Dear Joris,

Thank you for the invitation to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program. I am very excited to participate in this opportunity and I have already completed the registration process.

I am looking forward to learning more about the technical aspects of Wikimedia and contributing to the development of the projects. I am also eager to connect with other African Wikimedians and learn from their experiences.

I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of this program and I look forward to a successful and productive experience.

Best regards, Aliyu Shaba.

On Sun, Jan 21, 2024, 10:56 PM Joris Quarshie joris.quarshie@gmail.com wrote:

Dear All,

I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to participate in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, an onboarding initiative designed to facilitate workshops and sessions on contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects, code repositories, and platforms.

Program Overview: The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program is a unique opportunity for African Wikimedians to enhance their technical skills, engage with the Wikimedia tech community, and contribute to the development of Wikimedia projects. The program will feature workshops and sessions aimed at providing hands-on experience and guidance on navigating the technical aspects of Wikimedia.

Event Details:

• Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,

2024, 00:00 UTC.

• Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70

contributors/attendees. *Terms and Conditions Apply.*

How to Register: To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, please register using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/.

Important Links:

• Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details

https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program

• Registration Link https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/

Localization (Translation) Invitation: We encourage and welcome the community to feel free to localize (translate) the program pages into your native languages. By doing so, you contribute to making this opportunity accessible to a wider audience, fostering inclusivity within the Wikimedia community.

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia tech community and make meaningful contributions. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your technical skills and connect with like-minded individuals from the African Wikimedians community.

We look forward to your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program. Best regards, *Joris Darlington Quarshie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie* *Community Lead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie* *African Wikimedia Technical Community https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project| Wikimedia Foundation https://www.wikimedia.org/*

*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you involved.*

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