African-Wikimedians June 2023

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[Wikimedia-I] [CfA WiR Bi-Weekly Webinar-Unlock the Power of Storytelling with Wikimedia Tools] Open Invitation for July - August 2023
by Bukola James 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

Dear Wikimedians, [image: CfA WiR Bi-Weekly Webinar .jpg] We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting opportunity to unlock the power of storytelling using Wikimedia tools. Join us for a series of biweekly CfA WiR webinars led by Chris Koerner, Senior Movement Communications Specialist, and other Wiki-Experts. In these interactive sessions, you will have the chance to enhance your skills, captivate Wikireaders, and make your mark in the vibrant Wikimedia community. Whether you are a seasoned contributor or just starting your journey, these webinars will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you become a more effective storyteller. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Register now to secure your spot. <http://bit.ly/UnlockingthepowerofstorytellingusingWikimediatools> *Please note that spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.* Unlock your potential and join us in harnessing the power of Wikimedia tools for storytelling excellence. We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658> Community Coordinator, Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs Initiatives)

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[Wikimedia-I] [CfA WiR International Conference] Open Invitation for June 2023
by Bukola James 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

Hi Wikimedians, [image: CfA WIR International Conference June 2023.jpg] Join us for an inspiring session at the Code for Africa Wikipedian in Residence (WIR) international conference as we explore ways to "enhance African representation on Wikipedia and bridge the content deficit for progress" 🗣 Tochi Precious, Executive Director and Chairperson of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group in Nigeria, and Olushola Olaniyan, President of Wikimedia Nigeria Usergroup, will be your guides on this exciting journey. Together, we will uncover strategies for progress and tackle the challenges hindering accurate African representation on Wikipedia and its Sister's projects. 📅 Save the date: June 22, 2023 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM WAT 📍 Where: Join us on Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85600486639?pwd=bC9xMHVCSFdXL3AwRHFnbE5MVGhXQT09 (**No registration needed**) Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution and make a lasting impact. Let's celebrate African heritage and ensure its rightful place in the digital world! The session will be conducted in English for a wider reach. Spread the word, invite your Wikifriends, and let's gather to reshape the narrative. Together, we can empower African voices on Wikipedia! #AfricanRepresentation #Wikipedia #ContentDeficit #KnowledgeMatters Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658> Community Coordinator, Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs Initiatives)

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[Wiki Loves Africa] 2023 Post-Contest Participants Survey
by Wilson Oluoha 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Dear all, The Wiki In Africa team, organiser of Wiki Loves Africa International photo contest would like to get feedback from Wiki Loves Africa 2023 participants through a short survey. This is to help the team to understand what didn’t work well, and what worked well in order to make Wiki Loves Africa better in the future. *To fill the short survey, visit https://bit.ly/WLA23_survey <https://bit.ly/WLA23_survey> . * Kindly share with your community of Wiki Loves Africa 2023 participants. Regards, Wilson Oluoha ======================================================== Bonjour à tous, à toutes, L'équipe de Wiki In Africa, organisatrice du concours international de photographie Wiki Loves Africa, souhaite obtenir les commentaires des participants de Wiki Loves Africa 2023 par un court sondage. Il s'agit d'aider l'équipe à comprendre ce qui n'a pas bien fonctionné et ce qui a bien fonctionné afin d'améliorer Wiki Loves Africa à l'avenir. *Pour remplir le court sondage, visitez https://bit.ly/WLA23_survey <https://bit.ly/WLA23_survey>. * Veuillez partager avec votre communauté de participants à Wiki Loves Africa 2023. Cordialement, Wilson Oluoha

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Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire || Wikiconvention francophone - Ouverture des appels à communication et candidatures de bourses jusqu'au 14/07/2023
by Abiba Pauline TRAORÉ 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Bonjour, Nous avons la joie de vous annoncer l’ouverture jusqu'au 14 juillet 2023 des différents appels à candidatures pour les bourses et les communications de la WikiConvention 2023 à Abidjan, en Côte d’Ivoire. Pour postuler, vous êtes invités à visiter le portail Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConvention_francophone/2023> de la WikiConvention francophone 2023 : - Bourses <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConvention_francophone/2023/Bourses> - Programmes <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConvention_francophone/2023/Programme> Au plaisir de vous voir toutes et tous à Abidjan ! Cordialement, L'équipe d'organisation locale de WikiConvention Francophone -- 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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Save the Date - Afrika Baraza June Edition
by Bobby Shabangu 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

