Invitation to Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons Training—WikiForHumanRights
2025 in Nigeria
You’re invited to a two-day virtual training titled “Wikidata and Wikimedia
Commons Training For WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria.”
under the theme “Our Right, Our Future, Right Now.”
📅 Dates: 17th & 18th October 2025
🕒 Time: 4pM (WAT)
💻 Platform:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86077178130?pwd=KjBsrctHEboR1PfhT3Y65cUyUv9zug.1&…
Wikidata Trainer: Rhoda James
Moderators: Emmanuel Obiajulu
Wikimedia Commons Trainer: Ogali Hillary
Moderator: Henry Ojonugwa
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to free
knowledge for a sustainable future!
👉 Register here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_Wi…
Warm Regards,
WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria Organizing Team
Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Ceci est un rappel : la rencontre F*rancophone* de l’African Wikipedian
Alliance (AWA) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/African_Wikipedian_Alliance>
a lieu *aujourd’hui*.
*Sujet :* Contribuer à Wikimedia Commons
*Objectifs :*
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En savoir plus sur les licences Commons
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Comprendre le fonctionnement des catégories sur Commons
*Formateur :* Coulibaly Abdoul-Rahim (Wikimédiens de Côte d’Ivoire)
*Quand :* Mardi 14 octobre • 13h00 UTC (veuillez convertir en heure locale)
*Zoom :*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84911551309?pwd=MtHbcl6abe9HRBJz73z81wHrqbApuY.1
La session est ouverte aux Wikimédiens débutants comme expérimentés.
Au plaisir de vous retrouver en ligne.
Bien cordialement,
Bukola James
AWA Team
Hello everyone,
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Grants Office Hour — an open session designed to support community members applying for rapid grants for Wiki Loves Africa.
📅 Date: Saturday 18th October 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM UTC (2:00PM WAT)
📍 Venue: Zoom
During this session, we will:
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Walk through the rapid grant application process
*
Share tips for stronger proposals
*
Address questions on eligibility, reporting, and timelines
*
Offer one-on-one guidance to help you finalize your ideas
Whether you’re a new applicant or returning grantee, this session is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and ensure your project ideas are ready for success.
Please confirm your participation by registering here: Event:Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Grants Office Hour 2 - Meta-Wiki<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2026_Grants_Office_…>
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Ashioma Medi
Grants Pathway Coordinator, Wiki in Africa
Hello all,
The September edition of Open Foundation West Africa’s newsletter is now
available. It features the latest updates, stories, and highlights from our
organisation and community.
Read our September edition here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:OFWA_September_2025_Newsletter.pdf
Stay connected with us for more updates.
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Best Regards,
Pamela Adwoa Carslake
Communications Officer
Email | pcarslake(a)ofwafrica.org
Website | https://www.ofwafrica.org/
Hello African Wikimedians,
You are warmly invited to join the *WikiForHumanRights 2025 in Nigeria:
Wikipedia Training* titled *“Introduction to Wikipedia: Major and Minor
Edits.”*
This two-day virtual training aims to introduce participants to the
fundamentals of contributing to Wikipedia.
The session will help participants understand how to edit Wikipedia
effectively, improve articles, and contribute to documenting environmental
and human rights topics under the campaign WikiForHumanRights and theme *“Our
Right, Our Future, Right Now.”*
🗓 *Dates:* Friday 10th & Saturday11th October 2025
🕔 *Time:* 4PM WAT
💻 *Platform:* Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88027741068?pwd=FEzpbQ4uNnbgLtaimOiDLV5K8GAq4b.1&…
👨🏫 *Trainer:* Muib Shefiu
🎤 *Moderators:* Atilba and Adetoro Praise
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to free
knowledge for a sustainable future!
👉 Register on the Metapage:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_Wi…
Hello African Wikimedians,
This is a gentle reminder that the *AWA Anglophone October meet-up* is
happening today.
