Dear Wikimedians,

We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Offline Wikis, the need and the available options”

We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your joining is very valuable.

What can you expect from the episode?

Not all places have stable access to the internet, and as the Wikimedia community aims at equity and variability, we need to focus on finding methods to reach places with little connectivity to guarantee free knowledge distribution everywhere. In this episode, guests who have had experience working on offline projects and initiatives will discuss their methods, digital divide, ways of housing and distributing static content, and what support is offered from the Wikimedia Foundation, chapters and user groups. We will also analyse examples of settled offline projects that serve Africa's Wikimedia communities and beyond.

Who are the guest speakers?

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Stephane Coillet-Matillon https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:The_other_Kiwix_guy partnered with Emmanuel Engelhart to grow Kiwix, a neat software making internet content accessible to people without permanent connectivity. -

Tim Moody https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Tim-moody spends most of his time trying to make Internet in a Box useful to children and adults who lack a connection to the World Wide Web. He dreams of a day when the Library of Alexandria and the House of Wisdom are in everyone's hands. -

Maxwell Beganim https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Xibitgh, an Open enthusiast ,educator and a sustainability leader. He pioneered the implementation of Kiwix and digital literacy in Senior high schools in Ghana. He is currently the Africa (Anglophone) Coordinator for Open Knowledge Foundation Network. A Cofounder of the Ghanaian Languages Wikimedia

Hosting them Nichole Saad, an experienced educator with a mission for transforming lives through equity in education. With nearly 20 years of teaching and leadership experience across 9 countries, she works to create transformative learning experiences that equip learners to thrive in our ever-changing 21st century landscape. Through founding the Open Learning Collective, she helps organizations around the world develop innovative education programs, empower teachers with effective training, and navigate complex education policies.

When and where will the episode take place?

Data: Wednesday 29th January

Time: 16:00 UTC

Join us LIVE on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIEkQ3ICEqs.

You can also register in the event tool here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_42_-_Offline_Wikis,_the_need_and_the_available_options

Looking forward to seeing you!