Hello everyone,
The African Knowledge Initiative
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Africa_Knowledge_Initiat…>
(AKI), seeks to leverage the Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed
innovative solutions to bridging the content gap on global digital
knowledge networks.
This year Open Foundation West Africa’s <http://ofwafrica.org> annual
writing contest the Africa Wiki Challenge was used as an avenue to help
achieve AKI’s goal.
The campaign was named the Africa Day Campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023> and themed "Africa
Free Continent Trade" to align with the Africa Union Day 2023 theme.
From the Campaign's Program Dashboard
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/campaigns/africa_day_campaign_2023/ov…>,
we tracked a total of 20 Programs, with 473 editors, from 13 countries
contributing to 4000 articles
After months of intense and rigorous reviews by the Africa Day Contest
Jury, we are elated to announce the winners of the Africa Day Campaign 2023.
Congratulations to the winners of the campaign.
Winners
Winner- User:Muhammed Idriss Criteria from Nigeria- 502 new articles in
Hausa Wikipedia
2nd Winner - User:Gwanki from Nigeria- 183 new articles in Hausa Wikipedia
3rd Winner- User:Charbel1719 Benin - 75 new articles in French Wikipedia
Top Female Contributor- User:Mercyjamb123 - 66 new articles in Igbo
Wikipedia
We are super grateful to our international jury team who worked
effortlessly to ensure that the winners were identified.
International Jury
User: Azogbonon - Benin
User: Yaw Tuba - Ghana
User: Anani A. George- Ghana
User: Bile_rene - Cameroon
User: Justine Msechu -Tanzania
User: Memoriesghana -Ghana
User: Kwaku Berko- Ghana
To all our partners, local organizers, and editors, we appreciate your
efforts in making this campaign a success.
[image: Africa Day Campaign 2023 (2).png]
[image: AFRICA DAY CAMPAIGN STATS.png]
Kind Regards,
Eugene Masiku
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
*Tl;dr:* Want to learn how to effectively organize editing campaigns and
events in the movement? Join the beta 2 version of Organizer Lab on
WikiLearn to understand how to organize a global campaign around a topic
for impact area! This year’s Organizer Lab will focus on upskilling
organizers with tools and tactics to run effective campaigns related to
gender and sustainability. Applications
<https://wikimedia.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/previewId/7db03f8a-f9a3-4e…>
are
open from *6* - 17 Sep.
Dear Wikimedians,
The Campaign Programs Team
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Campaigns/Foundation_Programs_Team> at the
Wikimedia Foundation is excited to announce Version 2 of the Organizer Lab
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2022/09/22/join-the-organizer-lab-beta/>. This
call is open to all Wikimedia community organizers with local organizing
experience who embrace the potential of the Wikimedia movement to mobilize
around Topics for Impact
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Recomme…>
and
are ready to enhance their international organizing skills.
Why an Organizer Lab?
Campaigns and other topic-based calls to action have greatly influenced the
Wikimedia movement. However, organizers consistently report challenges in
designing programs that effectively engage and retain new and experienced
contributors who meaningfully address knowledge gaps and continue
participating in movement activities.
In 2022, during the Beta version of the Lab, we tested the curriculum for
the course to better understand how to train organizers to run events that
fill knowledge gaps related to topics for impact. We know that training and
access to organizing skills help organizers become more involved and
effective at building Wikimedia communities through tactics like campaigns.
Initial evaluation of the Beta version of the Course was positive:
Participant feedback described the course material as very helpful in
building confidence in their organizing practices and ability to support
other organizers. Furthermore, analysis of the organizing activity from our
first 21 graduates indicates that Lab graduates are running more effective
content-creating events.
What’s new?
The Organizer Lab provides a structured path for organizers to enhance
their abilities, and learn how to design campaigns and effective calls to
action that address two strategic knowledge gaps: namely climate &
sustainability, and gender (new addition). Importantly, participants can
apply these skills to other topics for impact areas.
This year we are further testing the learning material with a second,
larger cohort and an additional topical focus on Gender. The goal is to
refine and strengthen the learning so that we can make public the course
materials in the future for use across the movement, as part of larger
Learning and Development opportunities on WikiLearn. We are also offering
the course in one additional language (Spanish!) and expanding our target
audience beyond Sub-Saharan Africa to Latin America.
What can I expect from the Lab?
The Organizer Lab is a 12 week online learning experience that will run
from early October to mid-December 2023. Participants will refine their
skills in designing strategic calls to action for prioritized knowledge
gaps, along with general Wikimedia organizing and campaign/event design
skills.
Participating organizers will leave the course with:
-
A strong understanding of how to develop a locally relevant topic list
for a knowledge gap-focused campaign.
