*In June 2023, Emile and Maarten (father and son) Rouveroy van Nieuwaal -
in consultation with the African Studies Centre Library in Leiden - agreed
to choose Wikimedia Commons as a platform to make several of their Africa
films available to a larger audience. Wikimedia Commons, sometimes called
the ‘image database of Wikipedia’, hosts 97 million files. Africa is
under-represented, and so these films, uploaded by the ASCL Library, can
help to improve visibility of African life and culture. More information: *
https://www.ascleiden.nl/news/six-films-rouveroy-van-nieuwaal-available-wik…
Dear Wikimedians,
*Are there community members in your user group who want to be introduced
to the Movement Charter and start participating in its discussion? This is
for you! Session in English with Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic
interpretation. *
[image: 👉] *What is this session for? *Are you curious about the Movement
Charter and how it affects the Wikimedia community? This Learning Clinic is
designed to give all community members, especially newcomers, an
understanding of the Movement Charter’s significance and how they can start
engaging with the discussions and contribute.
[image: 👉] *Who is this session for?* Any Wikimedian!
[image: 👉] *What** do I need to prepare? * Familiarize Yourself: A brief
overview of the Movement Charter
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Frequently_Asked_Questions>on
the FAQ will be helpful, even if it's just a cursory glance. Watch the live
session on Youtube about the Global Council, Hubs
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItWeX78tv8&list=LL&index=1&t=4s>with the
community members. Diff blog about the Global Council
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/13/a-global-council-for-our-movement/>,
Building
Wikimedia Movement Hubs Together
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/27/building-wikimedia-movement-hubs-toge…>.
[Optional] full draft text
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/One-page_draft> if
you want to read parts of it.
[image: 👉] Registration link here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIHHkltMq4IKZiOcDbNWnvNs95n0qp6HutvBP2_JAF…>
. The Google calendar invitation will be sent once you register. The
session will be in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish,
Portuguese, Arabic and French.
We look forward to seeing you!
Bukola James,
[image: unnamed (1).png]
Hi Wikimedians,
Are there community members in your user group who want to be introduced to
the Movement Charter and start participating in its discussion? This is for
you! Session in English with Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic
interpretation.
[image: [Template duplicate the slide you want and create your invite]
Invites for learning clinics.jpg]
[image: 👉] *What is this session for? *Are you curious about the Movement
Charter and how it affects the Wikimedia community? This Learning Clinic is
designed to give all community members, especially newcomers, an
understanding of the Movement Charter’s significance and how they can start
engaging with the discussions and contribute.
[image: 👉] *Who is this session for?* Any Wikimedian!
[image: 👉] *What** do I need to prepare? * Familiarize Yourself: A brief
overview of the Movement Charter
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Frequently_Asked_Questions>on
the FAQ will be helpful, even if it's just a cursory glance. Watch the live
session on Youtube about the Global Council, Hubs
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItWeX78tv8&list=LL&index=1&t=4s>with the
community members. Diff blog about the Global Council
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/13/a-global-council-for-our-movement/>,
Building
Wikimedia Movement Hubs Together
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/27/building-wikimedia-movement-hubs-toge…>.
[Optional] full draft text
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/One-page_draft> if
you want to read parts of it.
[image: 👉] Registration link here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIHHkltMq4IKZiOcDbNWnvNs95n0qp6HutvBP2_JAF…>
. The Google calendar invitation will be sent once you register. The
session will be in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish,
Portuguese, Arabic and French.
We look forward to seeing you!
Bukola James
[image: unnamed (1).png]
Apologies friends, we are postponing Afrika Baraza to October 6th in order
to give our francophone community who will be attending the Francophone
WikiConvention from 22-23rd September an opportunity to join us.
This being the last Baraza edition of the year, which is designated to
discuss key steps on the road to finalizing the The Africa Agenda,ahead of
Indaba, it’s important that we remain inclusive.
Please look out for the draft Africa Agenda that we will be sharing for
your review and additional inputs.
Kind Regards,
Bobby Shabangu,
On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team
Dear Friends,
The journey towards creating The Africa Agenda is gaining momentum. Drawing
from the previous conversations we have had at the Afrika Baraza and the
recent meetup at Wikimania; we have started a draft, which needs all your
inputs to consolidate.
In Preparation for the next Afrika Baraza on 22nd September, 2023
(17;-18:30 UTC) The Baraza Working Group is inviting you to review or
comment the draft Africa Agenda HERE
<https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XY…>
and feel empowered to recommend any missing key items/topics during the
next baraza.
