Inside WordCamp Europe 2025: Unveiling Surprising Innovations and Secrets from Basel’s Biggest WordPress Event
WordPress without borders — The fight for digital freedom
In the very first presentation, Human Made founder Noel Tock discussed the important role of open-source software in humanitarian challenges. He currently lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine where his charity helps evacuate dogs from the frontlines.
Tock explained how WordPress, open-source software, and global collaboration have played a significant role in past crises:
- Arab Spring (2010): People shared ideas and reported on events on the ground through blogging and other online channels.
- Earthquake in Nepal (2015): Contributors around the globe analyzed satellite data to help first responders know where to focus their efforts.
- COVID (2020): Scientists exchanged genome data, open-source dashboards kept track of important statistics, and helpers around the world provided 3D-printing models for medical equipment.
In short, the open-source ethos helps people find each other, have a voice, and work together. At the same time, they stay available when proprietary solutions close up to de-risk themselves.
Post Comment