*When:* Tues., *7 Oct 2025* • *13:00 UTC* (please convert to your local
time)
*Topic:* *Working with Files on Commons: Formats, Editing, and Timed Text*
*Trainer:* Hilary Onuh Ogali — Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator, Wiki in Africa
*Who:* Open to new and experienced Wikimedians
*What we’ll cover:*
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Obtaining and converting media to Commons-accepted formats
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Fixing minor errors and updating file metadata
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Adding timed text (captions/subtitles) to videos
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Reusing media across Wikimedia projects
*Please join the call using a phone or laptop that you’d like to practice
editing on Commons.*
➡ *Join Zoom:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84911551309?pwd=MtHbcl6abe9HRBJz73z81wHrqbApuY.1
See you shortly!
AWA Team
Hello Wikimedians
This is a reminder that Wiki Loves Africa 2025 surve is still open and we
are still receiving feedback about 2025.
If you have not sent your feedback yet, please do so we can make Wiki Loves
Africa 2026 campaign better.
Survey link: https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvifOmZg4jIItRY
Thank you for your contribution to the campaign.
Regards,
Hilary Ogali
Hello Wikimedians
This is a reminder that Wiki Loves Africa 2025 surve is still open and we
are still receiving feedback about 2025.
If you have not sent your feedback yet, please do so we can make Wiki Loves
Africa 2026 campaign better.
Survey link: https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bvifOmZg4jIItRY
Thank you for your contribution to the campaign.
Regards,
Hilary Ogali
Bonjour à tous et toutes,
Les inscriptions pour le hackathon de WikiIndaba 2025 sont ouvertes!
Si vous souhaitez nous rejoindre en personne ou en ligne, c'est l'occasion
idéale de collaborer, de coder et de créer avec les wikimédien.ne.s
d'Afrique et de la diaspora.
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Dates: Du 21 au 23 novembre 2025
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Inscriptions ouvertes jusqu'au: 23 novembre 2025
Ne ratez pas cette occasion ! Construisez l'avenir de Wikimédia !
En savoir plus sur le hackathon: Hackathon de WikiIndaba 2025
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Hackathon>
Cordialement,
Équipe du programme WikiIndaba 2025
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أعزّائي جميعًا،
تم فتح باب التسجيل في هاكاثون ويكي إندابا 2025!
إذا كنت متحمسًا للمشاركة حضوريًا أو افتراضيًا، فهذه فرصتك للتعاون،
والبرمجة، والإبداع مع الويكيميديين من جميع أنحاء إفريقيا وخارجها.
التواريخ: 21–23 نوفمبر 2025
آخر موعد للتسجيل: 23 نوفمبر 2025
لا تفوّت الفرصة — كن جزءًا من بناء مستقبل ويكيميديا!
تعرّف أكثر على الهاكاثون: هاكاثون ويكي إندابا
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Hackathon>
(WikiIndaba Hackathon)
مع أطيب التحيات،
فريق برنامج ويكي إندابا 2025
Dear Wikimedians,
Ndewonụ!
We are so so excited to announce that Wiki Mentor Africa will be taking the
lead for this year’s WikiIndaba Hackathon [
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Hackathon]!
This is a massive opportunity for our community to shine and make a
meaningful impact on the Wikimedia movement.
As with our previous WMA hackathons [
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMA_Hackathon_2025], we are committed
to making this event inclusive and accessible. Whether you are attending
WikiIndaba in person or joining virtually, everyone - no matter where you
are, will have the chance to contribute, learn, and connect.
This is our moment to come together, share ideas, and create something
extraordinary. Your passion, skills, and energy are what will make this
hackathon a success. Let’s show the world what Wiki Mentor Africa is
capable of!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Get Involved! start by registering
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Hackathon
Feel free to invite all your tech friends, Wikimedian or not.
Kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP
Dear African Wikimedians,
Are you interested in learning about and contributing to Wikimedia
Technical projects but unsure where to find guidance? Get ready for the
Africa Wikimedia Technical Community Hackathon Prep Launch 2025, where we
will learn how to collaborate, code, and build the future of free knowledge
together.
