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From Joris Darlington
We're thrilled to announce that all recorded sessions from the
Wikimedia Tech Safari Program are now uploaded to the program's schedule
and documentation pages!
Thank you for your patience as we processed the recordings. We also
want to express our sincere gratitude for your participation and
contributions to a fantastic program.
You can find the recordings listed alongside the speaker
information, community links, and source code details for each session.
Schedule :
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Documentation :
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Flo/Anthere
Hello everyone
I hope every one is ok !
Please allow me to share with you a recent message from Natalia related
to proposed modifications to requirements for affiliates to stay in good
standing.
Short version, look at this page on meta :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy/Re…
Best
Florence
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Sujet : [Wikimedia-l] Feedback invited on proposed requirements for
affiliates & user groups recognition changes
Date : Wed, 7 Feb 2024 17:56:25 +0200
De : Nataliia Tymkiv <ntymkiv(a)wikimedia.org>
Répondre à : Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Pour : Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear all,
I would like to share with you the outputs of the Wikimedia Foundation
Affiliate Strategy process [1], and to invite you to give feedback on
the proposed changes to requirements for all affiliates & to user groups
recognition process (more below).
The 2017 Strategic Direction
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2017>says
that we, the Wikimedia Movement, would build “the services and
structures that enable others to … advance our world by collecting
knowledge that fully represents human diversity” while carrying on “our
mission of developing content”. As Wikimedia affiliates are a key and
integral part of the Wikimedia movement and have knowledge and expertise
to share, the movement’s success depends greatly on affiliates as they
help people join us in doing mission-aligned work. The Wikimedia
Foundation Affiliates Strategy report [2] identified a need to
streamline the role of the Affiliations Committee (AffCom) on
recognition of Wikimedia Affiliates, and identified issues with the
current state of the process.
After conversations with AffCom, the Board liaisons to AffCom identified
two areas for improvement. These areas are about the relevant work and
mandate of the Board related to affiliate recognition:
1) requirements for affiliates; and
2) improving the workflows around the process for the creation and
recognition of a user group.
The proposal on Meta [3] is suggesting to change the requirements for
all existing Wikimedia affiliates, not just the legal entities. There
are ten proposed criteria for a healthy affiliate. Examples include
focusing on continuity by being an active group and welcoming new users,
having good governance, and actively delivering on mission goals.
Compliance with these requirements would be self-reported by the
affiliates. The Board liaisons will work with the Affiliations Committee
to publish a resolution outlining how affiliates would be expected to
fulfill these requirements to remain in good standing.
Throughout the Wikimedia Foundation Affiliate Strategy process, there
was also feedback about user groups. Initially, user groups were meant
as a first step toward creating chapters or thematic organizations. Over
the years, user groups have evolved and there are now legally
incorporated user groups, user groups with boards, etc. Getting started
does need to be easy, but also needs to make sense, and so there is a
proposal for changes to the current workflow. The recommendations [3]
include an outline of the sequential steps of a revised process.
The feedback can be given from today up till March 20, 2024 (Anywhere on
Earth). Hopefully a fairly long feedback period will allow affiliates to
consult with their membership, thinking it through practically.
To provide your feedback, please review the page here, on Meta, [3] and
leave comments on the talk page. Alternatively, you can join an open
call (February 14 and 28 at 14:00 to 14:30 UTC) or request a
conversation as a part of Talking:2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Comm…>.
You can use the Wikimedia Foundation Community Affairs
Committee/Talking: 2024#Let’s Talk|Let’s Talk
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Comm…'s_talk>feature
to sign up for a time to speak with me and other trustees about this
conversation or any other topic regarding the Wikimedia Foundation
Board, Movement Strategy, and more.
Note: New user group applications will be placed on hold for the
duration of this conversation – but the ones received before will be
reviewed according to the current process.
Best regards,
Nat & Mike & LorenzoWikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees Liaisons to
the Affiliations Committee
[1]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy>
[2]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/Wiki…
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/Wiki…>
[3]
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Affiliates_Strategy/Re…
Best regards,
antanana / Nataliia Tymkiv
Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
/NOTICE: You may have received this message outside of your normal
working hours/days, as I usually can work more as a volunteer during
weekend. You should not feel obligated to answer it during your days
off. Thank you in advance!/
Dear Wikimedians,
We hope this message finds you well and that you are in good spirits. We
are the Let’s Connect working group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect/Team>- a
team of movement contributors/organizers who are liaison representatives of 7/8
regions <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_regions>. We are
connecting with you to see if you are interested in and/or know about the
peer-to-peer program, Let’s Connect
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect>!
The program creates an open and safe learning space for any Wikimedian who is
part of an organized group to share and learn different skills
(organizational/interpersonal / grant related / learning & evaluation ...)
with other peers to add value and contribute collectively to the community.
The purpose is to further develop skills, share knowledge and promote human
connections and mutual support between different groups and communities, in
alignment with the Movement Strategy
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Strategy>.
