Github Social Impact: How we’re driving change with social sector organizations

GitHub’s Social Impact team expands its public presence

GitHub has overhauled its Social Impact website to better reflect how the company is applying its products, communities, and people to pressing global challenges. The update arrives with three new pages that document the team's evolving strategy and offer entry points for nonprofits and employees alike.

Three new hubs

The refreshed homepage lays out the team’s mission and spotlights its two flagship programs: Tech for Social Good and Hubber Giving, the latter focused on employee engagement. Visitors will also find partner perspectives and a running tally of program milestones.

A dedicated Tech for Social Good page details the program portfolio, which centers on four activities: research, community building, guides and tools, and sponsorship. The initiative aims to help social sector organizations make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by leveraging GitHub’s platform, open source community, and internal expertise.

Finally, a new Insights page aggregates articles, talks, and research produced by the team. Content ranges from deep dives on specific programs, such as Skills-Based Volunteering, to guest contributions from partner organizations like UNICEF.

Why now

The Social Impact team frames its work against a backdrop of large-scale problems—climate change, racial injustice, the COVID-19 pandemic, and income inequality—that local nonprofits, international development bodies, and foundations are tackling with limited resources. The team consolidates GitHub’s technological assets, employee passion, leadership commitment, and knowledge of social sector operations to support those efforts.

For updates on new programs and future opportunities, the team points readers to its RSS feed.