Basically, as far as I see Florence’s proposal, its about either the wikipedia work within
Africa is not visible at all (because none of us are there), or that people can see that
we exist and what we have achieved over the last year - even if it is in leaflets that are
left on an unmanned table.
Essentially, we were just not invited. I didn’t get a scholarship either. The only ones I
know who did are Douglas and Bobby, and Dumi as he is on the FDC committee - perhaps
Habib did? Nobody else managed. 2 or 3 people from Africa doesn’t seem like even 5% of the
scholarships to me, but I could be wrong.
On 16 Jun 2015, at 12:57 PM, Felix Nartey
<flixtey(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Not like that but rather a unified or collective effort towards showcasing what each
country has got in representing Africa.
Felix
On Jun 16, 2015 10:32 AM, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com
<mailto:nkansahrexford@gmail.com>> wrote:
That will mean representatives from each country at the Africa space will take turns in
manning the space?
On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, Felix Nartey <flixtey(a)gmail.com
<mailto:flixtey@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi All,
I am in support of Florence's suggestion especially in this case where there
isn't enough representation from Africa.
It won't make sense if only Bobby reserves a space for Wikimedia ZA or Habib for
Tunisia Use group at the community village. Even if they decide to, that means they will
hardly enjoy the conference since most of their time will be spent under their space and
more especially when they are just one each representing their respective countries.
I am saddened to say that Africa will be highly underrepresented at this year's
Wikimania. I hope this doesn't repeat in subsequent years.
Best,
Felix
On Jun 16, 2015 8:32 AM, "Florence Devouard" <anthere(a)anthere.org
<>> wrote:
Hi Rex
The main reason why I was suggesting a collective table is that I am NOT sure there will
be participants from many countries.
As hinted by Raphael, there will be no one from Ghana. Will they be anyone from Ivory
Coast ? From Uganda ? From Ethiopia ? Even from South Africa ? etc.
The other thing is that even if there ONE person (or even 2) from a country... it is
unlikely that he will manage the table all by himself during three days. He better
enjoy moving around and benefit from all what Wikimania can offer.
It may be that Tunisia has enough participants to be able to manage a table. It may be
that they will be the only ones. I do not know if they asked for a table.
Well, a collective table would have the following benefits
* team work, getting to know each other better
* showing the other wikimedians what is being done in Africa.
* showing them as well that Africa still need way more representation...
* insure a little presence even from missing countries
And yeah... I am also thinking that in case we have a table and in case it has no
volunteer managing the table during most of Wikimania, it somehow also carries a strong
message.
"African wikimedians do exist but they are not here"
Ant
Le 16/06/15 01:25, Nkansah Rexford a écrit :
Hi Florence,
I have no idea who is coming from Ghana to Wikimania this year (perhaps someone will, yet
isn't within our community that we know). As at now, no one confirmed from our end
here concerning attending wikimania
During Wikimania London, I remember there was not an explicitly assigned collective space
for African teams, but the African teams were in close proximity, in fact, in a sequential
order. The teams weren't under the 'Africa' collective name, but it was easy
finding where the African teams were located.
The sequence was ZA, Ghana, and Tunisia:
https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village#Map_of_the_Commu…
<https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village#Map_of_the_Community_Village>
How about instead of requesting for a collective space 'for Africa', maybe during
the placing and arrangement of African teams in the community village structure, African
teams are placed in sequence? ex. say, Ghana - Table 1, Tunisia - Table 2, ZA - Table 3,
then other communities follow, so with a stop at Table - 1, it easier spotting subsequent
African countries, just like it was arranged for London?
rex
On Monday, June 15, 2015, Florence Devouard <anthere(a)anthere.org <>> wrote:
Eh !
You have been very silent on this topic my friends :)
No feedback at all ?
Ant
Le 11/06/15 12:54, Florence Devouard a écrit :
Hello everyone
Isla and I were talking about Wikimania this morning and an idea showed up :)
It seems there will be a "community village" this year in Mexico :
https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village
<https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village>
Last year, it was very successful in London and many chapters had their own space.
In most cases, there were 2-4 people sitting at each space to answer any question.
Posters, leaflets, books and more generally marketing material. And food.
Whilst it would be probably challenging to imagine a space for each user-group/chapter in
Africa, we could maybe share a collective space to represent Africa and what is being done
here. What do you think ?
Through Kumusha and Wiki Loves Africa, we have a bunch of objects we can show. I remember
South Africa had made some leaflets about some of their projects. I know Ivory Coast has
made some as well. What do you have to share that we could put on a collective table ?
Also, amongst the recognized user groups, did some already request a space ? (Tunisia ?)
And who is coming to Wikimania ?
Anthere
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