Hi Everyone,
The WikiForHumanRights 2024 new theme *‘’Knowledge for a Sustainable
Future’’* presents an opportunity for us to organize around new topics for
impact that are relevant for a sustainable future. We want to empower
organizers and participants to be able to identify such topics that are
relevant in their context and important for the future.
*This is why we are excited to invite you to register for the topic
identification workshop
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Topic_Identif…>
happening
on 15 March 2024 at 15:00 UTC. You will find the workshop useful if you are
a regional coordinator, local organizer, campaign participant or even
someone seeking to learn how to identify relevant topics for campaign
organizing. *
We look forward to connecting and learning with you.
Best regards,
Euphemia
Ndewo nu!
Wiki Loves Africa is a yearly international contest that runs in all
African countries from 1st of March to 30th of April.
The WLA contest is ongoing and we are organising a training to enable our
Community members contribute to WLA 2024 by teaching them how to add Igbo
category and the formats to use for Audio and Video files.
You are welcome to join us. 😀
Date: Tuesday, 12th March 2024
Time: 5:00PM PROMPT
Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/vwa-hbts-bya
We look forward to seeing you!
Thank you.
FOR:
Igbo Wikimedians User Group
Dear Wikimedians,
Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) Campaign [1] is looking for interested Wikimedians to become Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos Campaign Ambassadors to help amplify awareness and provide more tailored support to the communities and individuals participating in the 2024 edition of the contest.
We welcome ambassadors who are willing to support the international organizing team in coordinating the project in their communitities and help in bridging language and regional gaps in all formal Wikimedia regions and across languages of participating communities.
Interested individuals should apply at https://forms.gle/1m9hXtYhsnXMDbgB7
Application is accepted until 11th March, 2024.
Kind regards,
Ammar
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Pages_Wanting_Photos_2024
Hello Fellow Wikimedians and Local Organizers,
This is to inform you of the upcoming series of the Africa Wiki Challenge
2024 Organizers' Virtual Office Hour. These office hours will focus on;
- How you can participate/organize a local event as part of the campaign
- How to go about the rapid grant application
- All you need to know about the Africa Wiki Challenge
For organizers applying for a rapid grant, kindly note that only cycle 5 is
open before the campaign starts in May 2024
• *Application deadline: *1st April, 2024
• *Review time: *2nd April - 7th May, 2024
• *Decision announced: *11th May, 2024
• *Processing and disbursement: *12th - 26th May, 2024
• See more here-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline>
We are glad to introduce a series of virtual office hours, which begins on
Friday 8th March 2024. These virtual office hours aim to assist organizers
in applying for rapid grants and answer all your questions regarding AWC
2024.
*Date*: Friday, 8th March 2024 (tomorrow)
*Time: *15:00 UTC
*Kindly register here: *https://forms.gle/yAricEmhYnxdTNsS9
*Meeting Link:* https://zoom.us/j/95251035378
For support kindly email: info(a)ofwafrica.org, emasiku(a)ofwafrica.org,
ramanquah(a)ofwafrica.org, mdanquah(a)ofwafrica.org
Best,
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello all,
It's that time of the year again!!! After three successful editions of the
Africa Wiki Challenge, Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>
announces the 4th edition of the campaign.
In commemoration of the African Union Day which seeks to promote and defend
African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its
people, the fourth edition of the Africa Wiki Challenge writing contest
seeks to bridge the content gap in Africa on the web. The proposed theme
for this year is "Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century".
The theme is aligned with the African Union Day's theme
<https://au.int/en/directorates/education> “The Year of Education - Educate
an African Fit for the 21st Century.” Kindly confirm your agreement or
otherwise using this link: https://forms.gle/Kou95oBaoa4Q7iis7
To participate as an organizer, you can either include your activity as
part of your annual funds program (that is, if you have an annual community
support fund) or apply for the next cycle of grants.
If you are applying for rapid grant, kindly note that only cycle 5 is open
before campaign starts in May 2024
• Application deadline on 1st April, 2024
• Review time from 2nd April - 7th May, 2024
• Decision announced from 11th May, 2024
• Processing and disbursement from 12th - 26th May, 2024
• See more here-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline
We are glad to introduce a series of virtual office hours, which
begins on Friday
8th March, 2024 to assist organizers in applying for rapid grants and
answer all your questions regarding AWC 2024.
