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WikiAfrica Hour Episode#36 “Does the Wikimedia movement contribute to the SDGs?” JOIN US
by Donia ElDomiaty 25 Jun '24

25 Jun '24

Dear Wikimedians, We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Does the Wikimedia movement contribute to the SDGs?” We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your joining is very valuable. *What can you expect from the episode?* This episode will discuss: - The SDGs and what role the Wikimedia movement plays. - Community-driven projects related to sustainability. - What else Wikimedia communities can do to support the SDGs. *Who are the guest speakers?* We have 4 guest speakers: - *Jan Ainali:* Co-founder of Wikimedians for Sustainable Development. - *Emmanuelle Guebo Kakou*: General coordinator of Wikimedia Community User Group Côte d'Ivoire. - *Sandra Hanbo:* Arabic-speaking Communities coordinator for WikiForHumanRights campaign - *Romeo Ronald Lomora:* WikiForHumanRights podcast coordinator *Hosting them:* Ruby Damenshie-Brown: dedicated open knowledge enthusiast. She serves as the Anglophone Africa Regional Coordinator for the WikiForHumanRights 2024 campaign. *When and where will the episode take place? * Data: Friday 28th June Time: 16:00 UTC Join us LIVE on Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B6VI20qopk>. You can also register in the event tool here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_36_-_Does_the_Wikimedia_m…> Looking forward to seeing you! -- *Donia* WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator & Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator

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[WikiForHumanRights 2024] Join us in this week's activities
by Euphemia Uwandu 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Hi Everyone, As we begin a new week, here are some fascinating WikiForHumanRights activities to inspire you and your community: - *Register <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Using_Content_Translation_for_your_Ca…> for the Content Translation Tool workshop happening on 28 June at 15:00 UTC. You will learn how to use URLs to help newcomers target specific languages for translation and how to request features or share feedback for improvements to the content translation tool.* - *Join the WikiForHumanRights 2024 virtual launch in Nigeria on 28 June at 10:00 UTC to support the community as they join the global campaign activities. See how to join here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiForHumanRights_2024_in_Nigeria/Home#Tra…>.* - *Listen to the recording of the 13 June Expert Panel here <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Expert_Pane…> or on the event page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_Expert_Panel>. * Looking forward to sharing the space with you. Kindly, *Euphemia Uwandu (She/Her)* Program Officer, Campaigns Programs Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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JOIN OUR WIKI MENTOR AFRICA (WMA) FOLLOW UP SESSION (MEDIAWIKI 102)
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Greetings Dear African Wikimedians, You are invited to join the Wiki Mentor Africa MediaWiki follow up session. This session will delve deeper into the world of MediaWiki as the Media expert Abel Mbula of @WikimediaDRC continues taking us through the journey of Mediawiki hacking. Register and inform other community members👇 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMA-MediaWiki_102:_Continuing_Your_Jo… Thank you and kind regards! Kingsley Nkem, FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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Re: [BoT-MCDC decision discussion] Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN) meeting on 23 June (Sunday)
by pl.wikipedia.nadzik＠gmail.com 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

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[BoT-MCDC decision discussion] Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN) meeting on 23 June (Sunday)
by Wikipedysta Nadzik 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

Hello everyone, on behalf of the Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN) coordinators, *I would like to invite you to our meeting tomorrow (23 June)* . Given the current situation and discussions around the BoT-MCDC liaisons' statement <https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org…> about their intention to recommend that the *BoT not ratify the Movement Charter and still move forward with the community vote*, together with the Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN), we decided to organize the *meeting on 23 June (THIS SUNDAY) – meeting link on Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024…>* . *T**L;DR – Quick catch-up* Board of Trustees liaisons to MCDC (Nataliia Tymkiv and Lorenzo Losa) announced <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/Boar…> they *will not recommend* the BoT to ratify the charter in its current form and *will recommend* the development of new concrete and time-bound next steps to "*evaluate progress*". The reason stated is that the "*proposed Charter** does not address the significant concerns*" raised by the Board earlier this year (February <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter/Archive_5#Wikimedia_F…> and May <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Movement_Charter/Archive_5#Wikimedia_F…> ). *Each of the 3 voting blocks: community, affiliates, and the BoT needs to approve the Charter to ratify it*, meaning that each of them has the power to veto the Charter if they vote against it. *Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network (SWAN) meeting on 23 June* There are two meeting times to cater to two major time zone blocks: - *03:00 UTC*, 2024-06-23 (Asia-Pacific friendly time) – Check your timezone <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1719111600> - *16:00 UTC*, 2024-06-23 (Europe-Africa-Americas friendly time) – Check your timezone <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1719158400> *The agenda is:* 1. Overview of how we got to where we are now, a short history of Movement Charter ratification 2. Personal remarks and comments about the situation 3. Discussion on the Wikimedia Foundation statement on the Movement Charter 1. *WMF representatives are invited from this point onwards* 2. Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard/Board liaisons reflections on final Movement charter draft <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/Boar…> 4. Next steps *For the signup and meeting link*, go to the SWAN page at Meta-wiki: - https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategic_Wikimedia_Affiliates_Network/2024… *The Movement Charter vote by the community and the affiliates is scheduled to start in just 55 hours! Join us at the discussion.* Cheers, -- Maciej Artur Nadzikiewicz (He/him) Wikimania 2024 Poland – Team Lead Wikimedia Europe Board Member Wikipedia Administrator User:Nadzik <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nadzik>

