Dear African Wikimedians,
I hope this email finds you well.
I'm writing today with a friendly reminder about the ongoing discussion on
the African Agenda
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda>.
We've received fantastic contributions from many of you already, and your
diverse perspectives are enriching the discussion page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda>
tremendously.
However, we'd love to hear from even more members of our vibrant community.
The African Agenda holds immense potential to shape the future of Wikimedia
in Africa. It will guide our focus, priorities, and activities, ensuring
that we effectively address the needs and aspirations of our continent.
It's vital that everyone's voice is heard in this process.
Here are some ways you can still contribute:
- Read the latest draft of the African Agenda
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda>.
- Share your feedback and suggestions directly in the discussion page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda>.
- Share this email with your community for further discussion and
feedback.
Remember, no contribution is too small. Whether you have a concrete
suggestion, a general observation, or even just a question, your input is
valuable. We encourage you to share your thoughts freely and openly.
We understand that everyone has busy schedules, but taking even a few
minutes to share your ideas can make a real difference. The final deadline
for submitting feedback is *31 January 2024*, so please don't hesitate to
jump in before then.
Thank you for your continued dedication to the Wikimedia movement in
Africa. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Warmly,
Dear Colleagues,
After several months of engaging and collecting inputs on the Africa Agenda
Google documents, as per the 2023 working timeline, the updated draft has
now been published on Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda>. [English and
French translations for now]
I’m inviting you all, on behalf of the team working on the Africa Agenda,
to read through the document and share your final comments or thoughts on
the discussion page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agen…>
between 18 - 26 January.
Please be informed that this is the final stage of input collection and
general community review. Once this round of engagement concludes, the
additional comments and updates will be reviewed, and a final version will
be published by January 31st.
For additional information regarding the timelines and process of the
Africa Agenda, kindly refer to the FAQ section
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda> on the Meta
page.
Kind regards,
Hi all,
I hope your week is going well!
I am sharing a learning opportunity that may interest some people in this
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This is a 7 week program. Through online courses, discussion, and
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Best,
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From: Laura Henderson <keepiton(a)lists.riseup.net>
Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Subject: [KeepItOn] Internet Shutdown Academy training program (round 2!)
To: <keepiton(a)lists.riseup.net>
Dear community,
On behalf of the Advocacy Assembly, I'm excited to announce that we'll be
running a second version of the 7-week Advocacy Assembly Shutdown Academy
training program, and *we hope that you will circulate this call for
applications to those in your network.*
Last year's Advocacy Assembly Internet Shutdown Academy Mentored Training
program received over *1,060 applications from 135 countries*,
demonstrating the overwhelming global demand for knowledge about how to
fight back against shutdowns. Given the immense interest in the first
mentored AA-ISA program, we are running it again from February through
April 2024. The program will provide support and community as you complete
ten Internet Shutdown Academy courses. You'll also have opportunities to
engage with mentors, experts, and funders.
Through online courses, discussion, and networking opportunities, you'll
gain expertise on topics like:
- Designing internet shutdown research and advocacy campaigns
- Using tools to document internet shutdowns technically
- Circumventing censorship and shutdowns with known VPNs and
circumvention tools
- Documenting human rights violations during shutdowns
- Engaging the private sector
- Using strategic litigation
By completing the program, you'll earn a certificate and join a global
network of advocates working to protect internet access.
To apply, simply *fill out this short application form
<https://smallmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7fdb14e291091d23007369…>
*
by *Monday, January 29th*. No prior expertise is required - just a passion
for digital rights and a willingness to learn. Core materials will be
available in Spanish, French, Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, Portuguese and
English.
Best,
Laura
Dear All,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to
participate in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, an onboarding initiative
designed to facilitate workshops and sessions on contributing to various
Wikimedia tech projects, code repositories, and platforms.
Program Overview: The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program is a unique opportunity
for African Wikimedians to enhance their technical skills, engage with the
Wikimedia tech community, and contribute to the development of Wikimedia
projects. The program will feature workshops and sessions aimed at
providing hands-on experience and guidance on navigating the technical
aspects of Wikimedia.
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.*
How to Register: To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program,
please 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/>
Localization (Translation) Invitation: We encourage and welcome the
community to feel free to localize (translate) the program pages into your
native languages. By doing so, you contribute to making this opportunity
accessible to a wider audience, fostering inclusivity within the Wikimedia
community.
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your involvement in the
Wikimedia tech community and make meaningful contributions. Don't miss out
on this chance to expand your technical skills and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We look forward to 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,
Apologies for the first two emails. This is the final version of this
email.
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 this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to
participate in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>, an
onboarding initiative designed to facilitate workshops and sessions on
contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects, code repositories, and
platforms.
Program Overview: The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program is a unique opportunity
for African Wikimedians to enhance their technical skills, engage with the
Wikimedia tech community, and contribute to the development of Wikimedia
projects. The program will feature workshops and sessions aimed at
providing hands-on experience and guidance on navigating the technical
aspects of Wikimedia.
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,
please 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/>
Localization (Translation) Invitation: We encourage and welcome the
community to feel free to localize (translate) the program pages into your
native languages. By doing so, you contribute to making this opportunity
accessible to a wider audience, fostering inclusivity within the Wikimedia
community.
This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your involvement in the
Wikimedia tech community and make meaningful contributions. Don't miss out
on this chance to expand your technical skills and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We look forward to 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.
*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.
Chers collègues,
Après plusieurs mois d'engagement et de collecte de contributions sur les
documents Google de l'Agenda pour l'Afrique, conformément au calendrier de
travail 2023, le projet mis à jour a été publié sur Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr>.
[traductions Anglaise et Française pour l'instant]
Je vous invite tous, au nom de l'équipe travaillant sur l'Agenda pour
l'Afrique, à lire le document et à partager vos derniers commentaires ou
réflexions sur la page de discussion
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agen…>
entre le 18 et le 26 janvier.
Veuillez noter qu'il s'agit de la dernière étape de la collecte de données
et de l'examen général par la communauté. Une fois ce cycle d'engagement
terminé, les commentaires supplémentaires et les mises à jour seront
examinés, et une version finale sera publiée d'ici le 31 janvier.
Pour plus d'informations sur le calendrier et le processus de l'Agenda pour
l'Afrique, veuillez vous référer à la section FAQ
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr> sur la
page Meta.
Je vous prie d'agréer, Madame, Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations
distinguées,
Dear Community,
Just a friendly reminder about the second Campaign Office Hour for Wiki
Loves Folklore's 2024 edition happening today.
Join us for engaging discussions, guidelines, and collective contributions
to shape the exciting five-year journey ahead. Your active participation is
highly valued, so feel free to share anything related to Folklore within
your community.
Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday, 20th January 2024
Time: 14:00hrs UTC
Venue: Online (Zoom) [1]
Please confirm your participation by sign up on meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>
[2].
Looking forward to your valuable contributions and enriching discussions
that will shape the success of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024.
Best regards,
Isaac Kanguya
Communication Officer WLF 2024
[1] Zoom
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87530839056?pwd=EdyZ99R2NpPb5KvZFqTfucbj7zmbar.1>
[2] Sign-up link
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour#Partic…>