Hey All,
Wikimedia ZA has not shared its report to these streets for a long time.
But following in the footsteps of other Usergroups who share with us their
reports here I'm also excited to share with you our Wikimedia ZA 2022-23
Annual report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2022-23&ac…>
.
We tried to keep the report succinct and to the point highlighting the
results and impact of our activities.
Enjoy and let us know here or at my email: bobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za
<email%3Abobby.shabangu(a)wikimedia.org.za> if you have questions or think we
could collaborate on projects in the future.
Best regards,
Chers tous et toutes,
Je vous écris pour vous inviter à notre réunion Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza#:~:text=Afrika%20Baraza%20is%….>
qui aura lieu vendredi prochain le *16 février 2024 à 17h00 UTC*. Afrika
Baraza a lieu une fois par trimestre et vous ne voulez pas manquer
l'événement à venir.
Lors du prochain Baraza, nous vous donnerons des actualités sur le prochain
WikiIndaba 2024, y compris le lieu, le programme, les bourses et les autres
logistiques. On vous permettra également de poser des questions concernant
la conférence, puis nous nous concentrerons sur l'Agenda africain qui
constituera la partie centrale de notre programme WikiIndaba.
Le lien Zoom pour rejoindre l'événement sera partagé vers la clôture de
l'événement.
N'hésitez pas à partager ce message avec autant de personnes que possible
dans votre communauté.
Au plaisir de voir tout le monde là-bas!
Cordialement,
Bobby Shabangu
Dear all,
I'm writing to invite you to our Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza#:~:text=Afrika%20Baraza%20is%….>
meeting
which will take place next *Friday, 16 February 2024 *at *17:00 UTC*.
Afrika Baraza takes place once every quarter and you don't want to miss the
upcoming event.
On the next Baraza we shall give you updates on the next WikiIndaba 2024
including Venue, Programme, Scholarships and other logistics. We shall also
allow you to ask questions regarding the conference, then we shall focus on
the African Agenda which will form the core part of our WikiIndaba
programme.
The Zoom link to join the event will be shared towards the close of the
event.
Please go ahead and share this message with as many people in your
community as you can. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday.
Chers Wikimédien(ne)s,
Nous vous invitons à nous rejoindre ce mercredi 7 février 2024, pourla première
session d'information en français sur l'édition 2024 du concours
photographique Wiki Loves Africa.
*Détails *:
- *Langue *: Français
*- Date & Heure *: Mercredi 7 février 2024 à 16:00 UTC
*- Lien de la réunion* : *Cliquer ici pour participer
<http://meet.google.com/cni-nybr-pxf> *
N'hésitez pas à nous rejoindre pour poser vos questions et nous faire part
de vos difficultés et suggestions.
Pour plus de détails sur Wiki Loves Africa 2024, visitez *
https://bit.ly/wla24meet
<https://bit.ly/wla24meet>*.
Bien à vous,
*Minette Lontsie*
*Ambassadrice Linguistique (Français) Wiki Loves Africa *
Telegram : @MinetteL | Wikimedia
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Serieminou>
Dear community members,
In an effort to promote free access to knowledge in the Yoruba language,
yesterday we launched the first storytelling event in Nigeria. This is part
of our Yoruba Oral Traditions project, designed to document and preserve
Yoruba oral traditions.
It's in the news! You can learn more about the event and if you need help
implementing this program in your community, we are happy to help and
support you.
https://thenationonlineng.net/yoruba-wikimedians-launch-annual-storytelling…
Thank you.
Mikaeel Sodiq
President, Yoruba Wikimedians User Group
Dear all,
I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you
to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>—an
initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> and
proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>.
This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering
invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects,
code repositories, and platforms.
*Program Overview:*
The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African
Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant
Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of
Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed
to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the
intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.
*Event Details:*
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
.)
*How to Register:*
To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly register
using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration.
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
*Important Links:*
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- The African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Localization (Translation) Invitation:*
We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization
(translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your
contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this
opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the
Wikimedia community.
This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia
tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech
Safari Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.
Ndewo nu!
