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Diversity, inclusion & belonging

Global diversity, inclusion, and belonging at GitHub

Everyone should have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow through software development. We’re working to make that possible for developers everywhere.

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180M+ Developers building together on GitHub

4M+ Organizations building together on GitHub

5M+ Students reached through GitHub Education

Global community

An on-ramp for every developer

We prioritize global accessibility—through localization, outreach, and community building—so the next generation of developers can find their way in.

Education

On-ramp the next generation

The MLH Fellowship, powered by GitHub, pairs students with open source projects and mentors across 32+ regions—and GitHub Education has reached 2.5M+ students worldwide.

Inclusive language

Inclusive language

We helped lead the industry shift from “master” to “main,” and GitHub for mobile now ships in five languages so more developers can build in their own.

Representation

Amplify new voices

GitHub Sponsors funds the maintainers we all depend on, while The ReadME Project and GitHub Stars give a diverse range of developers a global stage.

People & culture

Teams that reflect the world

We want our teams to mirror the global developer community, so we invest in diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences—backed by continuous learning, allyship training, and close partnership with our Communities of Belonging.

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Hiring

Apply data to hiring

We set and track ambitious hiring, retention, and promotion goals for underrepresented communities.

Accountability

Hold ourselves accountable

Our annual Diversity Report brings transparency to representation across technical roles and leadership.

Support

Support for Hubbers

Competitive benefits include mental-health services, a wellness stipend, an annual learning budget, and back-up care.

Social impact

Technology as a force for good

GitHub Social Impact empowers developers, nonprofits, and NGOs to drive positive, lasting change—with GitHub products, brand, resources, and people.

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Four key focus areas

Skilling, accessibility, sustainability, and humanitarian response—where we can make the most lasting contributions.

GitHub for Nonprofits

Verified nonprofits get a free GitHub Team plan or 25% off GitHub Enterprise Cloud to accelerate their missions.

GitHub Gives

We match employee donations up to $15,000 a year and give $25 per volunteer hour to the nonprofits they choose.

Build what’s next—with all of us

GitHub is as global as the developer community it serves. Come help us make software development open to everyone.

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Advocating for developers everywhere

Privacy & security

Protect privacy and security

We defend developers’ ability to collaborate and protect the privacy and security of people everywhere, especially at-risk populations.

Opportunity

Champion developer opportunity

We’ve supported DACA and joined amicus briefs so international students can stay, learn, and build in their communities.

Civic engagement

Promote civic engagement

We back civic participation—including paid time off for Hubbers to vote and serve as election workers.