Dear all,

I hope you are doing well.

On behalf of Wiki Loves Women Team https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_Loves_Women/Team, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Wiki Loves Women Skills Focus Programme 2026 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_Loves_Women/Skills_Focus .

Following the successful conclusion of the Wiki Loves Women Focus Group https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Women/Focus_Group, we are introducing this new initiative to provide community members with practical, hands-on skills that support their work within Wikimedia and Open Knowledge communities.

The WLW Skills Focus Programme is a short, collaborative online training programme focused on learning through practice. Each edition is centered on a specific skill set and guides participants towards creating a tangible final output.

For the 2026 edition, participants will explore audio storytelling and podcast production, learning how to develop, record, edit, and publish a podcast episode from start to finish..

To help interested participants learn more about the programme, the team will host an Office Hour on 15 June 2026 at 13:00 UTC. During this session, we will introduce the programme, explain the application process, and answer any questions from prospective participants. (Register here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Women_Skills_Focus_Info_Session )

Applications are now open. If you are interested in participating, please complete the application form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe20JNOjoAWqR8Eb3XNN7GNn1xsHybe8Zk8Hhei1ezj2zCK5Q/viewform?usp=dialog using this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe20JNOjoAWqR8Eb3XNN7GNn1xsHybe8Zk8Hhei1ezj2zCK5Q/viewform?usp=dialog. The deadline for applications is 21 June 2026.

We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of learners and creators.

Best regards,

Afek, On behalf of The Wiki Loves Women Team