African-Wikimedians February 2023

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[AID Project] Contributing to intangible cultural heritage on Wikimedia Projects
by Euphemia Uwandu 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

Hi Everyone, How is underrepresented knowledge on wikimedia projects addressed through new ways of contributions? Intangible cultural heritage of different tribes in Africa is one such knowledge facing underrepresentation on wikimedia projects. As indigenous people migrate to cities; face an aging population of cultural guardians and a strong tradition of oral storytelling, it is important to save the voices of knowledge at the brink of extinction. See how <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PLcKx0IEGrBKnp455hFAxxv5AFNz5GeY?us…> the Wikimedia Foundation is supporting community efforts to digitize endangered igbo dances in Nigeria through the AID project <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Audiovisuals_of_Igbo_Dances_(AID)_Project>. Kind regards, Euphemia Uwandu, On behalf of the Project Team

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[WikiForHumanRights 2023] Empowering Organizers and Participants
by Euphemia Uwandu 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Hi Everyone, *The WikiforHumanRights 2023 campaign is delivering capacity building sessions *to support campaign organizers and participants to build their capacity in leading the campaign. *Are you a WikiforHumanRights 2023 organizer, participant or someone interested in learning how to build a topic list using available tools?* *The training sessions on 24 & 28 February are just for you.* Register for both sessions in the links below: *Tools for finding the right articles24 February 2023* https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-CqrjssGNz6wPUNUSZQAMAHj6vT… *Building Article List with Petscan28 February 2023* https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeygqD8oEtFHDdxNypzLVeRz9_3b… We are happy to answer any questions or comments you might have. Best, Euphemia مرحبا بالجميع, تقدم حملة ويكي تغير المناخ 2023 جلسات لبناء القدرات لدعم منظمي الحملة والمشاركين لبناء قدراتهم في قيادة الحملة. هل أنت منظم لحملة ويكي تغير المناخ لعام 2023 أو مشارك فيها؟ أو حتى تهتم بتعلم كيفية إنشاء قائمة المواضيع باستخدام الأدوات المتاحة؟ الدورات التدريبية في 24 و 28 فبراير هي لك تماماً. سجل في كلتا الدورتين في الروابط أدناه: أدوات للعثور على المقالات الصحيحة 24 فبراير 2023 https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-CqrjssGNz6wPUNUSZQAMAHj6vT… https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-CqrjssGNz6wPUNUSZQAMAHj6vT… قائمة المواضيع عبر أداة Petscan 28 فبراير 2023 https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeygqD8oEtFHDdxNypzLVeRz9_3b… ( https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeygqD8oEtFHDdxNypzLVeRz9_3b… تترددوا بالتواصل معنا لأي استفسار.. Bonjour à tous, La campagne WikiforHumanRights 2023 organise des sessions de renforcement des capacités afin d'aider les organisateurs et les participants de la campagne à construire leur campagne en la dirigeant. *Êtes-vous un organisateur de la campagne WikiforHumanRights 2023, un participant ou quelqu'un qui souhaite apprendre comment construire une liste de sujets en utilisant les outils disponibles ?* *Les sessions de formation des 24 et 28 février sont faites pour vous.* Inscrivez-vous aux deux sessions en cliquant sur les liens ci-dessous : *Outils pour trouver les bons articles* *24 février 2023* https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIof-CqrjssGNz6wPUNUSZQAMAHj6vT… *Construire une liste d'articles avec Petscan* *28 février 2023* https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeygqD8oEtFHDdxNypzLVeRz9_3b… Nous sommes heureux de répondre à toutes vos questions ou commentaires. Meilleur, Euphemia

