory Workshop at Dhaka City College](https://youtu.be/-cHUg5rpB3I) - Instagram recap video developed by a [WPCC Ajmer event participant](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO0918OiZ9t/?igsh=MXF1eGIxczZ1eDM1bQ%3D%3D) ### Other Program Updates * **4 new WordPress Student Clubs** have been created! - [https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/ucipd/](https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/ucipd/) - [https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/lira-public-library/](https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/lira-public-library/) - [https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/lira-town-college/](https://campus.wordpress.org/lira/lira-town-college/) - [https://campus.wordpress.org/sanjose/fidelitas/](https://campus.wordpress.org/sanjose/fidelitas/) ## WordPress Credits * [**Call for Mentors opened**](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/call-for-mentors/): We have already received several applications, and applicants can expect a response by the end of October. * **University partnerships**: 2 universities have confirmed their participation, Pisa University (Italy) and Fidélitas University (Costa Rica). Many others have expressed interest and started the process to get involved with the project, including the University of Lynchburg, Central New Mexico Community College, Unifranz (Bolivia), Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (Czech Republic), and Riga Nordic University (Latvia). * **Student engagement**: **10 students from the University of Pisa** are already starting to work on their contribution projects through the WordPress Credits course. * [**Pitch deck translations**](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker/blob/trunk/Pitch/Presentation-links.md): Our pitch deck has already been translated into 7 languages — English, Spanish, Polish, Italian, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malaysian — with more on the way. * **Platform updates**: We enhanced the student platform and processes with a welcome video​, walkthroughs, and improved guidelines * The team is also working on the following: - Course for mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. - Demo for sponsors - Certificate of completion ## Other Happenings * **Podcasts:** - Learn about how WordPress is not only powering websites but also empowering the next generation of learners and creators in WPTavern podcast episode [#183 – Destiny Kanno, Isotta Peira and Anand Upadhyay on how WordPress is shaping the future of education for students worldwide](https://wptavern.com/podcast/183-destiny-kanno-isotta-peira-and-anand-upadhyay-on-how-wordpress-is-shaping-the-future-of-education-for-students-worldwide). [[ WordPress Campus Connect Ajmer [[ WordPress Campus Connect San José [[ WPCC Pontevedra – Faculty of Communication, University of Vigo [[ WPCC Udupi – Shree Guru Sudhindra College [[ WPCC Ajmer – Government Engineering College [[ WPCC Kolhapur – D Y Patil School of Engineering and Management [[ WPCC Dhaka – Govt. Mohammadpur Model School & College [[ WPCC Ajmer – Government Women Engineering College, Ajmer --- ## Get Involved **WordPress Campus Connect** * **Organizers**: If you’re a contributor or member of an educational institution interested in organizing this kind of event, [fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/organize/). * **Companies**: If your company is interested in sponsoring these events, [please fill out this form](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/sponsor/). * **Learn More**: Find more details on how to organize a Campus Connect event [in this handbook page](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/other-event-formats/wordpress-campus-connect/). * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#campusconnect](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C08QK4V94AF) channel in the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). **WordPress Credits Program** * **Universities and Educational Institutions**: If you are interested in participating in the WordPress Credits program, please reach out by filling [the interest form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrYvY0CDNIkILIre). * **Students**: If you’re a student and find this project interesting, please share it with your professors or academic advisors, as applications must be submitted by your institution. * **Companies**: We invite companies in the WordPress ecosystem to support this initiative by: - Sponsoring mentors to guide new contributors. - Providing tools and resources that help students succeed. - To learn more, visit the [Company Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/get-involved-company-guide/) and [fill out the form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrKDkjeUdw8Fof34) to join the program. * **Join the Conversation**: Join the [#wpcredits](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C0959D2M3T8) channel in the Make WordPress Slack. See something in the community that should be noted here or in a future newsletter?** Comment below!