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Kusaal Approved on Wikipedia
by musah fuseini 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

Dear all, I am glad to share that the Kusaal language has been approved on Wikipedia. This makes it the eighth language in Ghana and the fourth Mabia language (languages under Dagbani Wikimedians User Group) to obtain a live Wikipedia. Logon to to kus.wikipedia.org to see what the live Kusaal Wikipedia looks like. This feet was achieved through the dedicated efforts of the hardworking members of the Kusaal Wikimedia Community with support from the Team of Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. We say a big salute to the wider Wikimedia community for the assistance and support to achieving this milestone. This celebration is the moment to even start and intensify our article creation on Kusaal Wikipedia. Warm regards Kusaal Wikimedia Community

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Wikitongues Edit-a-thon
by lucyiwuala＠gmail.com 20 Jun '24

20 Jun '24

JOIN US! WikiData for Language Documentation Edit-a-thon The Wikitongues Community invites you to participate in documenting languages and linguistic diversity on Wikidata! Here's an opportunity to preserve and promote language heritage together! To participate: Register: https://w.wiki/ASHK Date: June 28, 2024 Time: 5pm UTC Venue: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88094648221 #Wikitongues #LanguageDocumentation #WikiData #LinguisticDiversity #LanguagePreservation

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Call for Proposals for WikiConference Nigeria is now open
by Ammar Abdulhamid 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

Hello everyone, The call for proposals for WikiConference Nigeria 2024 is now open. The theme for the maiden edition of the conference is: Empowering Knowledge Equity: Building a Stronger Nigerian Wikimedia Community We are looking for session proposals related to the conference theme as well as wide range of topics that constitutes the sub-themes of the conference including, but not limited to, diversity, collaboration, technology, languages as well as engagement & growth WikiConference Nigeria 2024 will be held from 12th to 15th September in Nigeria's capital Abuja. If you want to participate in presenting a paper or lead a discussion session, please submit your proposals at https://forms.gle/Lhtv48FNJ1e93mQ68 . The deadline for proposals submission is 5th July, 2024. Kind regards, Ammar for WikiConference 2024 Programs Committee

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WISCom is Hiring
by Bobby Shabangu 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Dear all, [image: WhatsApp Image 2024-06-13 at 09.39.19.jpeg] 🚀 WISCom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba_Steering_Committee> is hiring! Join us as the WISCom Coordinator and help coordinate the Wiki Indaba Steering Committee. This remote role is a one-year contract, with potential for renewal. If you have experience in project coordination, admin support, and are passionate about Wikimedia's mission, apply by June 30, 2024! 🌍✨ 🔗 Details & Apply: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/We_Are_Hiring_-_WISCom_Coordinator Best regards,

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Wiki Mentor Africa (WMA) Hackathon - DR Congo
by Abasili Nkemjika Kingsley 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Wikimedia Igbo is hosting a Wiki Mentor Africa (WMA) Hackathon in DR Congo in partnership with Kali Academy and @GoInnovation. Join us if you are in Congo DRC and wish to become an Open source developer on MediaWiki. The event holds @GO Innovation, Goma, DRC from 5th to 7th June 2024 at 09H00, and is sponsored by Wikimedia Deutschland. See y'all there! FOR: Igbo Wikimedians User Group

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