African-Wikimedians April 2023

african-wikimedians@lists.wikimedia.org

23 participants
29 discussions

[Foundation Official] Join the Conversation to Discuss the Foundation’s Annual Plan for 2023-2024 Today
by Winnie Kabintie 05 May '23

05 May '23

Dear African Wikimedians, The day is finally here! I hope you had a chance to review the Foundation’s draft Annual Plan for 2023-2024 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2023-2024> . Today we have an opportunity to engage in a live conversation <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/88364752532?pwd=VVRQS3JQNjcwUmhrelFpWjRrZGVndz09> and share our thoughts, feedback and any questions we might have. If you haven't read the plan yet, don't worry, there is still room. By attending the meeting today, you will get a chance to hear from our CEO Maryana Iskander, Regional Foundation staff and community representatives about the foundation and community priorities for the next financial year. If you have read the draft already and something stood out for you or you have some burning questions as well; here is your chance to engage. Let's meet at 16:00 UTC on Zoom. Meeting link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/88364752532?pwd=VVRQS3JQNjcwUmhrelFpWjRrZGVndz09 ) Kind Regards, Winnie Kabintie (her/she) Senior Movement Communications Specialist, Africa Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

2 2

Seeking volunteers for the next step in the Universal Code of Conduct process
by Zita Zage 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

Hello everyone, As a follow-up to the message about the Universal Code of Conduct Enforcement Guidelines <https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org…> by Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Vice Chair, Shani Evenstein Sigalov, I am reaching out about the next steps. I want to bring your attention to the next stage of the Universal Code of Conduct process, which is forming a building committee for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C). I invite community members with experience and deep interest in community health and governance to nominate themselves to be part of the U4C building committee, which needs people who are: - Community members in good standing - Knowledgeable about movement community processes, such as, but not limited to, policy drafting, participatory decision making, and application of existing rules and policies on Wikimedia projects - Aware and appreciative of the diversity of the movement, such as, but not limited to, languages spoken, identity, geography, and project type - Committed to participate for the entire U4C Building Committee period from mid-May - December 2023 - Comfortable with engaging in difficult, but productive conversations - Confidently able to communicate in English The Building Committee shall consist of volunteer community members, affiliate board or staff, and Wikimedia Foundation staff. The Universal Code of Conduct has been a process strengthened by the skills and knowledge of the community and I look forward to what the U4C Building Committee creates. If you are interested in joining the Building Committee, please either sign up on the Meta-Wiki page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduc…>, or contact ucocproject[image: (_AT_)]wikimedia.org by May 12, 2023. *Read more on Meta-Wiki <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduc…>* . Best regards, -- Zita Ursula Zage (she/her) Facilitator, Movement Strategy & Governance Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

1 0

The Maiden Edition of the Ghana Wikimedia Languages Meetup 2023
by Anyorigya Ruth 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Dear Wikimedians, We are excited to share with you that the Ghana Wikimedia Languages Meetup 2023 will take place from May 12-14, 2023, in Tamale, Ghana. This is the first-ever edition of the event, organized in collaboration with Dagbani Wikimedians User Group, Fante Wikimedians Community, Ghanaian Pidgin Community, Moore Wikimedians Community, Gurene Wikimedians Community, Wikimedians of Twi Language, Dagaare Wikimedians Community and Kusaal Wikimedians Community. The meetup aims to bring together volunteers from various Wikimedia Language communities across Ghana for a weekend of networking, idea sharing, and fun activities. The main goal is to foster community growth and enhance the Wikimedia movement in Ghana. We believe that this gathering will provide a platform for participants to connect, learn from one another, and build valuable relationships and partnerships. We are grateful for the support and opportunity provided by the WMF to bring language communities in Ghana together to foster collaboration and community growth. In addition to the main activities, we have also planned exciting social activities that will create ample opportunities for networking and engagement. We appreciate your continued support, and we are confident that the Ghana Wikimedia Languages Meetup 2023 will be a huge success. Link to meta page: https://w.wiki/6dhJ Best regards, Robert and Ruth Communications GLWC Sent from my iPhone