Kind Regards,
Bobby Shabangu,
On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team
Dear African Wikimedians,
As you may already know, this year's WikiIndaba
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023> is scheduled
for November 3-5, 2023, in Agadir, Morocco. In addition to the main event,
we're embracing a hybrid model that includes both virtual and localized
in-person gatherings across Africa. To foster community engagement on a
local level, we are pleased to offer micro-grants to Wikimedia communities
across the continent.
Wikimedia communities across Africa are warmly invited to apply for
micro-grants of up to $300 <https://w.wiki/7V3W>. These funds are intended
to support the organization of local events or meet-ups where participants
can virtually attend and interact with live-streamed and pre-recorded
sessions of the main WikiIndaba conference. Whether you plan to set up a
community meet-up, a workshop, or even a hackathon mirroring the larger
event, the choice and format are yours—feel free to innovate or draw
inspiration from successful projects in other communities
Who is eligible?
Applications and subsequent reports can be submitted in Arabic, French, or
English. While we welcome applications from all African locations,
underrepresented communities or groups will receive priority consideration.
What should your application contain?
Each application should feature a detailed event schedule, a list of
prospective local partners, biographies of your organizing team, and a
thorough budget outline. A review panel will evaluate applications on a
rolling basis, with decisions based on the overall quality of the
proposals. Successful applicants will need to sign a formal agreement,
specifying grant deliverables and outcomes, and provide essential contact
and banking details.
When to apply, and how funds are allocated?
Micro-grants will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until
the fund is fully exhausted. After the fund is depleted, we will not be
able to consider further applications. Early submissions stand a better
chance of approval, with the final application deadline set for October 8,
2023.
What expenses can the micro-grant cover?
Your micro-grant could typically cover costs related to:
-
Rental of an event venue
-
Internet connectivity fees and data vouchers
-
Projector rental
-
Minor transportation expenditures
-
Certificates of attendance
-
Custom printed materials and promotional items
-
Light refreshments for attendees
We eagerly anticipate your active involvement to make WikiIndaba 2023 a
ground-breaking success!
Warm regards,
Wikimedia Morocco User Group
Organizing Committee, WikiIndaba Conference 2023
Dear Wikimedians,
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for our forthcoming *WIR
Anglophone and Francophone conferences,* alongside a series of engaging *WIR
webinars*.
CfA WIR Anglophone Conference 2023
🗣️ Theme: "Empowering a Sustainable African Presence on Wikipedia:
Capacity Building and Collaborative Approaches "
Join us for the September edition of the Code for Africa #WIR international
conference. Distinguished Speakers *Oby Ezeilo (Founder, Wiki for Senior
Citizens Network, Nigeria) and Romeo Ronald (Team leader, Wikimedia
Community User Group, South Sudan)* will share insights on how to empower a
sustainable African presence on Wikipedia.
-
Language: English
-
Date: Monday,18th September 2023
-
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM UTC
-
Zoom Link: Join here
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81304556344?pwd=QUY5MnV6RXJMRk4ra25KbFJMVy9ZUT09>
(No registration required)
-
Meeting ID: 813 0455 6344
-
Passcode: 765006
Conférence WIR Francophone CfA 2023
🗣️ Thème : "Renforcer une présence africaine durable sur Wikipedia :
Renforcement des capacités et approches collaboratives"
Rejoignez-nous pour l'édition de septembre de la conférence internationale
Code for Africa #WIR. Nous accueillerons *Ceslause Ogbonnaya (Chef de
projet, Wiki in Africa) et Aristide KOUAME (Chef de projet, Wikimedia
Community User Group Côte d'Ivoire) *qui partageront leurs stratégies et
expériences sur le renforcement d'une présence africaine forte sur
Wikipedia grâce au renforcement des capacités et aux approches
collaboratives.
-
Langue : Français
-
Date : Mardi, 19 septembre 2023
-
Heure : 12h00 - 13h30 UTC
-
Lien Zoom :
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82428943014?pwd=VjdCYkhnamZiRDgzV3RxREJuRGtJQT09
-
ID de réunion : 824 2894 3014
-
Code secret : 952570 (Aucune inscription requise)
Upcoming CfA Anglophone Webinars
Join us for more insightful webinars:
Topics
-
Wed. 20th September: Customising Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Meta-Wiki Page
by Rhoda James
-
October 13: Categorisation on Wikipedia and Wiki Commons by Iwuala Lucy
-
October 25: Mastering Info-boxes & Enhancing Articles with Short
Descriptions by Daniel Obiokeke
Registration: Register now
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPOQ3Rg18Rd3v8VQkyavjHT2EJe216PYZ…>
- Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM UTC. (Kindly adjust the time according to
your local time zone)
- Note: All registered participants will receive a Google calendar
invite for the webinars.
Happy Weekend,
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Community Coordinator,
Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs
Initiatives)