Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce the launch
of Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Uni…>
and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers and knowledgeable jury
members to join our team.
Wiki Loves Monuments is an international photographic competition where
participants capture images of historical monuments and cultural heritage
sites to share them with the world via Wikimedia Commons. This year, we aim
to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the UAE through photography.
Volunteer Roles: As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in organizing
and promoting the competition. Tasks may include outreach, social media
promotion, coordination with participants, and more.
Jury Members: We are also seeking jury members who are familiar with
Wikimedia Commons guidelines and have expertise in photography or cultural
heritage. Your role will involve evaluating and selecting the best
photographs submitted to the competition.
Links for Reference:
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Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in United Arab Emirates
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Uni…>
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Copyright Rules in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commons:Copyright_rules_by_…>
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Specialty: Freedom of Panorama in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/COM:FOP_UAE>
How to Get Involved: If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a
jury member, please fill out this Google Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6--LlxeXoqn25ToIAkMbXAiGEhnuazl…>.
We welcome participation from both experienced Wikimedians and newcomers
passionate about cultural heritage preservation. Your support and
involvement are crucial to making Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in the UAE a
success.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your participation!
Best regards
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Communications Lead
WLM 2024 UAE
Dear Wikimedians,
On behalf of the Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda, I am pleased to
share our annual activity report for the period of July 2023 to June 2024.
You can access the full report at the following link:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda/2023_…
We welcome your feedback and comments on our activities and
accomplishments. Please feel free to share your thoughts directly on the
report's discussion page or by replying to this email.
Thank you for your continued support of Wikimedia Community User Group
Uganda.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey Kateregga (User: Kateregga1)
On behalf of Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda
Happy new week!
We welcome anyone interested in the WikiWomen’s role advertised below to
apply or help share with their communities on our behalf.
Kindly see Post below;
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Are you passionate about promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the
Wikimedia advertised?
Apply to join the WikiWomen's Usergroup as a Coordinator for the 2024/2025
term!
This volunteer role offers a unique platform to make a meaningful impact
and grow both personally and professionally.
Why Apply?
• Gain visibility in the Wikimedia community • Develop leadership skills
• Lead initiatives promoting gender equity Make a difference and shape the
future of WikiWomen Usergroup!
Apply by filling this form - https://forms.gle/UNdJnmd7cb66y36X7
Deadline: as soon as possible
Thank you for your attention.
Best regards
Ruby
On behalf of WikiWomen Usergroup
Call for Proposals: LD4 2024 Conference: Building Community for Linked Open
Data Submission deadline: August 25, 2024
Submission form: https://forms.gle/jYXkFMYMVBVSYd6o7
The call for proposals for LD4 2024 Conference: Building Community for
Linked Open Data is officially open! The deadline to propose content is
August 25, 2024.
The 2024 LD4 Conference will be held online from October 7-11. We are
accepting proposals for content in a variety of formats and we invite you
to submit your proposal to be part of creating this conference! By bringing
together a broad range of perspectives, the conference seeks to foster a
community of practice for linked data in cultural heritage institutions.
The conference will include activities tailored to all levels of experience
with linked data, with a focus on these main areas in understanding how we
can build community with linked open data:
● (LOD + Cultural Heritage Institutions)
○ Developing a linked data strategy for an institution
○ Implementation strategies for libraries of all types and capacity
○ Managing Linked Data Ecosystem: who is responsible for data accuracy/how
can
we best feedback incorrect links?
○ Sustaining linked data projects after implementation
● (HOW TO DO...)
○ New to Linked Data
○ How is linked data created (who, how)
○ Creating databases for newbies and "old"bies alike
● (Explore LOD + Knowledge Organization)
○ Authority control in a linked data environment
○ Show & Tell (What are you working on)
○ Linked data and bias remediation work
○ Visualizing knowledge graphs
○ Presentations/ show tell case studies from small organizations
We are accepting proposals for content in a variety of formats:
● 5-10 minute lightning talks
● 45 minute presentations (inclusive of a Q&A portion)
● Workshops (longer form how-to's, show & tell, and participatory sessions)
We are especially encouraging proposals from participants from groups and
regions that are traditionally underrepresented in conferences related to
linked data in libraries and other cultural heritage organizations, as well
as proposals from early career professionals. Successful proposals will
focus on concrete ways that linked data impacts GLAM (Galleries, Libraries,
Archives, and Museums) institutions, and will share pathways that allow
others to participate in linked data.