-
A process for identifying suitable local audiences and organizations for
activation and recruitment.
-
Familiarity with effective event design tactics, tools, and newcomer
engagement strategies.
-
A scalable project proposal for events or projects related to global
campaigns on Earth Day and Women’s History Month, as well as other regional
and international campaigns.
Only 50 spots are available for the course, and not all qualified
applicants can be accepted. While movement and organizing experience will
help determine qualification, we will use a lottery system to ensure that
factors such as geographic representation (with a focus on Africa and Latin
America, although other regions may also be considered based on certain
criteria), and gender diversity in order to create a more equitable and
diverse cohort.
Apply now or learn more
To apply to join the cohort, please read the instructions on Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Campaigns/Organizer_Lab>, where you will
find: an application form
<https://wikimedia.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/previewId/7db03f8a-f9a3-4e…>,
important dates, and general guidance. You are also invited to read about
the projects of the grantees
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/04/13/inaugural-edition-of-the-organizer-la…>
from
the last cohort. If you missed our session at Wikimania you can watch the
recorded version here. For any queries reach out to the team at
campaigns(a)wikimedia.org.
Best,
--
Felix Nartey
Senior Program Officer, Campaigns
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
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
Hello, fellow Wikimedians,
We are pleased to share this update with you, regarding the Wiki Indaba
2023 conference <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>
which will take place in Agadir <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>,
Morocco from 3rd-5th November 2023.
The organizing team would like to inform you that this year’s theme will be
“Tweeza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Empowering Africa through
Knowledge-sharing and Collaboration” and the call for proposals is now
open. Please submit your proposals for workshops, discussions, and
presentations. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023. For more
details visit the Submissions Meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
In order to have good preparation, especially considering the visa
applications, we would also like to inform you that the scholarship
application is open as well. Through this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(available in Arabic, French, and English), all interested candidates can
apply for a scholarship to join the conference. The international
scholarships will cover airlines, ground travel, accommodation and
catering, and Visa fee for Active African Wikimedians in Africa and
Diaspora and other mission-aligned institutions in the Open knowledge
movement. There will also be scholarships for participants in Morocco, to
enable local Wikimedians to join this conference.
The scholarship application is open until June 30, 2023.
Regards,
The Wiki Indaba 2023 Local Organizing Team
Arabic
الأعزاء الويكيميديون،
يسعدنا مشاركة هذا التحديث معكم، بخصوص مؤتمر ويكي إندابا 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>، المزمع عقده
في مدينة أڭادير
<https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A3%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1>
المغربية، في الفترة ما بين 3 إلى 5 نونبر 2023.
يود فريق التنظيم إبلاغكم بأن موضوع هذه السنة هو: "التويزة
<https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A9>:
تمكين إفريقيا من خلال تبادل المعرفة والتعاون" وأن الدعوة لتقديم مقترحات
عروض مفتوحة الآن. يرجى تقديم مقترحاتكم لورش العمل والمناقشات والعروض
التقديمية. الموعد النهائي لتقديم الطلبات هو 30 يونيو 2023. لمزيد من
التفاصيل ، يمكنكم بزيارة صفحة ميتا الخاصة بالتقديم
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
في إطار التحضير الاستباقي للمؤتمر، لا سيما طلبات التأشيرة، نود أيضًا
إخباركم أننا قد فتحنا باب تقديم طلبات المنح. يمكن لجميع المرشحين المهتمين
التقدم بطلب للحصول على منحة للانضمام إلى المؤتمر عبر هذا النموذج
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(متوفر باللغات العربية والفرنسية والإنجليزية) . تشمل المنح الدولية تذاكر
الطيران والسفر المحلي والإقامة والمطاعم ورسوم التأشيرة للويكيميديين
الأفارقة الناشطين داخل القارة وخارجها، والمؤسسات الأخرى المتوافقة مع المهام
في حركة المعرفة المفتوحة. سيمنح المؤتمر أيضا منحا للمشاركين المغاربة، وذلك
لتمكين الويكيميديين المحليين من الانضمام إلى هذا المؤتمر.
طلب المنحة مفتوح حتى يوم 30 يونيو 2023.
مع التحيات
فريق تنظيم ويكي إندابا 2023 المحل
French
Bonjour amis wikimédiens,
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous cette mise à jour concernant la
conférence Wiki Indaba 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023> qui aura lieu
à Agadir <https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>, au Maroc, du 3 au 5
novembre 2023.
