Hello,
The Campaigns Products Team at the Foundation is currently developing
the "*Event
Invitation Tool,*" aimed at enhancing event discovery and participation. As
we are in the early stages of this tool's development, we are seeking
organizers of events focused on gender and/or geography from February to
March 31st to participate in our initial testing phase.
This tool aims to help you engage new audiences and foster impactful
contributions by creating a targeted invitation list of editors for your
events.
Early testing is important to refining the tool's functionality and
ensuring it meets the community's needs.
To be part of this early testing group and share your valuable insights,
please join us at the Event Invitations Consultation Hours
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event_Invitations_Consultation_Hours>.
Register
here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Event_Invitations_Consultation_Hours/…>
to
join the 21 February session.
Your participation in this early stage is important to us. You would also
get the opportunity to learn more about the use of the Event Registration
Tool.
Together, we can make Wikimedia events more accessible and engaging for
everyone.
Warm regards,
--
Benedict Udeh (he/him)
Community Relations Specialist (Wikidata & Commons)
Wikimedia Foundation
Dear all,
We hope this email finds you well. The Wiki Loves Women
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/en> team is thrilled to
share the exciting news that the SheSaid 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid/SheSaid_2023>
campaign has officially concluded, marking an incredible journey of
participation and collaboration. The edition exceeded our expectations,
thanks to the enthusiasm and dedication of individuals like you.
In celebration of this success, we cordially invite you to join us for the
SheSaid 2023 Celebrations Party on Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83560352052>. The event will take place on the
21st of February at 3:00 PM UTC.
During the program, we will announce the results of the campaign, share
insightful statistics, and feature local organizers as special guests who
will generously share their experiences. It promises to be a joyous
occasion, filled with reflections on the achievements of SheSaid 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/SheSaid/SheSaid_2023> and
the collective impact we've made.
Event Details:
- Date: 21st February 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM UTC
- To join the Zoom event, please use the following link.
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83560352052>
Your presence would add immense value to the festivities, and we look
forward to celebrating this milestone together.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution to this edition of the campaign.
We look forward to sharing this special moment with you.
Best regards,
Afek
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Women team
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Team>
Hi Everyone,
Happy February :)
The WikiForHumanRights Campaign is gearing up for its 2024 edition with
lots of exciting news and activities that would inspire the Wikimedia
movement to embark on another journey of building knowledge that is
relevant for a sustainable future. *As we rise up in joy in our
preparations, we invite you to **register
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Information_S…>
for the information session happening on 13 February 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
During the session, we will provide interpretation support for Arabic,
French and Spanish languages.*
Join us to learn about the changes this year and how you can organize or
participate in the campaign. Here is our December update
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/12/13/celebrating-75-years-of-international…>
about the campaign to get your excitement started in the lead up to the
session and *please help us lend your voice to the **survey
<https://forms.gle/chTUsABdvk21CpiF9> for the WikiForHumanRights 2024
Conference happening in LATAM in November. *
We are looking forward to another memorable opportunity to connect and
collaborate with you.
Happy to answer any questions or comments you may have.
Best,
Euphemia
TL;DR: Are you organizing activities around International Women's Day or
Women's History Month this March 2024? Did you know that there is a central
page where you can showcase your campaigns and learn about what other
Wikimedians are doing globally? Let's chat! Join the Celebrate Women
conversation hour on Monday, February 19th, 2024 at 16:30 UTC. Language
interpretation will be available - English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Hi Wikimedia Organizers,
To respond to the gender gap and create opportunities to grow content on
women and non-binary people on Wikipedia, the Gender Organizing community
in the Wikimedia Movement hosts an annual campaign every March called Celebrate
Women <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celebrate_Women>. 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.
The WMF Campaign Programs team is supporting the movement’s efforts in this
area, working with seasoned organizers to advance coordination of efforts
to #ChangetheStats on gender in the movement.
We would like to invite you to this Celebrate Women 2024 conversation hour
to:
-
Share what your community is doing for this year in campaign organizing
on the Gender Gap during International Women’s Day and beyond.
