Hello folks,
I am happy to share that I have built a Dagbanli Dictionary which is now
live at: https://dagbanli.info/
The tool is currently in *Beta*, so a lot of refinement is still needed. I
am looking for people to stress-test it and send over feedback.
This project builds a Dagbanli-first digital infrastructure to move away
from reliance on English-based wordlists. The goal is to create a dynamic
record of the language with native audio and full grammatical mapping.
Help is needed to refine the tool in several areas, including:
- *Admins*: To manage the project dashboard and tasks.
- *Category Leads*: To "adopt" a lexical category (Nouns, Verbs, etc.)
and create gold-standard word models.
- *Developers*: To contribute to the open-source codebase via pull
requests.
All links, including the live tool, source code, and feedback etherpad are
available on the central project page:
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Dagbanli_dictionary
Please add your name to the *Participants* list on that page and indicate
your area of interest.
Best,
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From: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 10, 2025 at 17:35
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Apply now: Scholarships for Wikimania 2026 in Paris!
To: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear Wikimedians around the world,
We are delighted to announce that scholarship applications for Wikimania
2026 <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania> are now open! Join
us 21–25 July 2026 in Paris, France, as we gather for the 21st edition of
Wikimania, the annual celebration of free knowledge and the Wikimedia
movement.
This year is extra special because we will celebrate the 25th anniversary
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_25>of Wikipedia! Our theme
“Freedom, Equity, Reliability”
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Wikimania#Theme> will guide us
as we come together to protect knowledge, equity, and freedom.
Apply now for a Wikimania 2026 scholarship
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>! Scholarships will
cover travel, accommodation, registration, and limited travel medical
insurance. Applications are open to candidates until October 31, 2025
(anywhere in the world). Notification of decisions will be sent in January
2026.
We encourage newcomers and Wikimedians working to connect our movement with
the wider open knowledge and culture ecosystem to apply. Share your
Wikimedia journey, highlight your contributions, and don’t forget to
include links to your work.
Learn more and apply here: Wikimania 2026 Scholarships page
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Scholarships>Questions? Contact
the Scholarships Committee at: wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Warmly,
Afek Ben Chahed, Communications Lead, on behalf of the Wikimania 2026 Core
Organizing Team
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From: Deb Tankersley <dtankersley(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 03:04
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon - registration is now open
To: Coordination of technology deployments across languages/projects <
wikitech-ambassadors(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <cloud(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, wikitech-l <
wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <wikidata-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
*Registration for the 2025 Wikimedia Hackathon is now open! *
*(with apologies for cross-posting)*
The annual Wikimedia Hackathon
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025> is organized by
the Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> in
collaboration with Wikimedia User Group Turkey (WMTR)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Turkey> and
will be taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 2nd through May 4th,
2025 at the Renaissance Polat Istanbul Hotel
<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/istrn-renaissance-polat-istanbul-hote…>
.
The Hackathon is an on-site, in-person event. Those people who cannot
attend the Hackathon in-person will be able to follow some of the program
content online, but should not register using the link provided below. More
information will be provided closer to the event on how to participate
remotely. Registration will be open until mid April 2025, or until we reach
event capacity.
The Hackathon event is free for all* to attend *and each person that
attends the Hackathon is required to register.
- Catering (lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks) will be provided during the
event.
- Covid-related equipment will also be available upon request (e.g. self
test kits and masks).
- We’ll have discounted room codes for those that want to stay at the hotel
venue, to be announced in the coming weeks.
- Check if your passport is up to date and if you will need a visa (or an
e-visa) to travel to Turkey, citizens of most countries can apply for an e-visa
online <https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa>.
Participants are expected to book their own travel arrangements and
accommodation. However, the Wikimedia Foundation is offering to take care
of travel and accommodation for a limited number of scholars and you will
be able to apply for a scholarship during the registration process.