L'équipe organisatrice tient à vous informer que le thème de cette année
sera "Twiza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Autonomiser l'Afrique
par le partage des connaissances et la collaboration" et que l'appel à
propositions est maintenant ouvert. Veuillez soumettre vos propositions
d'ateliers, de discussions et de présentations. La date limite de
soumission est le 30 juin 2023. Pour plus de détails, visitez la page de
soumissions sur Méta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
Afin d’assurer une bonne préparation, notamment en ce qui concerne les
demandes de visa, nous tenons également à vous informer que les demandes de
bourse sont également ouvertes. À travers ce formulaire
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(disponible en arabe, français et anglais), tous les candidats intéressés
peuvent demander une bourse pour rejoindre la conférence. Les bourses
internationales couvriront les billets d’avion, les déplacements
terrestres, l'hébergement et la restauration, ainsi que les frais de visa
pour les Wikimédiens africains actifs au sein du continent et dans la
diaspora, ou membres d'autres institutions alignées sur la mission du
mouvement du savoir ouvert. Il y aura également des bourses pour les
participants marocains, afin de permettre aux Wikimédiens locaux de se
joindre à cette conférence.
Les demandes de bourse seront ouvertes jusqu'au 30 juin 2023.
Cordialement,
L'équipe d'organisation locale de Wiki Indaba 2023
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
[AR] لقراءة الرسالة باللغة العربية، يرجى التمرير لأسفل
[FR] Pour lire cet email en français, veuillez faire défiler vers le bas.
Hello, fellow Wikimedians,
We are pleased to share this update with you, regarding the Wiki Indaba
2023 conference <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>
which will take place in Agadir <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>,
Morocco from 3th-5th November 2023.
The organizing team would like to inform you that this year’s theme will be
“Tweeza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Empowering Africa through
Knowledge-sharing and Collaboration” and the call for proposals is now
open. Please submit your proposals for workshops, discussions and
presentations. The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023. For more
details visit the Submissions Meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
In order to have a good preparation, especially considering the visa
applications, we would also like to inform you that the scholarship
application is open as well. Through this form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(available in Arabic, French, and English), all interested candidates can
apply for a scholarship to join the conference. The international
scholarships will cover airlines, ground travel, accommodation and
catering, and Visa fee for Active African Wikimedians in Africa and
Diaspora and other mission-aligned institutions in the Open knowledge
movement. There will also be scholarships for participants in Morocco, to
enable local Wikimedians to join this conference.
The scholarship application is open until June 30, 2023.
Regards,
The Wiki Indaba 2023 Local Organizing Team
Arabic
الأعزاء الويكيميديون،
يسعدنا مشاركة هذا التحديث معكم، بخصوص مؤتمر ويكي إندابا 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>، المزمع عقده
في مدينة أڭادير
<https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A3%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B1>
المغربية، في الفترة ما بين 3 إلى 5 نونبر 2023.
يود فريق التنظيم إبلاغكم بأن موضوع هذه السنة هو: "التويزة
<https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A9>:
تمكين إفريقيا من خلال تبادل المعرفة والتعاون" وأن الدعوة لتقديم مقترحات
عروض مفتوحة الآن. يرجى تقديم مقترحاتكم لورش العمل والمناقشات والعروض
التقديمية. الموعد النهائي لتقديم الطلبات هو 30 يونيو 2023. لمزيد من
التفاصيل ، يمكنكم بزيارة صفحة ميتا الخاصة بالتقديم
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
في إطار التحضير الاستباقي للمؤتمر، لا سيما طلبات التأشيرة، نود أيضًا
إخباركم أننا قد فتحنا باب تقديم طلبات المنح. يمكن لجميع المرشحين المهتمين
التقدم بطلب للحصول على منحة للانضمام إلى المؤتمر عبر هذا النموذج
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(متوفر باللغات العربية والفرنسية والإنجليزية) . تشمل المنح الدولية تذاكر
الطيران والسفر المحلي والإقامة والمطاعم ورسوم التأشيرة للويكيميديين
الأفارقة الناشطين داخل القارة وخارجها، والمؤسسات الأخرى المتوافقة مع المهام
في حركة المعرفة المفتوحة. سيمنح المؤتمر أيضا منحا للمشاركين المغاربة، وذلك
لتمكين الويكيميديين المحليين من الانضمام إلى هذا المؤتمر.
طلب المنحة مفتوح حتى يوم 30 يونيو 2023.
مع التحيات
فريق تنظيم ويكي إندابا 2023 المحلي
French
Bonjour amis wikimédiens,
Nous sommes heureux de partager avec vous cette mise à jour concernant la
conférence Wiki Indaba 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023> qui aura lieu
à Agadir <https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agadir>, au Maroc, du 3 au 5
novembre 2023.
