Dear Isla,
Nobody received a scholarship from Nigeria. Too bad!
Warmest regards,
Olatunde Isaac,
Manager, Wikipedia Education Program Nigeria
Coordinator, The Wikipedia Library, Yoruba.
Secretary, Wikimedia User Group Nigeria.
Phone: +2348166620737
Email: reachout2isaac(a)gmail.com
User page: Wikicology
Facebook: Olatunde Olalekan Isaac.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
-----Original Message-----
From: african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Sender: "African-Wikimedians" <african-wikimedians-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org>Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:46:26
To: <african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Reply-To: african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Subject: African-Wikimedians Digest, Vol 8, Issue 21
Send African-Wikimedians mailing list submissions to
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
You can reach the person managing the list at
african-wikimedians-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org
When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of African-Wikimedians digest..."
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Reimagining WMF Grants consultation: Next steps
(Kangah Donatien KOFFI)
2. Fwd: Re: Reimagining WMF Grants consultation: Next steps
(Florence Devouard)
3. Wikimania (Isla Haddow Flood)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 1
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:28:01 +0000
From: Kangah Donatien KOFFI <donatien.kanga(a)gmail.com>
To: Mailing list for African Wikimedians
<african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Reimagining WMF Grants
consultation: Next steps
Message-ID:
<CADWy+56abZ1UzCAGtO-49TBTMti1hs39q87+zQSD4nAod9Uk4A(a)mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Thank you.
2016-03-09 23:17 GMT+00:00 Alex Wang <awang(a)wikimedia.org>:
> Apologies. Updated hyperlink:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Imple…
>
> On Wed, Mar 9, 2016 at 3:10 PM, Alex Wang <awang(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> In August, we asked for community feedback on a proposal to change the structure
>> of WMF grant programs.
>>
>> Next steps for implementing changes based on the consultation are now
>> available:
>>
>>
>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Imple…
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Outco…>
>>
>> Important dates to note:
>>
>> 1 May: Rapid Grants launch; submission forms available for new Project
>> Grants program
>>
>> 30 May: Last day to apply for a grant under the current Project & Event
>> Grants program
>>
>> 1 July: Project Grants and Conference Support launch
>>
>> Come read about the timeline and next steps for implementing changes
>> based on your feedback. Your questions and comments are welcome on the
>> discussion page.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Alex
>>
>> --
>> Alexandra Wang
>> Program Officer
>> Project & Event Grants
>> Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home>
>> +1 415-839-6885
>> Skype: alexvwang
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Alexandra Wang
> Program Officer
> Project & Event Grants
> Wikimedia Foundation
> <http://t.sidekickopen46.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJW7t5XZs3…>
> +1 415-839-6885
> Skype: alexvwang
>
> _______________________________________________
> African-Wikimedians mailing list
> African-Wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians
>
>
--
Donatien Kangah,
Entrepreneur, Consultant-Formateur web
Hello
I have seen questions related to "how many" and "which types of
partners" were expected for the Wiki Loves Women.
Let me toss a few links to enlight the issue.
WLW is primarily a "content liberation project". Whilst this is not how
we should present that to "content partners", this is basically what it
is. We seek to get "non accessible" or "poorly accessible" or "currently
protected" content onto Wikimedia projects under a free licence.
So, when it comes to thinking of "how many partners" and "which types of
partners", it is a good idea to look at what has already been done in
the wikimedia sphere, so that comparisons might emerge.
Here are some links of interest
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedian_in_residence (provides a
bunch of links to already done projects. An opportunity to either look
at what has been done within those projects or an opportunity to even
contact previous WiR)
* https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedian_in_Residence (also
provides very interesting information on the matter)
And if you follow the links, I invite you to check out and compare
things such as
"in so many months", "this amount of information has been added to the
projects".
For example, in two months
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/Israel_Museum,_Jerusalem
Work on articles related to Israel Museum : 101. 8 of which are A level
articles
Naturalis Biodiversity Center, in roughly 6 months
273400 images donated and uploaded
Etc.
So of course, this project will not purely be a "WiR in a public
institution" because we would like it to be an opportunity to do local
outreach and expand the user base. But this is a WiR position. And
amount of QUALITY content resulting from it will be our primary measure
of success. This to say that the goal per country is NOT something like
100 pictures and 10 articles about local associations. It is WAY beyond.
Cheers
Flo
--
Dear Flo/Isla,
Thank you for this laudable project.
The Nigeria WUGN, is interested and will submit her proposal before the deadline.