English Dear African Wikimedians, I’m writing to invite you to the second edition of Afrika Baraza <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>, which is going to take place on 22 June 2023 at 17:00 UTC. The word Baraza means “meeting place” in Kiswahili. And as such, Afrika Baraza brings together experienced Wikipedians and new users once every 3 months to have meaningful conversations on all issues related to Wikimedia in the African continent. It is a platform that continues the conversation that took place in WikiIndaba Rwanda 2022 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> and a build up to conversations that will take place at WikiIndaba Morocco 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>. In this regard, some of the topics include but are not limited to updates on Wiki Indaba 2023; scholarships and programme submissions; What is limiting African Wikimedians from engaging in global movement discussions,...etc. Please use this Zoom link <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024> to join the call. Looking forward to seeing you on the call as we strive to define the African Agenda. Kind Regards, Bobby Shabangu, On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team French Chers Wikimédiens africains, Je vous écris pour vous inviter à la deuxième édition d'Afrika Baraza <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>, qui aura lieu le 22 juin 2023 à 17h00 UTC. Le mot "Baraza" signifie "lieu de rencontre" en swahili. Ainsi, Afrika Baraza rassemble les Wikipédiens expérimentés et les nouveaux utilisateurs tous les 3 mois pour des conversations significatives sur toutes les questions liées à Wikimedia sur le continent africain. Il s'agit d'une plateforme qui prolonge les discussions qui ont eu lieu lors de WikiIndaba Rwanda 2022 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> et prépare les conversations qui auront lieu lors de WikiIndaba Morocco 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>. À cet égard, certains des sujets abordés incluent, entre autres, les mises à jour sur Wiki Indaba 2023 ; les bourses et les soumissions de programmes ; Ce qui limite la participation des Wikimédiens africains aux discussions du mouvement mondial, …etc. Veuillez utiliser ce lien Zoom <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024> pour rejoindre l'appel. Au plaisir de vous voir. Bien à vous, Bobby Shabangu, Au nom de l'équipe organisatrice d'Afrika Baraza Arabic الويكيميديون الأفارقة الأعزّاء، سعيد لكم لدعوتكم للنسخة الثانية من أفريكا برازا (Afrika Baraza) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>، والتي ستعقد يوم 22 يونيو على 2023 الساعة 17:00 بالتّوقيت العالمي (UTC). تعني كلمة "برازا" "مكان الاجتماع" باللّغة السّواحيليّة. وبالتالي، تجمع أفريقا برازا بين ويكيميديون ذوي خبرة ومستخدمون جدد كل ثلاثة أشهر لإجراء محادثات ذات مغزى حول جميع المسائل المتعلقة بويكيميديا في القارة الأفريقية. وهي منصة تهدف لتواصل المحادثات التي جرت في مؤتمر ويكي اندابا رواندا 2022 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> وتمهد للمحادثات التي ستجرى في مؤتمر ويكي اندابا المغرب 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>. في هذا الصدد، تشمل بعض المواضيع تحديثات عن ويكي اندابا 2023؛ المنح واقتراحات البرامج؛ أسباب محدوديّة مشاركة الويكيميديون الأفارقة في المناقشات العالمية للحركة ويكيميديا … وما إلى ذلك. يرجى استخدام هذا الرابط Zoom <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024> للانضمام إلى المكالمة. نتطلع إلى لقائكم. مع خالص التحية، بوبي شابانغو بالنيابة عن فريق عمل أفريكا برازا <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free.www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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WikiWomenCamp 2023 Scholarships Announcement
by Joy Agyepong 13 Jun '23

13 Jun '23

[Apologies for cross-posting] Dear Wikimedians, The WikiWomenCamp (#wikiwomencamp) is back after a hiatus of 6 years! The third iteration of the WikiWomenCamp <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiWomenCamp_2023> will be hosted in New Delhi, India, in October 2023. Join us for a transformative experience focused on growth, leadership, and connection. This year's theme is "Map Up, Rise Up," emphasizing women's empowerment and overcoming societal barriers. The Scholarships application period is from 13 June to 4 July 2023 Anywhere on Earth. Scholarships application form <https://forms.gle/eVc5NcpgwQKo6xcY8>: We will review applications in early July and announce results by mid-July. Successful recipients will be notified promptly. The number of available scholarships is 60: 25 seats are for Strategy cohort while 35 are for Capacity Building cohort, as per the program of the WikiWomen Camp. While newcomers are encouraged to apply for the Capacity Building cohort scholarship, experience and engagement in strategic process or discussions is a baseline expectation for the Strategy cohort scholarship. The WikiWomenCamp 2023 organizing team looks forward to hosting you. You can reach out to us at admin(a)wikiwomencamp.org for inquiries and/or information. Best Regards, Joy, On behalf of the WikiWomenCamp Scholarships Team PS: The scholarship application form is built with Google Forms. We initially attempted to use LimeSurvey, but encountered technical challenges that delayed the announcement of Scholarships. We apologize for any inconvenience and assure that your data will be handled securely. Thank you for your understanding.

