Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Voices of the Future: Youth Rising in the Wikimedia Movement”
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?
What does youth empowerment really look like in the Wikimedia movement?
In this powerful episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we chat with young Wikimedians who are leading campaigns, building communities, and shaping the future of Open knowledge.
Our guests share their journeys, proudest achievements, and what it takes to thrive as young leaders in the movement. We dive into the challenges they face, how they’re using Wikimedia to build skills, and what true youth inclusion should look like by 2030.
From AI and TikTok to leadership and mentorship, this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the future of Wikimedia.
Join us as we explore how youth aren’t just the future—they’re the now.
Watch, share, and be inspired.
Who are the guest speakers?
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Ferdinando Traversa https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ferdi2005 President of Wikimedia Italy. -
Ndahiro Derrick Alter https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Ndahiro_derrick a Rwandan advocate for peace, open knowledge, gender equality, and youth engagement in governance. He is the founder of Open Source Knowledge Rwanda (Wikimedia Rwanda). -
Ahmad Ali Karim https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:EmpAhmadK: External Relations Ambassador, Wikimedia Community User Group Malaysia
Hosting them Shahen Araboghlian https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:ShahenWasHere, a Beirut-born, Yerevan-based Wikipedia editor for 10 years now. On Wiki, he's an admin on Western Armenian Wiki, a member of different Wiki groups, and has participated in a number of conferences and camps since 2015. Outside of Wiki, he works for the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies' headquarters. TUMO is a free-of-charge, after school program for teenagers who learn 14 different creative and tech skills all around the world.
In Focus section: Highlights from Wikimedia Youth Conference 2025
We will listen to some attendees of Wikimedia Youth Conference sharing their experience and takeaways from the conference.
When and where will the episode take place?
Data: Wednesday 25th June
Time: 16:00 UTC
Join us LIVE on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPuU_M4SqY0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCsxAAD_1-o.
You can also register in the event tool https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_47_-_Voices_of_the_Future:... https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_46_-_Organize,_Lead,_Sustain:_The_Power_of_Wikimedia_Bodies
Looking forward to seeing you!