** Stay tuned for next month’s update! [#education-buzz](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/education-buzz/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F09%2Fmonthly-education-buzz-report-september-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/) [Kasirye Arthur](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thehopemonger/) 7:28 pm _on_ October 7, 2025 Tags: [agenda ( 171 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [Community Team Meeting ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-meeting/), [community-team ( 225 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [meeting-agenda ( 83 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [team chat ( 110 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/)    # 󠀁[Community Team Meeting Agenda for 09 – October -2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/07/community-team-meeting-agenda-for-09-october-2025/)󠁿 The Community Team chat takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the [#community-team](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C037W5S7X) channel on SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). This meeting is meant for all contributors on the team and everyone who is interested in taking part in some of the things our team does. Feel free to join us, even if you are not currently active in the team! Asia-Pacific / EMEA friendly meeting:Americas friendly meeting: You will find a preliminary agenda for the meeting below.  If you wish to add points to discuss, comment on this post or reach out to one of the team reps: [@adityakane](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U02VCDEEY), [@Arthur](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U75BRJRT7), [@Shusei](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/UHGC4MF6H), or [@webtechpooja](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U84BKHNDU). It does not need to be a blog post yet, the topic can be discussed during the meeting nevertheless. We use the same agenda for both meetings. ### **Check-ins: Program and Event Supporters / Contributors** * What have you been doing and how is it going?  * What did you accomplish after the last meeting?  * Are there any blockers?  * Can other team members help you in some way? ### **Highlights to Note** Here are a few things everyone should be aware of. ### **Open Posts** Check out these new and ongoing discussions needing review, feedback, thoughts and comments. * [WordPress and Higher Education: An Alliance that Transforms](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/29/wordpress-and-higher-education-an-alliance-that-transforms/) * [Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Credits](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/19/call-for-mentors/) ### **Reporting** [Reporting a Misappropriation of Funds](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/01/reporting-a-misappropriation-of-funds/) ### **Open Floor** This is your chance to discuss things that weren’t on the meeting agenda.  We invite you to use this opportunity to share anything that you want with the team. If you currently have a topic you’d like to discuss, add it to the comments of this post and we will try to update the agenda accordingly. Hope to see you on Thursday, either in the Asia-Pacific / EMEA (12:00 UTC) or Americas- friendly version (21:00 UTC) of the meeting! [#agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/agenda/), [#community-team-meeting](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team-meeting/), [#community-team](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/community-team/), [#meeting-agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/meeting-agenda/), [#team-chat](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/team-chat/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F07%2Fcommunity-team-meeting-agenda-for-09-october-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) [Harmony Romo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/harmonyromo/) 8:06 pm _on_ October 1, 2025   # 󠀁[Reporting a Misappropriation of Funds](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/10/01/reporting-a-misappropriation-of-funds/)󠁿 It is with deep regret that WordPress Community SupportWordPress Community Support WordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional “official” events organized within the WordPress Community Events program. must share the news that surplus funds from a 2024 WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. [Learn more](https://central.wordcamp.org/about/). were used by an organizer for personal expenses. Despite several attempts to recover these funds, it is now clear that the organizer does not intend to return the money, and the program considers it lost. The total amount taken was approximately $734. The surplus occurred in a locale where the team managed the money locally, versus through WPCSWordPress Community Support WordPress Community Support PBC is a Public Benefit Corporation, created specifically to be the financial and legal support for WordCamps, WordPress Meetup groups, and any additional “official” events organized within the WordPress Community Events program.. To help prevent this from happening again, WPCS will now send Global Sponsorship Grants in several smaller payments. This change in our policy will be effective as of today, September 30, 2025, and will apply to all events managing funds locally. To expand on the process further, the first payment under the Global Sponsorship Grant program will cover initial event deposits. As the event date approaches and the number