Hello Wikimedians!
Join us today as we celebrate open access to knowledge and creativity with
Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, Senior Research Fellow at the National Institute
for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abuja, and the former Chairman of
the Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission.
Dr. Jaja holds advanced degrees in Legislative Drafting and Law, including
a PhD from the University of London, and certifications in online teaching
and arbitration. With a wealth of experience in academia and research, he
has taught at institutions such as Kiit University, the University of Port
Harcourt, and Athabasca University, focusing on legislative drafting and
legal education.
Renowned for his work in legislative reform and capacity building, Dr. Jaja
has made significant contributions to enhancing legal frameworks and
policies both in Nigeria and internationally.
đ Date: January 24, 2025
đ Time: 11:00 AM (WAT) | 10:00 AM (UTC)
đ Venue: Zoom
đ Join Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceirqz8jGtHelqTV5OnT6WDYdSDJQEâŠ
Regards
Rhoda James
On Behalf of Nigerian Public Policy Advocacy Team
Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode
of WikiAfrica Hour "Offline Wikis, the need and the available optionsâ
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?
Not all places have stable access to the internet, and as the Wikimedia
community aims at equity and variability, we need to focus on finding
methods to reach places with little connectivity to guarantee free
knowledge distribution everywhere. In this episode, guests who have had
experience working on offline projects and initiatives will discuss their
methods, digital divide, ways of housing and distributing static content,
and what support is offered from the Wikimedia Foundation, chapters and
user groups. We will also analyse examples of settled offline projects that
serve Africa's Wikimedia communities and beyond.
Who are the guest speakers?
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Stephane Coillet-Matillon
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:The_other_Kiwix_guy> partnered
with Emmanuel Engelhart to grow Kiwix, a neat software making internet
content accessible to people without permanent connectivity.
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Tim Moody <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tim-moody> spends most
of his time trying to make Internet in a Box useful to children and adults
who lack a connection to the World Wide Web. He dreams of a day when the
Library of Alexandria and the House of Wisdom are in everyone's hands.
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Maxwell Beganim <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Xibitgh>, an Open
enthusiast ,educator and a sustainability leader. He pioneered the
implementation of Kiwix and digital literacy in Senior high schools in
Ghana. He is currently the Africa (Anglophone) Coordinator for Open
Knowledge Foundation Network. A Cofounder of the Ghanaian Languages
Wikimedia
Hosting them Nichole Saad, an experienced educator with a mission for
transforming lives through equity in education. With nearly 20 years of
teaching and leadership experience across 9 countries, she works to create
transformative learning experiences that equip learners to thrive in our
ever-changing 21st century landscape. Through founding the Open Learning
Collective, she helps organizations around the world develop innovative
education programs, empower teachers with effective training, and navigate
complex education policies.
When and where will the episode take place?
Data: Wednesday 29th January
Time: 16:00 UTC
Join us LIVE on Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIEkQ3ICEqs>.
You can also register in the event tool here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_42_-_Offline_Wikis,_the_nâŠ>
Looking forward to seeing you!
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*Donia*
WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator
& Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator
Dear all,
Thank you for joining today's session, '*Introduction to Abstract Wikipedia
and Wikifunctions** for Absolute Beginners*'.
Here is the video recording of the session <https://youtu.be/72-b99lsimQ>.
Please feel free to share, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any
questions.
Recording: https://youtu.be/72-b99lsimQ
Cheers!
Sadik.
Dear Wikimedians,
Thank you for participating in the recent regional conversation hosted by
the Africa Wiki Women Technical Research team. As we move forward, we
invite you to complete the Africa Wiki Women Technical Research Survey.
Your input will help us identify barriers, growth areas, and opportunities
to create supportive tools and strategies for African women in the Wiki
movement.
The survey is available in both English and French, it is mobile-friendly
and takes just 5 minutes to complete.