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Help needed in creating a Wikipedia biography for a veteran journalist who was killed
by Faaris Adam 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Dear African Wikipedians, I am writing to request your assistance in creating a Wikipedia biography for a Somali veteran journalist who was killed in Somalia by terrorists group alshabab. The journalist, Jamal Farah had a long and distinguished career in the field of journalism, and I believe that it is important to recognize and honor their contributions to the profession. As I know, Wikipedia is a collaborative platform that relies on the efforts of volunteers to create and maintain content. I am hoping that some of you may be willing to help with this effort by contributing your time and expertise to researching and writing this biography. To begin with, I would like to suggest a few key areas of focus that could be included in the biography: Early life and education Career as a journalist Notable achievements and contributions Personal life and legacy I understand that Wikipedia has guidelines and standards that need to be followed when creating new articles, and I am committed to ensuring that the biography is written in a neutral and objective manner, with reliable sources cited throughout. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please let me know, and we can work together to create a fitting tribute to this journalist's life and work. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Faaris

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Feedback on Women's History Month Office Hour
by Masana Mulaudzi 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Hi everyone, To respond to the gender gap and create opportunities to strengthen the gender diverse content on Wikipedia, the Gender Organizing community in the Wikimedia Movement hosts an annual campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_Women> during International Women’s Month. This campaign is an important opportunity for the Wikimedia movement to engage with the work of different communities highlighting the gender gap in each Wikimedia project. On 16 February 2023, the Campaigns Programs team held an office hour with Gender Organizers from across the movement. Some key highlights from the discussion included: - An overview of the volunteer-led Central Notice banner for this year’s International Women’s Day campaign, with a request for translation support for the banner and feedback. - An overview of the new event registration tool to support gender organizers with an improved user-experience for newcomers joining events. - An overview of community planned campaign events surrounding gender on the Projects for this year’s campaign. Participants to the event also highlighted a desire for more strategic support in: - Ensuring an intersectional approach to gender content on the Projects, including facilitating gender visibility on key content areas such as climate and sustainability, and elevating LGBTIQ+ content to ensure that gender campaigning was inclusive, reflexive and expansive. - Facilitating and coordinating ongoing gender campaigning on Wikipedia, and other projects (like WikiData), to ensure lively and ongoing content curation in this important area beyond Women’s History Month (March). - Bringing in strategic partnerships at an international, regional and local level to support and amplify gender campaigns on the projects e.g. a similar partnership to the UNHRC and #Wiki4HumanRights. Specific Product Support requested by gender organizers in the office hour included: - A request for an on-Wiki calendar of events that allowed participants to view and plan their contributions more systematically. - A request to review the Women in Red redlists <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Women_in_Red/Redlist_in…>, which are updated by Listeria Query service, but are not updating often any more. This is an issue connected to ongoing maintenance of key volunteer-built listbuilding tools. You can learn more about the discussion by watching the recording here. <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Women_History_Month_Conversation> What happens Next? As an immediate priority, there is a request for support with translating the Central Notice <https://w.wiki/6NPg>banner, and adding planned campaign events to the Event landing page. <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_Women> There is also a request for support for updating translations of the event page itself. During March, there is also an opportunity to share your events with the WMF for amplification with the movement and external audiences via social media. Have an event you’d like to share or have profiled? Get in touch with the Campaigns team <campaigns(a)wikimedia.org>for more information. On 15 March 2023, you are also invited to join the Wikimedia Research Showcase, <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Research/Showcase> which will be focused on gender and equity on Wikipedia. The session will feature research presentations by Sneh Gupta, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, and Jiao Sun, University of Southern California. You can join the livestream <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4MzJgDIzo> and ask questions in the chat.. Lastly, look out for future announcements for how we plan to address the identified gaps and opportunities elevated in the Office Hour. *Masana Mulaudzi (She/Her)* Senior Manager, Campaigns Programs Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Wikimedians of Democratic Republic of Congo UG Annual report 2022
by Valentin NASIBU 25 Feb '23

25 Feb '23

Hi Wikimedians, I hope this email finds you well! We are happy to share with you our annual report for the year 2022. Here is the link to the report <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMDRC-UG/Reports/Annual/2022>. We will appreciate any feedback you might have for us. Thanks and best regards,