Scholarship applicants - please note:
-
*Scholarship application and Wikimedia Foundation staff sponsorship will
only be available to request until December 10th, 2024. *
-
Priority will be given to scholars who can mentor or support in areas
of high demand and staff with ambitious or impactful projects.
-
Those that have requested a scholarship or sponsorship will be notified
by mid to late December 2024 about the status of their application.
-
All scholarships provided will adhere to the WMF travel policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Scholarship_travel_policy>
guidelines.
*Scholarship to this event will cover:*
-
Roundtrip airfare between your city of residence and Istanbul, Turkey -
arriving on May 1, 2025 and departing on May 5, 2025.
-
Private accommodation at the conference hotel for up to 4 nights
-
Medical Insurance Coverage for any scholars traveling outside of their
home country. (Scholars local to Turkey will need to use their regular
insurance coverage.).
-
Airport transfers between the Istanbul Airport (IST) and the conference
hotel.
-
All meals will be provided for the duration of the event (lunch, drinks,
snacks, and dinner will be provided on event days; breakfast will be
provided by the hotel for guests staying there). In addition, dinner will
be provided on Thursday before the Hackathon officially kicks off.
-
Fees associated with obtaining a visa to travel to Turkey (visa
application fees, and travel to in-person travel visa appointment (if
needed)).
-
Citizens of most countries can apply for an e-visa online
<https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa>.
*Scholarship to this event will not cover:*
-
Per diem costs on travel days.
-
Ground transportation costs between your residence and home airport.
-
Insurance for your personal possessions.
The Hackathon registration form runs on Pretix (a free, open-sourced
third-party platform that helps organize and manage events) which may
subject your data to additional terms <https://pretix.eu/about/en/privacy>.
For more information on WMF’s privacy and data-handling for the Hackathon,
please read the privacy statement
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal:Wikimedia_Hackathon_Privacy_Sta…>
.
<https://pretix.eu/wikimedia/hackathon2025>
If you encounter any issues while registering, or have questions about the
registration process, feel free to contact the coordination team at
hackathon(a)wikimedia.org.
Cheers,
Deb
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deb tankersley (she/her)
developer outreach program management
Wikimedia Foundation
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From: Terry Boke <terry.azaliah(a)gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Nov 7, 2024 at 06:20
Subject: [Wikimania-l] Apply for a scholarship to attend Wikimania 2025
To: Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org>
CC: <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <eds(a)listen.wikimedia.de>, <
african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear Wikimedia Community,
Exciting news! Scholarship applications are now open for Wikimania 2025,
which will be held in Nairobi, East Africa, marking the first time this
global gathering is hosted in the region. This 20th-anniversary edition of
Wikimania is themed “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability,”
bringing together Wikimedians worldwide to discuss strategies, celebrate
our milestones, and strengthen our collective commitment to free knowledge.
We encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will cover
travel, accommodation, and registration, allowing recipients to engage
fully in the event. Whether you contribute online or offline, this is a
fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn with fellow Wikimedians.
Key Details:
-
Scholarships now open: 7th November-8th December 2024
-
Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference activities
also being planned on 5 August.)
-
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
-
Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and travel
insurance
-
Application Focus: Contributions to Wikimedia’s sustainability and
inclusivity. Be sure to highlight your contribution to the movement and
provide relevant links for reference.
As in previous years, scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer
4-6 hours during the event to help make it memorable for everyone.
Applications are being accepted now, and the organizing team is eager to
assist accepted scholars with travel arrangements. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to be part of a landmark event!
How to Apply: Visit the Wikimania Scholarships
<https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and read the Diff blog
post here:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania…
For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at
wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org. or wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 unforgettable.
Warm regards,
Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team
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From: Md. Zillur Rahman <zi.jony93(a)gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Subject: [GLAM] Join the Wiki Loves Ramadan Team – Call for Volunteers
To: <glam(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear all,
We are excited to invite you to join *Wiki Loves Ramadan*, a global
campaign that celebrates Ramadan through Wikimedia projects. We are seeking
passionate and dedicated volunteers to fill key team roles that will be
essential to the success of this initiative.
