Hello fellow Wikisource enthusiasts!
We're excited to announce our upcoming Wikisource Community meeting,
scheduled for 25 May 2024 at 3 PM UTC (zonestamp
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1716649200>). As always, your
participation is crucial to the success of our community discussions.
Similar to previous meetings, the agenda will be split into two segments.
The first half will cover non-technical updates, such as events,
conferences, proofread-a-thons, and collaborations. In the second half,
we'll dive into technical updates and discussions, addressing key
challenges faced by Wikisource communities.
Simply follow the link below to secure your spot and engage with fellow
Wikisource enthusiasts:
Event Registration Page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikisource_Community_Meeting_May_2024>
Agenda Suggestions:
Your input matters! Feel free to suggest any additional topics you'd like
to see included in the agenda.
If you have any suggestions or would just prefer being added to the meeting
the old way,
simply drop a message on klawal-ctr(a)wikimedia.org.
Thank you for your continued dedication to Wikisource. We look forward to
your active participation in our upcoming meeting.
Best regards,
Kolawole
Greetings all,
This email is a reminder that we are hosting our South Asia Open Community
Call <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call> today
(19 May 2024), from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST. This call will be a unique
opportunity for us to connect directly with the leadership of the Wikimedia
Foundation to share our insights and contribute to shaping WMF's plans for
the upcoming year.
The agenda of the call is available on the meta page and etherpad as well
The details for the call are as follows:
*South Asia Open Community Call:*
*Moderator:* Chinmayee Mishra
*Time:* 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST (90 mins)
*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
*Etherpad link:* https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
*Metapage: *https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call
During the session, we will not only delve into the Annual Plan but also
have our usual call and open community updates. Please feel free to reach
out to us if you have any questions. Looking forward to meeting you all
soon!
Warm regards,
Nitesh and Nivas
Greetings,
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming *Indic Wikimedia Mini-Hackathon
2024*
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Indic_Wikimedia_Mini-Hackathon:_Guwahati,_2…>,
hosted by the Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group in *Guwahati* on *6-7
July 2024*!
This event is open to all who contribute to Wikimedia’s technical spaces,
including developers, maintainers, translators, designers, technical
writers, and those with a strong understanding of wiki issues who can
collaborate with developers. You can join with a project in mind, team up
with others on existing projects, or create something entirely new. The
goal is to bring together technical contributors from India to address
pending technical issues, and bugs, brainstorm new ideas, and strengthen
connections within the community.
Scholarships are available to assist with your attendance, covering travel,
accommodation, food, and related expenses.
*Apply for a scholarship
at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIxKyekcwC_a8WFr11RH3LzyOj5EifNB2…
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIxKyekcwC_a8WFr11RH3LzyOj5EifNB2…>*
The *deadline for scholarship applications is 25 May 2024*.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Indic Wikimedia
Hackathon 2024, as we unite to enhance Wikimedia's technical spaces and
build lasting connections.
If you have any questions or need any support with the application, please
post a message on the event talk page or reach out to
contact(a)indicmediawikidev.org.
Best,
Indic MediaWiki Developers UG
Hello again Community Members,
I hope this email finds you well.
We hope you all will have a great time during the weekend. Before you all
leave for the weekend, we have news for you all! We are happy to announce
our upcoming South Asia Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>, scheduled
for Sunday, 19 May 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST. This time around, we
are honored to have senior leaders from the Wikimedia Foundation
participating to share more about Wikimedia Foundation's (WMF) Draft Annual
Plan
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-2025>
specifically tailored for the South Asia communities.
It's a unique opportunity for us to connect directly with the leadership of
our organization, share our insights, and contribute to the shaping of
WMF's plans for the upcoming year. We highly encourage all community
members to actively participate in this session. Your input, feedback, and
questions are invaluable in ensuring that the Annual Plan aligns with the
needs and aspirations of our diverse community.
Your presence and contributions will play a vital role in shaping the
future direction of our community and the Wikimedia movement as a whole.
Here are the details for the call:
*Date:* Sunday, 19 May 2024
*Time:* 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST
*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
During the session, we will not only delve into the Annual Plan but also
have our usual call and open community updates hence we have decided to
have a 90-minute call for May. Your active involvement is crucial in making
this discussion fruitful and impactful.
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, we kindly
request you to mark your calendars and make arrangements to join us for
this important event.
We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions
during the South Asia Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>. Together,
let's work towards building a more inclusive, vibrant, and thriving
Wikimedia community.
Please feel free to reach out to us in case of any queries. Looking forward
to meeting you all soon!
Warm regards,
Nitesh and Nivas