Dear Wilimedians,
We're excited to invite you to join us in a Kiwix session *tomorrow,
Wednesday.*
*Time: 15:45 pm (Singapore time) or 7:00 am UTC,Venue: In Singapore Room
325. *
Join to discover more about the Kiwix4schools initiative and ways you can
engage. This is a chance to gain insights from our experiences and explore
potential collaboration opportunities.
(NB:There will be some goodies for attendees.)
Also, don't miss our participation in a panel discussion on offline
communities.
Scheduled for *Friday in Room 325. *
*Time: 14:35 to 15:15 (Singapore time), which is 6:35 am to 7:15 am UTC.*
To take part virtually, please register at
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2023:Registration for further details.
Once registered, you can access the program schedule and sync it with your
mobile calendar through https://eventyay.com/e/8f889410/schedule.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
wikimania(a)wikimedia.org.
Ruby
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Ruby D-Brown
Snr. Program Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
ofwafrica.org
*Tl;dr: *Are you from Africa and looking for other opportunities to
contribute your knowledge and skills to Wikimedia or learn how to make
valuable contributions to Wikipedia? Join the Africa Growth Project Pilot
on WikiLearn to grasp the basics of contributing to Wikipedia and explore
the various contribution options within the movement! Applications are
accepted from August 4 - 16, 2023
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_RMweV7xPQmkuFgRc2bRq8Z1i35bC8wC…>
.
Dear Wikimedians,
About a month ago, the Wikimedia Foundation announced the idea of an Africa
Growth Project and initiated a curriculum consultation
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Africa_Growth_Pilot/Live…>
which concluded on 21 July 2023. The pilot project, as highlighted in the
original email, seeks to enhance community efforts by creating a more
effective online learning experience to improve the retention of new
volunteers.
Why the Africa Growth Project?
Investing in community capacity has been emphasized in various discussions
within the Movement. These needs have been explicitly outlined in the
Movement Strategy and, more importantly, the recent request for help with
editor growth and retention from the communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Africa Growth Project is a pilot that aims to experiment with a course
to provide a strong foundation in Wikipedia policies and collaboration
norms, closely guided by our hypothesis of providing high-quality
structured training to new and existing Wikimedians covering the basics of
contribution to Wikimedia (including introducing the many ways to
contribute beyond article writing) can double the retention rates of active
editors in the region.
What can I expect?
The program will consist of a 4-week online learning experience in
September. It will prepare participants to understand the fundamentals of
contributing to Wikimedia and the range of contribution options available
within the movement. For the initial iteration of this project, the course
will only be offered in English. We intend to expand to other languages in
the future if the piloted approach proves successful.
Participants will leave the course with:
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Basic familiarity with the Wikimedia landscape
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Awareness of the many different contribution options available to
volunteers, over and beyond writing encyclopedia articles
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The ability to write in an encyclopedic tone and grasp the concept of a
neutral point of view
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Understanding of reliable sources, referencing them, and the concept of
"verifiability, not truth".
Who is eligible?
We invite all Africans, both experienced and new, who have an interest in
developing or refreshing a clear understanding of the basics of
contributing to Wikimedia and exploring the opportunities that exist for
them in the Wikimedia volunteer journey.
Only *150 slots are available*, selection will be based on the level of
interest shown in the response, and users with accounts that are 6 months
old or older will have an advantage.
Applications are open from 4 - 16 August 2023
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_RMweV7xPQmkuFgRc2bRq8Z1i35bC8wC…>,
and you can apply by completing the attached form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_RMweV7xPQmkuFgRc2bRq8Z1i35bC8wC…>
before the deadline. If you wish to learn more, join us (in person or
online) at our session at Wikimania on August 17 at 2:20 UTC
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2023:Program#Room_324_3>.
Alternatively, you can contact us through our meta page talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Growth_Pilot/Live_Tutorials_on_Core_…>
or reach me at fnartey(a)wikimedia.org.
Best,
--
Felix Nartey
Senior Program Officer, Campaigns
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hello Wikimedians,
Happy start to a new Wikimania week! 🌟
We're excited to round up the CfA WiR webinar 1.0 with a unique training
opportunity where we'll dive into "*Creating a list of Wikipedia articles
needing citations using the Citation Hunt tool*." Our esteemed
Trainer, Precious
Obiorah <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Prithee_P>, will guide us
through this fascinating session.
📅 *Date: Friday, 18th August 2023. *
*🕑 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT *
*🔗 Zoom Link: Join Here
<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89754650595?pwd=S2lBdUh6UlI0YlRXQTZDV3Fad0Vudz09>Registration
form: Link <https://bit.ly/UsingcitationHunttoolonWikipedia>*
For those unfamiliar, Citation Hunt is an invaluable tool that points out
articles in need of missing citations on Wikipedia. This is a fantastic way
to ensure the accuracy and credibility of Wikipedia articles, furthering
our shared mission of information dissemination.
Your consistent contribution to our community is both seen and appreciated.
Keep shining and making a difference! 💫
Best regards,
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Community Coordinator,
Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs
Initiatives)
Hello everyone,
Hope you're feeling fantastic!
We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance is gearing up to rock the
celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with
Jungwikipedianer, Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan, NDEC
Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team, Project Korikath, Wikimedia
Community User Group Turkey, Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open
Knowledge Tanzania.
Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the
excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of
electrifying activities that you won't want to miss.
To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an
absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all
walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into
the action with us.
🌐 Launch Webinar
📅 Date: August 12, 2023
🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC
🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for
the event" button here -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023
Meeting Link:
https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89913723055?pwd=RkJSUU54b3JOcjVRREpvS05lOXFuQT09
But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next
big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience
there.