of attendees becomes more clear, the remainder of the funds needed can be requested. This process should reduce the occurence of extra money being left over after an event concludes that must then be returned to WPCS. The following actions are being taken against the individual responsible for the misappropriation: * A legal report will be filed with the local authority responsible for monitoring ethics and corruption. * The individual is banned for life from organizing or attending any WordPress events. * Their .org account is permanently banned, which also removes their access to the Make WordPress SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/). These measures may seem severe, but the organizer was given multiple chances to communicate and set up a repayment plan. Unfortunately, no effort was made to resolve the issue. The WordPress events program is built on trust. Organizers are trusted from the beginning, as representatives of WordPress in their communities and as caretakers of event funds. Even when faced with challenges, our aim is to support each other and work from a place of trust. * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F10%2F01%2Freporting-a-misappropriation-of-funds%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roblesloaiza/) [roblesloaiza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roblesloaiza/) 3:01 pm _on_ September 29, 2025 Tags: [Campus-Connect ( 3 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/campus-connect/), Costa Rica, Fidelitas, [wpcredits ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcredits/) # 󠀁[WordPress and Higher Education: An Alliance that Transforms](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/29/wordpress-and-higher-education-an-alliance-that-transforms/)󠁿 ### An Agreement that Opens New Paths At the Faculty of Computer Science of Universidad Fidélitas, we have taken a historic step: we signed an agreement with the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on [wordpressfoundation.org](https://wordpressfoundation.org/)., turning our Computer Science students into key players in a global experience. Thanks to this partnership, every student will have the opportunity to complete an official internship through [WP Credits](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/), directly connecting with the WordPress community and its impact-driven projects. This agreement reflects a deep conviction: higher education must be tied to the real digital ecosystem, with experiences that prepare students for jobs and to become agents of change within global tech communities. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/19-scaled.webp) Elineth Morera Campos (DeputyProgram Supporter Community Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our [Program Supporter Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/community/handbook/community-deputy/). Director of 100% virtual courses at the Faculty) together with Mary Hubbard at the signing of the WPCredits agreement at WCUS25. ### The Birth of the WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 To celebrate this alliance, we organized the first WordPress Campus Connect in San José, Costa Rica, from September 23 to 25, 2025. This event marked a milestone as the first WordPress Campus Connect held in Latin America within a university, open to participation from any individual who was a university student, regardless of their field of study or academic level, and carried out in a three-day hackathon format. Throughout the event, participants engaged in hands-on workshops, received direct mentorship, and took part in the WordPress HackLab, a competition designed to transform ideas into digital products with real societal impact. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/2-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/5-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/8-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ### The Workshops: Learning with Energy and Creativity The heart of Campus Connect lies in the eight workshops that guided students step by step in building their projects: 1. **From Zero to Website in 90 Minutes** – How to quickly start and launch a functional site. 2. **Your Digital Empire, Brick by Brick** – Strategic construction of a solid, scalable website. 3. **Think Like a Rebel: Create Without Asking Permission** – Fearless innovation, exploring creative freedom with design thinking. 4. **Let’s Dress Up: Branding that Hypnotizes** – Keys to visual identity and branding to stand out online. 5. **Secret Vitamins for Your Website: What WordPress Doesn’t Tell You** – Advanced tips and features to power up any site. 6. **So Engaging They’ll Read with Eyes Closed** – Strategies for clear, persuasive, and AI-enhanced content. 7. **Houston, We Have a Website! (Go Live)** – How to move a project from testing to production. 8. **Your Story on Fire (and in 3 Acts)** – Digital storytelling and impactful project presentations. These workshops were not only technical but also creative and strategic, showing students that WordPress is a living, open, and limitless ecosystem. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/20-scaled-e1758951866178.webp) Cely Cruz, co-organizer of WPCCSJ25, giving her talk ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/21-scaled.webp) Daniel Solano, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/22-scaled-e1758951966830.webp) Ariel Ramos, speaker at WPCCSJ25 giving his talk ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/24-scaled-e1758951981331.webp) Rita Robles Loaiza, Lead Organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/1-scaled.webp) Nicole, Nazareth, and Yiqi, co-organizers of WPCCSJ25 and speakers at the event, before giving their talk. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/28-scaled-e1758952417362.webp) Rosita Pereira, Co-organizer of WPCCSJ25 giving her talk ### The Challenge: “Reconnecting the Human” The central competition of the event was the WPCC 2025 Challenge: _Reconnecting the Human_. The challenge stemmed from a paradox: we have never been so digitally connected, yet we have never felt so lonely. In response, teams had to create a digital product, presented in WordPress, that strengthens in-person human relationships within the university or local community. The proposals were aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 10, and 11) and ESG principles. Within this framework: * **SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)** encouraged initiatives to strengthen emotional health and reduce loneliness. * **SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)** inspired inclusive and accessible solutions for the entire community. * **SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)** motivated proposals to rescue traditions and foster coexistence in public spaces. At the same time, ESG principles framed the action plan: environmental care, positive social impact, and ethical, participatory governance. WordPress became the showcase to tell the story of the problem, the value proposition, the digital product, and the expected impact. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/9-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/11-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/13-scaled.webp) Photo taken by Gabriel Ramirez, volunteer at WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ### The Organizing Team: The Force Behind the Event None of this would have been possible without the dedication of a passionate organizing team that brought this first WordPress Campus Connect to life: * **[@ritaroblesloaiza](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U038G3F202Y) **– Lead Organizer * [**@Elineth Morera**](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U09APNWE03D) Campos – Volunteers and Jury * **[@RositaPQ11](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U07TPHM7X6C)** – Challenge Design and Creation * **[@Cely Cruz](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U05G7NG7TU1)** – Content and Social Media * **[@nicolegomez](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U09B0EMAEHL)** – Logistics and Coordination * **[@yiqi Xie](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U09BVBJDF4N)** – Logistics and Coordination * **[@Nazareth](https://wordpress.slack.com/team/U09B2HZU8TW)** – Content and Social Media They were responsible for transforming a vision into a real experience, coordinating workshops, mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues., logistics, communication, and every detail to make the event shine. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/3-scaled.webp) Part of the team of volunteers and organizers of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/4-scaled.webp) Organizing Team of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 ### WordPress Club Fidélitas and Its Podcast Another historic milestone was the official founding of the **WordPress Club Fidélitas**, a permanent space where students, faculty, and the community can come together to learn, share, and contribute to the WordPress ecosystem. As part of this initiative, the Club’s podcast was launched, where we will talk about: * WordPress and its impact on the global web. * Technological innovation applied to education. * Academic and community experiences from Fidélitas. This podcast will serve as a bridge between academia and the international WordPress community, amplifying the voices of our students and their projects. You can listen to the podcast here: [WordPress Club Fidélitas on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/6swxhK8dLDCECXsvZvhAYs?si=5d8521e94bb44ff8) ### A Starting Point, Not the Destination The WordPress Campus Connect San José and the agreement with the WordPress Foundation are just the beginning. Every student who participates in this program will take with them not only technical WordPress skills but also the experience of belonging to a global community, working with purpose, and using technology to generate human impact. ### Inspiring Transformation With this event, we proved that a university can be innovative, close, and global at the same time. The invitation is clear: to keep dreaming, creating, and reconnecting the human through technology. Because when academia and community walk together, the impossible becomes reality. ![](https://events.wordpress.org/campusconnect/2025/sanjose-fidelitas/files/2025/ 09/17-scaled.webp) Group photo of WordPress Campus Connect San José 2025 taken by Manuel Macias, volunteer from the WordPress San José