Which nonprofit named after Ada supported women in open technology?

The Ada Initiative was the nonprofit that supported women in open technology and culture. Founded in 2011, it worked to increase women’s participation in open-source software, hardware, and related communities.

The organization was associated with technology activists including Valerie Aurora and Mary Gardiner. Its work included research, mentoring, ally training, outreach programs, and practical guidance for creating safer and more inclusive technical events and workplaces.

One of its best-known projects was AdaCamp, an unconference series focused on women’s participation in open technology and culture. The Ada Initiative also helped develop conference anti-harassment policies and encouraged open-source organizations to adopt them.

The organization ceased operations in 2015, so it is not a current nonprofit. Its name honored Ada Lovelace, but it was separate from Ada Lovelace’s historical work and from organizations such as the Ada Lovelace Institute. That distinction prevents a common naming mix-up.