*[Apologies for cross-posting] *
Hello,
The Celebrate Women 2026
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women> campaign is around
the corner!
Celebrate Women <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women> is
a campaign that will run from March 1 to March 31. Every year, in
celebration of International Women’s Day, Wikimedia organizers use this
campaign to list gender-related events during March and as an opportunity
to advance the achievements of the women’s rights and gender equity
movement globally.
These events create opportunities to grow content about women and
non-binary people on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects. Join us!
💻 Do you want to participate?
If you are hoping to participate, please stay tuned to this page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women#Events> for events
that will be listed. Register for them individually by choosing those that
suit your interests. The events will be added to the page in the next few
weeks.
And don't forget to register here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women> (using the
registration at the top of the page) to keep track of information relevant
to the overall campaign.
🌱 Do you want to organize an event?
If you or your group plans to organize a gender event or campaign during
this period, please note:
-
The page to add your events is the following subpage: Celebrate
Women/Events
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women/Events>. Events
on this page are now divided into 'global' and 'regional' events. Please
choose the section that better suits your needs.
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The campaign's main page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Celebrate_Women> will be used to
promote your events or campaigns. It will be added to the CentralNotice
banner and displayed to many potential participants.
⭐ Special sessions:
The Wikimedia Foundation is also happy to announce that we will be
hosting *three
special events* for Celebrate Women 2026 in the coming weeks! This is part
of our ongoing commitment to gender equity and providing training for the
movement.
Training sessions:
We will host 2 sessions aimed at organizers with topics that help better
manage a Wikimedia event. The goal is to empower local gender organizers
with essential features to lead activities during this campaign.
- When? Last week of February. Stay tuned for the dates soon!
Opening session:
We will open Celebrate Women 2026 with a session to share logistical
information about how to participate in the campaign and the different
gender activities happening around the month. This will be aimed at anyone
who wants to take part in the campaign.
- When? First week of March. Stay tuned for more!
Join us for Celebrate Women 2026 and help us make the Wikimedia movement
and projects more equitable!
Warmly,
Giovanna
Giovanna Fontenelle (she/her)
Program Officer, Content Enablement
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation/Advancement/Community_…>
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
The final round of the international jury for Wiki Loves Monuments 2025
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2025>, the
world's biggest photography contest, has begun. The Wiki Loves Monuments
International jury team is deliberating on the top submissions, focusing on
excellence, emotional power, and storytelling at its finest.
With over 240,000 images of monuments and heritage sites submitted from 50
participating countries
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2025/Partic…>worldwide,
the jury has a tough task ahead. We're looking forward to celebrating the
winners. Keep an eye out for the announcement coming your way soon.
We invite you to visit the National Top10 page
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2025_winners> to
appreciate the beautiful submissions from participants.
Regards,
Chinonso Chidi
For WLM International
This global campaign brings communities together to document and share the
diverse traditions, histories, and cultural practices of Ramadan across
Wikimedia projects.
🔗 Join: https://w.wiki/Fzht
📷 Photo contest: https://w.wiki/Gz5H
Join us as we prepare to amplify knowledge that lasts beyond the month.
#WikiLovesRamadan #WLR2026 #KnowledgeForAll
Kind regards,
Dr Tesleemah
User: Tesleemah
African Coordinator, Wiki Loves Ramadan
Dear Wikimedians,
Wiki Activate Africa invites you to our first event of the year on Cyber
Security for Wikimedians. This project aims to improve the Digital security
literacy of Wikimedians by equipping them with the knowledge and skills
needed to protect their digital identity and improve their digital safety.
📅Date: 8th Feb, 2026 (Sunday)
🕜Time: 5 PM (WAT)
📍Venue: Zoom (Meeting ID:854 3358 4050 )
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85433584050?pwd=A2CqCd2OctEGpL5hWhHjkwcnJeRkS6.1
Passcode: 939374
Register here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Cybersecurity_Literacy_For_Wikimedians
Learn more about your digital security 🚀🚀
Chukwuma Dike
Project Lead, Wiki Activate Africa
Dear all,
We are delighted to share that the Annual Report of Wikimedia Community
User Group Uganda for 2025 has been completed and published on Meta-wiki.
The report highlights the projects and activities carried out between 1
January and 31 December 2025, reflecting the collective efforts and impact
of our community throughout the year.
