This funding gap highlights the persistent challenge of sustainability in open source - Django powers billions in business value but struggles to secure a fraction of that for its own development.

Yeah, that is a bit disheartening. It’s a reminder of how vital it is to support open source tools, especially when they’re going up against massive, well-funded competitors. These projects often power the backbone of the internet and tech ecosystems, but they can’t survive on goodwill alone.

If we want innovation, transparency, and community-driven development to thrive, we have to step up — whether it’s donating, spreading the word, or helping out however we can.