About 501Code
Improve Skill and Portfolio
An online community where volunteer developers offer their skill and time to non-profits organisations. They in return get to polish their skill and add projects to their portfolio while giving back to the society.
Open Community
Any Non-Profit organisation can post their project and request for help. Any developer is also free to join and contribute to any of the projects they are able to contribute to.
Open Source Software
All the work here is based on an Open Source foundation. The products built are based on Open Source software and remain as such.
Getting Started
Joining
Anyone can join and then start committing code or a submit project. All you need is a Github account.
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Github Issues
Github issues will be used to track features and bugs and for communication between developers and nonprofits. Learn about Github Issues
Latest news
deCOALonize
The deCOALonize campaign aims to provide information to local communities, policy makers, academics, and civil society, on alternatives to coal and embracing clean energy in Kenya. 501code helped with a few bug fixes and some styling updates.
goal4.org
Goal4.org reduces child mortality by equipping mothers, health workers, and family members with the knowledge and tools they need to prevent illness.
KENTEL
KENTEL is a network of Telecenters in Kenya including resource centers and digital villages. 501code provided free consultation and technical support with set up.
Inua Kike
Inua Kike is a Kenyan NGO that empowers women to the reach their goals, by giving them the support that they need. 501code created the website based on the Open Source platform WordPress, completely free, and provided free hosting as well.