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Survey about the future :-
by Florence Devouard 13 Jun '23

13 Jun '23

Hello friends. I already shared this request a few days ago on the telegram channel This is in case you missed it... sorry if that's old news for you. … I would like to invite you to answer to a « non wikimedian » form, that relates to the future, 20 years from now. This form has been done by a friend of mine, Jane McConnell, an american women who settled in my region several years ago, and operates as a independant consultant/writer/Podcaster in the digital space. She seems to be on a new exploratory path and is looking for input to feed her thoughts. She is in particular looking for thoughts from young people (but I guess we could give various interpretations to what youth means…). She set up a form and is looking for participants. If you have 10-15 mn, I would appreciate you give it some time. It is here : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/future2043 The reason she asked helped from me a week ago is that her survey got primarily answers from the western world... so... more diversity welcome Thanks for her Anthere

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Fwd: RightsCon session starting soon: Content moderation at the infrastructure level and its impact on business and human rights
by Ephraim Percy Kenyanito 07 Jun '23

07 Jun '23

This session might be of interest to some of you:- https://rightscon.summit.tc/t/rightscon-costa-rica-2023/events/content-mode… Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito -- Best Regards, Ephraim Percy Kenyanito Public Policy Specialist/ Regulatory Affairs Specialist/ Project Manager- International Trade, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Laws Website: https://ekenyanito.com/ Twitter: @ekenyanito <https://twitter.com/ekenyanito> PGP Fingerprint: B0FA394AF73DEB7AA1FDC7360CFED26DE6BA8DC1 ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: RightsCon Team <rightscon(a)accessnow.org> Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2023 at 13:35 Subject: RightsCon session starting soon: Content moderation at the infrastructure level and its impact on business and human rights To: <hello(a)ekenyanito.com> [image: RightsCon] Dear Ephraim Percy Kenyanito, Content moderation at the infrastructure level and its impact on business and human rights is starting in 10 minutes *June 7, 2023 | 4:45 - 5:45am CST* *Some RightsCon sessions are limited in capacity and operate on a first come first served basis so you may wish to join now to ensure your participation in the session before it fills up.* *For more information or to find other sessions at RightsCon Costa Rica, please visit our Summit Platform <https://rightscon.summit.tc/>. * Join Now <https://rightscon.summit.tc/api/v2/events/ae3fd1e5-9293-421f-b560-0ec8c1e4b…> Thanks, The RightsCon team Powered by TechChange <https://www.techchange.org>

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Invitation à l'épisode 27 de WikiAfrica Hour,"WikiChallenge Écoles d'Afrique"
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 03 Jun '23

03 Jun '23

Bonjour à tous et toutes! Avez-vous déjà entendu parler du concours d'écriture WikiChallenge Écoles d'Afrique? Connaissez-vous le rôle de WikiFundi sur Vikidia tout en permettant aux élèves des écoles rurales africaines de raconter l'histoire africaine? Rejoignez-nous sur l'épisode 27 de WikiAfrica Hour, ou il y aura l'annonce officielle des écoles gagnantes du concours 2022-2023, alors que nous discutons du projet WikiChallenge Écoles d'Afrique, son parcours jusqu'à présent et son avenir. Les invité.e.s: 1. Ludovic Issartelle - Directeur Mécénat Afrique et Directeur du Programme des Écoles Numériques, Fondation Orange 2. Mathilde Louis - Chargée de projets pédagogiques, Wikimédia France 3. Reda benkhadra - Co-fondateur, Wikimedia MA User Group 4. Fawaz Tairou - Membre fondateur, Wikimédiens du Bénin User Group 5. Meherzia Bellagha - Enseignante, l'école primaire Avenue Habib Bourguiba Djerba 6. Badian Aliou SIDIBE - Chargé des Projets numérique et communication, la Fondation Orange Mali Date: Le 5 juin 2023 L’heure: 10h 00 UTC+2 Détails: bit.ly/WAH_WC23 Cordialement, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Hôte, WIkiAfrica Hour*

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Wiki Indaba 2023 Call for Submissions and Scholarship Applications
by Eugene Masiku 02 Jun '23

