Social responsibility of BeezNest and Chamilo LMS
Social responsibility
Committed to responsible learning.
Education as a fundamental right.
BeezNest and Chamilo LMS share a common conviction: access to quality education is a universal right. Our commitment to Free Software is not just technical, it is deeply ethical and social.
The Chamilo project
A global impact
built around a shared mission
Chamilo LMS is an Open Source software and the cornerstone of a project that unites exceptional people around a common goal: increasing the availability of quality education around the world.
Education without borders
Chamilo LMS is used in classrooms, training centres and online platforms across more than 100 countries. From primary schools in Africa to universities in Europe and corporate training programmes in Latin America, Chamilo makes quality education accessible to all, at no licence cost.
Quality education for all
Chamilo directly supports UN SDG 4, Quality Education, by providing a free, open and accessible learning platform.
Free Software philosophy
Published under GNU/GPLv3 licence. Anyone can use, study, modify and distribute Chamilo freely.
Global community
Developers, trainers and educators from dozens of countries contribute to and benefit from the Chamilo ecosystem.
Digital Public Good
Certified by the DPGA in February 2025, Chamilo LMS is officially recognised as a Digital Public Good by the UN-backed initiative.
January 2026
BeezNest takes full stewardship
of the Chamilo project
In May 2025, the Chamilo Association's board voted to hand the keys of the Chamilo project to BeezNest Belgium. This change was effective as of January 1st, 2026, reinforcing BeezNest's commitment to the project's long-term future.
In May 2025, the Chamilo Association's board and its voting members assembled and voted to retire the Chamilo Association completely and to hand the keys of the Chamilo project to BeezNest Belgium. This change was effective as of January 1st, 2026.
Chamilo Association, December 31, 2025
Our contribution
How BeezNest contributes
to the Chamilo ecosystem
Chamilo is our daily activity and a state of mind. All our collaborators, previous collaborators and clients know it.
Software development
BeezNest engineers produced approximately 90% of Chamilo LMS's source code. We publish our work freely so everyone benefits.
Events and community
BeezNest organises and participates in ChamiloCamp, Chamilo on Tour, Chamilo Conf and professional e-learning events worldwide.
Global promotion
We promote Chamilo at international EdTech events and through our content marketing, making Open Source education visible globally.
Open Source ecosystem
BeezNest contributes to numerous Open Source solutions beyond Chamilo, reinforcing the global free software ecosystem.
A global Open Source community
BeezNest and Chamilo connect developers, trainers, educators and organisations worldwide. Together, we build, improve and promote a platform that puts people before profit, and education before everything.
February 2025, official recognition
Chamilo LMS recognised as a
Digital Public Good
In February 2025, Chamilo LMS was officially recognised as a Digital Public Good by the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA), a UN-backed initiative. This recognition confirms that Chamilo LMS meets the highest international standards for open source software serving the public interest.
Digital Public Goods Alliance, February 2025
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Providing quality education
is the basis of sustainable development
To BeezNest, education is a critical step for the sustainable development of a better world. When you work with us, you not only solve your training challenges, you contribute to a healthier global ecosystem.
UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 4, Quality Education
Chamilo LMS directly contributes to SDG 4 by making quality learning infrastructure accessible to all, for free.
SDG 10, Reduced Inequalities
By removing licence barriers, Chamilo enables organisations in developing countries to deploy world-class training platforms.
SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth
Chamilo helps upskill workers and supports vocational training, directly contributing to employability and economic growth.
Principles for Digital Development
An internationally recognised framework for responsible technology in international development.
Chamilo LMS is fully aligned with the Principles for Digital Development. These principles guide how technology should be designed and deployed to create lasting, equitable impact.
Work with an officially certified provider.
Contribute to a healthier ecosystem.
By choosing BeezNest, official Chamilo LMS publisher, you support the development of a global Open Source education project that benefits millions of learners worldwide.