community. [#campus-connect](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/campus-connect/), [#costa-rica](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/costa-rica/), [#fidelitas](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/fidelitas/), [#wpcredits](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcredits/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F09%2F29%2Fwordpress-and-higher-education-an-alliance-that-transforms%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marutim/) [Maruti Mohanty](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marutim/) 5:36 am _on_ September 19, 2025 Tags: [mentors ( 13 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/mentors/), [wpcredits ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcredits/)    # 󠀁[Call for Mentors: Join WordPress Credits](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/19/call-for-mentors/)󠁿 We’re looking for dedicated mentorsEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. to guide the next generation of contributors in **WordPress Credits**, a flagship educational program of the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on [wordpressfoundation.org](https://wordpressfoundation.org/).. WordPress Credits connects university students with real-world, open-source contribution opportunities. Over 150 hours, students learn how to collaborate in distributed teams, work on meaningful projects, and gain valuable skills that bridge academia and professional pathways. Learn more about the program: [WordPress Credits Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/wordpress-credits-contribution-internship-program/). ## **MentorEvent Supporter Event Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. Requirements**󠀁[](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker/blob/74d742dff6d54c33f33455feba1beda438604654/Mentors/Call%20for%20Mentors.md#mentor-requirements)󠁿 * Minimum **2 hours per week** available for the entire duration of the program( current cohorts last **13 to 18 weeks** but it may vary) * Availability to **sync once a week with students** * Ability to provide **asynchronous support** (SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/), email, or other tools) * Commitment to provide a **meaningful mentorship experience** ## **Mentor Responsibilities**󠀁[](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker/blob/74d742dff6d54c33f33455feba1beda438604654/Mentors/Call%20for%20Mentors.md#mentor-responsibilities)󠁿 * Guide up to **5 students per mentor** (if you have more availability, let us know — we may assign additional students) * Support students in understanding contribution tasks and navigating the WordPress community * Encourage collaboration, accountability, and skill growth * Provide feedback on student progress and final projects ## **Additional Information**󠀁[](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker/blob/74d742dff6d54c33f33455feba1beda438604654/Mentors/Call%20for%20Mentors.md#additional-information)󠁿 * Mentors will be **vetted** before selection. You will receive an acceptance or rejection email after review. * Currently, we are onboarding students from a limited number of institutions. However, we want to **prepare a pool of mentors worldwide** so we can match you with students as soon as more universities join the program. * Your mentorship will help students connect their academic learning to real-world practice, while shaping the next wave of WordPress contributors. ## **Apply Now**󠀁[](https://github.com/WordPress/WPCredits-Tracker/blob/74d742dff6d54c33f33455feba1beda438604654/Mentors/Call%20for%20Mentors.md#apply-now)󠁿 If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the [application form](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrFUiCzMP8zwrouL): [Apply Now](https://airtable.com/appIzQKfwTn5dyPVp/shrFUiCzMP8zwrouL) Your guidance can make all the difference in helping students grow, succeed, and feel empowered in the WordPress ecosystem. +make.wordpress.org/training/ +make.wordpress.org/support/ +make.wordpress.org/docs/ +make.wordpress.org/marketing/ [#mentors](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/mentors/), [#wpcredits](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/wpcredits/) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F09%2F19%2Fcall-for-mentors%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ninianepress/) [Jenni McKinnon](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ninianepress/) 3:46 pm _on_ September 18, 2025 Tags: [make.wordpress.org/docs ( 12 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/make-wordpress-org-docs/), [p2-xpost ( 168 )](https://make.wordpress.org/community/tag/p2-xpost/)    # 󠀁[X-post: Online monthly Docs Team Contributor Day September 23, 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/18/xpost-online-monthly-docs-team-contributor-day-september-23-2025/)󠁿 X-comment from [+make.wordpress.org/docs](https://make.wordpress.org/docs/): Comment on [Online monthly Docs Team Contributor Day September 23, 2025](https://make.wordpress.org/docs/2025/09/18/online-monthly-docs-team-contributor-day-september-23-2025/#comment-40579) * [Login to Reply](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fcommunity%2F2025%2F09%2F18%2Fxpost-online-monthly-docs-team-contributor-day-september-23-2025%2F%23respond&locale=en_US) ## Post navigation [← Older posts](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/8/?output_format=md) [Newer posts →](https://make.wordpress.org/community/page/6/?output_format=md)