Linux Foundation—Linux Foundation launched comprehensive DEI programs including SDDI project and LiFT scholarships
The Linux Foundation established multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives including the Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion (SDDI) project to research and promote best practices for increasing diversity in software engineering, the LiFT Scholarship Program providing free training and certification to underrepresented individuals, and the Inclusive Naming Initiative launched at KubeCon to standardize inclusive language across the industry. Over 100,000 women took LF's free MOOCs. In March 2024, OpenSSF and LF Training announced scholarships for 250 women in Jordan for cybersecurity training in collaboration with the US White House.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Open Source | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.443 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (medium ×1) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Linux Foundation launched Software Developer Diversity and Inclusion project and LiFT scholarships
The Linux Foundation established the SDDI project exploring best practices for diversity in software engineering, with working groups on neurodiversity, DEIA best practices, and talent pipeline. The LiFT Scholarship Program provides free training and certifications. Over 100,000 women took LF free MOOCs. In March 2024, OpenSSF announced scholarships for 250 women in Jordan for cybersecurity training in collaboration with the US White House.