1 0

Invitation to attend the 12th edition of Wiki Mentor Africa Live Events
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Dear All, You are invited to attend the 12th edition of our Wiki Mentor Africa Live Events. Theme: Unlock the Power of Phabricator: Learn how to manage tasks, track projects, and organize workflows. Date: 29th and 30th April, 2023 Time: 5:00 PM Nigerian Time (UTC+1) Join us as we explore the world of Phabricator and unveil the secrets of efficient project management, task organization, and collaboration within the Wikimedia community. This is an opportunity to boost your skills and contribute more effectively to our beloved projects! REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudeyhrT0uE9wQtT8bEwF2580xndOyjp… Come let's unlock the power of Phabricator together! Regards, Kingsley Nkem Igbo Wikimedians User Group

1 0

Join Me for the Art+Feminism 10th Anniversary Celebration Fund Information Session!
by Sadik Shahadu 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Hello, I am thrilled to announce that we have just launched the 2nd funding round for the Art+Feminism 10th Anniversary Celebration Fund, and I would like to personally invite you to join our online information session <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-ihqz0jEt0txf0LZhHqn0nqRfAiF-…> to learn all about how you can apply for the celebration fund. Date and Time: April 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. UTC. During this session, I will provide you with all the necessary information about the fund, including eligibility criteria, the application process, deadlines, and funding details. As a past Art+Feminism event organizer, you have the opportunity to receive up to $1,500 to celebrate Art+Feminism's 10th anniversary with your community. To register for the information session, please click on the following link: tinyurl.com/38jt73n9 Please note that space is limited, so I encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. This is a unique opportunity to receive funding for your Art+Feminism event and be a part of our 10th anniversary celebration. These are the names of individuals and organizations we funded in the first round: 1. Anthony Diaz Organization/Affiliation: Wiki Advocates Philippines 2. Isaac Oloruntimilehin Organization/Affiliation: Free Knowledge Africa 3. Karen Keifer-Boyd Organization: Penn State School of Visual Arts, Art Education Program 4. Michaela Blanc Organization: NaPupila - Curatorial Collective 5. Paula Dominguez Font Organization: Wikimedistas de Uruguay 6. Abdul-Rasheed Yussif Organization: Dagbani Wikimedians User Group 7. Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Surplus People in the Universities Research Group We look forward to seeing you at the information session and answering any questions you may have. Thank you for your continued support of Art+Feminism. Best regards, -- *Sadik Shahadu * *Executive Director * Dagbani Wikimedians User Group <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Dagbani_Wikimedians_User_Group> *West African Language Coordinator* Art + Feminism <https://www.artandfeminism.org/> *Advisory Board Member* *Open Education for a Better World <https://oe4bw.org/advisory-board/>* *Call/Whatsapp: +233244666136* *Twitter: @Sadike25 <https://twitter.com/Sadike25>* Certified Nonprofit Technology Professional <https://api.accredible.com/v1/frontend/credential_website_embed_image/certi…> Recent publication: A global outlook to the interruption of education due to COVID-19 pandemic: Navigating in a time of uncertainty and crisis <http://www.asianjde.com/ojs/index.php/AsianJDE/article/view/462> *Yes, we can!*

1 0

Invitation to attend the 12th edition of Wiki Mentor Africa Live Events
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

1 0

Invitation to episode 24 of WikiAfrica Hour, titled "Tech Ops"
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Fellow WIkimedians, I'm delighted to invite you all to episode 24 of WikiAfrica Hour, titled "*Tech Ops*". We will be discussing the work of the product and technology teams of Wikimedia Foundation, how the Wikimedia Foundation plans to achieve its technological goals of the 2030 Movement Strategy, among other interesting points. *Guest:* - Selena Deckelmann - Chief Product & Technology Officer, Wikimedia Foundation *Date:28th April 2023 Time: 3pm UTC Details: http://w.wiki/5dft <http://w.wiki/5dft>* Regards, Cslause Ogbonnaya *Host, WikiAfrica Hour*