You can access the full report here:
👉 2025 Annual Activity Report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda/Repor…>
We warmly welcome your feedback, reflections, and suggestions, which will
help us strengthen our programs and continue building on this work in the
future.
*Regards,*
*Ssemanda Willy (User:Ssemmanda will) *
*Community Manager, *
*Tel: 0759-131-040*
Dear African Wikimedians,
We hope this message finds you well.
The interim Global Resource Distribution Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee> (GRDC)
has published a first version of the Funding Principles
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee/Fund…>.
The GRDC is expected to address important questions and to make important
decisions about resource distribution across Wikimedia. To do this work
well, we need to agree on answers and decisions based on a refreshed
strategy grounded in our current situation and objectives as a movement.
These Funding Principles guide the strategic priorities of the GRDC as well
as the broader grantmaking ecosystem across the Wikimedia Movement. They
also guide us on how decisions are made and why.
The principles are structured around the following sections:
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Collaboration & Cooperation
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People-centered
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Subsidiarity
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Iterative, evidence-based, and collaborative practices
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Equity & Empowerment
This is a major update, and we welcome your feedback for improvements on
the Discussion
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Global_Resource_Distribution_Committee…>
page.
Kind regards,
On behalf of the Global Resource Distribution Committee,
Barakat Adegboye <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ridzaina>
*Détails de la session francophone ci-dessous*
Hi everyone! AWA is kicking off two exciting meetups for Anglophone and
Francophone communities next month, February. See the details below:
*Anglophone Meetup*
*Topic:* AI + Wikipedia, the Good, the Bad, and Best Practices
*Trainer:* Muib Shefiu, Founder of Afrodemics
*Date & Time:* Tuesday, 3 February at 1:00 PM UTC
Join us for an engaging session where Muib will guide participants on how
AI can support Wikipedia editing, how to identify the risks of AI-generated
content, and how to safely use AI to assist article creation.
*Fun fact about the trainer:* He does his best editing when the world is
asleep and has a rare talent for turning almost everything he does into a
teachable moment. 😃
*Register to receive a calendar invite:* https://forms.gle/pCdK5pPofctYz9mv8
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Salut tout le monde !
L’AWA lance deux rencontres passionnantes pour les communautés anglophones
et francophones le mois prochain, en février. Voir les détails ci-dessous :
*Rencontre Francophone*
*Thème :* Introduction à la patrouille sur Wikipédia
*Formateur :* Konan N’Da N’Dri, Nouveau de l’annee 2025
*Date & Heure :* Mercredi, 4 février à 15h00 UTC
Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir comment assurer la qualité et la fiabilité
des articles Wikipédia, identifier les modifications problématiques et
utiliser efficacement les outils de patrouille.
*Fun fact sur le formateur :* Konan a une passion pour l’astrophysique, ce
qui illustre que la curiosité peut prendre de nombreuses formes. Il
contribue aux projets Wikimedia depuis 2023 ; il aime particulièrement
travailler sur les langues et parle français. 😃
*Inscrivez-vous pour recevoir l’invitation au calendrier :*
https://forms.gle/UdC8WLnQegTqYNjx8
#WikiCheers
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
For AWA Team
Dear African Wikimedians,
We’re excited to share the *EduWiki January 2026 Newsletter*, our first
edition of the year!
This issue brings together *16 stories* from across the Wikimedia movement,
offering a strong start to 2026. The submissions reflect how communities
are planning their Wikimedia and education activities for the year ahead,
alongside thoughtful recaps of education initiatives from 2025.
In this edition, you’ll also find stories celebrating Wikipedia at 25,
including activities hosted by university clubs and community groups, as
well as reflections on learning, outreach, and engagement across different
regions and contexts.
Together, these stories highlight the diversity of approaches communities
are taking to strengthen education, digital literacy, and open knowledge in
2026.
You can read the full newsletter here: *Education/Newsletter/January 2026
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/Newsletter/January_2026>*
And with that, submissions for the *February 2026 Newsletter* are now open.
As usual, we welcome *stories that are related to Wikimedia and Education*.
You can submit stories here: *Education Newsroom
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/News/Newsroom>*
Deadline: *February 26th*
Thank you to everyone who contributed and supported this issue. We look
forward to receiving more education stories from across the movement.
*Barakat Adegboye* <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BAdegboye_(EdWH)>
*EduWiki Connectors*
Contents <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/Newsletter/March_2025>
• Headlines
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Education/Newsletter/March_2025/Headlines>
• Subscribe
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