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*
📅 *Date:* Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
🕒 *Time:* 10 am UTC
📍 *Platform:* Zoom
🔗 *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 Vrandečić*
- *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,_I…>*
is just around the corner! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect,
learn, and contribute to one of the most impactful global campaigns
celebrating cultural heritage.
📅 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 📅 <#>
What to Expect:
- *Campaign Insights*: Learn about this year’s 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.
Let’s make this year’s Wiki Loves Folklore campaign bigger and better
together! We’re 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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Dear Wikimedians,
The organizers of WikiIndaba 2025 are excited to have intending
participants make input to the upcoming conference by completing the 2025
Pre-WikiIndaba Survey.
This survey helps gather insights on participants' perspectives and
preferences to shape the event's programme and discussions, ensuring it
aligns with their expectations of the participants.
By capturing a wide range of ideas, the survey aims to make the WikiIndaba
2025 a successful and engaging conferency for everyone.
Kindly give us your responses via https://bit.ly/WikiIndaba25_survey
*Deadline is January 30th, 2025.*
Thank you for your cooperation as you help us curate the WikiIndaba 2025
conference!
Best,
Ceslause Ogbonnaya
*Executive Coordinator, WISCom*
Cher.e.s Wikimédien.ne.s,
L'équipe organisatrice de WikiIndaba 2025 est ravie de voir les
participants potentiels apporter leur contribution à la prochaine
conférence en remplissant l'enquête pré-WikiIndaba 2025.
Cette enquête permet de recueillir des informations sur les points de vue
et les préférences des participants afin de façonner le programme et les
discussions de l'événement, en veillant à ce qu'il corresponde à leurs
attentes envers les participants.
En capturant un large éventail d'idées, l'enquête vise à faire de
WikiIndaba 2025 une conférence réussie et engageante pour tous.
Veuillez nous donner vos réponses via https://bit.ly/WikiIndaba25_survey
*La date limite est le 30 janvier 2025.*
Merci de votre coopération pour nous aider à organiser la conférence
WikiIndaba 2025!
Cordialement,
Ceslause Ogbonnaya
*Coordinateur executif, WISCom*
Dear African Wikimedians
We’re happy to announce the launch of Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025, an annual
international campaign dedicated to celebrating and preserving Islamic
cultures and history through the power of Wikipedia. As an active
contributor within Africa, you are specially invited to participate in the
launch.
This year’s campaign will be launched for you to join us to write, edit,
and improve articles that showcase the richness and diversity of Islamic
traditions, history, and culture.
Topic: Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 Campaign Launch
When: Jan 19, 2025
Time: 16:00 Universal Time UTC and runs throughout Ramadan (starting
February 25, 2025).
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88420056597?pwd=NdrpqIhrwAVPeWB8FNb258n7qngqqo.1
Meeting ID: 884 2005 6597
Passcode: 820957
Zoom meeting hosted by Wikimedia Bangladesh
Register on the event page
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Ramadan_2025_Campaign_Laun…
for Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 Campaign Launch!
To get started, visit the campaign page
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Ramadan_2025 for details,
resources, and guidelines: Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025.
Add your community here
https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wiki_Loves_Ramadan_2025/Partic…,
and organized Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 in your local language.
Whether you’re a first-time editor or an experienced Wikipedian, your
contributions matter. Together, we can ensure Islamic cultures and
traditions are well-represented and accessible to all.
Feel free to invite your community and friends too. Kindly reach out if you
have any questions or need support as you prepare to participate.
Let’s make Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 a success!
User:Dnshitobu
Mohammed Kamal-Deen Fuseini
Outreach and Partnership Manager
Wiki Loves Ramadan
Through :
User: Tesleemah
Dr Tesleemah Abdulkareem
Community Liason for Africa, Wiki Loves Ramadan
Dear African Wikimedians,
The vibrant world of folklore awaits your contributions! 🌟
We are delighted to invite you to the *Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_I…>*,
a special session crafted to inspire, guide, and connect organizers and
contributors for this year’s campaign. This is your opportunity to learn
more about the campaign, ask questions, and share ideas and experiences
with other Wikimedia organizers and contributors across Africa and the
globe.
🗓 *Event Details*
- *Date:* January 18th, 2025
- *Time:* 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1737216000>)
- *Venue:* Online via Google Meet
- Join Here <https://meet.google.com/ghv-dbuc-ppz>
- Dial-in: +1 513-480-5188
- *PIN:* 876 566 200#
*Why Attend?*
- *Be Inspired*: Learn about this year’s campaign theme and how it
celebrates the world’s rich cultural heritage, with a special focus on
folklore from Africa.
- *Collaborate Globally*: Connect with fellow Wikimedians from Africa
and beyond who are passionate about documenting cultural traditions.
- *Ask Questions*: Gain clarity on organizing local campaigns or
contributing to Wiki Loves Folklore.
- *Build Impact*: Discover how your affiliate can preserve unique
African traditions, stories, and practices on Wikimedia Commons.
*Who Should Join?*
- Wikimedia Affiliates interested in organizing local Wiki Loves
Folklore campaigns.
- Groups or individuals planning to participate in this year’s campaign.
- Contributors with questions, experiences, or ideas to share.
*📖 Learn More & Get Involved*
1. *Sign up for the Office Hour*: Event Page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025:_Insights,_I…>
2. *Explore the Blog*: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore
2025’s Global Celebration
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/01/14/dance-of-traditions-join-wiki-loves-f…>
– Learn what folklore is, how to organize it, and how to participate.
3. *Sign Up to Organize*: Organizers Page
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025/Organize>
Let’s celebrate Africa’s diverse and beautiful folklore by showcasing its
unique traditions, cultures, and stories. We can’t wait to see you at the
Office Hour!
Warm regards,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Events Coordinator
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
Cell. 00233-50-825-8779
Website. https://wikilovesfolklore.org
Hello Wikimedians,
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) is working on an advocacy project to
raise awareness about Wikipedia and its sister projects among Nigerians.
This project will use 2D animation to tell engaging stories that highlight
real-life impacts, cultural heritage, and the importance of local
languages, inspiring greater participation and community-driven knowledge
creation.
We are seeking community members to volunteer to support our expert
animators by joining a dedicated team that reflects:
1. Regional spread
2. In-depth understanding of Wikipedia and its sister projects
3. Storytelling skills
4. Voice-over expertise, especially in local languages
5. Local experiences of how Wikipedia has impacted you or someone in your
community
This team will work about 4–6 weeks (approximately two hours per week) to
guide the 2D animators in designing this impactful project.
Benefits of Participating in the Project:
1. Skill Development: Enhance your storytelling, voice-over, and advocacy
skills by contributing to a creative animation project.
2. Recognition: Be acknowledged for your efforts in advancing the Wikimedia
mission through impactful advocacy work. The project will have a wiki page
and several diffs will be written on the project. Members of the team may
write the diffs or be mentioned in the diffs.
3. Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with expert animators, Wikimedia
advocates, and a diverse team of contributors across Nigeria.
4. Cultural Impact: Play a vital role in promoting Nigerian culture and
languages while advancing knowledge equity.
5. Professional Growth: Strengthen your portfolio by participating in a
groundbreaking initiative that uses 2D animation for advocacy.
6. Community Contribution: Help grow Wikimedia projects in Nigeria by
inspiring greater public engagement and participation.
To apply, follow this link https://bit.ly/4gQ9zwx
Best regards,
Rhoda James
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria
Hello Wikimedians,
We are thrilled to present our photographic documentation of the year,
highlighting our journey, achievements, and memorable moments captured in
photos. This collection showcases the impactful initiatives, events, and
milestones that defined our year. Join us in reflecting on these shared
experiences and celebrating the stories behind each image.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WUGN_RECAP_2024.pdf
Thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Rhoda James
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria
Dear all,
I hope you had a lovely holiday season! I am contacting you to encourage
you to participate in the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum
<https://drif.paradigmhq.org/> (DRIF).
DRIF is an important annual conference where digital policy conversations
in Africa are shaped and new partnerships are formed. Wikimedians have
represented their work and made an impact over the past few years -
you can read
about their experiences <https://diff.wikimedia.org/?s=drif>.
This year, DRIF will take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from April 29 - May 1.
You will be supported to find ideas and submit your sessions. Those whose
sessions are accepted will also be coached. The last deadline to submit
your session proposals is *January 30*.
If you're interested, please join this call for more information on *Monday,
January 20 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
Franziska Putz (she/her)
Senior Movement Advocacy Manager
Global Advocacy, Wikimedia Foundation
Fputz(a)wikimedia.org
UTC Timezone
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 👇:
*English Conversation* :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-onNT1seuUW2Eo2uK8_mV38qSx4ejLP/view?usp=…
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/10-onNT1seuUW2Eo2uK8_mV38qSx4ejLP/view?usp=…>
.
*French conversation* :
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1eWbZ1gFu1YJKSTc2gyzJqebkrPCSPLG4
Season’s greetings to you all.
Best regards,
On behalf of Africa Wiki Women Research Team