Dear Wikimedia Community,
Exciting news! Scholarship applications are now open for Wikimania 2025,
which will be held in Nairobi, East Africa, marking the first time this
global gathering is hosted in the region. This 20th-anniversary edition of
Wikimania is themed “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability,”
bringing together Wikimedians worldwide to discuss strategies, celebrate
our milestones, and strengthen our collective commitment to free knowledge.
We encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will cover
travel, accommodation, and registration, allowing recipients to engage
fully in the event. Whether you contribute online or offline, this is a
fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn with fellow Wikimedians.
Key Details:
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Scholarships now open: 7th November-8th December 2024
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Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference activities
also being planned on 5 August.)
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and travel
insurance
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Application Focus: Contributions to Wikimedia’s sustainability and
inclusivity. Be sure to highlight your contribution to the movement and
provide relevant links for reference.
As in previous years, scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer
4-6 hours during the event to help make it memorable for everyone.
Applications are being accepted now, and the organizing team is eager to
assist accepted scholars with travel arrangements. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to be part of a landmark event!
How to Apply: Visit the Wikimania Scholarships
<https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and read the Diff blog
post here:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania…
For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at
wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org. or wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 unforgettable.
Warm regards,
Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team
Thanks Srithi,
I'll be there with my community.
Best regards,
On Fri, 29 Nov 2024 at 06:03, Srishti Sethi <ssethi(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> The Language Community Meeting will begin in less than 12 hours from now!
> It is scheduled to take place on *Friday, November 29th* at *16:00 UTC*: <
> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_and_Product_Localization/…
> >.
>
> Looking forward to your participation!
>
> Cheers,
> Srishti
>
> *Srishti Sethi*
> Senior Developer Advocate
> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM Srishti Sethi <ssethi(a)wikimedia.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all!
>>
>> This is a friendly reminder that the language community meeting is coming
>> up next week. It is scheduled for Friday, November 29th, at 16:00 UTC.
>> There will be presentations on topics like developing language keyboards,
>> the creation of the Moore Wikipedia, and the language support track at Wiki
>> Indaba. We will also have members from the Wayuunaiki community joining us
>> to share their experiences with the Incubator and as a new community within
>> our movement. This meeting will have a Spanish interpretation.
>>
>> Learn more here: <
>> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_and_Product_Localization/…
>> >
>>
>> Looking forward to your participation!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Srishti & Oscar
>> *Srishti Sethi*
>> Senior Developer Advocate
>> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:16 PM Srishti Sethi <ssethi(a)wikimedia.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> The next language community meeting is scheduled for a few weeks from
>>> now—on November 29th at 16:00 UTC (Zonestamp! For your timezone <
>>> https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1732896000>). If you're interested in
>>> joining, you can sign up on this wiki page: <
>>> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_and_Product_Localization/…
>>> >.
>>>
>>> This participant-driven meeting will be organized by the Wikimedia
>>> Foundation’s Language Product Localization team and the Language Diversity
>>> Hub. There will be presentations on topics like developing language
>>> keyboards, the creation of the Moore Wikipedia, and the language support
>>> track at Wiki Indaba. We will also have members from the Wayuunaiki
>>> community joining us to share their experiences with the Incubator and as a
>>> new community within our movement. This meeting will have a Spanish
>>> interpretation.
>>>
>>> Additionally, we wanted to highlight that the fifth edition of the
>>> Language & Internationalization newsletter (October 2024) is available
>>> here: <
>>> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_and_Product_Localization/…>.
>>> This newsletter provides updates from the July–September 2024 quarter on
>>> new feature development, improvements in various language-related technical
>>> projects and support efforts, details about community meetings, and ideas
>>> for contributing to projects. To stay updated, you can subscribe to the
>>> newsletter on its wiki page: <
>>> https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_and_Product_Localization/…
>>> >.
>>>
>>> Looking forward to seeing you at the language community meeting!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Srishti & Oscar
>>>
>>> *Srishti Sethi*
>>> Senior Developer Advocate
>>> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
>>>
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Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode
of WikiAfrica Hour "Wiki Conferences behind the scenes”
We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your
joining is very valuable.
What can you expect from the episode?
Conferences have a pivotal role in the Wikimedia movement as gatherings of
people to share, discuss and celebrate!
This episode will shed light on conferences in the wikimedia community
behind the scenes. We will discuss with guests different teams who are in
charge of the approval of conferences and preparation of the resources and
settings.
Points which will be discussed:
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The importance of conferences and their themes
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The logistics needed to organise the conference (the start, the team,
the budget, responsibilities)
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How we prepare for a safe & constructive environment before the
conference starts.
