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
[English]
Dear West Africa Affiliate Leaders,
I hope this message finds you well.
As we continue to build a thriving Wikimedia ecosystem across Africa,
establishing the West Africa Hub presents an incredible opportunity for
collaboration, shared learning, and amplifying our collective impact. This
hub is envisioned as a platform to unite all Wikimedia affiliates in the
region, fostering a unified approach to addressing shared challenges,
advancing regional projects, and promoting free knowledge in West Africa.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are inviting:
Representatives of Recognized Affiliates: Leaders of officially recognised
Wikimedia user groups, chapters, and thematic organisations in West Africa.
Representatives of Non-Recognized Affiliates: Emerging leaders and
organisers from groups have demonstrated remarkable growth and consistent
involvement in Wikimedia activities over time, even if not formally
recognised.
Why Join the West Africa Hub?
1. Collaborate for Impact: Connect with affiliate leaders across West
Africa to co-design initiatives that address regional needs and
opportunities.
2. Leverage Shared Resources: Pool expertise, funding opportunities, and
tools to enhance the work of affiliates in the region.
3. Strengthen Advocacy Efforts: Develop a unified voice to engage
policymakers and stakeholders on issues that affect the Wikimedia movement
in West Africa.
4. Amplify Regional Stories: Promote West African communities' unique
cultures, histories, and contributions on Wikimedia projects.
Your participation and leadership are critical to the success of this
initiative. We can build a more connected, inclusive, and impactful
Wikimedia movement in our region.
We invite you to join the conversation and shape the future of the West
Africa Hub.
Please indicate your interest by filling out the attached Google form
(https://forms.gle/vbth5FegPZYjf9NW7)
Let us come together to transform our shared vision into action!
Best regards,
[French]
Objet : Invitation pour rejoindre le hub Wikimedia d'Afrique de l'Ouest
Chers dirigeants des affiliés d'Afrique de l'Ouest,
J'espère que ce message vous parvient bien.
Nous continuons à construire un écosystème Wikimedia florissant à travers
l'Afrique, la création du hub d'Afrique de l'Ouest présente une opportunité
incroyable de collaboration, d'apprentissage partagé et d'amplification de
notre impact collectif. Ce hub a pour objectifs de réunir tous les affiliés
Wikimedia de la région sur une plate-forme, favorisant une approche unifiée
pour relever les défis communs, faire avancer les projets régionaux et
promouvoir la connaissance libre en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Qui recherchons-nous ?
1. Nous invitons :
- Représentants des affiliés reconnus : dirigeants de groupes
d'utilisateurs, de chapitres et d'organisations thématiques Wikimedia
officiellement reconnus en Afrique de l'Ouest.
- Représentants des affiliés non reconnus : les dirigeants et
organisateurs émergents de groupes ont démontré une croissance remarquable
et une implication constante dans les activités Wikimedia au fil du temps,
même s'ils ne sont pas officiellement reconnus.
- Pourquoi rejoindre le hub d'Afrique de l'Ouest ?
1. Collaborer pour avoir un impact : Connectez-vous avec les dirigeants des
affiliés à travers l'Afrique de l'Ouest pour co-concevoir des initiatives
qui répondent aux besoins et aux opportunités régionales.
2. Exploitez les ressources partagées : Mettez en commun l'expertise, les
opportunités de financement et les outils pour améliorer le travail des
affiliés dans la région.
3. Renforcez les efforts de plaidoyer : Développez une voix unifiée pour
engager les décideurs politiques et les parties prenantes sur les questions
qui affectent le mouvement Wikimedia en Afrique de l'Ouest.
4. Amplifier les histoires régionales : Promouvez les cultures, les
histoires et les contributions uniques des communautés ouest-africaines sur
les projets Wikimedia.
Votre participation et votre leadership sont essentiels au succès de cette
initiative. Nous pouvons construire un mouvement Wikimedia plus connecté,
inclusif et impactant dans notre région.