Thanks
Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
Original Message
From: african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:24 PM
To: african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Reply To: african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Subject: African-Wikimedians Digest, Vol 8, Issue 18
Send African-Wikimedians mailing list submissions to
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
You can reach the person managing the list at
african-wikimedians-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org
When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of African-Wikimedians digest..."
Today's Topics:
1. WLW : wikipedians in residence (Florence Devouard)
2. Re: WLW : wikipedians in residence (Florence Devouard)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 1
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:00:30 +0100
From: Florence Devouard <anthere(a)anthere.org>
To: Mailing list for African Wikimedians
<african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: [African Wikimedians] WLW : wikipedians in residence
Message-ID: <56CDD39E.1090204(a)anthere.org>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed"
Hello all
The call for invidual candidates to WLW WiR positions is now closed. We
have several good candidates from our community :)
The call for User Group is still open. The deadline announced was the
26th of February, but we are happy to extend that for a few additional
days (let's say early next week). However, if your user group intends to
submit an application, please tell us ;)
In the meanwhile... have a good end of the week.
Flo
Hello everyone !
Isla and I are glad to announce that we have our 3 winners !
I will post about that later.
But in the meanwhile... we would like to do a soft launch of the
community vote. This list is the first informed. I will later push the
information in various places.
Please help select the 4th winner !
The vote is here :
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2015/Community…
Note that contrariwise to last year, you may vote on as many images as
you want to.
Cheers
Florence
Dear African Wikimedians
Please find below two calls we would like you to consider.
1) The call for WIRs for Wiki Loves Women: this is for individuals to apply to become a WIR on their own within a country. If an individual is chosen, we will be encouraging them to collaborate closely with the usergroups or volunteer groups in that country. Please see this call here:
In English: http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/295/ <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/295/>
In French: http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/appel-a-candidature-pour-4-wikiped… <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/appel-a-candidature-pour-4-wikiped…>
Please share this individual call with your members and friends. The individual call closes on the 22nd February 2016.
2) The call for volunteer groups is for those countries that have volunteer groups, or are recognised as chapters and usergroups. If, as a group, you would like to consider running the Wiki Loves Women project within your country, please read this call:
http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/12/call-for-wikimedia-volunteer-group… <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/12/call-for-wikimedia-volunteer-group…>
The volunteer group call closes on the 26th February 2016.
If a volunteer group applies, this should not stop an individual within that country applying (although of course, only one option will be selected if that country is chosen). Please note, the project is being run in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut. Although exceptions might be considered, it will most probably only run in countries that have a Goethe-Institut or Centre.
We are sure you have several questions - please feel free to ask on this list so others can benefit from them.
warmest
Isla and Florence
Isla Haddow-Flood
Project Manager: WikiAfrica
Username: Islahaddow
Thanks to Isla and Florence for this brilliant idea. The Wikimedia User Group Nigeria is more than ready to participate fully in this amazing project. Let me know if there are further information aside the ones already on the website.
Best,
Olatunde Isaac,
Manager, Wikipedia Education Program Nigeria
Secretary, Wikimedia User Group Nigeria
Phone: +2348166620737
Email: reachout2isaac(a)gmail.com
User page: Wikicology
Facebook: Olatunde Olalekan Isaac.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld from Glo Mobile.
-----Original Message-----
From: african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Sender: "African-Wikimedians" <african-wikimedians-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org>Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:21:45
To: <african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Reply-To: african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
Subject: African-Wikimedians Digest, Vol 8, Issue 13
Send African-Wikimedians mailing list submissions to
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org
You can reach the person managing the list at
african-wikimedians-owner(a)lists.wikimedia.org
When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
than "Re: Contents of African-Wikimedians digest..."
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Wiki Loves Women Calls for WIR and Usergroups
(Kangah Donatien KOFFI)
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Message: 1
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:21:22 +0000
From: Kangah Donatien KOFFI <donatien.kanga(a)gmail.com>
To: Mailing list for African Wikimedians
<african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Wiki Loves Women Calls for WIR and
Usergroups
Message-ID:
<CADWy+54L+8H1QX4cPukmR5THgN6jvWHd2p-QQiJd4urNA9suWg(a)mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Hello Flo,
Is it possible to apply in french for User Groups?
Best,
2016-02-12 12:41 GMT+00:00 Isla, WikiAfrica <isla(a)wikiafrica.net>:
> Dear African Wikimedians
>
> Please find below two calls we would like you to consider.