Who are the guest speakers?
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Reda Kerbouche <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Reda_Kerbouche>: He
organized several Wiki-events such as WikiArabia 2022 in Dubai (UAE) and
2024 in Muscat (Oman) and several non wiki related conferences like "Rêvons
l'Algérie".
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Geoffrey Kateregga <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kateregga1>:
Member of Communications Committee of WikiIndaba 2024. With experience in
organising many events and conferences
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Cornelius Kibelka <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:CKibelka_(WMF)>:
For several years, he has worked at Wikimedia Deutschland, where he was
responsible for organizing the Wikimedia Conference/Wikimedia Summit.
2020-2022 Cornelius worked at the Wikimedia Foundation, as part of the
Movement Strategy team, mainly organizing virtual events and processes,
before he joined WMF again in 2024 as a Conference Fund Program Officer.
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Vanj Padilla <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lady01v>: Member
of Conference
Support Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference_Grants/Committee>,
Wikimania 2021, Core Organizing Team Member, Wikimania 2023, Co-Organizer,
Wikiwomen Summit @Wikimania 2023.
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Dumisani Ndubane <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Thuvack>:
Organised the 1st Wiki Indaba in 2014. He is currently board chair of
WhoseKnowledge, as well as advisor to WMZA and WISCOM.
Hosting them Lodewijk <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Effeietsanders>:
he has edited the Dutch Wikipedia since 2005, organized Wiki Loves
Monuments for many years and organized both national and international
Wikimedia events. He currently serves in the Wikimania Committee.
When and where will the episode take place?
Data: Friday 29th November
Time: 16:00 UTC
Join us LIVE on Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6cEk6XZR58>.
You can also register in the event tool here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_40_-_Wiki_Conferences_beh…>
Looking forward to seeing you!
--
*Donia*
WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator
& Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator
Calling all Southern African Wikimedians and Library Professionals!
Join our Virtual Conversations (Southern Africa Edition)
Date: Thursday, 28th November 2024
Time: 10:30 AM GMT
Moderator: Bobby Shabangu, President, Wikimedia South Africa Chapter
Hello,
We are gradually nearing the end of our sub-regional Virtual Conversation
Series, as part of the KEF-funded IWIPALE project and it has been an
exciting and eye-opening journey so far.
Thursday, 28th November 2024 shall be the turn of all Southern Africa
Wikimedians and Library professionals. We hereby invite you to participate
in the last of the sub-regional sessions as we brainstorm on "How can
Wikimedia projects be seamlessly integrated into library routines in
Africa?" and "How can the African Wikimedia community work with the African
Library community in a sustainable manner to promote knowledge equity"
Do not miss this opportunity to participate, share your thoughts and learn
from others. Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OXVMB_lhQU229PIKEArUow#/registr…
Thank you
Stanley
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Hello! *(with apologies for cross-posting)*
The annual Wikimedia Hackathon
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025> is organized by
the Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> in
collaboration with Wikimedia User Group Turkey (WMTR)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Turkey> and
will be taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 2nd through May 4th,
2025.
Collaboration will happen - in person!
The Hackathon is an on-site, in-person event. Be sure to confirm if your
passport is up to date and has validity at least up to 6 months after the
event. Check to see if you can apply for an e-visa online
<https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa>, otherwise,
you’ll need a visa to be issued by your country to travel into Turkey.
Those people who cannot attend the Hackathon in-person will be able to
follow some of the program content online, but should not register using
the link provided below. More information will be provided closer to the
event on how to participate remotely.
Participants are expected to book their own travel arrangements and
accommodation. However, the Wikimedia Foundation is offering to take care
of travel and accommodation for a limited number of scholars.
Scholarship / sponsorship applicants - please note:
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Scholarship application and Wikimedia Foundation staff sponsorship will
only be available to request through December 10th, 2024.
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Priority will be given to those scholars who can mentor and/or
support in areas of high demand and those WMF staff with ambitious or
impactful projects.
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All scholarships provided will adhere to the WMF travel policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Scholarship_travel_policy>
guidelines.
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As a reminder, "no shows” may permanently impact a scholarship
recipients' eligibility to receive a future travel scholarship from the
Wikimedia Foundation.
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More detailed information on what is covered by a scholarship / staff
sponsorship is available online
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025/Participants#Welcom…!>.
Those that have requested a scholarship or WMF sponsorship will be notified
by mid to late December 2024 about the status of their application.
Let us know if you’ll be attending by registering now
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025/Participants#Regist…>
!
The Hackathon registration form runs on Pretix (a free, open-sourced
third-party platform that helps organize and manage events) which may
subject your data to additional terms <https://pretix.eu/about/en/privacy>.
