The Open Knowledge Foundation is a part of a global network with groups in more than 40 countries and counting! We use advocacy, technology and training to unlock information, to create and share knowledge, enabling people to take action to achieve local impact and collaborate with like-minded communities worldwide. We also lead in-depth debates so that we collectively build a social infrastructure that integrates openness as a design principle in our democracies.
Everyone is welcome. Anyone can join. No special skills or background are needed — just an interest in open knowledge. Check below how you can contact us if you, as an individual or organisation, would like to join our global network.
If you want to know more about the Open Knowledge Network activities, and browse through the most important projects, have a look at the Project Repository. In addition, the Network identifies specialists of the open movement to be part of the Open Knowledge Global Directory: a curated and searchable database of people with different expertise areas and language spoken. Go to the Global Directory and remember you can request a specialist today!
Organised by Open Knowledge Ghana, the event highlighted the crucial role that technology, innovation and digital empowerment can play in tackling the climate crisis.
Join us for a day-long side event to Wikimania 2024 in Katowice, Poland. Our goal is to design a shared advocacy vision for stronger, collaborative work for the Knowledge Commons.
An account of Věra Jourová’s official visit to Greece and the need for open data to combat disinformation.
We’re thrilled to unveil today the latest addition to our Network, a programme to foster collaboration and expand our reach and impact across the globe.
The workshop aimed to enlighten attendees on the fundamentals and applications of open street mapping, a collective method for creating and refining maps with freely accessible geographic data.
The political will to use biometrics as a means of peacefully resolving political disputes and strengthening the credibility of multi-party elections should be seized as an opportunity for the international community.
Connect with a group or individual near you by finding them in the list below. Join their mailing list, follow them on social media, or attend their next meetup. Our groups can always benefit from more friendly faces and fresh ideas — they will be happy to hear from you!
The members operate independently, setting their own priorities for projects relevant to their country or domain. They are connected through the Open Knowledge Network to support each other, to share expertise, tools and materials, and to amplify open knowledge activities around the globe.
Established Chapters
Active Members
Historical Contributors
Everyone is welcome to join the Open Knowledge Network. No special skills or background are needed — just an interest in open knowledge.
First of all, drop us an email: [email protected].
Before you join though, it's a good idea to get some information and prepare a little bit. Here is the Network Guidelines document, which explains in detail how the Network works and the process for becoming a member.
What you need to know
Getting ready
Apply
If you are familiar with the materials above and want to join the Open Knowledge Network activities on a regular basis, get in touch with OKFN: [email protected].
After an initial meeting, you will be invited to join 2-3 Network calls. After three months you will sync again with a representative from OKFN or the Network to assess the interest in formalising the membership via a Memorandum of Understanding. For your membership to be finalised you will need to be vouched for by two current network members.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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