02 Jun '23

Hello, fellow Wikimedians, We are pleased to share this update with you, regarding the Wiki Indaba 2023 conference <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023> which will take place in Agadir <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>, Morocco from 3rd-5th November 2023. The organizing team would like to inform you that this year’s theme will be “Tweeza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Empowering Africa through Knowledge-sharing and Collaboration” and the call for proposals is now open. Please submit your proposals for workshops, discussions, and presentations. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023. For more details visit the Submissions Meta page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>. In order to have good preparation, especially considering the visa applications, we would also like to inform you that the scholarship application is open as well. Through this form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…> (available in Arabic, French, and English), all interested candidates can apply for a scholarship to join the conference. The international scholarships will cover airlines, ground travel, accommodation and catering, and Visa fee for Active African Wikimedians in Africa and Diaspora and other mission-aligned institutions in the Open knowledge movement. There will also be scholarships for participants in Morocco, to enable local Wikimedians to join this conference. The scholarship application is open until June 30, 2023. Regards, The Wiki Indaba 2023 Local Organizing Team Arabic الأعزاء الويكيميديون، يسعدنا مشاركة هذا التحديث معكم، بخصوص مؤتمر ويكي إندابا 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>، المزمع عقده في مدينة أڭادير <https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A3%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1> المغربية، في الفترة ما بين 3 إلى 5 نونبر 2023. يود فريق التنظيم إبلاغكم بأن موضوع هذه السنة هو: "التويزة <https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A9>: تمكين إفريقيا من خلال تبادل المعرفة والتعاون" وأن الدعوة لتقديم مقترحات عروض مفتوحة الآن. يرجى تقديم مقترحاتكم لورش العمل والمناقشات والعروض التقديمية. الموعد النهائي لتقديم الطلبات هو 30 يونيو 2023. لمزيد من التفاصيل ، يمكنكم بزيارة صفحة ميتا الخاصة بالتقديم <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>. في إطار التحضير الاستباقي للمؤتمر، لا سيما طلبات التأشيرة، نود أيضًا إخباركم أننا قد فتحنا باب تقديم طلبات المنح. يمكن لجميع المرشحين المهتمين التقدم بطلب للحصول على منحة للانضمام إلى المؤتمر عبر هذا النموذج <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…> (متوفر باللغات العربية والفرنسية والإنجليزية) . تشمل المنح الدولية تذاكر الطيران والسفر المحلي والإقامة والمطاعم ورسوم التأشيرة للويكيميديين الأفارقة الناشطين داخل القارة وخارجها، والمؤسسات الأخرى المتوافقة مع المهام في حركة المعرفة المفتوحة. سيمنح المؤتمر أيضا منحا للمشاركين المغاربة، وذلك لتمكين الويكيميديين المحليين من الانضمام إلى هذا المؤتمر. طلب المنحة مفتوح حتى يوم 30 يونيو 2023. مع التحيات فريق تنظيم ويكي إندابا 2023 المحل French Bonjour amis wikimédiens, Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous cette mise à jour concernant la conférence Wiki Indaba 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023> qui aura lieu à Agadir <https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>, au Maroc, du 3 au 5 novembre 2023. L'équipe organisatrice tient à vous informer que le thème de cette année sera "Twiza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Autonomiser l'Afrique par le partage des connaissances et la collaboration" et que l'appel à propositions est maintenant ouvert. Veuillez soumettre vos propositions d'ateliers, de discussions et de présentations. La date limite de soumission est le 30 juin 2023. Pour plus de détails, visitez la page de soumissions sur Méta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>. Afin d’assurer une bonne préparation, notamment en ce qui concerne les demandes de visa, nous tenons également à vous informer que les demandes de bourse sont également ouvertes. À travers ce formulaire <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…> (disponible en arabe, français et anglais), tous les candidats intéressés peuvent demander une bourse pour rejoindre la conférence. Les bourses internationales couvriront les billets d’avion, les déplacements terrestres, l'hébergement et la restauration, ainsi que les frais de visa pour les Wikimédiens africains actifs au sein du continent et dans la diaspora, ou membres d'autres institutions alignées sur la mission du mouvement du savoir ouvert. Il y aura également des bourses pour les participants marocains, afin de permettre aux Wikimédiens locaux de se joindre à cette conférence. Les demandes de bourse seront ouvertes jusqu'au 30 juin 2023. Cordialement, L'équipe d'organisation locale de Wiki Indaba 2023 -- Eugene Makafui Masiku, Communications Officer Open Foundation West Africa

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