Thank you for your interest in contributing to IG Hub! This is a community-driven project — and we welcome your ideas, updates, and improvements.
Ways to Contribute
Add Events & Opportunities
Share conferences, fellowships, jobs, funding programs, or speaking opportunities you know about.
Share Resources & Documents
Submit IGF-related documents, starter guides, toolkits, or educational materials.
Submit Success Stories
Share inspiring stories of impact, case studies, or youth initiatives in Internet Governance.
Join the Speaker Bank
Add yourself or recommend others to the Youth IGF Speaker Bank.
Fix & Improve
Report typos, fix broken links, improve formatting, or enhance content clarity.
How to Submit a Contribution
Option 1: GitHub Pull Request (Recommended)
Fork the Repository
Click "Fork" on the GitHub repository to create your own copy.
Make Your Edits
Update or add content to the relevant .md files (e.g., jobs-internships/README.md).
Commit with a Clear Message
Use a descriptive commit message like: Add new ISOC fellowship program
Open a Pull Request
Create a PR from your fork to the main branch with a brief description of your changes. We'll review and merge within 1–2 days!
Option 2: GitHub Issue
If you don't want to edit files directly, simply open a GitHub Issue with your suggestion or information. Our team will handle the rest.
Tips for Contributors
- Keep formatting consistent — Use Markdown tables, headers, and spacing as shown in existing entries
- Check for duplicates — Verify that the opportunity or event doesn't already exist before adding
- Be respectful — This is a collaborative space dedicated to advancing Internet Governance
- Include key details — Add links, dates, regions, eligibility, and any other relevant information
- Test your contribution — Make sure links work and formatting displays correctly
Want to Join the Core Team?
If you'd like to help regularly, review submissions, or co-maintain the repository:
Core Contributor
Review PRs, manage submissions, and help maintain the hub
Content Curator
Help identify, verify, and add new opportunities and resources
Developer
Contribute code improvements, UI enhancements, or new features
How to Apply:
- Open a GitHub Issue titled "I want to join the team"
- Briefly describe your background and interest in Internet Governance
- Share your GitHub profile or relevant experience
- We'll reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities!
We value contributions from all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned policy expert, a developer, a youth advocate, or simply passionate about Internet Governance — there's a role for you.
Let's build a more inclusive, connected, and empowered Internet Governance ecosystem — together.