Hi everyone,
We are announcing the opening of Movement Strategy Rapid Grants [1]. The
grants are intended to support organizations and project communities in
organizing local, regional or thematic discussions on Movement Strategy.
The purpose of the grant is to encourage community participation, provide
the necessary online tools and software, enable facilitation and
documentation for the discussions, and share translated information. Rapid
Grants can support your event plans with a budget up to 2,000 USD, with no
minimum requirement. We are accepting grants between October 26 and
November 12.
In our global discussions, we often have more participation from
established affiliates and online project communities, and in general from
those who are relatively financially secure to take the time to organize
and participate in events. We hope that this grant program will enable and
support a wider range of organizations and communities to take part in
strategy discussions.
Grant details
Scope: For organizing Movement Strategy discussions, for example:
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to discuss local, thematic, and regional priorities for implementation
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to prepare for global discussions
Examples of items supported by the budget:
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Translating materials into local languages and back
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Contracting someone to facilitate the calls
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Contracting someone to take excellent notes during the call
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Mobile data packages for a reliable connection
Reporting requirements:
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A simple report from the meeting or the list of prioritized initiatives
for implementation.
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Receipts or contracts will be needed for reimbursement.
Apply by November 12!
I look forward to reading your applications! We are available for any
follow-up questions or clarifications via strategy2030{{at}}wikimedia.org.
Kind regards,
Kaarel
[1]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Apply#Movement_Strateg…
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Kaarel Vaidla (he/him)
Movement Strategy <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/2030>
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Dear community members,
I write to invite you to the West African Strategy Meetup. The Meetup will be opened by Katherine Maher, the CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation.
The Meetup will delve into the recommendations for the strategy process as listed here http://bit.ly/RecommendationsOnePager. Strategy design support staff will also be on ground to answer any questions. We will also discuss what is next for African communities concerning how to host your community prioritization events and joining the global events.
Why should you and your community members attend?The strategy process is important for African communities. Being part of implementing the recommendations in 2021 is a great opportunity for us to play an active role in shaping the movement's future and this preparatory call will help position us to participate effectively in the process.
There will be live interpretations to the major African languages during the Meetup, so please feel free to reach me (kayusyussuf(a)yahoo.com) if you are able to translate into a local language during the call or if you have a local community that will need language translation to fully participate.
Please see the meeting details below.Date: October 31st, 2020Time: 3pm UTCVenue: ZoomMeeting link: bit.ly/WestAfricaStrategy2030
Please share with your local networks and encourage them to attend so they understand the recommendations before you host your local prioritization events.
Thank you.
Kayode Yussuf
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Hi everyone,
The date is set for the global discussions that will kick off implementing
Movement Strategy, and everyone’s invited to attend. [1] Say hi to old
friends, meet new people, exchange ideas, and take part in discussions for
transformation. Calls will take place on November 21 and 22 at different
times to maximize global participation. You are welcome to attend any or
all. More information to come very soon.
How to participate
* Express your interest on Meta [1] and watch the space for registration
information, we’ll also make sure to keep everyone updated by email.
* Join our Telegram group [2].
In September, we asked the movement to look at the recommendations and
identify initiatives that we should work on together in 2021. [3]
Communities and affiliates have been meeting and discussing, and we are
excited to see what initiatives emerge as priorities for implementation.
[4] Whether you did this work and have your priorities in hand, are just
thinking about them, or want to learn what this is all about, join the
global conversation.
The time is now to be accountable for growing and nurturing the movement
together. We have 10 recommendations to guide the way. [5] What is
something you’d like to do in 2021? What are things we should all work on
together? The outcome of our discussions will be an 18-month movement-wide
implementation plan that we will create together.
Whether you’re a seasoned Wikimedian or a new contributor, an established
chapter, or a new user group, join the discussions. The community-led
Design Group [6] stressed the importance of continuous on-wiki engagement
and options for offline participation for those that cannot attend the
meetings. We’ll be sure to communicate these options far in advance.
What comes after?
* Another set of global meetings will take place on December 5 and 6.
* The purpose of the second set of meetings will be to take the
conversation further, coordinate the way forward, and provide an additional
opportunity for people to get together and identify their priorities in
between the meetings.
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us on Meta, via
Telegram, or by email <strategy2030{{at}}wikimedia.org>. Looking forward to
engaging with you all on November 21 and 22, it’s been a while.
On behalf of the Support Team,
Kaarel
[1] Event page on Meta:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transit…
[2] Link to group on Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/NV8jtxZkQB7aN8spsaWtYg
[3]
https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/wikimedia-l/2020-September/095685.html
[4] Preparation and Prioritization events:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transit…
[5] Recommendation all-in-one:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_Movement_Strategy_Recommenda…
[6] Community-led Design Group:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Transit…
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Kaarel Vaidla (he/him)
Movement Strategy <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/2030>
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
FYI
Changes later this week
Recurrent item The new version of MediaWiki will be on test wikis and
MediaWiki.org from 20 October. It will be on non-Wikipedia wikis and some
Wikipedias from 21 October. It will be on all wikis from 22 October
(calendar).
