Developer Nation's contribution initiative: shaping our collective social impact
Tags: givingbacktocommunity, youngdevelopers, developers
Published: 2024-01-25 15:12:33


The core of our Developer Nation surveys is rooted in fostering a sense of community, and as such, we are dedicated to reciprocating that commitment to communities in various ways. In our pursuit of empowering developers to reach their full potential, we not only prioritize sharing valuable insights and data to help establish the right career foundations but also extend our support to causes that hold significance for them, through our Donation Programs.

The Donation Program has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of our Developer Nation surveys, playing a crucial role in aiding ambitious professionals worldwide who are fueled by a passion for technology and a determination to make a positive impact. Through this initiative, we contribute $0.10 for every response received to the charitable causes chosen by our Developer Nation community. Our aim is to achieve $2,000 in donations, and with each participant in our surveys, we draw closer to realizing that goal!

During the 25th Developer Nation survey, one of the charities we donated to was CoderDojo, part of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and this is the impact we were able to create by joining forces:

- **Global Reach:** Over 4,000 coding clubs ran in-person sessions in 103 countries, creating a widespread impact and fostering a global community of learners.
- **Diverse Participation:** 2,508 young people from 46 countries submitted entries into the Coolest Projects showcase, with a remarkable 45% of the participants being girls, promoting inclusivity and diversity in the tech space.
- **Expanded Learning Opportunities:** The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched three new digital making project pathways, providing learners with diverse coding experiences, from story books and virtual pets to musical instruments, Raspberry Pi Pico creations, data visualizations, websites, and more.
- **Language Accessibility:** Efforts were made to translate digital making projects into over 30 different languages, with a specific focus on supporting learners in areas of educational disadvantage. This includes building new volunteer translation communities for an additional five languages spoken in Kenya, South Africa, and India.
- **Skill Development:** 88% of CoderDojo champions reported that young people improved their computing and programming skills as a result of taking part in CoderDojo. Additionally, 87% noted that young people gained more confidence to explore computing and programming.


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Helping each other grow and achieve our dreams is what drives us here in Developer Nation.

We’d like to celebrate the personal stories of these young tech creators together with the Raspberry Pi Foundation:

[Jay, sharing his love of robotics in his local community](https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/celebrating-the-community-jay/)

> “My mission is to spread the word of computing and programming, because not many people know about these subjects.” – Jay


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[Laura, building robots to change the world](https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/community-stories-laura-robotics-girls-tech/)

> “I never imagined that I would have so many opportunities to travel, expand my horizons, and meet so many people. It’s thanks to CoderDojo and Coolest Projects that I’ve been able to build an amazing network of friends, and together we’re ready to take on the world.” – Laura


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[My Coding Story: Selin](https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/celebrating-the-community-selin/)

> “I do hope people and AI work together in the future to make the world a better place. So I hope I will be a role model, and I actually know it’s hard to start at first, but, like, interests are gender-free. But to just, like, start, be curious and courageous, and, like, never let setbacks stop you so you can actually accomplish, like, your dream and to follow it and to never give up..” – Selin


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These stories show how much we can accomplish together as a community. We’re truly grateful to our community members for embracing our Donation Program and contributing to it, helping us create a sustainable ecosystem for everyone to live and thrive in. Being community-led, this effort could not have been possible without your valuable contributions.  Let’s keep making a positive difference together!