L'African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/African_Wikipedian_Alliance/Programs>est
ravie de recevoir vos candidatures pour l'une des 3 bourses
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWA_2025_Fellowships/Home>ci-dessous.
N'hésitez pas à postuler ou à partager cette information avec les
Wikimédiens éligibles de votre réseau !
1️⃣ AWA EmpowerHer 2026 vise à accroître la visibilité des femmes
africaines sur Wikipédia et ses projets frères (Sahel, Afrique de l'Ouest
voisine et Corne de l'Afrique) pendant le mois de mars, mois international
de la femme.
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Durée : 1 mois | Bourse : 500 $
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Nombre de bourses : jusqu'à 4 boursiers (2 anglophones et 2 francophones)
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Postuler ▶️ https://forms.gle/M6h2X8de77Z3ZRds5
2️⃣ Bourse d'inclusion AWA 2026 pour promouvoir l'égalité des sexes, les
droits des LGBTQ+ et la démocratie (Afrique australe et pays voisins).
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Durée : 6 mois | Allocation : 575 $
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Nombre de bourses : Jusqu'à 4 boursiers
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Postuler ▶️ https://forms.gle/EjmfDNPL8nqqPv3H7
3️⃣ Bourse AWA DDI 2026 pour numériser les voix des jeunes et renforcer le
contenu civic tech/SDG16 (Sahel, Afrique de l'Ouest voisine et Corne de
l'Afrique).
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Durée : 5 mois | Allocation : 500 $
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Nombre de bourses : Jusqu'à 4 boursiers
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Postuler ▶️https://forms.gle/K58BuEq1YshNufwC6
🔎 Conditions générales d'éligibilité : être un wikimédien enregistré avec
au moins deux ans d'expérience en édition, un portfolio actif et aucun
antécédent de blocage ou de sanction. La priorité est donnée aux candidats
régionaux et aux candidats issus de minorités sexuelles, mais les
candidatures exceptionnelles provenant d'autres régions d'Afrique peuvent
être prises en considération.
🗓 *Date limite : 7 janvier 2026, ne la manquez pas !*
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez envoyer un e-mail à
bukola.james(a)codeforafrica.org . Merci de partager largement cette
information avec les Wikimédiens de ces régions ! 🌍✍️
Meilleurs vœux pour les fêtes 🎄🧑🎄
Bukola James
Équipe AWA
African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/African_Wikipedian_Alliance/Programs>is
excited to receive your applications for any of the 3 fellowships
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWA_2025_Fellowships/Home>below.
Kindly apply or share with eligible Wikimedians in your network!
1️⃣ AWA EmpowerHer 2026 to increase visibility of African women on
Wikipedia and its sister’s projects (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa &
Horn) during the International Women’s celebration month in March.
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Duration: 1 month | Stipend: $500
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Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows (2 Anglophones and 2 Francophones)
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Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/M6h2X8de77Z3ZRds5
2️⃣ AWA Inclusion Fellowship 2026 to promote gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights &
democracy (Southern Africa + neighbours).
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Duration: 6 months | Stipend: $575
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Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows
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Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/EjmfDNPL8nqqPv3H7
3️⃣ AWA DDI Fellowship 2026 to digitalise youth voices & strengthen civic
tech/SDG16 content (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa & Horn).
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Duration: 5 months | Stipend: $500
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Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows
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Apply ▶️https://forms.gle/K58BuEq1YshNufwC6
🔎 Common eligibility: Registered Wikimedian with ≥2 years’ editing
experience, active portfolio, no history of blocks/sanctions. Regional ang
gender priority given and exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa
may be considered.
🗓 *Deadline: 07 January 2026, don’t miss it!*
If you have questions, kindly send an email to
bukola.james(a)codeforafrica.org . Please share widely with Wikimedians
across these regions! 🌍✍️
Season's greetings 🎄🧑🎄
Bukola James
AWA Team
Dear GLAM Community,
Happy 2026!
We're excited to share that our GLAM Community Calls will be happening on
the fourth Tuesday of each month throughout 2026. Mark your calendars for
this month's call on January 27 at 13:30 UTC – you can register now on the
event page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_GLAM_calls
The calls will continue alternating between 8:00 UTC and 13:30 UTC to
accommodate community members across different time zones, with ongoing
support from the Content Partnerships Hub and the Content Enablement Team
at the Wikimedia Foundation.
We want to hear from you!
