Support Inclusion in Tech

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Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) supports global participation in the WordPress ecosystem by funding speakers, organizers, and contributors.

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As a Champion Community Builder, your recurring support funds contributors sustaining open-source ecosystems through Support Inclusion in Tech (SiN... Read more

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$5.46 USD

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As a Maintainer, your support sustains the systems that make SiNC possible. Your contribution funds core operations—including Google Workspace, Cha... Read more

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$16.38 USD / month

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2026 Speaker & Organizer Grant Fund

Join us for $155.00 and support one applicant for a domestic trip. This donation amount is set to help ensure your intended $155 support reaches ou... Read more

$159.94 USD

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2026 Newsletter Sponsor

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Join us in funding valuable content, including our newsletter, to connect with our community.

$2,600 USD

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2026 African Contributor

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$250 grant supporting a WordPress open-source project contributor in Africa. This donation amount is calculated to net $250 after standard processi... Read more

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2026 Asian Contributor

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$250 grant supporting a WordPress open-source project contributor in Asia. This donation amount is calculated to net $250 after standard processing... Read more

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2026 European Contributor

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$250 grant supporting a WordPress open-source project contributor in Europe. This donation amount is calculated to net $250 after standard processi... Read more

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2026 North American Contributor

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$250 grant supporting a WordPress open-source project contributor in North America. This donation amount is calculated to net $250 after standard p... Read more

$257.78 USD

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2026 South American Contributor

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$250 grant supporting a WordPress open-source project contributor in South America. This donation amount is calculated to net $250 after standard p... Read more

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2025 Newsletter Sponsor

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2025 Africa Contributor

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$240 grant supporting a WordPress open source project contributor in Africa.

$247.50 USD of $240 USD raised (103%)

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2025 Asian Contributor

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$240 grant supporting a WordPress open source project contributor in Asia.

$247.50 USD of $240 USD raised (103%)

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2025 European Contributor

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$240 grant supporting a WordPress open source project contributor in Europe.

$247.26 USD of $240 USD raised (103%)

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2025 North American Contributor

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$240 grant supporting a WordPress open source project contributor in North America.

$247.50 USD of $240 USD raised (103%)

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2025 South American Contributor

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$240 grant supporting a WordPress open source project contributor in South America.

$247.50 USD of $240 USD raised (103%)

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2023 Unfunded Speaker

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2023 ended with SiNC's commitment to fund a WordCamp Atlanta speaker applicant. Speaker privacy requested. $579.18 hotel. $487.80 airfare.

$1,100 USD of $1,066.98 USD raised (103%)

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Support Inclusion in Tech is hosting the following events.

Past event

Networking at WordCamps

May 13, 2024

11:00 PM-11:30 PM UTC

Master the art of WordCamp networking. This event is your guide to building strong connections. L...Read more

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Top financial contributors

Individuals

Jeffrey Paul

$2,025 USD since Feb 2024

Bud Kraus

$345.78 USD since Feb 2025

Meryl

$40 USD since Dec 2025

Marty

$25 USD since Dec 2025

Organizations

Planning Write

$2,794.22 USD since Feb 2025

Kinsta

$1,066.68 USD since Apr 2025

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Winstina Hughes

Admin

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Planning Write

2026 South American Contrib...

$2,794 USD

Jeffrey Paul

2025 Travel and Hotel Sponsor

$2,025 USD

Kinsta

2025 Newsletter Sponsor

$1,067 USD

Bud Kraus

Sustaining Maintainer

$346 USD

Meryl

Sustaining Maintainer

$40 USD

Marty

Contributor Stewards

$25 USD

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Monthly financial contribution to Support Inclusion in Te...

Credit from Planning Write to Support Inclusion in Tech • March 2, 2026

+$257.78USD

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Monthly financial contribution to Support Inclusion in Te...

Credit from Planning Write to Support Inclusion in Tech • February 2, 2026

+$257.78USD

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Contribution #916729

Monthly financial contribution to Support Inclusion in Te...

Credit from Meryl to Support Inclusion in Tech • February 2, 2026

+$20.00USD

Completed

Contribution #914252

Today’s balance

$3,009.62 USD

Total income

$6,097.55 USD

Total disbursed

$3,087.93 USD

Estimated annual budget

$3,034.42 USD

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News from Support Inclusion in Tech

Updates on our activities and progress.

Keeping Open Source Accessible: Firsthand accounts of how inclusive support helps maintain a diverse, global contributor community.

Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) strengthens the open-source ecosystem by removing barriers that limit who gets to contribute. These testimonials from our grant recipients reflect how targeted support sustains participation, knowledge-shari...

Published on December 18, 2025 by Winstina Hughes

Disbursement of Funding 💚: Open Collective Fund Reimbursements, Freelance Newsletter Expenses, Monthly Mailchimp Subscription

Dear Supporter, This notification confirms disbursement of Open Collective Fund Reimbursements, monthly Freelance Newsletter Expenses, and Monthly Mailchimp Subscription Payments. This process ensures that these funds are accurately account...

Published on September 19, 2025 by Winstina Hughes

Driving Inclusion: SiNC's 2026 Grants Fuel Diversity in the Worldwide WordPress Ecosystem

MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY – June 19, 2025 – In celebration of Pride Month and the Juneteenth holiday weekend, Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) is excited to announce an enhanced grant program designed to empower and acknowledge...

Published on June 22, 2025 by Winstina Hughes

About

Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) is an initiative that champions inclusivity and amplifies the voices of diverse talent by empowering speakers worldwide in WordPress programming. In January 2024, SiNC launched a mentorship program designed to help speakers grow and develop in their careers. In 2025, we funded our first contributor cohort—supporting community members doing open-source work within the WordPress ecosystem and strengthening long-term pathways into leadership.

SiNC funds speakers globally and prioritizes applicants in the order they apply. Speakers receive 100% of awarded funding, and we support as many speaker applicants as funding allows. Donation amounts are slightly adjusted to account for standard payment processing costs, helping ensure your intended support reaches our work.

2025 Year in Review

Support Inclusion in Tech funded speakers and organizers from four continents. 57% of SiNC applicants identified as women and 43% identified as men. Overall, 86% of applicants received funding. Despite fewer WordCamps, SiNC successfully funded most applicants with small grants by leveraging Open Collective.

SiNC History

Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) was founded in 2022 by Winstina Hughes, a speaker, organizer, and core contributor, alongside partners across the WordPress ecosystem. Select links for SiNC’s story.

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