-
Learn about this year’s volunteer-led Central Notice banner and calendar
and how you can give feedback on the pages.
-
Learn how the event registration tool
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/EventCenter/Registration/Instructions>
can help improve your registration experience for newcomers joining events,
and other exciting developments in the tools to support your campaign, like
event invitation.
-
Learn about some of the work that has taken place to enhance gender
equity in the movement of the past few months!
Join us on February 19 at 16:30 UTC
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women_2024_conversation_hour>
Interpretation will be available - English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
*Masana Mulaudzi (She/Her)*
Senior Manager, Campaigns Programs
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hey All,
Wikimedia ZA has not shared its report to these streets for a long time.
But following in the footsteps of other Usergroups who share with us their
reports here I'm also excited to share with you our Wikimedia ZA 2022-23
Annual report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2022-23&ac…>
.
We tried to keep the report succinct and to the point highlighting the
results and impact of our activities.
Enjoy and let us know here or at my email: bobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za
<email%3Abobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za> if you have questions or think we
could collaborate on projects in the future.
Best regards,
Chers tous et toutes,
Je vous écris pour vous inviter à notre réunion Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza#:~:text=Afrika%20Baraza%20is%….>
qui aura lieu vendredi prochain le *16 février 2024 à 17h00 UTC*. Afrika
Baraza a lieu une fois par trimestre et vous ne voulez pas manquer
l'événement à venir.
Lors du prochain Baraza, nous vous donnerons des actualités sur le prochain
WikiIndaba 2024, y compris le lieu, le programme, les bourses et les autres
logistiques. On vous permettra également de poser des questions concernant
la conférence, puis nous nous concentrerons sur l'Agenda africain qui
constituera la partie centrale de notre programme WikiIndaba.
Le lien Zoom pour rejoindre l'événement sera partagé vers la clôture de
l'événement.
N'hésitez pas à partager ce message avec autant de personnes que possible
dans votre communauté.
Au plaisir de voir tout le monde là-bas!
Cordialement,
Bobby Shabangu
Dear all,
I'm writing to invite you to our Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza#:~:text=Afrika%20Baraza%20is%….>
meeting
which will take place next *Friday, 16 February 2024 *at *17:00 UTC*.
Afrika Baraza takes place once every quarter and you don't want to miss the
upcoming event.
On the next Baraza we shall give you updates on the next WikiIndaba 2024
including Venue, Programme, Scholarships and other logistics. We shall also
allow you to ask questions regarding the conference, then we shall focus on
the African Agenda which will form the core part of our WikiIndaba
programme.
The Zoom link to join the event will be shared towards the close of the
event.
Please go ahead and share this message with as many people in your
community as you can. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday.
Chers Wikimédien(ne)s,
Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre ce mercredi 7 février 2024, pourla première
session d'information en français sur l'édition 2024 du concours
photographique Wiki Loves Africa.
*Détails *:
- *Langue *: Français
*- Date & Heure *: Mercredi 7 février 2024 à 16:00 UTC
*- Lien de la réunion* : *Cliquer ici pour participer
<http://meet.google.com/cni-nybr-pxf> *
N'hésitez pas à nous rejoindre pour poser vos questions et nous faire part
de vos difficultés et suggestions.
Pour plus de détails sur Wiki Loves Africa 2024, visitez *
https://bit.ly/wla24meet
<https://bit.ly/wla24meet>*.
Bien à vous,
*Minette Lontsie*
*Ambassadrice Linguistique (Français) Wiki Loves Africa *
Telegram : @MinetteL | Wikimedia
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Serieminou>
Dear community members,
In an effort to promote free access to knowledge in the Yoruba language,
yesterday we launched the first storytelling event in Nigeria. This is part
of our Yoruba Oral Traditions project, designed to document and preserve
Yoruba oral traditions.
It's in the news! You can learn more about the event and if you need help
implementing this program in your community, we are happy to help and
support you.
https://thenationonlineng.net/yoruba-wikimedians-launch-annual-storytelling…
Thank you.
Mikaeel Sodiq
President, Yoruba Wikimedians User Group
Dear all,
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.*
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