FOSSFA's Mission

FOSSFA

  • Promotes the use of the FOSS model in African development.
  • Promotes the integration and adoption of FOSS in national policies
  • Coordinates Africa's Free Software efforts
  • Uses FOSSFA expertise to add value to FOSS initiatives in the continent
  • Acts as Africa's FOSS voice
  • Plays an interface role between international and continental FOSS efforts
  • Contributes FOSS applications towards the achievement of women empowerment, the Millennium Development Goals and sustainable development in Africa.
  • Promotes African FOSS expertise, creativity and industry
  • Partners with development organizations who share same goals with FOSSFA