The conference is an initiative of the LD4 Community. The conference is
free of charge, and general registration will open around the beginning of
September. As more information becomes available, it will be posted on the
2024 LD4 Conference Website.
To submit a proposal, please fill out the form:
https://forms.gle/jYXkFMYMVBVSYd6o7
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2024 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs
Mohammed Awal Alhassen, Dagbani Wikimedians User Group Jessika Davis,
Semantic Lab @ Pratt
Timothy Ryan Mendenhall, Columbia University
Dear Wikimedians,
This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming second edition of the
Ghanaian Languages Wikimedia Community Meetup, an annual gathering for all
language Wikimedians.
The Ghanaian Languages Meetup, organized by various Language Wikimedia
communities in Ghana, will take place in Tamale from July 26 to July 28,
2024.
This mini-conference aims to unite Wikimedians working on indigenous
language Wikimedia projects in Ghana. It will also serve as a platform for
communities to explore volunteer recruitment, retention strategies, and
community and leadership development.
Join the event via our socials at Ghanaian Languages Wikimedia Community
and Dagbani Wikimedians User Group
You can find the link to the meta page here: Ghanaian Languages Wikimedia
Community Meetup 2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ghanaian_Languages_Wikimedia_Community_Meet…>
Greetings Dear Wikimedians,
Do you wish to learn how to contribute or write for Open Source through
articles? Join WMA session on 2nd & 3rd August 2024 at 16:00 UTC where our
guest Abigail an SWE expert will be talking to us about contributing to
Open Source. Register here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMA_-_Writing_for_Open_Source_and_Con…
Don't miss out on this!
Thank you and kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP
Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode
of WikiAfrica Hour "Bringing people together: Africa Baraza & Wiki Causerie
”
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?
This episode will discuss:
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The need for platforms like Africa Baraza and Wiki Causerie in our
movement.
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The successes these platforms achieved and the challenges they faced
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Expectations we can have for them (what the future may be?)
Who are the guest speakers?
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Guests include Mahuton Possoupe and Abiba Pauline from Wiki Causerie,
Winnie Kabintie and former WikiAfrica Hour host Ceslause Ogbonnaya from
Afrika Baraza, and Anusha Alikhan from the Wikimedia communications team.
Hosting them: Tochi Precious
When and where will the episode take place?
Data: Friday 26th July
Time: 16:00 UTC <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1722009600>
Join us LIVE on Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSxfniwjs4>.
You can also register in the event tool here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_37_-_Bringing_people_toge…>
Looking forward to seeing you!
--
*Donia*
WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator
& Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator
Dear all,
The Wiki In Africa team, organiser of Wiki Loves Africa International photo
contest would like to get feedback from Wiki Loves Africa 2024 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/WLA24_survey
<https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_290TZ8KKxFlseQ6> . *
Kindly share with your community of Wiki Loves Africa 2024 participants.
Regards,
Wilson Oluoha
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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 2024 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/WLA24_survey
<https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_290TZ8KKxFlseQ6> . *
Veuillez partager avec votre communauté de participants à Wiki Loves Africa
2024.
Cordialement,
Wilson Oluoha
Greetings Dear Wikimedians,
Ndewo nu!
Join us for an open and interactive office hour call with the Igbo and
Swahili Wikipedia communities!
We'll discuss about the new CampaignEvents extension recently enabled on
Swahili Wikipedia and introduce an exciting new tool we're working on – the
Invitation List. This tool aims to help event organizers reach out to users
who might be interested in their events.
Date & Time: Friday, 26th July 2024 - 17:00UTC
We want to hear your thoughts and feedback to make these tools even better!
To attend this event, please register here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Campaign_Product_Office_Hour_Call_wit…
Thank you and kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP