Afos: A specialized platform that amplifies African-built open source projects, addressing visibility and recognition challenges within the global tech ecosystem while fostering community growth and talent recognition.

Category: Developer Tools & Community

Curated Project Display: Sophisticated project showcase with quality metrics, contribution tracking, and impact assessment to highlight the best African open source projects to global audiences.

Developer Profiles: Comprehensive developer portfolios featuring project contributions, skills assessment, and community engagement metrics to increase visibility for African tech talent.

Community Engagement Features: Integrated collaboration tools, including project discussions, mentorship programs, code reviews, and networking features, to strengthen the African developer ecosystem.

Limited Global Visibility: African open source projects and developers struggle to gain international recognition despite creating innovative solutions, limiting career and funding opportunities.

Fragmented Community: African developers lack a centralized platform to showcase work, collaborate on projects, and build professional networks within the continent and globally.

Recognition Gap: Talented African developers and innovative projects remain unknown in global tech circles, perpetuating underrepresentation in international opportunities and conferences.

Problem Statement: African developers and open source projects lack dedicated platforms for visibility, collaboration, and global recognition, limiting their impact and career opportunities in the international tech ecosystem.

Goal: Build a comprehensive platform that elevates African open source contributions, creates networking opportunities, and serves as a bridge between African talent and global tech opportunities.

Approach: Engaged with African developer communities, tech hubs, and international organizations to understand visibility challenges. Designed features prioritizing project quality, developer growth, and global accessibility.

Project Visibility: 200% increase in African project discovery

Developer Recognition: 150% growth in profile views

Community Growth: 300% increase in cross-project collaboration

Global Awareness: 80% increase in international contributor engagement