Dear all,
Apologies for the first two emails. This is the final version of this
email.
I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you
to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>—an
initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> and
proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>.
This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering
invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects,
code repositories, and platforms.
*Program Overview:*
The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African
Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant
Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of
Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed
to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the
intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.
*Event Details:*
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
.)
*How to Register:*
To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly register
using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration.
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
*Important Links:*
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- The African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Localization (Translation) Invitation:*
We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization
(translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your
contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this
opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the
Wikimedia community.
This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia
tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech
Safari Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.
Dear All,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to
participate in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>, an
onboarding initiative designed to facilitate workshops and sessions on
contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects, code repositories, and
platforms.
Program Overview: The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program is a unique opportunity
for African Wikimedians to enhance their technical skills, engage with the
Wikimedia tech community, and contribute to the development of Wikimedia
projects. The program will feature workshops and sessions aimed at
providing hands-on experience and guidance on navigating the technical
aspects of Wikimedia.
Event Details:
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(*Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>).*
How to Register: To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program,
please register using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>.
Important Links:
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
Localization (Translation) Invitation: We encourage and welcome the
community to feel free to localize (translate) the program pages into your
native languages. By doing so, you contribute to making this opportunity
accessible to a wider audience, fostering inclusivity within the Wikimedia
community.
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your involvement in the
Wikimedia tech community and make meaningful contributions. Don't miss out
on this chance to expand your technical skills and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We look forward to your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech Safari
Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.
Chers collègues,
Après plusieurs mois d'engagement et de collecte de contributions sur les
documents Google de l'Agenda pour l'Afrique, conformément au calendrier de
travail 2023, le projet mis à jour a été publié sur Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr>.
[traductions Anglaise et Française pour l'instant]
Je vous invite tous, au nom de l'équipe travaillant sur l'Agenda pour
l'Afrique, à lire le document et à partager vos derniers commentaires ou
réflexions sur la page de discussion
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agen…>
entre le 18 et le 26 janvier.
Veuillez noter qu'il s'agit de la dernière étape de la collecte de données
et de l'examen général par la communauté. Une fois ce cycle d'engagement
terminé, les commentaires supplémentaires et les mises à jour seront
examinés, et une version finale sera publiée d'ici le 31 janvier.
Pour plus d'informations sur le calendrier et le processus de l'Agenda pour
l'Afrique, veuillez vous référer à la section FAQ
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr> sur la
page Meta.
Je vous prie d'agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations
distinguées,
Dear Community,
Just a friendly reminder about the second Campaign Office Hour for Wiki
Loves Folklore's 2024 edition happening today.
Join us for engaging discussions, guidelines, and collective contributions
to shape the exciting five-year journey ahead. Your active participation is
highly valued, so feel free to share anything related to Folklore within
your community.
Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday, 20th January 2024
Time: 14:00hrs UTC
Venue: Online (Zoom) [1]
Please confirm your participation by sign up on meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>
[2].
Looking forward to your valuable contributions and enriching discussions
that will shape the success of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024.
Best regards,
Isaac Kanguya
Communication Officer WLF 2024
[1] Zoom
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87530839056?pwd=EdyZ99R2NpPb5KvZFqTfucbj7zmbar.1>
[2] Sign-up link
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>
Dear Wikimedians,
Welcome to the Wiki Indaba 2024! We are thrilled to have you as part of
this engaging and insightful event that brings together members from around
the world. To ensure that the Indaba caters to your interests, experiences,
and expectations, we invite you to participate in our Pre-Indaba Survey.
This survey serves as a valuable opportunity for us to understand your
perspectives, preferences, and aspirations. Your responses will guide us in
shaping the Indaba agenda, tailoring discussions to address the most
pertinent issues, and fostering an environment that maximizes your
engagement experience.
We understand that each participant brings a unique set of insights, and
this survey aims to capture the diversity of voices within our global
community. Your input is crucial in creating an Event that not only meets
but exceeds all expectations.
The survey is designed to cover a range of topics, from your views on focus
areas to your expectations from the Indaba. Your honest and thoughtful
responses will contribute to the success of the Wiki Indaba 2024 and help
us create an event that resonates with your needs and interests.
Please give us your feedback by filling out this survey
https://forms.gle/SJisJDLM4qETiKX27 no later than February 5th, 2024.
We appreciate your time and commitment through your participation in this
survey. Thank you for being an integral part of the Wiki Indaba 2024, and
we look forward to your responses.
Kind regards,
Geoffrey Kateregga
On behalf of the Wiki Indaba 2024 Organizing Team
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*Français.Wiki Indaba 2024 - Enquête sur l'engagement communautaire*
Chers Wikimédiens,
Bienvenue au Wiki Indaba 2024 ! Nous sommes ravis de vous compter parmi les
participants à cet événement engageant et instructif qui rassemble des
membres du monde entier. Afin de nous assurer que l'Indaba répond à vos
intérêts, expériences et attentes, nous vous invitons à participer à notre
enquête pré-Indaba.
Cette enquête nous offre une occasion précieuse de comprendre vos
perspectives, vos préférences et vos aspirations. Vos réponses nous
aideront à élaborer le programme de l'Indaba, à adapter les discussions aux
questions les plus pertinentes et à favoriser un environnement qui maximise
votre expérience d'engagement.
Nous comprenons que chaque participant apporte un ensemble unique de points
de vue et cette enquête vise à saisir la diversité des voix au sein de
notre communauté mondiale. Votre contribution est essentielle pour créer un
événement qui ne se contente pas de répondre à toutes les attentes, mais
les dépasse.