Future changes
1. *You will be able to read but not to edit the wikis for up to an hour
on 27 October around 14:00 (UTC)*. It will probably be shorter than an
hour.
2. Advanced item In the AbuseFilter extension, the rmspecials() function
will be updated soon so that it does not remove the "space" character.
Wikis are advised to wrap all the uses of rmspecials() with rmwhitespace()
wherever necessary to keep filters' behavior unchanged. You can use the
search function on Special:AbuseFilter to locate its usage.
3. Some gadgets and user-scripts use the HTML div with the ID
#jump-to-nav. This div will be removed soon. Maintainers should replace
these uses with either #siteSub or #mw-content-text. A list of affected
scripts is at the top of phab:T265373.
Tech news prepared by Tech News writers
Forwarded,
Zita
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Greetings!
International Open Access Week 2020 (OA Week 2020) takes place from *19 -
25 October, 2020*. AfLIA will be leading African Librarians to translate
articles about film/cinema on Wikipedia into local African languages with
the sole objective of increasing access to such articles by making them
available in mother tongues using the translation software on the platform.
A webinar will be held on *Monday, 19th October, 2020 @ 11am GMT*. Among
others, the webinar will teach participants how to use the translation
software on Wikipedia and also show how to participate in the *Open Access
Week Translation Contest* (organized by AfLIA) starting 19 - 25 October,
2020.
*Here is what is required of you: *
1. Register for the webinar here:
https://web.aflia.net/2020-open-access-week-aflia-unique-celebration/
2. Enroll on Open Access Week Translation Contest Dashboard here:
https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/AfLIA/Open_Access_Week?enroll=
*Prizes/Awards*
1. Certificates will be awarded to ALL active participants in the Open
Access Week Translation contest.
2. Top 3 editors with the highest number of translations will be given
Wikipedia and AfLIA branded souvenirs at the 2021 AfLIA conference in
Accra, Ghana.
*Contact/Enquiries*
We'd like to know which African language(s) you will be translating into
during the Open Access Week Translation contest, so that we can track and
score your contributions.
1. Simply send us a message on WhatsApp to *+233 54 425 2212*
2. For any other enquiries, reach us at afliacomm(a)aflia.net
Remember to add the official campaign hashtags *#WikiAfLibs *in the
Wikipedia Edit Summary.
*Spread the word and stay safe.*
AfLIA Communications
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Follow AfLIA to keep updated.
*Official Website*: *http://web.aflia.net/ <http://web.aflia.net/>*
*Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aflianetwork/
<https://www.facebook.com/aflianetwork/>*
*Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/AfLIACon <https://twitter.com/AfLIACon>*
*Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaQeggWf7gVPSkLhYl9_8g
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaQeggWf7gVPSkLhYl9_8g>*
To join AfLIA: Send an email to
*membership(a)aflia.net <membership(a)aflia.net> *
Hi everyone,
(Apologies for cross-posting.)
Last month, we shared a survey to inform the planning and funding processes
of Wikipedia 20 anniversary celebrations. The survey results have
demonstrated interest in hosting virtual and in-person events around the
world to celebrate Wikipedia’s 20th birthday.
We are excited to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation will be supporting
individuals and groups planning to hold Wikipedia 20 celebration events
through the Rapid Grants program.
The Rapid Grants program can support event plans with a budget ranging from
500 USD, up to 2,000 USD. All the details, the eligibility criteria, and
the application form are available on the Wikipedia 20 grants meta page. [1]
Applications for Rapid Grants are accepted between the 1st and 15th of each
month, and a decision on the application is, typically, ready by the end of
that month. For applicants who would like to host Wikipedia celebration
events during the month of January 2021, we highly recommend applying as
soon as possible (i.e. during the November 2020 cycle). For later events
through the end of 2021, applications will continue to be open later in the
year.
*Other funding opportunities*
If your plans for the Wikipedia 20 celebration event don’t meet some of the
eligibility criteria for a Rapid Grant (e.g. your budget is expected to
exceed $2000), you may want to consider reducing the scale of your
activities, or to explore other grant opportunities that may better support
your plan:
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Additional funding for Conference & Event grantees (e.g. for a regional
or thematic conference) who wish to incorporate a celebration event to an
existing conference. [2]
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Conference & Event Grants to support celebration events for more than
2000 USD. [2]
*Round one applications for Conference & Event grants is now closed.
Details for round two (for events that will be held between July and
December 2021) will be announced on the conference and event grants page.
For more information on Wikipedia 20, please visit the Wikipedia 20 grants
meta page. [1]
Thank you and please share the message with your communities!
On behalf of the Wikipedia 20 team, Samir Elsharbaty
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_20/Grants
[2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference
Samir Elsharbaty (he/him)
Brand Associate
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>