Igbo Wikimedians User Group is set to kick off her Wiki Loves Folklore 2024
contest with an online launch tomorrow Thursday, 1st February 2024. It is
an annual WLF contest in the Igbo community that encourages participants to
capture culture-related media and preserve it for the future. The contest
will run from 1st till 29th February 2024. Our community will also join the
Feminism and Folklore project (the Wikipedia edition of photography)
campaign.
See event page to register and also for more details:👇
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_in_the_Igbo_…
.
We hope to see you all at the launch!
Daalụ nu!
Kingsley Nkem
FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group
Dear Wikimedia Community,
Apologies for cross-posting this but I hope this email finds you well. We
are excited to officially announce the kick-starting of Wiki Loves Folklore
(WLF) and Feminism and Folklore! As active members of the Wikimedia
community, we invite you to join us in celebrating and documenting the folk
culture from around the world.
Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF):
Wiki Loves Folklore is an annual international photography competition that
runs throughout February, organized by Wikimedia community members and
local affiliates. The competition's mission is to preserve and promote
intangible cultural heritage through the lens of photography. We encourage
photographers to contribute media showcasing their local folk culture to
Wikimedia Commons under free licenses. The resulting media can then be
utilized on Wikipedia and various platforms with proper attribution.
Feminism and Folklore:
In addition to WLF, we are thrilled to present Feminism and Folklore, an
international writing contest held on Wikipedia annually during February
and March. This contest aims to document folk cultures and the role of
women in folklore across different regions of the world. Feminism and
Folklore is the written counterpart of the photography campaign Wiki Loves
Folklore (WLF) organized on Wikimedia Commons to capture and document
folklore traditions globally.
Key Dates:
- Start Date: February 1, 2024
- Deadline: March 31, 2024
How You Can Participate:
We encourage our local organizers to please start putting your houses in
order for this event. Whether you're a seasoned contributor or a newcomer,
your involvement is crucial in making these projects a success. Here's how
you can participate:
1. Organize Events: Plan meet-ups, edit-a-thons, or workshops to engage
your local community in contributing to Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism
and Folklore. Share your event details on relevant platforms to attract
participants.
2. Spread the Word: Use your social media channels, mailing lists, and
community forums to spread awareness about these projects. Encourage others
to join and contribute their unique perspectives.
3. Document and Contribute: Be an active participant by documenting and
contributing content related to folk culture and feminism in folklore. Your
contributions will help enrich the global understanding of these important
cultural aspects and at the end of the day you win some fanatic prizes.
4. Support New Contributors: please let us Welcome the newcomers and guide
them through the process. Encourage them to share their images taken by
themselves and not download images off the internet.
Together, let's celebrate and preserve the diverse cultural heritage that
defines us.
For more details and to participate, visit the official Wiki Loves Folklore
and Feminism and Folklore pages on Facebook, Instagram, X, Telegram,
Youtube and on our Wikimedia talk pages on Commons
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore> or just
email support(a)wikilovesfolklore.org. For any tools related
inquiries/suggestion/complaints write us on tools(a)wikilovesfolklore.org
Thank you for your dedication to the Wikimedia community. We look forward
to seeing your contributions and the vibrant documentation of folk culture
and feminism in folklore.
Best regards,
Isaac Chabota Kanguya
Communication Officer on behalf the
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
Dear all,
I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you
to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>—an
initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> and
proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>.
This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering
invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects,
code repositories, and platforms.
*Program Overview:*
The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African
Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant
Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of
Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed
to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the
intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.
*Event Details:*
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
.)
*How to Register:*
To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly register
using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration.
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
*Important Links:*
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- The African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Localization (Translation) Invitation:*
We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization
(translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your
contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this
opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the
Wikimedia community.
This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia
tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech
Safari Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.
Dear all,
I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you
to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>—an
initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> and
proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>.
This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering
invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects,
code repositories, and platforms.
*Program Overview:*
The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African
Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant
Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of
Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed
to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the
intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.
*Event Details:*
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
.)
*How to Register:*
To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly register
using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration.
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
*Important Links:*
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- The African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Localization (Translation) Invitation:*
We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization
(translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your
contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this
opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the
Wikimedia community.
This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia
tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech
Safari Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorized.