Dear all, I am Laugriville, board member of les sans pagEs. We are pleased
to share with you our 2023 user group annual report.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Les_sans_pagEs/Report_2023 Hoping that
your projects are thriving and sending you friendship and power as you need
them to advance.
Warm regards. Laugriville
Chers toutes et tous, Je suis Laugriville, membre du comité de les sans
pagEs. Nous avons le plaisir de partager avec vous le rapport annuel de
notre user group https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Les_sans_pagEs/Report_2023.
Espérant que vos projets prospèrent, nous vous envoyons amitié et force
pour les faire avancer. Chaleureuses salutations. Laugriville.
I have come across two cases in recent weeks, where Flickr users have
hundreds of potentially useful images that they are willing to change
to an open licence, so that we can use them on Commons, and in
Wikipedia and sibling projects.
In each case, those users are not Flickr "Pro" (paid account)
subscribers, and the feature to bulk change image licences is only
available to Pro subscribers. Changing on an image-by-image basis is
clearly untenable.
While it is possible for a Wikimedia volunteer to buy as a gift a
week-long pro subscription for a few US$, we should not have to, and I
wonder if it would benefit the movement for the Foundation to ask
Flickr to make the feature available for non-Pro users, who wish to
make their images freely reusable? Do WMF have a suitable contact at
Flickr?
Who at WMF should I talk with about this?
--
Andy Mabbett
@pigsonthewing
http://pigsonthewing.org.uk
Hello all,
It's that time of the year again!!! After three successful editions of the
Africa Wiki Challenge, Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>
announces the 4th edition of the campaign.
In commemoration of the African Union Day which seeks to promote and defend
African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its
people, the fourth edition of the Africa Wiki Challenge writing contest
seeks to bridge the content gap in Africa on the web. The proposed theme
for this year is "Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century".
The theme is aligned with the African Union Day's theme
<https://au.int/en/directorates/education> “The Year of Education - Educate
an African Fit for the 21st Century.” Kindly confirm your agreement or
otherwise using this link: https://forms.gle/Kou95oBaoa4Q7iis7
To participate as an organizer, you can either include your activity as
part of your annual funds program (that is, if you have an annual community
support fund) or apply for the next cycle of grants.
If you are applying for rapid grant, kindly note that only cycle 5 is open
before campaign starts in May 2024
• Application deadline on 1st April, 2024
• Review time from 2nd April - 7th May, 2024
• Decision announced from 11th May, 2024
• Processing and disbursement from 12th - 26th May, 2024
• See more here-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline
We are glad to introduce a series of virtual office hours, which
begins on Friday
8th March, 2024 to assist organizers in applying for rapid grants and
answer all your questions regarding AWC 2024.
Date: Friday, 8th March 2024
Time: 15:00 UTC
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/95251035378
Register Here: https://forms.gle/Re4FmAKTa4g2eoN98
Have questions? Kindly forward them to info(a)ofwafrica.org and we would be
glad to assist you!
Best regards,
Jael
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello everyone,
I hope this email finds you well. Today, I am writing to inform you about a
significant change within our community. With mixed emotions, we are saying
goodbye to our esteemed Programs Officer, Ruby D-Brown.
Ruby has been an invaluable member of our team, contributing her time,
energy, and expertise to the success of numerous programs and initiatives
during her time at Open Foundation West Africa. Her dedication and passion
have left a lasting impact on our community, and we are truly grateful for
the positive influence she has had on all of us.
As Ruby embarks on a new chapter in her career, we want to take this
opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for her outstanding
contributions. Her commitment to excellence and unwavering enthusiasm have
been instrumental in the success of many of our programs.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate
through this transition. We remain committed to delivering exceptional
programs to our community.
Kind regards
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hi everyone,
The programming call for proposals will open soon for Wikimania Katowice.
Are you interested in hosting a session? Now’s the time to start thinking
about your proposal! You can review the full list of questions that will be
on the call for proposals, along with FAQs, on Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/2024:Program>.
We will soon open the official call for proposals where you will be able to
submit your session idea for consideration. We will be accepting proposals
for in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions.
We expect to receive a lot of submissions this year, and want your help
selecting sessions for the program! Apply to be part of the Programme
Working Group—the team that reviews proposals and builds the Wikimania
Katowice program. The form is available on the Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Program#Programming_working_group>.
Apply until MondaySunday, 18 March 12:00 UTC.
Best,
Wojciech (Programme Lead) on behalf of the Wikimania Core Organising Team
Dear Wikimedians,
The Wikimedia Morocco UG is excited to share with you a compelling read
that highlights the remarkable progress of our educational initiative,
“Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom in Morocco”. This article delves into
the significant strides we've made in advancing media and information
literacy through this innovative program.
📖 Read the Article Here: The rise of an evolution in Moroccan education
with Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/02/29/the-rise-of-an-evolution-in-moroccan-…>
This program is not just a testament to our commitment to education, but
also a reflection of the collective efforts of teachers, students, and
partners who believe in making education accessible and enriching for all.
Explore More About the Program:
- Program Reports: View reports of all previous versions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classr…>
- Media Gallery: Access media from all previous editions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_wikipedian_in_the_class…>
- YouTube Channel: Watch our program in action
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDVwcRTTAw&list=PLG09ZKyGBTkA5ebDhRrgUSvhy…>
- More Diff Articles: Discover additional insights and stories about our
educational programs on Diff. AR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/ar/?s=Mounir+Neddi> EN
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/?s=Mounir+Neddi> FR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/fr/?s=Mounir+Neddi+LIRE>
Your thoughts, proposals, and initiatives are incredibly valuable to us. We
are keen on fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish and
lead to the betterment of our educational landscape. We invite you to dive
into the article, share your insights, and join us in this ongoing journey
to elevate education not only in Morocco but across the global community.
Your support and involvement are what make these achievements possible.
Warmest regards,
*Mounir Neddi*
From the Education Team
Wikimedia MA User Group
Dear Community members,
I hope you're doing well. Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Office Hour Part Two,
where we'll be discussing how to make our jury processes better.
Event Details:
- Date: March 2nd, 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm UTC https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1709395200
- Where: Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88637039784?pwd=AIGFVXsrMPB2piCVZ17acvacHuaZgR.1
What's Happening:
-
Introduction by Isaac Chabota Kanguya (Communication Officer): Isaac
will start things off with a quick 10-minute talk. He'll explain why having
fair and inclusive jury procedures is important for Wiki Loves Folklore.
-
Presentation by Suyash (Jury Coordinator for Wiki Loves Folklore
2024): Next,
Suyash will speak for 20 minutes about "How to Set Up a Good Jury for Wiki
Loves Folklore Photography Contest." He'll help to choose good pictures
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Presentation by Nokib Sarkar (Lead Tool Developer for WLF 2024): Then,
Nokib will talk for 20 minutes about "How We Judge Writing Contests using
Campwiz Tool." He will show how to use the jury functionality in campwiz.
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Questions and Chat Time: After the presentations, we'll have 10 minutes
for you to ask questions and share your thoughts.
We think this event will be really helpful, and we'd love for you to be
there. To save your spot, just click here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour_2#Part…>
Thanks so much for all your support with Wiki Loves Folklore. We're looking
forward to chatting with you soon!
Best,
Isaac Kanguya
Communication Officer International Team WLF 2024