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 Fellow Wikimedians and Local Organizers,
This is to inform you of the upcoming series of the Africa Wiki Challenge
2024 Organizers' Virtual Office Hour. These office hours will focus on;
- How you can participate/organize a local event as part of the campaign
- How to go about the rapid grant application
- All you need to know about the Africa Wiki Challenge
For organizers applying for a rapid grant, kindly note that only cycle 5 is
open before the campaign starts in May 2024
• *Application deadline: *1st April, 2024
• *Review time: *2nd April - 7th May, 2024
• *Decision announced: *11th May, 2024
• *Processing and disbursement: *12th - 26th May, 2024
• See more here-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline>
We are glad to introduce a series of virtual office hours, which begins on
Friday 8th March 2024. These virtual office hours aim to assist organizers
in applying for rapid grants and answer all your questions regarding AWC
2024.
*Date*: Friday, 8th March 2024 (tomorrow)
*Time: *15:00 UTC
*Kindly register here: *https://forms.gle/yAricEmhYnxdTNsS9
*Meeting Link:* https://zoom.us/j/95251035378
For support kindly email: info(a)ofwafrica.org, emasiku(a)ofwafrica.org,
ramanquah(a)ofwafrica.org, mdanquah(a)ofwafrica.org
Best,
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa
Dear Community Members,
I hope this email finds you well. Today, I am writing to inform you about a
significant change within our community. With mixed emotions, we are saying
goodbye to our esteemed Programs Officer, Ruby D-Brown.
Ruby has been an invaluable member of our team, contributing her time,
energy, and expertise to the success of numerous programs and initiatives.
Her dedication and passion have left a lasting impact on our community, and
we are truly grateful for the positive influence she has had on all of us.
As Ruby embarks on a new chapter in her career, we want to take this
opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for her outstanding
contributions. Her commitment to excellence and unwavering enthusiasm have
been instrumental in the success of many of our programs.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate
through this transition. We remain committed to delivering exceptional
programs to our community.
Kind regards,
Eugene Masiku.
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello all,
It's that time of the year again!!! After three successful editions of the
Africa Wiki Challenge, Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>
announces the 4th edition of the campaign.
In commemoration of the African Union Day which seeks to promote and defend
African common positions on issues of interest to the continent and its
people, the fourth edition of the Africa Wiki Challenge writing contest
seeks to bridge the content gap in Africa on the web. The proposed theme
for this year is "Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century".
The theme is aligned with the African Union Day's theme
<https://au.int/en/directorates/education> “The Year of Education - Educate
an African Fit for the 21st Century.” Kindly confirm your agreement or
otherwise using this link: https://forms.gle/Kou95oBaoa4Q7iis7
To participate as an organizer, you can either include your activity as
part of your annual funds program (that is, if you have an annual community
support fund) or apply for the next cycle of grants.
If you are applying for rapid grant, kindly note that only cycle 5 is open
before campaign starts in May 2024
• Application deadline on 1st April, 2024
• Review time from 2nd April - 7th May, 2024
• Decision announced from 11th May, 2024
• Processing and disbursement from 12th - 26th May, 2024
• See more here-
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid#Timeline
We are glad to introduce a series of virtual office hours, which
begins on Friday
8th March, 2024 to assist organizers in applying for rapid grants and
answer all your questions regarding AWC 2024.
Date: Friday, 8th March 2024
Time: 15:00 UTC
Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/95251035378
Register Here: https://forms.gle/Re4FmAKTa4g2eoN98
Have questions? Kindly forward them to info(a)ofwafrica.org and we would be
glad to assist you!
Best regards,
Jael
--
Jael Serwaa Boateng
Executive Director
Open Foundation West Africa