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Open Call to Join the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Funding Committee
by Veronica Thamaini 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

(English) Dear Wikimedians, The Wikimedia Foundation’s Community Resources team and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Regional Funding Committee invite you to apply to become a committee member in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The MEA Committee supports the Wikimedia Foundation Funds [1] programs' participatory grantmaking practice. The deadline for applying is *February 20th, 2023.* The MEA Committee reviews grant proposals from affiliates and other community members in the Middle East and Africa who seek grant funding from the Wikimedia Foundation. Committee responsibilities include: providing thought partnership to help support applicants and strengthen their strategy and proposals, evaluating and recommending promising proposals for funding, and helping recruit and spread the word about grants. Orientation and training are provided for new members. Serving committee members will have the opportunity to advise on funding decisions and proactively share recommendations and mentorship to support grantees in the Middle East and Africa region in their development, growth, and sustainability strategies; that contribute to a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. You will also strengthen your capacity in participatory decision-making processes while learning about our community's incredible work and the different contexts that influence their work. You can read more about the open call for MEA Committee members, including eligibility requirements, roles and responsibilities, our approach to grantmaking and more, at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… You can read more about all Regional Funding Committees at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Committees You can read about the current MEA Committee specifically at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa#Regio… *You can apply as a candidate for the MEA committee at:* https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… Deadline for submitting committee candidacy: *February 20th 2023* Please reach out to mea_fund(a)wikimedia.org for questions about the MEA Committee. Warm regards, The MEA Regional Funding Committee and Veronica Thamaini, Program Officer for Wikimedia Foundation Funds in the Middle East and Africa region [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Start ------------------------------ *(Français )* Appel à candidature ouvert pour rejoindre le comité régional de financement pour le Moyen-Orient et l'Afrique (MEA) Dear Wikimedians, L'équipe des ressources communautaires de la Fondation Wikimedia et le comité régional des fonds de la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique (MEA) vous invitent à postuler pour devenir membre du comité dans la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique (MEA). Le comité MEA soutient la pratique de subventionnement participatif des programmes de fonds de la Fondation Wikimedia [1]. La date limite de candidature est le 20 février 2023. Le comité MEA est chargé de réviser les propositions de subventions des affiliés et autres membres de la communauté de la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique qui cherchent à obtenir une subvention de la Fondation Wikimedia. Les responsabilités du comité incluent : fournir un partenariat de réflexion pour soutenir les candidats et renforcer leur stratégie et leurs propositions ; évaluer et recommander des propositions intéressantes pour le financement ; et aider au recrutement et à la diffusion des subventions. Une orientation et une formation sont prévues pour les nouveaux membres. Les membres du comité auront l'occasion de donner leur avis sur les décisions de financement et de partager de manière proactive des recommandations et des conseils pour soutenir les bénéficiaires de subventions dans la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique dans leurs stratégies de développement, de croissance et de durabilité, qui contribuent à un monde dans lequel chaque être humain peut librement partager la totalité des connaissances. Vous renforcez également vos capacités en matière de processus décisionnels participatifs tout en découvrant le travail incroyable de notre communauté et les différents contextes qui influencent leur travail. Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur l'appel à candidature ouvert pour les membres du Comité de MEA, y compris les conditions d'éligibilité, les rôles et responsabilités, notre approche de l'octroi de subventions et plus encore, sur : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur les comités régionaux de financement, en consultant : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Committees Pour plus d'informations sur le comité MEA actuel, consultez le site suivant: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa#Regio… Vous pouvez vous porter candidat pour le comité MEA à l'adresse suivante : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… Date limite de dépôt de la candidature du comité : *20 février 2023* N'hésitez pas à contacter mea_fund(a)wikimedia.org pour toute question concernant le comité MEA. Cordialement, Le comité régional de financement MEA et Veronica Thamaini, chargée de programme pour les fonds de la Fondation Wikimedia dans la région Moyen-Orient et Afrique. [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Start ------------------------------ (Arabic) دعوة عامة للانضمام للجنة الإقليمية لتمويل منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا يدعوكم فريق الموارد المجتمعية في مؤسسة ويكيميديا واللجنة الإقليمية لتمويل الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا للانضمام إلى عضوية اللجنة الإقليمية في الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا. وهي لجنةٌ داعمةٌ لبرنامج المنح في مؤسسة ويكيميديا [1] ومسلكها القائم على إقرار المنح تشاركيًا. وننوه إلى أن آخر موعدٍ لتقديم طلبات الانضمام هو 20 فبراير 2023. يتضمن عملُ اللجنة مراجعة طلبات المنح المقدمة لمؤسسة ويكيميديا والقادمة من الجهات الشقيقة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا وأعضاء المجتمع في المنطقة. تشمل مسؤولية الأعضاء في اللجنة تقديم أفكار مُثرية من شأنها مساعدة مقدمي طلبات المنح وتدعيم استراتيجياتهم ومقترحاتهم، وعلى أعضاء اللجنة أن يُوصوا بالتمويل للمقترحات الواعدة، وأنْ يساعدوا في استقطاب المزيد من المعنيين بالتقديم على المنح وأن يُروجوا لبرنامج المنح. سنوفر للأعضاء الجدد التوجيه والتدريب المطلوب. لأعضاء اللجنة فرصة تقديم النصح والمشورة حول قرارات التمويل، والمبادرة في مشاركة التوصيات والتوجيهات الداعمة للمستفيدين من المنح في الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا في تطوير استراتيجياتهم ونموها واستدامتها؛ مما يعزز العالم الذي يشارك كل أفراده بحريةٍ في عموم المعارف. يمكنكم قراءة المزيد حول الدعوة العامة للانضمام للجنة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا، بما في ذلك متطلبات الأهلية والأدوار والمسؤوليات ونهجنا في تقديم المنح وغيرها من التفاصيل، على: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… يمكنكم قراءة المزيد عن جميع لجان التمويل الإقليمية على: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Committees/ar يمكنكم قراءة المزيد عن لجنة الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا الحالية تحديدًا على: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/ar#ال… يمكنكم الترشح للجنة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا على: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Middle_East_and_Africa/Commi… آخر موعد للترشح اللجنة:20 فبراير 2023 يرجى التواصل مع mea_fund(a)wikimedia.org لطرح أسئلة حول لجنة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا. تحياتي الحارّة، اللجنة الإقليمية لتمويل منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا فيرونيكا ثامايني؛ مسؤولة برنامج مؤسسة ويكيميديا للتمويل في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Start -- *Veronica Thamaini *(She/Her) Senior Program Officer, Community Resources Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Join the Wikiforhumanrights Right Africa Regional Support hour. (Reminder)
by ruby damenshie-brown 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