This isn't just another meeting—it's your strategic launchpad. Under the
theme, ‘Harnessing Open Source Tools to Strengthen Wikimedia,’ we’re
creating a dynamic space to skill up and prepare for the grand hackathon in
November.
Why You Can't Miss This:
Master Essential Skills: Gain the hands-on knowledge and technical
confidence needed to excel at the main hackathon.
Fuel Your Passion: We've got your back! Data costs will be fully reimbursed
for all participants, so you can focus on what matters—building and
learning.
Connect & Collaborate: Engage with brilliant minds and fellow technical
contributors and mentors from across the African continent.
Who can Join:
Tech Newbies: Anyone interested in learning and contributing to Wikimedia
Technical projects.
Tech Enthusiasts: Anyone with a strong passionate interest in technology.
Tech Contributors/Developers: Software Engineers, UI designers and
technology experts.
Females are highly encouraged to join
Event Details:
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Format: Virtual
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Dates & Times:
Day 1: Thursday, 16th October 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM UTC
Day 2: Friday, 17th October 2025 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM UTC
Your expertise is vital to strengthening Wikimedia projects. This is our
chance to innovate, solve challenges, and shape the open-source tools that
power free knowledge.
Ready to participate? Here’s how to secure your spot:
1.
Fill out the participation form to let us know you're in.
2.
Register for the virtual sessions via our Zoom link.
[Click Here to Fill Out the Participation Form]
<https://forms.gle/N9mAGp6UGc82YnNq8> This is to help us track and
coordinate the event better.
[Click Here to Register on Meta]
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Hackathon_…>
Let’s harness the power of open source together. We are incredibly excited
to see you there and build something amazing.
See you online!
With anticipation,
The Africa Wikimedia Technical Community Team
Are you as enthusiastic about AI as I am? If you’re in Abuja, join us this
Saturday!
Let's talk AI and Wikipedia 🚀
📅 *Date*: Saturday 4th October, 2025
📍 *Venue* : Work and Connect 50 Ebitu Ukiwe St, Jabi, Abuja
⏰*Time:* 1:00 PM
Register here: https://luma.com/xz1zesbo
Event meta page: h
ttps://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AI_and_Plagiarism_Awareness
See you soon 🚀🚀
Greetings from OFWA,
I trust this email finds you well.
We are pleased to announce the *Call for Jury* for the *AfroCreatives
WikiProject +Film (Ghana Edition) Writing & Photo Contest*. As part of this
year’s contest, we are assembling a diverse jury to help us collate and
evaluate contributions from participants.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
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*Wikipedia Contributions:* Strong experience contributing to Wikipedia
and other Wikimedia projects.
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*Wikimedia Commons Uploads:* For judging photo contributions, applicants
should have *professional photography experience* to ensure quality and
fair evaluation.
If you are interested in serving as a jury member, kindly let us know
by *8th October
2025* . Selected jury members will receive further details on the judging
process and timelines.
Kindly apply through this link <https://forms.gle/hg49xYQsuhzHrJk68>.
Please make sure you did not participate in the contest and can have enough
time to review the work.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support open knowledge and
creativity in Africa.
*Dickson Kojo Anane*
Program Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
52 Swaniker St,
https://www.ofwafrica.org/
Dear African Wikimedians,
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming *EduWiki Workshop:* *“Children
and Wikis”*, a practical and interactive session designed to strengthen our
ability to create child-friendly knowledge resources.
This 2-hour online workshop will provide guidance on:
- Understanding children as a unique target audience and the role of
children’s rights in our work.
- Writing clearly and age-appropriately for better comprehension.
- Choosing images responsibly, with attention to ethics, safety, and
respect.
- Why children need an encyclopedia and how Wikimedia can meet that need.
*Details*
- *Trainer:* Dr. Ziko van Dijk
- *Date:* 22 October 2025
- *Time:* 04:30 PM UTC
- *Location:* Zoom
Please register via the event’s Meta page:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:EduWiki_Workshop_October_2025
We look forward to your participation in this important conversation on
making knowledge accessible and safe for children.
Best regards,
Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>,
*Communications Assistant,*
*EduWiki Hub
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>*