Date: Friday, 8th March 2024
Time: 15:00 UTC
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/95251035378
Register Here: https://forms.gle/Re4FmAKTa4g2eoN98
Have questions? Kindly forward them to info(a)ofwafrica.org and we would be
glad to assist you!
Best regards,
Jael
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello everyone,
I hope this email finds you well. Today, I am writing to inform you about a
significant change within our community. With mixed emotions, we are saying
goodbye to our esteemed Programs Officer, Ruby D-Brown.
Ruby has been an invaluable member of our team, contributing her time,
energy, and expertise to the success of numerous programs and initiatives
during her time at Open Foundation West Africa. Her dedication and passion
have left a lasting impact on our community, and we are truly grateful for
the positive influence she has had on all of us.
As Ruby embarks on a new chapter in her career, we want to take this
opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for her outstanding
contributions. Her commitment to excellence and unwavering enthusiasm have
been instrumental in the success of many of our programs.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate
through this transition. We remain committed to delivering exceptional
programs to our community.
Kind regards
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Dear Wikimedians,
The Wikimedia Morocco UG is excited to share with you a compelling read
that highlights the remarkable progress of our educational initiative,
“Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom in Morocco”. This article delves into
the significant strides we've made in advancing media and information
literacy through this innovative program.
📖 Read the Article Here: The rise of an evolution in Moroccan education
with Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/02/29/the-rise-of-an-evolution-in-moroccan-…>
This program is not just a testament to our commitment to education, but
also a reflection of the collective efforts of teachers, students, and
partners who believe in making education accessible and enriching for all.
Explore More About the Program:
- Program Reports: View reports of all previous versions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classr…>
- Media Gallery: Access media from all previous editions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_wikipedian_in_the_class…>
- YouTube Channel: Watch our program in action
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDVwcRTTAw&list=PLG09ZKyGBTkA5ebDhRrgUSvhy…>
- More Diff Articles: Discover additional insights and stories about our
educational programs on Diff. AR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/ar/?s=Mounir+Neddi> EN
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/?s=Mounir+Neddi> FR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/fr/?s=Mounir+Neddi+LIRE>
Your thoughts, proposals, and initiatives are incredibly valuable to us. We
are keen on fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish and
lead to the betterment of our educational landscape. We invite you to dive
into the article, share your insights, and join us in this ongoing journey
to elevate education not only in Morocco but across the global community.
Your support and involvement are what make these achievements possible.
Warmest regards,
*Mounir Neddi*
From the Education Team
Wikimedia MA User Group
Dear Community members,
I hope you're doing well. Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Office Hour Part Two,
where we'll be discussing how to make our jury processes better.
Event Details:
- Date: March 2nd, 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm UTC https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1709395200
- Where: Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88637039784?pwd=AIGFVXsrMPB2piCVZ17acvacHuaZgR.1
What's Happening:
-
Introduction by Isaac Chabota Kanguya (Communication Officer): Isaac
will start things off with a quick 10-minute talk. He'll explain why having
fair and inclusive jury procedures is important for Wiki Loves Folklore.
-
Presentation by Suyash (Jury Coordinator for Wiki Loves Folklore
2024): Next,
Suyash will speak for 20 minutes about "How to Set Up a Good Jury for Wiki
Loves Folklore Photography Contest." He'll help to choose good pictures
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Presentation by Nokib Sarkar (Lead Tool Developer for WLF 2024): Then,
Nokib will talk for 20 minutes about "How We Judge Writing Contests using
Campwiz Tool." He will show how to use the jury functionality in campwiz.
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Questions and Chat Time: After the presentations, we'll have 10 minutes
for you to ask questions and share your thoughts.
We think this event will be really helpful, and we'd love for you to be
there. To save your spot, just click here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour_2#Part…>
Thanks so much for all your support with Wiki Loves Folklore. We're looking
forward to chatting with you soon!
Best,
Isaac Kanguya
Communication Officer International Team WLF 2024