Dear members of the community, We hope this email finds you well. We would like to take this opportunity to invite all individuals and organizations from Africa who are interested in participating or organizing the Wikiforhumanrights campaign this year <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiForHumanRights> to join the Africa Regional Support hour. During this hour, you will receive updates on the regional focus for the campaign and learn all you need to know to participate effectively. The event is scheduled for* ;* *Wednesday Feb 22nd, 2023, at 16:00 UTC. * *To register, please click on the following link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocu-tpzkqHdFdhU5WArYUTSaP3y9X… <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocu-tpzkqHdFdhU5WArYUTSaP3y9X…>.* From April to July 2023, we encourage you to join forces with like-minded individuals/groups and organizations to bring attention to this pressing issue. Together, let's create a better future for all. Thank you for your time and consideration. #WikiForHumanRights #RightToAHealthyPlanet *NB: Please share with your communities* *------------------------------------French-----------------------* Chers membres de la communauté, Nous espérons que cet email vous trouvera en bonne santé. Nous aimerions profiter de cette occasion pour inviter toutes les personnes et organisations d'Afrique qui souhaitent participer ou organiser la campagne Wikiforhumanrights Right cette année à rejoindre l'heure de soutien régional pour l'Afrique. Au cours de cette heure, vous recevrez des mises à jour sur l'orientation régionale de la campagne et apprendrez tout ce que vous devez savoir pour participer efficacement. L'événement est prévu pour le mardi 22 février 2023, à 16h00 UTC. Pour vous inscrire, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant : https://wikimedia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocu-tpzkqHdFdhU5WArYUTSaP3y9X… D'avril à juillet 2023, nous vous encourageons à unir vos forces à celles d'individus/groupes et d'organisations partageant les mêmes idées pour attirer l'attention sur ce problème urgent. Ensemble, créons un meilleur avenir pour tous. Nous vous remercions de votre temps et de votre attention. Meilleures salutations, L'équipe de coordination régionale de la WFHR Best regards, WFHR Africa Region