For more information on WMF’s privacy and data-handling for the Hackathon,
please read the privacy statement
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal:Wikimedia_Hackathon_Privacy_Sta…>
.
If you encounter any issues while registering, or have questions about the
registration process, feel free to contact the coordination team at
hackathon(a)wikimedia.org.
Cheers,
Deb
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developer outreach program management
Wikimedia Foundation
Bonjour,
Nous sommes ravis de vous annoncer que le Hub Wikimédia pour la diversité
linguistique
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_Diversity_Hub>propose
des appels de consultation personnalisés pour les communautés linguistiques
et les personnes travaillant sur les projets linguistiques de Wikimedia.
Planifiez un appel de consultation en remplissant ce formulaire
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44…>
.
En demandant une consultation téléphonique :
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Vous ou votre communauté bénéficierez d'une consultation individuelle
avec nos experts linguistiques.
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Vous aurez accès à des ressources et à des outils personnalisés.
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Vous obtiendrez davantage d'informations sur les activités du hub et sur
la manière dont vous pouvez y participer.
Vous êtes un expert ? Contactez-nous et partagez avec nous ce que vous
faites souvent pour aider les autres.
En outre, nous vous invitons à vous abonner
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/langdivhub-com.lists.wikimedia.…>
à la lettre d'information du Hub Wikimédia pour la diversité linguistique!
Restez informés des dernières mises à jour, initiatives et opportunités
pour soutenir la diversité linguistique à travers les projets Wikimedia. Si
vous souhaitez collaborer, si vous avez des idées ou si vous voulez
simplement en savoir plus sur notre travail, nous serions ravis d'avoir de
vos nouvelles
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFXyXJT3KRWM9zy87ETivEMbVJXOd4z44…>
.
En vous abonnant, vous pourrez
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Recevoir des mises à jour régulières sur notre travail de promotion de
l'inclusion linguistique.
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Avoir un aperçu des événements et activités à venir.
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Apprendre comment vous pouvez vous impliquer dans le soutien aux langues
sous-représentées.
Travaillons ensemble pour amplifier la diversité linguistique au sein du
mouvement Wikimedia !
Cordialement,
Sadik Shahadu, au nom du Hub Wikimédia pour la diversité linguistique
P.S. N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/langdivhub-com.lists.wikimedia.…>
pour rejoindre notre communauté !
Calling all East African Wikimedians and Library Professionals!
Join our Virtual Conversations (East Africa Edition)
Date: Tuesday, 26th November 2024
Time: 10:30 AM GMT
Moderator: Alice Kibombo, Senior Program Officer (Libraries), WMF
Hello,
The Virtual Conversation Series has been amazing so far! We have so far
successfully organized sessions for West Africa (English), Central Africa,
and North Africa, and there so much we are learning and some interesting
new ideas to explore. Deepest appreciation goes out to African Wikimedians
who have participated in the past sessions.
Tuesday, 26th November 2024 shall be the turn of all East Africa
Wikimedians and Library professionals. We hereby invite you to an open,
collaborative discussion on "How can Wikimedia projects be seamlessly
integrated into library routines in Africa?" and "How can the African
Wikimedia community work with the African Library community in a
sustainable manner to promote knowledge equity"
Do not miss this opportunity to participate, share your thoughts and learn
from others. Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IEBXxrVASTKYr6DmubNKrQ#/registr…
Thank you
Stanley
AfLIA Communications
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Dear African Wikimedians,
The Language and Product Localization team is pleased to announce that the Community-defined list translation suggestion feature has been deployed in 287 Wikipedias, where the mobile experience of Content Translation is available. Below is a link to a screen record you can play to see how the feature works:
https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Translation_suggestions:_Topic-based_%26_Com…
You can also try it on your mobile device using this link: https://bn.m.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ContentTranslation&act…
The team will host an office hour on:
- Saturday, 2024-11-23, 14:30 UTC. Check your timezone: https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1732372200
- Video call link: https://meet.google.com/avy-xrnj-fhc
The meeting will be a practical walkthrough to show campaign organizers how to add the tag (<page-collection> </page-collection>) to their campaign article list page so that contributors can discover the articles in the Content Translation tool and translate them.
We have also provided a step-by-step help page: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Translation_suggestions:_Topic-based_%26_Com…,
which will be translated to different languages to help you utilize the feature. You will also find screen records on the documentation page to guide you to add the tags.
Thank you for participating in this project and your interest in the feature; see you on Saturday!
Uzoma Ozurumba
On behalf of the WMF Language and Product Localization team
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