Community Expansion Committee

The TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee (T3CEC) fosters the adoption of TYPO3 in the global market by supporting web developers all over the world in learning TYPO3 and becoming a part of the TYPO3 community. We also support the public and private sector in the adoption of sustainable and standardized web technology stacks.

Our mission goes beyond technology. By spreading the use of free and open-source software, we adhere to the sustainable development goals by creating financial independence, digital sovereignty, local jobs, and business opportunities for local companies.

Through the power of sharing and collaboration inherent in the TYPO3 community, we can enhance local and national digital transformation and innovation initiatives founded on cooperation, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Current Activities

The committee is active in the following areas:

• Support countries and national technical communities to learn, adopt, and use TYPO3 CMS.
• Support members of technical communities to learn TYPO3 CMS and access related job and business opportunities.
• Foster international collaboration between open-source projects and communities, particularly in a development cooperation context.
• Support the development of international and national standards, strategies, policies, methodologies, and guidelines for open-source technology adoption, emphasizing TYPO3 CMS as a sustainable, scalable, value-generating choice.

Success Highlights

Some highlights of the T3CEC so far:

• Support the Government of Rwanda to develop and implement a national website standardization program for the government and public institutions, using national technical capacities.
• Support web developers to learn TYPO3 through an international mentorship program with mentees from Chile, Rwanda, Benin, Cuba, Bosnia, and Zimbabwe.
• Support governments in developing strategies for website standardization using open source, including activities in Rwanda, Uganda, Somalia, Senegal, Papua New Guinea, and Angola.
• Participating in and supporting conferences, such as the Transform Africa Summit, the Africa CMS Summit and e-Governance Conference.

Sustainable Development Goals

The T3CEC’s work supports the following of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals:

• 1: No poverty by creating local job opportunities and improving access to public services online.
• 2: Zero hunger by creating sustainable, non-exploitative local economic cycles. 
• 4: Quality education through improved online presence for the public sector and the creation of local expert communities within the IT sector.
• 5: Gender equality by opening up flexible, online learning and job opportunities that can empower rural communities and disadvantaged groups.
• 8: Decent work and economic growth by creating local job opportunities and sustainable, non-exploitative local economic cycles.
• 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure by creating local expert communities within the IT sector and creating business opportunities.
• 10: Reduced inequalities by leveling the playing field through the use of open-source software.
• 11: Sustainable cities and communities by creating sustainable, non-exploitative local economic cycles and local job opportunities. 
• 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions by fostering civil society through open-source communities built on democratic practice and peaceful coexistence, as well as improved online presence for the public sector.

Working with the Community Expansion Committee

The TYPO3 Community Expansion Committee is looking to expand our reach, impact, and capacity to support projects and communities. We welcome new volunteers. 

We are always interested in discussing and developing collaborations with potential partners and sponsors, private companies, or non-governmental organizations, active on a national or international level.

If you want to get involved, feel free to contact the committee leader, Daniel Homorodean.