*Open Positions: *We have a variety of roles available, each with specific
responsibilities and application requirements. Whether you have experience
in project coordination, outreach, design, or technical support, there is a
role for everyone!
*Before Applying: *If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take part in
the *Wiki Loves Ramadan Community Engagement Survey*. Your feedback will
help guide the project and ensure we meet the needs of our community.
Participate
in the survey here <https://forms.gle/f66MuzjcPpwzVymu5>.
*How to Apply: *Please submit your application
<https://forms.gle/pmGhZawyFDdNszri6> by *October 31, 2024* using the link
below. We are looking forward to having you on board and working together
to make Wiki Loves Ramadan a truly impactful campaign! *Apply Here*
<https://forms.gle/pmGhZawyFDdNszri6>
*View Full Role Descriptions and Requirements*: For a detailed list of all
available positions, including roles, responsibilities, and requirements,
please visit: Position Descriptions
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oy0_tilC6kow5GGf6cEuFvdFpekcubCqJlaxkxh…>
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
The Wiki Loves Ramadan Team
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From: balaji <balajijagadesh(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Extension of last date for scholarship application -
Wikisource Conference 2025!
To: discussion list for Wikisource, the free library <
wikisource-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <wikisource-conf(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
Indic Wikisource related discussion of 12 languages <
indic-wikisource(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, Wikimedia Mailing List <
wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, Wikimedia India Community list <
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Cc: <wikisourceconference(a)gmail.com>
Subject: Extension of last date regarding scholarship application for
Wikisource Conference 2025!
Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this email finds you well. We are thrilled to announce that, after a
decade, the Wikisource Conference is returning from 14 to 16 February 2025
in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. This event will be a wonderful opportunity
for us to come together, share experiences, and discuss the future of
Wikisource and its community.
To promote diversity and inclusion, we are pleased to announce that the
deadline for scholarship applications for the Wikisource Conference 2025
has been extended to 29 September 2024.
Please complete the application form to apply for a scholarship
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKU36artM5fVRFeG9GAZGhJSVFJKlACky…>.
We will then update you on the conference details, including the program,
speakers, and venue.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, feel
free to reach out to us on the Meta talk page or via email at
wikisourceconference(a)gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your applications and hope to see many of you
at the Wikisource Conference 2025!
Best regards,
J. Balaji <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Balajijagadesh>
On behalf of the
Wikisource Conference 2025 Scholarship Team
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From: Léa Lacroix <lea.lacroix_ext(a)wikimedia.de>
Date: Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Wikidata’s 12th birthday & decentralized events in
October 2024
To: Discussion list for the Wikidata project <wikidata(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
<wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello all,
Every year, the month of October is dedicated to celebrating Wikidata’s
birthday, as our favorite Wikimedia project went live on October 29th,
2012. Since then, we’ve been celebrating together the achievements of the
community, bringing together active editors and newcomers, and taking this
opportunity to do outreach and bring more people onboard.
This year, for Wikidata’s 12th birthday, we would love to see many
decentralized community events taking place all around the world in October
and November.
Whether you are involved in a local chapter or user group, or in touch with
another organization that could organize an event, or simply interested in
connecting with other Wikidata editors, we invite you to start thinking
about organizing a Wikidata birthday event in the upcoming months!
On the Twelfth Birthday page
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday>, you will find
more information about the birthday and how to organize an event.
Wikidata birthday decentralized events are organized by local groups within
the Wikidata community, onsite as well as online. They can take many forms
and can be adapted to the wishes, languages, favorite topics and interests
of the local group. It can be for example:
-
A meetup / get together with your local/regional community to share a
piece of birthday cake ;
-
An online editing campaign to improve Wikidata together on a specific
topic ;
-
A moment dedicated to celebrating Wikidata’s birthday during a Wikimedia
conference ;
-
A “translathon” to improve the labels of Wikidata in your language ;
-
A workshop in a library or university to get more people aware of
Wikidata ;
-
A livestream presentation to showcase interesting tools ;
-
…and many other things!
