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Join the Months of African Cinema Global Edit-a-Thon
by Sam Oyeyele 28 Sep '19

28 Sep '19

Greetings! Apologies for cross-posting. After a successful first iteration of the “Months of African Cinema” last year, we are happy to announce that it will be happening again this year, starting from October 1! In the 2018 edition of the contest, about 600 Wikipedia articles were created in at least 8 languages. There were also contributions to Wikidata and Wikimedia commons, which brought the total number of wikimedia pages created during the contest to over 1,000. About 9 in-person events were also organised for the edit-a-thon in different parts of the world. The contest is organized by a Wikimedia project called "The AfroCine Project",[1] which is dedicated to improving the coverage of the history, works, people, places, and events, that are associated with the cinema, theatre and arts of Africa, African countries, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. If you would love to join this exciting event, please list your username as a participant on the English Wikipedia contest page.[2] If you would love to lead this contest for your country or community, please list your name in the coordinators page here.[3] The rapid grants team would be accepting proposals throughout October and November, in case you'd need funds to run local edit-a-thons or some other activities related to this event. Upon listing your name on the coordinators' page, you'd be contacted to talk about the resources you'd need to run the event in your community. You can also contact me directly for any clarifications. Finally, We also need volunteers to handle some aspects of the AfroCine project. These aspects include: 1. Community Liaison: This role essentially involves closely engaging with local communities to support their activities within the scope of Afrocine. 2. Communications: This involves the communications aspects of the project. Sharing relevant information on mailing lists and social media would be the responsibility of this person. 3. MAC Jury: This role involves joining the jury of Months of African Cinema contest. We need as many people as we can get :). 4. Tools: Going forward, we would need relevant tools to better track the metrics and also analyse the general impact of these events. We are calling for Wikimedia volunteers who can navigate wikimedia tools that can be useful for the project. If you would love to help with any of these roles, or some other roles that have not been mentioned, please contact me directly. If you have further questions, complaints, suggestions, etc., please reach out to me personally or right here on the mailing list or the project talkpages. Thank you! Sam Oyeyele. [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_AfroCine_Project [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_AfroCine/Months_of_Afri… [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_AfroCine/Coordinators

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Wiki Loves Africa survey results available
by Florence Devouard 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Hello everyone. The results of the Wiki Loves Africa survey are out ! Thank you for your participation ! You may see the outcome and analysis elements here : https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2019/Survey#Results Anthere

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Help us improve a framework for supporting content campaigns!
by Alex Stinson 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Hello everyone, Apologies for cross-posting, and please forward to communities who you think will be interested. In light of the movement’s increased focus on diversity and becoming essential infrastructure for diverse human knowledge, the Community Programs team at the WMF has begun investigating the use of content campaigns in the movement. Campaigns are some of the most reliable ways to create new content and introduce new contributors to the movement, but we have a lot of questions like: What are the different steps that our community organizers have to go through in order to organize campaigns and contests such as Wiki Loves Monuments, Wikipedia Asian Month, #1lib1ref Wikidata Menu Challenge etc.? What are the tools that are being used in organizing these campaigns and contests such as PetScan, Listeria, CitationHunt, Fountain, wscontest tool, Outreach Dashboard etc.? During some initial research into the space, we have developed a draft Organizer Framework <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Campaigns/Organizer_Framework>[1] that highlights key stages in organizing any campaign/contest and the documentation that we could find supporting those stages. Now, we need your help us improve the framework so that we can help less experienced organizers understand how to better support content campaigns. Please join us in discussing the framework and provide feedback on the talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Campaigns/Organizer_Frame…>[2] or connect with us on the discuss forum.[3] If you want to reach out directly, feel free to email us at astinson(a)wikimedia.org or sgill(a)wikimedia.org. Thanks, Alex Stinson and Satdeep Gill [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Campaigns/Organizer_Framework [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Campaigns/Organizer_Framework [3] https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/t/feedback-on-content-campaigns-framework… -- Alex Stinson Senior Program Strategist Wikimedia Foundation Twitter:@glamwiki/@sadads Learn more about how the communities behind Wikipedia, Wikidata and other Wikimedia projects partner with cultural heritage organizations: https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM

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WikiIndaba announcement
by Bobby Shabangu 16 Sep '19

16 Sep '19

Dear all, We would like to inform you that after long deliberations between the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) and the WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom) we have reached an agreement that the suitable dates to host the WikiIndaba conference 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria will be from 8 - 10 November. We know that this news will disappoint many of you, who were gearing up for the meeting. Unfortunately, operational difficulties created some delays. We have discussed this with the staff of the WMF, and all agree that a postponement will give us some extra time to ensure that a quality event is planned for all. WikiIndaba conference is a key pillar in the Wikimedia movement strategic direction, and an important platform for the African Wikimedia community. WISCom and the WMF continue to support Wikimedia Nigeria as the host and venue for the conference. We greatly appreciate your support and understanding, and we hope to see you at WikiIndaba! Kind regards, Bobby Shabangu