>
> 1) The call for WIRs for Wiki Loves Women: this is for individuals to
> apply to become a WIR on their own within a country. If an individual is
> chosen, we will be encouraging them to collaborate closely with the
> usergroups or volunteer groups in that country. Please see this call here:
> In English: http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/295/
> In French:
> http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/11/appel-a-candidature-pour-4-wikiped…
>
> Please share this individual call with your members and friends. The
> individual call closes on the 22nd February 2016.
>
> 2) The call for volunteer groups is for those countries that have
> volunteer groups, or are recognised as chapters and usergroups. If, as a
> group, you would like to consider running the Wiki Loves Women project
> within your country, please read this call:
>
>
> http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/2016/02/12/call-for-wikimedia-volunteer-group…
>
> The volunteer group call closes on the 26th February 2016.
>
> If a volunteer group applies, this should not stop an individual within
> that country applying (although of course, only one option will be selected
> if that country is chosen). Please note, the project is being run in
> collaboration with the Goethe-Institut. Although exceptions might be
> considered, it will most probably only run in countries that have a
> Goethe-Institut or Centre.
>
> We are sure you have several questions - please feel free to ask on this
> list so others can benefit from them.
>
> warmest
> Isla and Florence
>
>
> *Isla Haddow-Flood*
> Project Manager: WikiAfrica
> Username: Islahaddow
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> African-Wikimedians mailing list
> African-Wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians
>
>
--
Donatien Kangah,
Entrepreneur, Consultant-Formateur web
Dear African Wikipedians,
Please see the message below. It is more important than ever before that the community has good representation. Think long and hard about who you want to represent your involvement in and vision of Wikipedia.
Regards to you all,
Isla
Excuse the brevity, sent from my iPhone.
> From: Chris Keating <chriskeatingwiki(a)gmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','chriskeatingwiki(a)gmail.com');>>
> Date: Mon, Feb 8, 2016 at 9:29 AM
> Subject: Call for Candidates - Affiliate Selected members of the WMF Board
> To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org');>>
> Cc: Lane Rasberry <lane(a)bluerasberry.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lane(a)bluerasberry.com');>>, Laurentius <
> puntoesclamativo(a)email.it
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','puntoesclamativo(a)email.it');>>
>
>
> Dear Wikimedia friends,
>
> **Call for Nominations - Affiliate Selected Board Seats**
>
> This year the Wikimedia chapters and Thematic Organisations will select two
> members of the Wikimedia Foundation Board.
>
> We would like to invite nominations for candidates to be elected to the WMF
> board in this process. Please help us by distributing this call for
> candidates as widely as possible through such forums as mailing lists,
> village pumps, and blogs.
>
> *Role of WMF Board members*
>
> The Wikimedia Foundation board provide governance and strategic oversight
> of the WMF. The role of Wikimedia Foundation board members is set out in
> detail here: https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Board_member
>
> Successful candidates will bring expertise and understanding to help the
> Board further its goals and ability to work effectively at a strategic and
> governance level. The work of the Board is conducted in English (though
> fluency in additional languages is an advantage) and the role involves a
> significant commitment, including travel to several in-person meetings in
> California or worldwide.
>
> *Nominations and selection process*
>
> Nominations should be posted using this form on Meta-Wiki:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2016/Nominat…
>
> If you need assistance completing the wiki-template, please contact one of
> the election facilitators who will be happy to assist.
>
> Nominations are open until the end of 8 March 2016 (midnight UTC). To be
> entered into the ballot, a candidate's nomination must be accompanied by a
> statement of support from a Chapter or Thematic Organisation, which may
> accompany the nomination or be received no later than 22 March 2016.
>
> The timeline for the selection process can be seen here:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliate-selected_Board_seats/2016
>
> There is also a selection FAQ here:
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliate-selected_Board_seats_election_FAQ
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Chris Keating
> Lorenzo Losa
> Lane Rasberry
> - Election Facilitators
>
>
>
>
> --
> Douglas Ian Scott
> 司道格
> Skype: douglas0scott
> South African mobile number: +27 (0)79 515 8727
> _______________________________________________
> WikimediaZA mailing list
> WikimediaZA(a)lists.wikimedia.org
> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaza
> To unsubscribe, send an email to WikimediaZA-unsubscribe(a)lists.wikimedia.org
FYI, a recent blog post looking at African language editions of
Wikipedia that may be of interest:
"Wikipedia at 15 and African languages" (31 Jan 2016)
http://niamey.blogspot.com/2016/01/wikipedia-at-15-african-languages.html
Am interested in feedback on accuracy, as well as observations or
comments from people active in any of the African language Wikipedias or
other Wikimedia projects about their experience and hopes.
Thanks in advance,
Don Osborn