Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Huge thanks to our members, the year-round guardians of our planet, working tirelessly to protect our planet! 🌱 In honor of Earth Day, Rooting by Nina is hosting a grounding reset: 📍Kinsasha & Lagos 🕚 April 27th, 11:00 AM

We are excited to introduce our newest team member! 🤝 Becky is an IT Service Planning specialist focused on organizational impact and UX. She will be interning at the Open Gov Hub as part of the WEST program. We can’t wait to see the fresh energy they bring to our team! 🚀

Cheers to new beginnings! 🥂 We had a fantastic time hosting our Happy Hour Welcome for the latest cohort of CEE Fellows. A huge thank you to our partners at IREX, and to all the Host Organizations and Fellows who made the evening so special. Looking forward to an impactful journey together! 🤝

#From a Global Fellowship to the power of the written word, tomorrow is a big day at the Open Gov Hub, and we’d love for you to be part of it! 🔗 RSVP for Happy Hour by emailing [email protected]

Meet our new CEE Fellows, Filip (Poland 🇵🇱) & Tim (Kosovo 🇽🇰)! From energy policy to gov transparency, they’re already diving into life at the Hub. 🤝🌍 #OpenGov #GlobalLeaders #CEEFellows

Thank you Melissa Paluch, M.A., for sharing your “Logic Model as Strategic Tool: Choosing the Right Framework to Uncover Funding Gaps.” at the Pizza & Proficiency session. ❤️ #opengovhub #community #impact #socialimpact #collaboration #washingtondc

Join us this Thursday, March 19th 12:30pm for a special session:
“Logic Model as Strategic Tool: Choosing the Right Framework to Uncover Funding Gaps.” HERE FOR THE RSVP: opengovhub.spaces.nexudus.com/events/14156...

Our monthly newsletter is out! 📩 Didn’t receive it? Subscribe here: share.hsforms.com/1MU5ZxSx_QmK... #OpenGovHub #Community #WashingtonDC #coworkingspace #dccoworking #accountability #transparency #events #eventsdc #opengovhubcoworkingspace #newsletter #monthlynewsletter

We started the week right at Open Gov Hub ☀️ Muffins, bagels, eggs & good company — followed by a Spring Reset session with Rooting by Nina to reflect on the “invisible load” and reconnect through breathwork + sound. Grounded. Energized. Ready for the week 🌿

Join us at Open Gov Hub on Monday, March 2nd for our next Muffin Monday. From 10:00am to 12:00pm and at 11:00am, we’re excited to welcome Nina from Rooting by Nina for a special Spring Reset meditation experience.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11 for a special Happy Hour in collaboration with the @srcdorg.bsky.social 📍 Where: Open Gov Hub Cafeteria 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🍽️ Catering by: Levanise Taverna

How did you all survive this freezing week? 🥶 Snow has been the star of the show, and this is what the Open Gov Hub courtyard looks like right now — completely covered in snow! ☃️ #WashingtonDC #coworking #coworkingwashingtondc #eventsdc #washingtondcevents #accountability #transparency #dc #dcevents

Welcome to Open Gov Hub, Sam Toriola! As the founder of Spora Network, Sam brings a powerful commitment to education and community-led impact. We're excited to have you! #opengovhub #members #éducation #sporanetwork

We are proud to host our first intern, Lillian Smith, at the Open Gov Hub Albania. There, she’ll work closely with Hub Albania Director, Edison Frangu, and continue her work on transparency, accountability, and civic engagement issues. Welcome Lillian!!✨

We’re excited to welcome our new intern, Leah Garcia, at Open Gov Hub! Leah is a senior at The Madeira School, where students are given the opportunity to intern at organizations that align with their passions for five weeks. Welcome, Leah! #strongertogether #meetthecommunity #opengovhub

✨ Happy New Year from Development Gateway! As we step into 2026, we’re excited to keep building data and digital solutions that strengthen institutions and support better decisions – always grounded in people and public good. Here’s to what we’ll build together!

We know that many have been looking for ways to raise their voices about National Guard troops that have been deployed in cities across the country. Well, we’ve got an opportunity to do so— we’re hosting another letter to the editor training next week! ⬇️

We loved seeing public value in action! 🌍✨ Congrats to Public Value Lab and Collin Steele on the Public Value Accelerator – Fall 2025 Pitch Day in DC — where six incredible teams presented impact-driven business ideas. A warm welcome to Diana, joining the Open Gov Hub community! 💫

This past October, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rose as an intern at Open Gov Hub! She took the lead in assessing and improving our technology systems. Rose, we wish you a smooth journey home — and remember, Open Gov Hub will always have its doors open for you! 💛

Take a breather. 🌿 Our Wellness Room is here for moments of calm, care, and reflection — because your well-being matters. Learn more: [email protected]

@nilurimal.bsky.social was at the hub with a Yoga workshop!! 🧘🏽‍♀️ It was a pleasure to have you again! It inspire us so much!

We're so grateful to everyone who came together to celebrate 13 years of driving transparency, accountability, and civic engagement worldwide! The energy in the Hub was truly inspiring. 🥳

Come celebrate with us! 📍 Open Gov Hub, 1100 13th St NW, DC 🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 22 ⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM Bites, drinks, and good company. RSVP: luma.com/lnrzph2h

We used Claude Code to choose our DC office. Built an interactive comparison tool → analyzed 8 coworking spaces → picked @opengovhub.bsky.social. Now we're surrounded by 40+ civic tech and policy organizations in the heart of DC 🧵

Agentic AI coding tools continue to inspire us to turn everything into software. Join us at our new home in downtown DC, the @opengovhub.bsky.social, for a celebratory happy hour on Oct 22: luma.com/lnrzph2h

🎉 Join us next Friday, Oct 17, to celebrate @opengovhub.bsky.social's 13th anniversary! A celebration of transparency, accountability & social impact – with a touch of spooky fun. 🎃 Festivities kick off at 5 PM at our DC office. RSVP: bit.ly/4nJY2CD

Excited to welcome Josh Powell (CEO, @dgateway.bsky.social) as a lightning talk speaker at OGH’s 13th anniversary! 🌟 Turning data into action globally. Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Open Oceans, for making this celebration possible! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-anniv...

🌟 For Open Gov Hub’s 13th Anniversary, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Suzanne Le Menestrel (SRCD)! She leads initiatives on child & youth well-being and evidence-based policies. Join us Oct 17! 💙 #OGH13 #ChildDevelopment #SRCD

🍷📚 This month’s Open Gov Hub Happy Hour teams up with PEN America for a Banned Books Week Literary Salon! Join us Oct 9, 5:30–7:30 PM at Open Gov Hub DC for drinks, snacks, and reflections on the freedom to read. RSVP via link in bio!

Started the week right with Muffin Monday - muffins, bagels, and good vibes all around. Plus, a dose of inspiration from UFacilitate on proving that community is built in small, consistent moments. Excited for what’s next… and our 13-year celebration on Oct 17! Stay tuned!

This Welcome Wednesday, we’re excited to highlight @policyengine, one of our new Hub members. From driving forward new ideas to creating tools for change, they’re part of the diverse community making Open Gov Hub a space for innovation, collaboration, and impact.

✨ Happy Monday! How was your week? We’re kicking things off at Open Gov Hub and already cooking up some exciting things coming your way soon 👀🚀

Closing out the 2nd week of Sept ✨ Thanks to Alba & Gyan for joining both events: the Sept 10th National Day of Catalonia celebration and the Sept 11th DC Nonprofit Club hosted by Community Boost, Social Currant & Public Interest Registry 🙌

🧘‍♀️ Find your calm with Live Meditation hosted by Witnessing Mind. 📅 Thu, Sept 4 | 12–1 pm 📍 Open Gov Hub, DC Join Nilu Rimal for breath, gentle movement & mindfulness to ease anxiety and recharge. Open to all 🌿 🔗: www.eventbrite.com/e/live-medit...

Hello September 👋 We’re back, and so are the events you’ve been waiting for: Back to the Hub

This Wednesday we’re proud to highlight one of our amazing member organizations, the Center for Civil Society and Democracy (CCSD). Based in Syria, CCSD champions democracy, human rights, women’s rights, and transparency. Learn more about their work here: www.ccsd.ngo

Last Friday, June 13th, we had the pleasure of hosting an engaging Round Table at the Hub in collaboration with OGH Albania!

Join us for an event on maximising evidence for ocean, climate and poverty programming 🪸 Using insights from the UK Government's Blue Planet Fund, we ask: how to generate evidence for more impactful programming? 👉 Details and to register: bit.ly/4dzNG3S #UNOC3 #BlueEconomy #UNOceanConference

Thank you to Transparency and Accountability Initiative for hosting such a great Happy Hour at Open Gov Hub! It was a pleasure to share the space with you and connect with such an inspiring group of guests. Looking forward to more moments of collaboration and community building.

🥳 We’re thrilled to welcome Gyan Mishra as our new intern through the incredible Atlas Corps. 🥳 Gyan joins us from India! His passion and global perspective will significantly benefit our community, and we’re excited to learn and grow alongside him. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Community #Internship

We laughed, we cried, and we all supported one another! Thank you to everyone who attended the Hub's Spring Open House on April 11th. #community #usaid #NED #transparency @dgateway.bsky.social @accountlab.bsky.social

ACE Seminar Series: Illicit Financial Flows, Sanctions Evasion & State Capture Join us on 14 April, 1–2PM BST for a discussion with Tihomira Kostova @csdbuildbridges.bsky.social on how illicit networks & captured states drive sanctions evasion & geopolitical instability. 🔗 bit.ly/aceseminar7

We'd like to thank the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Policy for hosting their annual Democratic Values conference with us last week. Learn more about CAIDP and their new sourcebook: www.caidp.org/resources/ai... and register for their AI Policy Clinic: www.caidp.org/global-acade... #ai

Join the Open Gov Hub for our Annual Spring Open House, Thursday, April 10th at 430p. 🎈Celebrate our Members and community 🎟️ Please RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/open-gov-h... 🥂 Drinks and hors d ' oeuvres will be served. If your sector has been recently impacted, please use the promo code: COMMUNITY

Just announced! We're welcoming our friends at International IDEA back as members of the Hub. They'll be giving a lightning talk at our Annual Spring Open House. Now through Friday, use the promo code: IDEA for a BOGO deal! Please show your support and RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/open-gov-h...

The Open Gov Hub is hosting a special professional development event on Friday with our friends from Contempus Leadership LLC and Spencer Campbell Talent Agency. It's free and all are welcome. www.eventbrite.com/e/a-practica...

Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of cancer-related deaths. However, effective tobacco control requires a dynamic, multi-stakeholder approach. This #CancerPreventionWeek, DG/ #CSEA's Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) provides insights on tobacco cessation practices in African countries.

🚨 JOBS ALERT! 🚨 We are currently hiring for two positions: 🔹 Short-term Legal Consultant (Philippines) - National Models for Women’s Safety Online (NMWSO) 🔹Full-time Country Lead (Tanzania) - Soil Nutrition Roadmap (SNR) Apply here! developmentgateway.org/careers/ #Hiring #JobAlert #Development

This mobile app forms part of our ‘a Livestock Information Vision for Ethiopia’ (aLIVE) program, supporting Ethiopia’s MoA to digitize livestock traceability, ensuring greater efficiency and data-driven decision-making in a country with the largest livestock population in Africa.

Real-time, accessible data is essential for effective livestock management. We're working with Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) to achieve this by developing the Ethiopia Livestock Identification and Traceability System (ET-LITS) mobile app, enabling real-time animal registration/tracking.