🌐 Xperience Space Call
📅 Date: August 13, 2023
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
🎯 Register at:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and…
Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths
from every corner of the globe.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth
Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable memories!
Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people:
https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0
Kind regards,
Romeo Ronald L
On behalf of the International Youth Day 2023 Organizing Team
Romeo Ronald Lomora
Team Leader, WikiSouthSudan
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_South_Sudan>,
OSM South Sudan
OpenStreetMapper, Wikimedian, and Podcaster
Tel:+211 923 181 158 Email: lomoronald(a)gmail.com
Twitter <https://twitter.com/Ronaldlomo> I Facebook
<http://facebook.com/lomora.ronald> I LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeo-ronald-lomora-01a21715b/> I Youtube
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh4iWcLQs5AHnlCwrcjieg>
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08/12/23,
01:01:53 PM
Dear all,
I hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder that the
calls for Affiliates and Trainers are open till tomorrow 8th August 2023.
*Self-funded affiliates attendance*
If your affiliate is interested, kindly fill out the registration form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGxUpf1njEw3vmTNUsuN5TChj3qVIhVOB…>
by midnight 8 August 2023, anywhere around the world. Please note that
self-funded attendance means participants will be responsible for their
travel, accommodation, visa (if required), and related expenses.
We have 10 seats reserved for affiliates.
*Trainers *
The call for trainers to facilitate gender-focused sessions at
WikiWomenCamp 2023 is still open until the 8th August 2023.
To propose your session(s), please submit the application form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaaCwMqn9VMJdIrqdLm2qXejFz7QSXN3y…>
on or before midnight on the above-mentioned date.
More details about the call for trainers (benefits for trainers and key
dates) are here
bit.ly/WWC23_Program
To read more about the camp, please visit this link: bit.ly/WikiWomenCamp23
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to reach out
to us at: admin(a)wikiwomencamp.org
Best,
Maffeth
On behalf of the WWC23 team
Hello everyone,
Hope you're feeling fantastic!
We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance is gearing up to rock the
celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with
Jungwikipedianer, Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan, NDEC
Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team, Project Korikath, Wikimedia
Community User Group Turkey, Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open
Knowledge Tanzania.
Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the
excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of
electrifying activities that you won't want to miss.
To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an
absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all
walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into
the action with us.
🌐 Launch Webinar
📅 Date: August 12, 2023
🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC
🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for
the event" button here -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023
But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next
big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience
there.
🌐 Xperience Space Call
📅 Date: August 13, 2023
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
🎯 Register at:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and…
Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths
from every corner of the globe.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth
Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable memories!
Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people:
https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0
Kind regards,
Romeo Ronald L
On behalf of the International Youth Day 2023 Organizing Team
Romeo Ronald Lomora
Team Leader, WikiSouthSudan
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_South_Sudan>,
OSM South Sudan
OpenStreetMapper, Wikimedian, and Podcaster
Tel:+211 923 181 158 Email: lomoronald(a)gmail.com
Twitter <https://twitter.com/Ronaldlomo> I Facebook
<http://facebook.com/lomora.ronald> I LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeo-ronald-lomora-01a21715b/> I Youtube
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh4iWcLQs5AHnlCwrcjieg>
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07:58:13 AM
Dear Wikimedians,
We are delighted to announce our CfA Wikimedian in Residence Bi-Weekly
Webinar, taking place this August with the esteemed Mohammed Hijjawi. In
this exciting session, we will be focusing on "*Utilising the Pet Scan Tool
for identifying Wikipedia articles in need of translation or expansion."*
During this interactive webinar, Mohammed Hijjawi will share his expertise
in utilizing the powerful Pet Scan Tool, which can be a game-changer for
Wikimedia program organisers and contributors. The tool streamlines the
process of locating articles that require translation or expansion,
facilitating cross-language collaboration and enhancing Wikipedia's
multilingual content.
- Date: Thursday, 3rd August 2023
- Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm UTC)
- Registration Link:https://w.wiki/7AY9
Whether you are a seasoned contributor or just starting your journey, this
session will provide valuable insights and strategies for curating a list
of articles to edit.
We encourage you to share this invitation with your fellow Wikimedia
enthusiasts and contributors. Together, let's continue to strengthen our
community and advance the mission of Wikimedia.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't
hesitate to reach out to me
Best regards,
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Community Coordinator,
Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs
Initiatives)
Dear all,
I hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder that the
calls for Affiliates *and* Trainers are open till *8th August 2023*.
== *Self-funded affiliates attendance* ==
If your affiliate is interested, kindly fill out the registration form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGxUpf1njEw3vmTNUsuN5TChj3qVIhVOB…>
by
midnight *8 August 2023*, anywhere around the world. Please note that
self-funded attendance means participants will be responsible for their
travel, accommodation, visa (if required), and related expenses.
We have 10 seats reserved for affiliates.
== *Trainers* ==
The call for trainers to facilitate gender-focused sessions at
WikiWomenCamp 2023 is still open until the *8th August 2023*.
To propose your session(s), please submit the application form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaaCwMqn9VMJdIrqdLm2qXejFz7QSXN3y…>
on
or before midnight on the above-mentioned date.
More details about the call for trainers (benefits for trainers and key
dates) are here
bit.ly/WWC23_Program
To read more about the camp, please visit this link: bit.ly/WikiWomenCamp23
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to reach out
to us at: admin(a)wikiwomencamp.org
Best,
Maatla Pearl Melamu
On behalf of the WWC23 team