Mumtahina Faguni receives the Yoast Care fund for her contribution to the WordPress community

Meet Mumtahina Faguni, a valued member of the WordPress Community Team! Syeda Sanjida Afrin nominated her for the Yoast Care fund because of her commitment and valuable contributions to the community. Let’s learn more about this passionate WordPress enthusiast.

Nominator Syeda Sanjida Afrin: “Mumtahina has consistently explored and embraced opportunities for non-coders to contribute to WordPress. She is an active contributor to the Polyglots, Training, Marketing, and Documentation teams and most notably served as the Documentation Team Lead for WordPress 6.7. Beyond WordPress teams, her journey from a volunteer at WordCamp Kolkata 2022 to an organizer for WordCamp Asia 2025 is truly inspiring. She actively spreads awareness about WordPress contributions through meetups, mentoring, and community engagement, supporting college-based WordPress communities across various districts. Concerned about the lack of female participation in WordPress, she organized an impactful online meetup to inspire new female contributors and highlight the achievements of Bangladeshi women in upcoming WordCamps. More such initiatives are already in her pipeline. Despite balancing her 9-to-5 job and new motherhood, she remains dedicated to increasing female involvement in WordPress contributions. The Yoast Care Fund is designed to support individuals who make a difference, and I cannot think of anyone more deserving than Mumtahina Faguni. I wholeheartedly believe that with this support, she will inspire even more individuals and make an even greater impact.”

Let’s get to know Mumtahina Faguni

Those are some lovely words by Syeda Sanjida. Let’s get to know Mumtahina a bit better and ask her some questions about her work and passion for WordPress:

Hi, Mumtahina! Can you tell us about what you do in the WordPress space?

I do what I love—exploring various ways to contribute to the Make WordPress community. In my free time, I contribute to translations, documentation, the WordPress photo directory, and test tickets within my expertise. I also actively participate in local meetups and WordCamps, which bring me immense joy. WordCamps, in particular, are my happy place—I try to attend them whenever possible, meeting amazing people, learning from the community, and making lifelong connections.

What’s one WordPress-related goal you have for this year?

Thanks for asking this interesting question! I do have a WordPress-related goal this year: to get school and college students involved in WordPress contributions. I always say that if I had known about the WordPress community during my college days, I would have fallen in love with it earlier and started contributing more. In my country, volunteering is common, but awareness of international communities like WordPress is limited. So, I want to raise awareness among young people about the beauty of contributing. Additionally, I aim to attend more WordCamps within my budget.

What advice would you give to someone just starting with WordPress?

This question is special to me because I share it with every newcomer I meet. You don’t need to know coding to start with WordPress—there are plenty of non-coding ways to get involved! For example, you can contribute by translating WordPress strings into your local language or writing blogs. If you love writing, you can start managing your own blog. Blogging doesn’t have to mean writing 2,000+ words—you can begin with any word limit that feels comfortable. And if you’re interested in contributing but unsure where to start, join the meetings in the Make WordPress Slack channel. It’s a great way to discover where you belong!

What’s your favorite WordPress memory or something you’re most proud of?

Wow! As I read this question, so many special memories come rushing back—it’s tough to pick just one. Maybe I’ll end up mentioning two! I always try to inspire people around me to contribute to WordPress and other volunteer platforms. After my talk at WordCamp Sylhet 2024, a college student approached me and said, ‘Thank you for your talk, it inspired me a lot. I’ve been thinking the same—can you guide me in starting a club at my college to get more people into volunteer contributions?’ That moment lit up my mind and made me realize that I am truly able to spread my message. Hopefully, that brilliant mind will go on to inspire many others. Another proud moment was being invited by Topher to write about my WordPress journey for HeroPress. I’ve always found inspiration in the essays there, and knowing that my story could motivate others felt incredibly rewarding. HeroPress welcomes stories from everyone, proving that every journey has the power to inspire. I should stop here—or the list will go on!

Where can people connect with you-whether online, at WordCamps, or other meetups?

If you are from Bangladesh, you may see me at various local meetups and WordCamps. And if we are apart, you can find me on the Make WordPress Slack channel as @Mumtahina Faguni, on LinkedIn, on my WordPress.org profile, and on X.

Thank you for this interview, Mumtahina, and for all of your contributions to the WordPress community! Do you know someone like Mumtahina Faguni who also deserves to be in the spotlight? Go to our Yoast Care page and nominate them right away.