Please submit your responses and share the link with your networks by *December
31, 2024*: English and French : *https://forms.gle/KdDNUCMA19TAy8b1A*
<https://forms.gle/KdDNUCMA19TAy8b1A>.
If you missed the regional conversation, you can revisit it below đ:
*English Conversation* :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-onNT1seuUW2Eo2uK8_mV38qSx4ejLP/view?usp=âŠ
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-onNT1seuUW2Eo2uK8_mV38qSx4ejLP/view?usp=âŠ>
.
*French conversation* :
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1eWbZ1gFu1YJKSTc2gyzJqebkrPCSPLG4
Seasonâs greetings to you all.
Best regards,
On behalf of Africa Wiki Women Research Team
Hi all,
This is a reminder to join the call later this evening to learn more about how you can show your work at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF).
DRIF is a major public policy conference in Africa, a space where Wikimedians can join conversations to shape digital policy and form new partnerships. The call for submissions closes on January 30th.
If you're interested, please join thes call for more information today at 19:00 UTC. This call will be in English. Call details:
- Meeting link:
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89533734912?pwd=OnN3cP52idnwuUHw01W2aJbbo8ut8b.1
- Meeting ID: 895 3373 4912
- Passcode: 354594
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Ziski
Dear Wikimedians,
We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting online training session hosted
by the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Language_Diversity_Hub>,
focusing on *"Introduction to Abstract Wikipedia and Wikifunctions."*
This session will provide insights into the latest Wikimedia projects,
WikiFounctions and Abstract Wikipedia
<https://www.wikifunctions.org/wiki/Wikifunctions:Main_Page>, and their
potential to enhance multilingual content creation on Wikipedia.
*Details of the Training*
đ *Date:* Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
đ *Time:* 10 am UTC
đ *Platform:* Zoom
đ *Meeting Link:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82221696628?pwd=LwKQIijvwF6qK31KeHLAxIaHxH9yFf.1
We are honored to have the following expert facilitators from the Wikimedia
Foundation:
- *Luca Martinelli*
- *Denny VrandeÄiÄ*
- *Sharan*
This training will be an excellent opportunity to learn, ask questions, and
collaborate with fellow Wikimedians passionate about linguistic diversity
and technological innovation.
We encourage you to mark your calendars and join us for this engaging
session. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who might be
interested.
Looking forward to your participation!
Warm regards,
Sadik Shahadu.
Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub Team
Hello everyone,
This is a friendly reminder that the *Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_IâŠ>*
is just around the corner! Donât miss this exciting opportunity to connect,
learn, and contribute to one of the most impactful global campaigns
celebrating cultural heritage.
đ Event Details
- *Date*: January 18th, 2025
- *Time*: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time zone
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1737216000>)
- *Venue*: Online
- *How to Join*:
- *Zoom Link*: Click here to join
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82235000036?pwd=zaqttUNpbAAKyj2pMIclzuanz9FAa3.1>
- *Meeting ID*: 822 3500 0036
- *Passcode*: 079354
- *Add to Calendar*: Add to your calendar đ <#>
What to Expect:
- *Campaign Insights*: Learn about this yearâs theme, goals, and updates.
- *Meet the Team*: Connect with organizers and contributors from around
the world.
- *Ask Questions*: Get answers to your questions and clarifications
about the campaign.
- *Inspiring Stories*: Hear experiences from past campaigns to fuel your
creativity.
- *Collaborative Ideas*: Share your suggestions and brainstorm with
like-minded individuals.
Why Join?
- *Be Prepared*: Gain valuable tips for organizing and participating.
- *Network Globally*: Collaborate with a diverse community of Wikimedia
organizers.
- *Make an Impact*: Discover how your contributions can help preserve
cultural heritage for future generations.
Letâs make this yearâs Wiki Loves Folklore campaign bigger and better
together! Weâre excited to have you join this collaborative effort to
document and celebrate folklore worldwide.
Please reply to this email if you have any questions or need assistance
before the event.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
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