Nous vous invitons à rejoindre la conversation et à façonner l'avenir du
West Africa Hub.
Veuillez indiquer votre intérêt en remplissant le formulaire Google
ci-joint (https://forms.gle/AF4sjSKU16VSej8WA).
Rassemblons-nous pour transformer notre vision commune en action !
Cordialement,
--
*Regards*
*Justice Okai-Allotey*
*Board Member Wikimedia Ghana User Group <https://wmgh.org/>*
*Working Group Member* Lets Connect
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect/Team>
*Communications Officer *Humanists Association of Ghana
<http://www.ghanahumanists.org>
*Africa Coordinator Young Humanist International
<https://humanists.international/about/young-humanists-international/>*
*Freelance Digital Marketer*
*Freelance Visual Storyteller*
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01/07/25, 03:53:02 PM
Hello Wikimedians,
The Nigerian Public Policy Advocacy Team is excited to invite you to join
us in celebrating Public Domain Day as we explore the transformative value
of works entering the public domain. This event will bring together a
dynamic mix of creatives, policymakers, academics, and open-knowledge
advocates to discuss the importance of open knowledge and the cultural
commons.
The Public Domain refers to creative works, ideas, and knowledge not
protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, trademark, or
patent. As a result, these works are freely available for the public to
use, modify, share, and build upon without needing permission from or
payment to the original creator.
This event offers a unique opportunity to:
1. Engage in Inspiring Discussions
Hear from experts on how the public domain drives innovation, enriches
culture, and contributes to preserving our shared heritage.
2. Gain Valuable Insights
Discover practical ways to leverage public domain works for education,
Creativity, and entrepreneurship.
3. Celebrate Creativity
Explore new works entering the public domain and their potential impact
on innovation, education, and creative industries.
We are delighted to host an outstanding panel of speakers who will share
their expertise and insights:
- *Brigitte Vézina*
Creative Commons, Director of Policy and Open Culture.
- *Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja *
A legislative lawyer for Nigeria's National Assembly and consultant with
the Lesotho Law Reforms Commission.
- *Dr. Kunle Ola *
Associate Professor and Interim Dean at Thomas More Law School, Australia
*Event Details*
Date: Friday, 24th January 2025
Time: 1:00 PM (West Africa Time - WAT)
Platform: Zoom
Registration Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceirqz8jGtHelqTV5OnT6WDYdSDJQE…
We look forward to your participation!
Best,
Rhoda James,
Public Policy Advocacy Team (Nigeria)
The WikiWomen Advisory Council* is thrilled to announce the reopening of
the nomination process for the WikiWomen Taskforce*! This extension, until
December 10th, 2024 , is an opportunity to ensure regional representation,
language diversity, gender and sexual orientation inclusion, and ability
diversity within the Taskforce.
Our goal is to form a team of skilled and experienced individuals committed
to advancing gender equity and closing the gender gap in Wikimedia projects.
Overview of the Taskforce
The WikiWomen Taskforce will consist of up to 13 members, ensuring a
balanced group for effective and efficient collaboration. We are looking
for a mix of individual volunteers and affiliate volunteers who represent
diverse regions, languages, gender identities, and abilities. The Taskforce
will include representatives from emerging and established communities,
spanning different Wiki projects, roles, and perspectives.
To encourage regional perspectives, the Taskforce aims to include at least
one representative from each of the following 8 regions:
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- South Asia (SA)
- East, Southeast Asia, and Pacific (ESEAP)
- Latin America and The Caribbean (LAC)
- United States and Canada
- Northern and Western Europe
- Central and Eastern Europe and *Central Asia (CEECA)
Do visit meta
https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Women*_Task_Force/Nominations#Reopen…)
to check the new update and the further steps to self-nominate.
Tesleemah Taye Abdulkareem
On behalf of WikiWomen* Advisory Council