Dear Wikimedia Community,
We are excited to announce the release of the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan for
the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group. This document outlines our strategic
direction over the next three years as we work to expand the visibility,
quality, and reach of Yoruba-language content across Wikimedia projects.
Yoruba is a language spoken by more than 60 million people.
This plan reflects our commitment to long-term impact and sustainability,
and it is shaped by the needs and aspirations of our community.
Some of our key priorities include
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Establishing a robust governance structure
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Growing and supporting a diverse network of volunteers
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Increasing content creation and improving content quality
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Establishing strategic partnerships to strengthen our outreach
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Deepening engagement through community-led capacity-building programs
We see this plan not just as an internal guide but as an invitation for
collaboration. We value the insight and support of the global Wikimedia
community and welcome any suggestions, partnerships, or feedback.
Read the full Strategic Plan here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yoruba_Wikimedians_User_Group_Strat…
Let’s build the future of Yoruba Wikimedia projects together.
Warm regards,
Mikaeel Sodiq
On behalf of the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group
Dear Wikimedians,
We are excited to share that Wikifunctions will soon be deployed on Igbo
Wiktionary! Wikifunctions is a very important tool which will allow us to
easily create and integrate functions (e.g., calculations, conversions, or
word declensions) into pages, simplifying complex tasks with just a few
clicks.
To ensure a smooth rollout, a briefing session has been scheduled:
Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025
Time: 15:00 UTC (4:00 PM WAT)
Register to Attend: https://shorturl.at/uoICA
🔗 Learn More:
Wikifunctions Introduction (https://w.wiki/8UH6)
Project Homepage (https://w.wiki/78KF)
Your participation and feedback are invaluable! Let us work together to
empower Igbo Wiktionary with this innovation.
Thank you and kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP
Dear African Wikimedians,
We invite your community to participate in the 6th edition of the Wikipedia
Pages Wanting Photos Campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Pages_Wanting_Photos_2025>, a
global campaign taking place from July 1 to August 31, 2025.
Participants will choose among Wikipedia pages without photos, then add a
suitable photo from among the many thousands of photos in the Wikimedia
Commons, especially those uploaded from thematic contests (Wiki Loves
Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, etc.) over the years.
More than 60 Wikimedia affiliates have participated since the campaign was
launched in 2020 and have added images to more than 400,000 Wikipedia
articles in over 245 Wikipedia languages. Thanks to the volunteer
contributors!
We now invite your affiliate to organize and lead the campaign within your
community. As a local organizer, you may:
- Encourage individual members to take part by adding images to
Wikipedia articles.
- Host edit-a-thons focused on improving visual content.
- Organize training workshops to teach contributors how to correctly
integrate images into Wikipedia.
These activities will help build local capacity and increase visual content
across Wikipedia.
Please note that for participants to be eligible to participate in the
campaign, they need to have registered an account for at least a year
before the official start date of the contest. That is, for the 2025
edition, they must have registered an account on or before July 1, 2025.
The account can be from any Wikimedia project wikis.
The organizing team is looking for a contact person to coordinate WPWP
participation at the Wikimedia user group or chapter level (geographically
or thematically) or for a language Wikipedia.
We would be glad for you to reply to this email, or sign up directly at WPWP
Participating Communities
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Pages_Wanting_Photos_2025/Partici…>
.
With kind regards,
Dr. Isaac Olatunde
On behalf of the Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos campaign 2025.
Dear All,
I'd like to invite you to the Wikimedia LGBT+ event commemorating this
year's International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
(IDAHOBIT), which takes place annually on May 17th.
This year's theme is "The Power of Communities," and we are honored to have
three inspiring community leaders joining us to share their personal
journeys.
During the event, we will also be announcing our plans for the annual Wiki
Love Pride campaign, which occurs every June during Pride Month.
If you'd like to participate in this important event, please REGISTER
<https://rb.gy/je6ad9> here. You can find more information about IDAHOBIT
Day <https://may17.org/>.
Here are the event details:
*Event Date- 17th May 2025*
*Time- 1600-1730 UTC+1*
*Venue- On ZOOM <https://rb.gy/je6ad9>*
We look forward to your participation.
Best regards,
--
Bisi Alimi <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bisi_Alimi_(WMLGBT)>
Executive Director
WMLGBT+ <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_LGBT%2B/Portal>
*"The notion of collective contribution, like the Wikipedia, is a very
powerful one."- Nicholas Negroponte*
*NB- I only work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday*
Ndewo ndị oma!
Greetings Dear Wikimedians,
Are you passionate about promoting Igbo language online? Do you speak Igbo
and live within Owerri or its environs? Join us for a FREE 2-day Workshop
from 30th to 31st May 2025 at Pinewood Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
🔹 What to expect?
- Learn digital tools for Igbo language activism
- Create a personalized action plan
- Hands-on sessions with Wikimedia projects & more
- Network with fellow language advocates
🎯 Who can apply?