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Survey / Sondage Wiki Loves Africa
by Florence Devouard 15 Sep '19

15 Sep '19

** **** **Hello -- Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this short survey!** **This survey relates to Wiki Loves Africa. Perhaps you have been an active organizer of Wiki Loves Africa over the past 5 years. Perhaps you have been a team member. Or maybe you plan organizing Wiki Loves Africa in your country. Or maybe you are simply an involved and interested Wikimedian. In all cases, your opinion is very valuable to us. Also, please relay the survey to the other team members of your usergroup or any person you feel might have relevant opinion.** **We would greatly appreciate your thoughts.** *Follow this link to the Survey: https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oJ9b3NVr2zZUYB ***** Bonjour. Merci de participer au sondage Wiki Loves Africa. Si vous avez participé par le passé à son organisation, ou si vous avez l’intention de le faire dans le futur, ou si vous êtes intéressé par ce projet en général, votre opinion concernant le futur de Wiki Loves Africa est la bienvenue. N’hésitez pas à relayer ce sondage vers les membres de votre UserGroup ou d’autres personnes dont l’opinion vous semblerait utile à notre réflexion. Lien vers le sondage :https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oJ9b3NVr2zZUYB * *Anthere* **

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Visiting Wikimedian for the Wikimedia Summit 2020
by Cornelius Kibelka 13 Sep '19

13 Sep '19

Hi all, In preparation for the next Wikimedia Summit 2020 – which will take place from April 3 to 5 in Berlin, Germany[1] – we again launch a call for a “ Visiting Wikimedian”. This initiative aims to transfer practical knowledge from the German chapter to other Wikimedia movement affiliates and provides us with an outside view. The scope of a “Visiting Wikimedian” is mainly to support the organization of the Wikimedia Summit in terms of logistics and program. The “Visiting Wikimedian” will be involved in all essential steps of the planning and organizing process and will be able to contribute in multiple ways. We are open to designing the tasks together, according to the Visiting Wikimedian’s skills and experiences and her or his affiliate’s needs. We are especially looking for a person who can apply the knowledge to an upcoming event, for example if the affiliate is hosting a regional or international conference. You can find more information about the initiative and all application details on Meta.[2] We had four Visiting Wikimedians over the last years, check also their blost posts on the linked on the Meta page. If you are interested in becoming a Visiting Wikimedian, please check the conditions and details on Meta and apply to wmsummit(a)wikimedia.de until September 15, 2019 (incl). Best regards, Cornelius [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Summit_2020 [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Visiting_Wikimedian -- Cornelius Kibelka Internationale Beziehungen | International Relations Vorstandsteam | Office of the ED Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin Tel. (030) 219 158 26-0 http://wikimedia.de Stellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder Mensch an der Menge allen Wissens frei teilhaben kann. Helfen Sie uns dabei! http://spenden.wikimedia.de/ Wikimedia Deutschland - Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e. V. Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Berlin-Charlottenburg unter der Nummer 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207

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Wiki Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants
by Isaac Olatunde 24 Aug '19

24 Aug '19

Dear Community members, This is to inform you that we have reopened scholarship application for Wiki Indaba to allow more gender representation at the conference. We encourage female Wikimedians from the continent to apply and strongly encourage those who applied during the first submission phase. The application form is attached herein. [1] Females from African communities are highly encouraged to apply. Applications close 30th August 2019. Please let us know if you require any further information. Regards. Isaac Olatunde For: Scholarship Review Committee and Wiki Indaba 2019 Team. [1] https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J0m8cnZoI4BTI-98zeIYrZEhxhUJT5OH2Z65_pl_FX…

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Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest (enquiry)Vol 11, Issue 40
by Uzoma Ozurumba I 23 Aug '19

23 Aug '19

Thank you Isaac, Please I will like to ask if female residents of Abuja Nigeria are expected to apply for scholarship?If not, I will like to know if there is any arrangement for active Wikimedians (female or male) living in Abuja to attend the WikiIndaba conference without scholarship. Thank you. Uzoma Ozurumba.Igbo Wikimedians UG. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 14:31, african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org<african-wikimedians-request(a)lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: 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 Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants (drex drex) 2. Re: Wiki Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants (Abel L MBULA) 3. Re: Wiki Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants (Isaac Olatunde) 4. Re: Wiki Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants (drex drex) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:11:50 +0000 From: drex drex <slamraz(a)gmail.com> To: reachout2isaac(a)gmail.com, Mailing list for African Wikimedians <african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Wiki Indaba 2019: Scholarship Application Reopened for Female Participants Message-ID: <CAMYiYAUT2UHCKYjt_r0AddKA+xpF8-vHm9-egw5SQFQ-aO=wmA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Thanks you Isac, I want to know if male can still apply too? Just to be sure... Thanks On Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:07 Isaac Olatunde, <reachout2isaac(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Community members, > > This is to inform you that we have reopened scholarship application for > Wiki Indaba to allow more gender representation at the conference. We > encourage female Wikimedians from the continent to apply and strongly > encourage those who applied during the first submission phase. The > application form is attached herein. [1] > > Females from African communities are highly encouraged to apply. > > Applications close 30th August 2019. > > Please let us know if you require any further information. > > Regards. > > Isaac Olatunde > > For: Scholarship Review Committee and Wiki Indaba 2019 Team. > > [1] > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J0m8cnZoI4BTI-98zeIYrZEhxhUJT5OH2Z65_pl_FX… > > _______________________________________________ > African-Wikimedians mailing list > African-Wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >

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Wiki Indaba 2019 Scholarship Confirmation
by kayode yussuf 14 Aug '19

14 Aug '19

Dear Community Members, Apologies for cross-posting. Sequel to my last mail about the announcement of the scholarship list for Wiki Indaba 2019, I write to inform you that some scholarship recipients are yet to confirm their availability to attend Wiki Indaba 2019. The Scholarship Review Committee may cancel the scholarship of such recipients and offer the scholarships to people on the wait-list if the confirmation is not received today. Scholarship recipients are required to please reply with a scanned copy of their international passport data page and notify us if they need a Visa to Nigeria. For further information, please contact info(a)wikimedia.org.ng. Thank you. Kayode YussufCommunications LeadWiki Indaba 2019 LOC

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Research + Chapters, User Groups, Affiliates at Wikimania
by Leila Zia 08 Aug '19

08 Aug '19

[apologies for cross-posting.] Hi all, If you are a representative of a chapter, user group, or affiliate [0] attending Wikimania 2019 and interested to talk with the Research team at Wikimedia Foundation, we would really like to meet you. In this case, please read on. Otherwise, please feel free to ignore this message. (We do have a focus on addressing Wikimedia's knowledge gaps, especially as it is related to missing content on Wikimedia projects and small languages.) ------- One of the empowering aspects of attending Wikimania for me in the past years has been to be able to connect to many of you in person: to build lasting relationships, to understand the challenges that you face in your Wikimedia related efforts, and brainstorm with you about how/if research can help you answer some of your open questions. These conversations have been a source of inspiration for at least a few projects that the Research team at Wikimedia Foundation has picked up over the past years [1]. As our team is planning for our presence in Wikimania 2019 [2], I only hope that we can have even more of this kind of interaction together while we're in Stockholm. To this end and in order to make the best use of our collective time together, I'd like to propose an experimental meet-up during this year's Wikimania where the interested representatives of chapters, user groups, affiliates and the members of the Research team to meet. In order to organize this session, we need your input and I have put together a few questions at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1YZmgxkJJA2lO6jl_nmOL9pwhbNu5GKV… that I'd appreciate if you answer if you find the idea of meeting up interesting. If you do not want to go to the link above and still want to provide your input, please send your responses to the questions at the end of this email to me privately. Whether the meet-up idea ends up being a useful one for you or not will be determined by your responses. Independent of that, I look forward to touch-basing with many of you soon. :) Best, Leila [0] From earlier conversations with chapters, user groups, and affiliates I've got the impression that it's useful to have a dedicated session focused on these groups and their needs/perspectives. This being said, this is not a hard rule. :) If you are not a representative of these groups and you'd like to attend, you're welcome to. Please fill out the survey. [1] https://research.wikimedia.org/projects.html [2] https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T229267 ---- Survey questions if you don't want to fill out the survey by going to the link provided in this email: Description: [The following is a tentative description of the event and it may change based on your responses to this survey. The agenda for the meet up will be finalized on 2019-08-07.] Let's use the opportunity of being in Wikimania to get together and discuss the following and beyond: * [10-min] An update about what the Research team at Wikimedia Foundation has done since we met last year in Wikimania. We will provide updates on "Addressing Knowledge Gaps" and research contributions to "Knowledge Integrity". * [5-min] What stopped us from doing more? What challenges did we face? * [15-min] Let's talk longer term: what does it take to have a global network of researchers around Wikimedia projects? Why is having such a network important? Can we work together on this? * [30-min or more] What are some of the most pressing needs/questions that chapters, affiliates, and user groups face? (with an eye for converting them to research questions.) * ... ------- To learn more about the Research team at Wikimedia Foundation and what we do, please visit https://research.wikimedia.org/ . ------- Question 1. Are you interested to attend a meet-up with Wikimedia Foundation's Research team? Question 2. If your answer to the above question is Yes or Maybe, please let us know which affiliate, user group or chapter do you represent or are a member of? Question 3. What is a good outcome of the meet-up for you if you choose to attend it? Question 4. If you have specific times and days that you cannot attend the meet-up, please indicate them below. Question 5. Anything else you'd like to share with us and we should take into account when planning for this event? -- Leila Zia Principal Research Scientist, Head of Research Wikimedia Foundation

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