L'enquête est conçue pour couvrir un large éventail de sujets, allant de
votre point de vue sur les domaines d'intérêt à vos attentes vis-à-vis de
l'Indaba. Vos réponses honnêtes et réfléchies contribueront au succès du
Wiki Indaba 2024 et nous aideront à créer un événement qui répondra à vos
besoins et à vos intérêts.
Veuillez nous faire part de vos commentaires en remplissant cette enquête
https://forms.gle/SJisJDLM4qETiKX27 au plus tard le 5 février 2024.
Nous apprécions le temps et l'engagement que vous avez consacrés à cette
enquête. Nous vous remercions de faire partie intégrante du Wiki Indaba
2024 et nous attendons vos réponses avec impatience
Cordialement,
Geoffrey Kateregga
Au nom de l'équipe d'organisation de la Wiki Indaba 2024
Dear Community,
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for the upcoming second
Campaign Office Hour of Wiki Loves Folklore's 2024 edition.
The office hour aims to engage in discussions about ongoing plans, provide
helpful guidelines and support, and collectively contribute to the
preparations for our exciting five-year journey ahead.
We warmly welcome your active participation and encourage you to share
anything related to Folklore, encompassing both tangible and intangible
cultural heritage activities within your community.
Here are the meeting details:
Date: Saturday, 20th January 2024
Time: 14:00hrs UTC
Venue: Online (Zoom)
To confirm your participation, please sign up on meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>
[1].
We look forward to your valuable contributions and the enriching
discussions that will shape the success of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024.
Best regards,
Isaac Kanguya
On behalf of WLF 2024 International Team
[1] Sign-up link
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>
Hello all,
We are thrilled to invite you to the maiden edition of the Nigeria
Wikimedia Community Distinguished Awards
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Wikimedia_Community_Distinguished_A…>,
taking place this Saturday, 20th of January 2024, at 6 PM GMT+1 via Zoom.
This event is a celebration of the remarkable contributions made by
community members to the Wikimedia projects in Nigeria and beyond in the
year 2023.
The awards aim to recognize and honor the efforts of community members who
have made significant contributions to Wikimedia projects and to inspire
others to join the community and become community heroes themselves. This
is a unique opportunity to showcase and honor the human resources behind
the Wikimedia projects in Nigeria. You can find detailed information about
the Award including the award categories, nominees, and voting process in a
Diff published here
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/01/15/wikimedia-ug-nigeria-is-all-set-to-an…>
,
We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements of our
community heroes by registering using this link
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-mupj4qHNS12XD1_XJTwiU04h884c…>
.
📆 20th January 2024
🕓 6:00 PM GMT+1
📍 Zoom
Join us for an evening of fun, excitement, and inspiration as we come
together to celebrate the achievements of fellow community members from
Nigeria.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Best regards,
Ayokanmi,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Hello all,
We are thrilled to invite you to the maiden edition of the Nigeria
Wikimedia Community Distinguished Awards
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Wikimedia_Community_Distinguished_A…>,
taking place this Saturday, 20th of January 2024, at 6 PM GMT+1 via Zoom.
This event is a celebration of the remarkable contributions made by
community members to the Wikimedia projects in Nigeria and beyond in the
year 2023.
The awards aim to recognize and honor the efforts of community members who
have made significant contributions to Wikimedia projects and to inspire
others to join the community and become community heroes themselves. This
is a unique opportunity to showcase and honor the human resources behind
the Wikimedia projects in Nigeria. You can find detailed information about
the Award including the award categories, nominees, and voting process in a
Diff published here
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/01/15/wikimedia-ug-nigeria-is-all-set-to-an…>
,
We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements of our
community heroes by registering using this link
<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtd-mupj4qHNS12XD1_XJTwiU04h884c…>
.
📆 20th January 2024
🕓 6:00 PM GMT+1
📍 Zoom
Join us for an evening of fun, excitement, and inspiration as we come
together to celebrate the achievements of fellow community members from
Nigeria.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!
Best regards,
Ayokannmi,
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
Hello all,
Join us for an exciting celebration of Wikipedia's Birthday at the Africa
2024 Edition! As we mark another year of knowledge-sharing and community
collaboration, we want you to be part of this special event.
📆 **Date:26th January 2024
🕓 **Time:17:00UTC
📍 **Location: Zoom Link - https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89780994582
Your presence will add to the vibrancy of our celebration.
For more information kindly contact bobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za or
okolonelianselm(a)gmail.com or nadjerenwaki4(a)gmail.com
Let's come together to celebrate knowledge, diversity, and the power of
Wikipedia!
Bonjour à tous,
Rejoignez-nous pour une célébration passionnante de l'anniversaire de
Wikipédia lors de l'édition Afrique 2024 ! Alors que nous célébrons une
autre année de partage des connaissances et de collaboration communautaire,
nous souhaitons que vous fassiez partie de cet événement spécial.
📆 **Date :26 janvier 2024
🕓 **Heure : 17h00 UTC
📍 **Emplacement : Lien Zoom - https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89780994582
Votre présence ajoutera au dynamisme de notre célébration.
Pour plus d'informations, veuillez contacter bobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za
ou okolonelianselm(a)gmail.com ou nadjerenwaki4(a)gmail.com
Rassemblons-nous pour célébrer la connaissance, la diversité et le pouvoir
de Wikipédia !