The WordPress community has grown through meetups and WordCamps, but a new trend is making a difference: micro-communities. These small yet powerful groups are achieving unexpected social impact, bringing WordPress to new audiences and purposes. In this talk, you’ll discover how micro-communities are born, real-life projects transforming lives on national and international levels, and practical tools to build your own impactful group.
Drawing from hands-on experience leading do_action hackathons, facilitating non-formal education programs and co-founding Rural Hackers and Anceu Coliving, I’ll share how WordPress has empowered communities—ranging from NGOs launching social projects, to bloggers advocating for change, to initiatives bridging the gap between rural and urban areas.
You’ll learn about events where WordPress-powered solutions help NGOs thrive, movements supporting senior citizens and youth in rural areas, and inclusive WordPress-driven initiatives that go beyond traditional tech spaces. Whether you’re an organizer, contributor, or just passionate about WordPress, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to create your own micro-community and turn WordPress into a catalyst for social transformation.