- Igbo speakers passionate about language revitalization
- Willing to attend both days & engage fully
📝 Application opens from 20th May 2025: https://rb.gy/k0yhgx
📍 Venue: Pinewood Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
⏰ Time: 9 AM - 4 PM (WAT) daily
Organized by Igbo Wikimedians User Group in collaboration with Rising
Voices & UNESCO Abuja, supported by Wikimedia Foundation.
Let’s amplify Igbo in digital spaces! 🌐✨ #IgboLanguage #DigitalActivism
#LanguageRevitalization
NB: Lunch provided. Participants cover lodging if needed.
Thanks and kind regards,
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: IGBO WIKIMEDIANS USER GROUP
Dear African Wikimedian Community,
We are excited to invite you to participate in an important survey that
will help shape Wiki In Africa’s next strategic plan (2026–2030).
Wiki In Africa has been committed to supporting the African Wikimedia
communities by building skills, strengthening networks, enhancing
visibility, and creating opportunities for collaboration and growth across
the continent. As we embark on the next phase of our journey, your feedback
is crucial.
The survey is designed to capture your experiences, insights, and
expectations. Your voice will directly contribute to guiding Wiki In
Africa’s priorities and actions over the next five years. We are committed
to making sure our work truly reflects the needs, aspirations, and
realities of African Wikimedia communities.
*Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link
below (Due Date: May, 13th!): *
*Help Shape the Future of Wiki In Africa
<https://control.mailblaze.com/index.php/survey/of1586bgr4b0e>*
Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts and helping us build a
stronger, more impactful movement together!
Warm regards,
The Wiki In Africa Team
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Chère communauté Wikimédiens africaine,
Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à participer à un sondage important
qui contribuera à l'élaboration du prochain plan stratégique de Wiki In
Africa (2026-2030).
Wiki In Africa s'engage à soutenir les communautés Wikimédia africaines en
développant les compétences, en consolidant les réseaux, en améliorant la
visibilité et en créant des opportunités de collaboration et de croissance
sur tout le continent. Alors que nous entamons la prochaine étape de notre
parcours, vos commentaires sont essentiels.
Ce sondage vise à recueillir vos expériences, vos points de vue et vos
attentes. Votre avis contribuera directement à orienter les priorités et
les actions de Wiki In Africa pour les cinq prochaines années. Nous nous
engageons à ce que notre travail reflète véritablement les besoins, les
aspirations et les réalités des communautés Wikimédia africaines.
*Veuillez prendre quelques minutes pour répondre à l'enquête en cliquant
sur le lien ci-dessous (**Date limite : 13 mai !): *
*Contribuez à façonner l'avenir de Wiki In Africa*
<https://control.mailblaze.com/index.php/survey/ed072656omada>
Merci d'avance de partager vos réflexions et de nous aider à bâtir ensemble
un mouvement plus fort et plus efficace !
Cordialement,
L'équipe Wiki In Africa
Wikipedia et IA @ Afrika Baraza
Vous êtes curieux de connaître le rôle de Wikipédia à l'ère de l'IA et la pérennité de nos politiques de contenu et de neutralité ? Venez en apprendre davantage et partager vos points de vue lors du prochain Afrika Baraza, le 15 mai de 17h00 à 18h30 UTC (lien Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88998943772?pwd=9hyxLW1cq8ObZi7QLFODhyyGbb1oIN.1), autant que nous !
Cette édition se concentrera sur le plan annuel 2025-2026 de la Wikimedia Foundation (https://w.wiki/CpbD) et décortiquera les principales tendances mondiales (https://w.wiki/DRaD) qui façonnent notre mouvement, notamment l'IA, la désinformation et l'équité du contenu.
Nous aurons également une démonstration de produit et de technologie, des mises à jour de Wiki Indaba 2025 et The Baraza Community Spotlight.
Le saviez-vous ? La fondation Wikimedia a récemment publié sa stratégie en matière d'IA (https://w.wiki/E24y). Consultez-la ici (https://w.wiki/E24y) avant le Baraza et restez informé.
Cordialement,
Lucy Iwuala
Au nom du groupe de travail d’Afrika Baraza
Are you curious about the Role of Wikipedia in the age of AI and the sustainability of our content and neutrality policies? Come learn more and share your perspectives as well at the upcoming Afrika Baraza on 15th May at 17:00-18:30 UTC (zoom link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88998943772?pwd=9hyxLW1cq8ObZi7QLFODhyyGbb1oIN.1) as much as we are!
This edition will focus on the Wikimedia Foundation's 2025–2026 Annual Plan (https://w.wiki/CpbD) and unpack key global trends shaping our movement that include AI, misinformation, and content equity.
We shall also have a Product and Tech Demo, Wiki Indaba 2025 Updates and The Baraza Community Spotlight.
Do you know? That WMF recently published its AI Strategy? Have a read here (https://w.wiki/E24y) ahead of the Baraza and stay informed.
Warm Regards,
Lucy Iwuala,
On Behalf of Baraza Working Group