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Hi
by Elvis Morgan 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

-- How are you?

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[Wiki Loves Africa] Office Hours : 23rd February 2023
by Wilson Oluoha 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

Hello Everyone, There will be Wiki Loves Africa <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023> Office Hours on *Thursday 23rd February 2023*. Below are the details: *French*: Thursday February 23, 2023 (18:00 PM UTC) check time <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1677175251> *English*: Thursday February 23, 2023 (17:00 PM UTC) check time <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1677171652> *Where:* GoogleMeet* (link <http://meet.google.com/dnd-fgnw-rwy>)* Please come prepared with your questions, suggestions and concerns. Details: https://bit.ly/wla23meet. *----------------------------* *En Français* Bonjour à tous...toutes, Veuillez trouver ci-dessous les détails des réunions Office Hour pour Wiki Loves Africa <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023>: *French*: Jeudi février 23, 2023 (18h 00 UTC) vérifier l'heure <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1677175251> *Anglais*: Jeudi février 23, 2023 (17h 00 UTC) vérifier l'heure <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1677171652> *où:* GoogleMeet* (lien <http://meet.google.com/dnd-fgnw-rwy>)* SVP, venez avec vos questions et suggestions . Détails: https://bit.ly/wla23meet. Merci

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Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire || Africa Knowledge Initiative: Africa Environment Day Office Hour/Office Hour pour Africa Environment Day
by Abiba Pauline TRAORÉ 21 Feb '23

21 Feb '23

À tous les organisateurs et organisatrices, et au-delà! Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur Africa Environment Day / Journée Wangari Maathai <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Environment>? Souhaitez-vous avoir des idées sur la façon dont vous pouvez vous impliquer? Ou peut-être avez-vous des idées que vous aimeriez partager ? Si la réponse est oui!" alors cet Office Hour est pour VOUS! Date: Jeudi, 23 Février 2023 Quand: 15:00 UTC (votre heure locale liée ici <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1676390403>) Lieu: Google Meet (lien <https://meet.google.com/vwo-bnrs-gjv?pli=1&fbclid=IwAR1gN7vzrWh1h3NS7HQnwRr…> ) Langue de discussion: Français Vous êtes invité.e.s à assister à la première Heure de bureau d’Africa Environment Day présentée par Emmanuelle Kakou <https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utilisateur:Manouka>. Au cours de cette session, vous serez initié au projet et aurez l'opportunité de poser des questions et d'obtenir des réponses. Partagez ce message avec les membres de votre communauté! -- Pauline *TRAORÉ* *Communication. Marketing. Projets.* Cultur'Ivoir <https://www.facebook.com/CulturIvoir> | Les jus d'Aby <https://www.facebook.com/lesjusdaby> | Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire <https://wikimedia.ci> 00225 07 08 84 95 31

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