1 0

IGBO WIKIMEDIANS SET TO MARK WORLD POETRY DAY 2023!
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Dear All, Igbo Wikimedians User Group joins the world to celebrate poetry in Nigeria by organizing an Edit-a-thon where participants will be trained and will translate Wikipedia/Wikidata articles on Poets in Nigeria from English to Igbo Wikipedia. Date: Wednesday 26th April 2023 @ Nigerian Book Foundation, Kenneth Dike Library, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Time: 10:00am Join us if you are within Awka or it's environs! 🙂 (Igbo translation below) Ndị Igbo Wikimedians User Group na-esonye n'ụwa niile n'ime emume abụ na Naịjirịa site n'ịhazi Edit-a-thon ebe a ga-azụ ndị sonyere. Ha ga-asụgharị edemede Wikipedia/Wikidata ndị na-ede uri na Nigeria site na Wikipedia bekee gaa na Wikipedia Igbo. Ụbọchị: Wenezde 26th Eprel 2023 @ Nigerian Book Foundation, Kenneth Dike Library, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Oge: 10:00 ụtụtụ Soro anyị ma ọ bụrụ na ị nọ n'ime Awka ma ọ bụ gburugburu ya! 🙂 Kingsley Nkem For: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

1 0

Africa Day Campaign Microgrant
by Ruby D-Brown 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Dear community members; Get ready to be part of something big! We are thrilled to announce that the Africa Union (AU) Day Campaign <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023> will take place from May-June, in commemoration of AU Day. As part of this campaign, we are calling on all organizers across Africa to join us in increasing knowledge about topics related to Africa through activities such as edit-a-thons, content campaign drives, local writing contests, and so much more! We want to make this a memorable and unforgettable event for everyone. Who can apply? The best part? We are offering microgrants ranging between USD500 and USD1500 to Wikimedia user groups, affiliates, Mission align organizations and institutions, as well as individuals to support their participation in this campaign. Application Deadline The deadline to apply is *Tuesday, 25th April*, so don't hesitate to apply today. Check out the criteria and application details here: https://bit.ly/3TzAqSJ About the campaign Open Foundation West Africa <https://www.ofwafrica.org/> is proud to be an implementing partner for this year's Africa Day Campaign, which is part of the African Knowledge Initiative (AKI) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative>. This AKI initiative was born out of a partnership between Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>, Africa Union <https://au.int/>, and Africa No Filter <http://www.africanofilter.org/> with a goal to increase the coverage of African topics on Wikimedia projects. Join us as we come together to celebrate Africa's rich cultural heritage and promote the African continent's diverse knowledge base. Let's make this campaign a success, and together we can showcase Africa to the world! For more information contact info(a)ofwafrica.org. -- Ruby D-Brown Snr. Program Officer Open Foundation West Africa ofwafrica.org

1 1

Review the Foundation’s Annual Plan for the 2023-2024 + Save the Date
by Winnie Kabintie 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Dear African Wikimedians, in line with the Movement Strategy Recommendation <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Strategy/Recommendations>; to ensure Equity in Decision Making <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Strategy/Recommendations/Ensure_Eq…>, the Wikimedia foundation is inviting you to engage in our Annual Plan process (APP) for the 2023-2024 financial year that runs from 01 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. For the second consecutive year, the Foundation is anchoring its annual plan in the movement's strategy to advance equity <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_Ann…> . This year's Annual Plan attempts to provide more clarity on multi-year strategic issues and provide more information on how the Foundation operates. The foundation has published the draft <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2023-2024/…> annual plan on meta and is inviting you to review and share your thoughts. Your comments, questions and reflections will help improve and inform the final content of what we have proposed to do before the Foundation’s Board of Trustees considers the plan and budget in June. We also have upcoming APP conversations with the community and other stakeholders and I take this opportunity to invite you particularly to the one happening on 27th April, 16:30-17:30 UTC (Africa, CEE, MENA). You are however welcome to attend any of the other live calls that are convenient for you. (Meeting link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/88364752532?pwd=VVRQS3JQNjcwUmhrelFpWjRrZGVndz09 ) Please engage and make your voice count. Kind Regards Winnie Kabintie (her/she) Snr Global Movement Communications Specialist, Africa Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

3 2

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

African-Wikimedians April 2023