Dear all,

I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program—an initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community and proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa https://ofwafrica.org/. This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects, code repositories, and platforms.

*Program Overview:* The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.

*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 https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Conditions_apply .)

*How to Register:* To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly 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/ - ⁠The African Wikimedia Technical Community https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community

*Localization (Translation) Invitation:* We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization (translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the Wikimedia community.

This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded individuals from the African Wikimedians community.

We eagerly anticipate 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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