Why you should be a FOSSFA member

Submitted by fredericky on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 16:57.

The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa (FOSSFA) membership provides a number of benefits including:

Be one of the leaders and champions advocating FOSS for African development
Become a successful activist through principled leadership and high ethical standards demonstrated through openness, respect and netiquette
Email Forwarding Address providing members with a free fossfa.net email address.
Registration discounts to participate in the FOSSFA Conferences - eg. Idlelo Conference
Invitation to participate/speak at conferences on FOSS Related Issues
Access to a wide network of FOSS advocates and FOSS experts
FOSSFA Mentoring to foster mentoring relationships between FOSSFA members and FOSS Clubs.
Opportunities for mentoring with International FOSSFA partners
Volunteering opportunities that build leadership skills and networking opportunities
Priority access to FOSS Jobs and Careers
FOSSFA support in job and business recommendations
Priority in FOSSFA Training and Activity funding
Subscriptions to FOSSFA Newsletter and Publications
Email Alerts for any FOSSFA journal, magazine, conference proceeding or FOSSFAR newsletter.
FOSSFA Multiple-Year Renewal (up to 5 years) option offering flexibility and convenience.
Publication of membership list information on website to serve as a platform for matching FOSS consultants with clients.
Inclusion in FOSSFA membership directory and competences