So this morning I happened to start off by clicking a link on the talk page
of Maggie Dennis that involved concerns about one of the project's newer
education wikiprojects, and ultimately wound up on the page featuring the
Campus Ambassadors for the India Education Program.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:India_Education_Program/Campus_Ambas…
Notice anything interesting there? I was immediately taken by the high
proportion of women who have signed up to become Campus Ambassadors for this
program. Many are very new to the Wikipedia projects, so they have the
double challenge of familiarizing themselves with the project as a whole,
and also supporting new editors.
It strikes me that this is precisely the demographic that could use some
assistance and support from those of us with more experience; they're
obviously interested and eager to participate, but we've seen so many times
that it takes more than enthusiasm and knowledge to succeed. Mentoring from
experienced women may help them to flourish in our environment. Anyone up
for doing so?
Risker/Anne