Cláudio Esperança from Portugal 
has been contributing to Mozilla localization for more than 18 years — growing from a curious open-source enthusiast to leading the Portuguese localization community.
In this spotlight, he reflects on how discovering Firefox and Linux sparked his journey, why he sees localization as a form of digital activism, and what keeps him motivated to build a more inclusive internet in his native language.
“There’s no such thing as a small contribution — every translated word helps build a more inclusive internet.”
Take a moment to read his story and celebrate his long-standing dedication to the Mozilla community.