On the How to run an event page
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Run_an_event>, you
will find many other examples of events, and you can take inspiration from
the past years and what other people have been organizing.
You will also find a communication kit with visuals that you can use to
communicate about your event, and instructions on how to add your event to
the global schedule.
If you are planning an event for Wikidata’s birthday, you may need some
financial support in order to run the event smoothly. On the Funding page
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Run_an_event/Funding>,
you will find some useful information about how to get funding, to help
your participants join or to provide equipment or refreshments.
What is new this year: Wikimedia Deutschland will run an experiment on
providing microgrants to fund projects related to the Wikidata birthday.
These grants, of a maximum amount of 1,000€, will be provided to the
selected projects after an application process that is running until
September 1st. You also have the option to ask for WMF’s Rapid Fund if the
amount or eligibility criteria work better for you. You will find all the
information about how to apply and what to prepare on the Funding page
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Run_an_event/Funding>
.
If you are interested in organizing an event, we strongly encourage you to do
it together with other people. We suggest that you reach out to your local
affiliate to get logistical and communication support, or to other Wikidata
editors who share similar interests, for example your favorite WikiProject.
You are also very welcome to join the Wikidata Events Telegram group
<https://t.me/joinchat/HGjGexK8LA2wJZEk1x1p_A>, in which you will find
other community organizers who have been running events in the past and can
answer your questions or provide inspiration. On top of that, we are
running organizers office hours
<https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Twelfth_Birthday/Run_an_event#Connec…>
from July to October: you can join these online meetings to connect with
other organizers and ask questions to the coordination team.
I’m looking forward to hearing about your Wikidata birthday events, and I’m
available at lea.lacroix_ext(a)wikimedia.de if you have any questions.
Best,
--
Léa Lacroix
Community Engagement & Events Consultant
Contractor for Wikimedia Deutschland e.V.
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From: Richard Nevell <richard.nevell(a)wikimedia.org.uk>
Date: Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Subject: [Languages] Celtic Knot Conference: date, proposal for the program
and scholarships
To: <languages(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello all,
On behalf of the Celtic Knot Conference organising team, I have plenty of
exciting news to share about the event dedicated to Celtic languages on the
Wikimedia projects!
The Celtic Knot Language Conference is a gathering that acknowledges the
diversity of Celtic language communities and their presence within the
global Wikimedia ecosystem. Rooted in the spirit of collaboration and
community empowerment, this event serves as a nexus for language
enthusiasts, Wikimedia contributors, cultural advocates, academics and
researchers to come together and explore innovative approaches to language
preservation, promotion, and recognition of Celtic and minority languages
in the digital space.
The conference will take place on September 25-27, 2024, onsite in
Waterford City, Ireland. Keep an eye on the event page for more updates
including details about the venue, program and registration soon! details
about the venue, program, registration and other updates will be added to
the event page in due time. [1]
As we are currently building the program for the conference, we would love
to invite community members to contribute to the event by giving a
presentation, a lightning talk, running a workshop or submitting a poster. The
call for program proposals is now open until Sunday, July 14th. You can
make a proposal directly on Wiki or using a form. You will find all the
details and instructions on the Call for submissions page. [2]
To support participants coming from Ireland or Europe to attend the event,
we are offering scholarships to cover event tickets, travel and
accommodation. For people located in other areas of the world or people who
cannot join onsite, we are offering e-scholarships covering data packages
to watch the conference from home. The scholarship application process is
now open until Sunday, June 30th. You can find the form and the
instructions on the Attend page. [3]
We are looking forward to receiving your contributions to the program and
scholarship requests!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the organising team:
Amy O'Riordan and Sophie Fitzpatrick (Wikimedia Community Ireland), Richard
Nevell (WMUK) or Léa Lacroix. [4]
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024/Call_for_submis…
[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024/Attend
[4]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024#Organising_team
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