We're inviting everyone in the Global GLAM Community to submit your topic
requests and proposals.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX0hCAnZzbUdTLY2ncYBuFj0sn7aTw8Jf…
We're building our upcoming agendas around the five strategic pillars that
were developed at GLAM Wiki last year, which form the foundation for GLAM
activities in 2026 and beyond. By centering these pillars in our calls, we
hope to help affiliates and contributors prioritize these themes in their
own work and collaborate across time zones, countries, and languages to
advance GLAM Wiki activities together.
We are also welcoming new hosts for the calls! If you are interested in
getting involved as an organizer please use the form above as well. Looking
forward to seeing you at the call!
All the best,
GLAM Community Call Organizers
Dear Community Members,
Greetings!
We are pleased to invite applications from enthusiastic volunteers and
open-source contributors to join the International Team of *Wiki Loves
Folklore <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore> *as
*Regional Coordinators*.
If you are passionate about folklore, culture, and free knowledge and are
interested in supporting international community initiatives, we would be
delighted to hear from you.
*Role:* Regional Volunteer (Wiki Loves Folklore)
*Key Responsibilities:*
- Support regional and language-based communities
- Coordinate campaign activities and events
- Strengthen outreach and community engagement
- Assist teammates in the successful implementation of the campaign
*Who Should Apply:*
- Candidates with a good understanding of the English language
- Strong communication skills
- Wikimedia contributors and open-source enthusiasts
- Volunteers with community coordination or event management experience
- Individuals interested in working with an international team
*Application Deadline: *15 January 2026
*How to Apply*
Please submit your basic details, introduction, resume, and cover letter
using the Google Form below:
https://forms.gle/cg5EfsLNGGbX8NTe9
Join us in celebrating and documenting culture and folklore from around the
world
We look forward to your application.
Warm regards,
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
Dear African Wikimedians,
You are warmly invited to the *Africa Wiki Women Community Roundtable
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWW_Roundtable_community_meetup/2025_…>*,
a welcoming and open space where we look back on our year, celebrate our
achievements, and share what is coming next.
*Here is what you can expect:*
• A 2025 Year in Review
• Unveiling of the Nominees for the NominateHer campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women/Nominate_Her>
• Inspiring Community Success Stories
• A sneak peek at AWW 2026 plans
• A Creative Showcase to bring the event to a close
*Date:* Monday, 15th December 2025
*Time:* 3:00 PM UTC
*Zoom:* https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84969982985
*Register here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWW_Roundtable_community_meetup/2025_…>*
We look forward to spending this time with you as we wrap up the year,
connect with the community, and celebrate our shared achievements.
Warm regards,
*Uchechukwu Pascaline Nwonwu*
*Communication Lead, Africa Wiki Women*
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*Française*
Chers Wikimédiens africains,
Vous êtes chaleureusement invité(e) à la *Table Ronde Communautaire Africa
Wiki Women
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWW_Roundtable_community_meetup/2025_…>*,
un espace accueillant et ouvert où nous reviendrons sur notre année,
célébrerons nos réussites et partagerons ce qui nous attend.
*Voici à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre :*
• Bilan de l’année 2025
• Révélation des nominées pour la campagne NominateHer
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women/Nominate_Her>
• Histoires de réussite inspirantes de la communauté
• Aperçu des plans de AWW pour 2026
• Vitrine créative pour clôturer l’événement
*Date :* Lundi 15 décembre 2025
*Heure :* 15h00 UTC
*Zoom :* https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84969982985
*Inscrivez-vous ici
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWW_Roundtable_community_meetup/2025_…>*
<http:>
Nous avons hâte de passer ce moment avec vous pour clôturer l’année, nous
connecter avec la communauté et célébrer nos réussites communes.
Cordialement,
*Uchechukwu Pascaline Nwonwu*
*Responsable Communication, Africa Wiki Women*
Dear Wikimedian,
Happy New Year
We are delighted to share the 2025 year-in-review of the Wiki Activate
Africa, showcasing our campaigns, projects, activities, and
community-driven efforts across the Wikimedia movement. This review
highlights updates from initiatives, reflections from our work, and the
collective impact of contributing to and advancing Wikimedia projects
across Africa.
We hope you find this report both informative and inspiring. As we enter
the new year, we wish you a joyful and fulfilling year ahead, a year marked
by meaningful collaborations, shared learning, and continued growth within
the Wikimedia movement.
Read the review here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jFpp8dXzJ5VsXzGgaQLLXtiMUnhBXsk/view?usp=…
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to building inclusive
knowledge communities.
Best regards,
Chukwuma Dike
*Co-founder, Wiki Activate Africa*