Every month, we host 2-3 live 2-hour learning clinics
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect#Live_learn…>
with
interesting topics selected by our team and our interested sharers. Our
live learning sessions have up to 4 interpreters translating the clinic for
our participants. Our main languages are Spanish | Arabic | French |
Portuguese. If there is a specific language you would like to see in the
calls, we are happy to see how we can accommodate it.
Let’s Connect is directed at Wikimedians in all regions that are part of
organized groups (this can range from a group of individuals that are not
formally organized user groups, chapters and mission-aligned
organizations). Please see our Meta page for more criteria
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Knowledge_Sharing/Connect#Who_is_Let…>.
To participate as a sharer, you can register in this initial registration
form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiea87tSYmB2-1XHn_u8RLe7efMJifJBz…>
where
you can register your learning and sharing interests and state if you want
to share your knowledge through Learning Clinics.
Below, you will find our team of 8 who are excited to meet with you if you
are interested. Please email our team at letsconnect(a)wikimedia.org if you
have any questions :)
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
The Let’s Connect Working Group
Hello everyone
Dumi is seeking feedback from us regarding this new Nigerian based UG
"Kiwix Wikimedians"
Any feedback from your side is welcome.
Florence
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Sujet : Affiliate notification about new user group - Kiwix Wikimedians
Date : Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:25:28 +0200
De : Dumisani Ndubane <dndubane(a)wikimedia.org>
Pour : Florence Devouard <anthere(a)anthere.org>, Sj <meta.sj(a)gmail.com>
Copie à : Affiliations Committee list for Wikimedia user group
applications <usergroup-applications(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Dear Wikimedians for Offline Wikis User Group,
I'm writing on behalf of the Affiliations Committee to request your
feedback on a proposed new user group.
As you probably know, Wikimedia user groups are intended to be simple
and flexible affiliates which offer an initial recognition for
qualifying groups to be able to operate with a brand name and logo use
for local projects and events.[1] User groups may come and go, or stay
to thrive and grow as user groups, or sometimes develop into chapters or
thematic organisations.
User groups do not have "ownership" or "exclusivity" of any territory,
and we encourage many user groups to coexist within the same region. We
aim to ensure peaceful coexistence by working with all new and existing
groups to identify their planned activities and goals, to connect on
shared movement goals, and to balance any potential overlaps with
agreements for operating in shared spaces.
At this time, we are reaching out to let you know that there is a new
group, Kiwix Wikimedians User Group [2], which has submitted an
application for recognition as a Wikimedia User Group. We are requesting
your feedback because this group seems to be working in some of the same
community or thematic spaces as you are. We want to hear any
observations, concerns, or other thoughts that you might be able to
offer regarding the group and its work so that the committee can
consider them as it reviews this application.
Links:
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_movement_affiliates
[2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kiwix_Wikimedians_User_Group
Regards,
Dumisani Ndubane
Snr Governance Committee Strategist
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Dumisani Ndubane
Snr Governance Committee Strategist
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hello all
Might interest you
Best
Flo
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Sujet : [All-affiliates] Wiki in Africa job announcement / ouverture poste
Date : Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:06:49 +0100
De : Florence Devouard <fdevouard(a)gmail.com>
Répondre à : Wikimedia Affiliates <all-affiliates(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Pour : Wikimedia Mailing List <Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
Wikimedia Affiliates <all-affiliates(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello everyone
I'd like to relay a job opening at Wiki in Africa.
We are hiring a Program Facilitator, with two main roles : Live
BroadCast Facilitator and Lead Ambassador for WikiAfrica Tools.
Paid position, 50% of time, 100% remote
Deadline to apply : 07th of January
Starting : earliest convenience Feb
All details and links to apply here :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_In_Africa/Job
Best
Florence
------------------------
Bonjour
Je voudrais relayer une offre d'emploi chez Wiki in Africa. Nous
recherchons un-e Facilitateur-trice pour nos programmes, avec deux rôles
principaux : Facilitateur-trice broadcasting et Ambassadeur-drice pour
les outils WikiAfrica. Poste rémunéré, 50% du temps, 100% à distance.
Date limite de candidature : 7 janvier Début : au plus tôt en février
Tous les détails et liens pour postuler ici :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_In_Africa/Job
Meilleures salutations,
Florence
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Sujet : [Wikimania-l] Road to Wikimania 2024: Scholarship Orientation –
you are invited!
Date : Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:25:14 +0100
De : Wikipedysta Nadzik <pl.wikipedia.nadzik(a)gmail.com>
Répondre à : Wikimania general list (open subscription)
<wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Pour : Wikimania general list (open subscription)
<wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hi everyone!
The Wikimania 2024 Core Organising Team have opened the application for
scholarships and we are receiving lots of enthusiasm and questions about
the process.
As previously announced, we will be facilitating orientation sessions to
discuss the scholarship applications and answer your questions. These
scholarship orientation sessions will be the first of our open call
series entitled *Road to Wikimania 2024*, where we will be providing
prospective scholars and attendees with the information you’ll need for
the event.
There will be 3 time options for the scholarship orientation to choose
from. Feel free to click one of them to add it to your Google Calendar
(meeting link included).
Option 1 – Thursday, November 30, 17:00 UTC
<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2JtODdqMm…>–
THIS WEEK!
Option 2 – Thursday,December 07, 13:00 UTC
<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHI3cjlmYX…>
Option 3 – Friday,December 15, 09:00 UTC
<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmo2YzlyMW…>
You may also find the meeting link and information on Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Scholarships#Open_calls_%22A_road…>.The
sessions will be recorded and published on Wikimania Wiki for those who
cannot attend. You may find the meeting notes on thisEtherpad link
<https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/ARoadToWikimania2024Notes>.
*The agenda of each session will include:*
– General update about Wikimania 2024
– Information about the Wikimania scholarship application and selection
process
– Q&A with the COT and the support staff
Don’t miss out on the chance to get your question answered during the
session! You can still reach the Scholarships Committee directly at
wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org.
Cheers!
In the name of the Wikimania 2024 Core Organizing Team
--
Maciej Artur Nadzikiewicz (He/him)
Wikimania 2024 Poland – Team Lead
Wikimedia Europe Board Member
Wikipedia Administrator
User:Nadzik <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nadzik>
Hello
Please find our UserGroup annual report here :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Offline_Projects/Reports/June_2023
If interested by this topic, please feel free to join our mailing list,
continue the conversation, and/or add your name in the membership page.
Best
Anthere
Hello friends
This is the time for the annual report about offline activities.
I'd like to invite you to add any info you might think relevant here :
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Offline_Projects/Reports/June_2023
(and do not hesitate to improve/update the portal pages as well)
Best
Anthere
Thanks Ruby, the Kiwix session looks very cool.
On Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 10:30 AM Ruby D-Brown <rbrown(a)ofwafrica.org> wrote:
> Dear Wilimedians,
>
> We're excited to invite you to join us in a Kiwix session *tomorrow,
> Wednesday.*
>
> *Time: 15:45 pm (Singapore time) or 7:00 am UTC,Venue: In Singapore Room
> 325. *
> Join to discover more about the Kiwix4schools initiative and ways you can
> engage. This is a chance to gain insights from our experiences and explore
> potential collaboration opportunities.
>
> (NB:There will be some goodies for attendees.)
>
> Also, don't miss our participation in a panel discussion on offline
> communities.
> Scheduled for *Friday in Room 325. *
> *Time: 14:35 to 15:15 (Singapore time), which is 6:35 am to 7:15 am UTC.*
>
>
> To take part virtually, please register at
> https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2023:Registration for further
> details. Once registered, you can access the program schedule and sync it
> with your mobile calendar through https://eventyay.com/e/8f889410/schedule
> .
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
> wikimania(a)wikimedia.org.
>
> Ruby
>
> --
> Ruby D-Brown
> Snr. Program Officer
> Open Foundation West Africa
> ofwafrica.org
>
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Samuel Klein @metasj w:user:sj +1 617 529 4266
A sad news to share with you.
My last contact with him was June 3rd.
His email started with
"
Hi Florence
I am in Germany now.
my circumstances have changed a bit, i got a health issue which will
probably not allow me to continue in Tanzania as planned. I wil go back
coming week for a handover and to empty our house.
if possible i would like to leave a wikipedia offline installation at
the college where I taught...
"
Rest in peace Ingo
Flo
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Sujet : [African Wikimedians] Tribute to Ingo Koll (User:Kipala)
Date : Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:40:45 +0300
De : Antoni Mtavangu <antonicmtavangu(a)gmail.com>
Répondre à : Mailing list for African Wikimedians
<african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Pour : african-wikimedians(a)lists.wikimedia.org
“Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping our Wikimedia
communities within the Movement will always be remembered.”
Hello dear Wikimedians,
Wikimedia Tanzania
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Tanzania>
and Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Jenga_Wikipedia_ya_Kiswahili> User
groups are in particular, deeply saddened following the passing of our
beloved fellow Wikimedian *Ingo Koll (user: Kipala)*, who according to
the information shared by his wife with us, he has passed away on the
10th July 2023 at his house in his home country, Germany.
Ingo Koll was a German who happened to live in Tanzania and Kenya for
many years. Being a pastor and a lecturer, he learned Swahili and became
one of the super-active Swahili Wikipedia contributors and
administrators. He was a reliable cornerstone in the development of
Swahili Wikipedia. He was a knowledgeable person who collaborated
closely with the Astronomy and Space Science Association of Tanzania
(ASSAT) to contribute much on Astronomy topics in Swahili language on
Swahili Wikipedia, was one of the great mentors who helped the formation
of Wikimedia Tanzania and also was a co-founder of Jenga Wikipedia ya
Kiswahili (Build Swahili Wikipedia).
Tanzanian and East African Wikimedians benefited much from his
unwavering support, leadership, mentorship, and coaching when it came to
training them on Wikimedia projects, especially about Wikipedia.
Wikimedia Tanzania, Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili User Groups, and all
other Wikimedians who interacted with him within the Wikimedia Movement
will always remember his valuable contributions to the Movement.
May his soul rest in peace. Amen!
#RIP #INGOKOLL
/On behalf of Wikimedia Tanzania and Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili,/
Antoni Mtavangu (He/Him)
Cofounder-Wikimedia Tanzania
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Tanzania>