Many people in the WordPress community want to contribute, but don\u2019t know where to start, don\u2019t feel confident enough, or simply don\u2019t have the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an agency, we faced the same challenges. Client work was always prioritised, and contribution often felt like something you do *after hours* \u2014 or not at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, our daily work is built on WordPress as an open-source project. We benefit from it every day, and with that comes a responsibility to give something back. Five for the Future gave us a clear framework to turn that intention into action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this talk, I will share how we changed that mindset by making contribution a **shared team experience**. Through internal Contributor Days and our Five for the Future commitment, we created a safe space for learning, trying, failing, and growing together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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