L'équipe organisatrice tient à vous informer que le thème de cette année
sera "Twiza <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tweeza>: Autonomiser l'Afrique
par le partage des connaissances et la collaboration" et que l'appel à
propositions est maintenant ouvert. Veuillez soumettre vos propositions
d'ateliers, de discussions et de présentations. La date limite de
soumission est le 30 juin 2023. Pour plus de détails, visitez la page de
soumissions sur Méta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023/Submissions>.
Afin d’assurer une bonne préparation, notamment en ce qui concerne les
demandes de visa, nous tenons également à vous informer que les demandes de
bourse sont également ouvertes. À travers ce formulaire
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWG4obtXd88Hhvj50XeEaSd0COdXIY_5m…>
(disponible en arabe, français et anglais), tous les candidats intéressés
peuvent demander une bourse pour rejoindre la conférence. Les bourses
internationales couvriront les billets d’avion, les déplacements
terrestres, l'hébergement et la restauration, ainsi que les frais de visa
pour les Wikimédiens africains actifs au sein du continent et dans la
diaspora, ou membres d'autres institutions alignées sur la mission du
mouvement du savoir ouvert. Il y aura également des bourses pour les
participants marocains, afin de permettre aux Wikimédiens locaux de se
joindre à cette conférence.
Les demandes de bourse seront ouvertes jusqu'au 30 juin 2023.
Cordialement,
L'équipe d'organisation locale de Wiki Indaba 2023
Hello Wikimedians,
You are invited to the official launch of the Africa Day Campaign today.
In line with the African Union Day theme that seeks to document Africa’s
stories to increase the visibility of stories around Africa’s free trade, the
African Knowledge Initiative (AKI)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative> seeks to leverage
Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed innovative solutions to bridging the
content gap on global digital knowledge networks.
This initiative will be implemented through Open Foundation West Africa's
annual campaign, the Africa Wiki Challenge.
This year the Africa Wiki Challenge presents the Africa Day Campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023>, which aligns
with the African Union Day's theme of stories around Africa’s free trade
agenda, challenges, and benefits, among others.
Are you ready to contribute your quota in bridging the content gap on
Wikipedia??
Join the launch as an individual, group, organizer, participant, or
spectator as we officially launch the Africa Day Campaign globally !!!
*Theme: African Continental Free Trade*
Date: *Thursday, 18th of May, 2023 **(Today)*
Time: *03:00 pm UTC*
*To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below*
https://bit.ly/3O21U2O
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3O21U2O%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
*For more information visit the Africa Day MetaPage*
https://bit.ly/3VzZKcD
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VzZKcD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
For inquiries kindly reach out to: info(a)ofwafrica.org
Make it a point to be there!
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello Wikimedians,
You are invited to the official launch of the Africa Day Campaign 2023 this
Thursday!!
In line with the African Union Day theme that seeks to document Africa’s
stories to increase the visibility of stories around Africa’s free trade, the
African Knowledge Initiative (AKI)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative> seeks to leverage
Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed innovative solutions to bridging the
content gap on global digital knowledge networks.
This initiative will be implemented through Open Foundation West Africa's
annual campaign, the Africa Wiki Challenge.
This year the Africa Wiki Challenge presents the Africa Day Campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023>, which aligns
with the African Union Day's theme of stories around Africa’s free trade
agenda, challenges, and benefits, among others.
Are you ready to contribute your quota in bridging the content gap on
Wikipedia??
Join the launch as an individual, group, organizer, participant, or
spectator as we officially launch the Africa Day Campaign globally !!!
*Theme: African Continental Free Trade*
*There will be interpretation for our French, Swahili and Arabic speakers
during the launch. *
Date: *Thursday 18th of May, 2023*
Time: *03:00 pm UTC*
*To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below*
https://bit.ly/3O21U2O
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3O21U2O%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
*For more information visit the Africa Day MetaPage*
https://bit.ly/3VzZKcD
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VzZKcD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
For inquiries kindly reach out to: info(a)ofwafrica.org
Make it a point to be there!
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello Wikimedians,
You are invited to the Africa Day Campaign 2023!!!
In line with the African Union Day theme that seeks to document Africa’s
stories to increase the visibility of stories around Africa’s free trade, the
African Knowledge Initiative (AKI)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative> seeks to leverage
Wikimedia tools and platforms to breed innovative solutions to bridging the
content gap on global digital knowledge networks.
This initiative will be implemented through Open Foundation West Africa's
annual campaign, the Africa Wiki Challenge.
This year the Africa Wiki Challenge presents the Africa Day Campaign
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Day_Campaign_2023>, which aligns
with the African Union Day's theme of stories around Africa’s free trade
agenda, challenges, and benefits, among others.
Are you ready to contribute your quota in bridging the content gap on
Wikipedia??
Join the launch as an individual, group, organizer, participant, or
spectator as we officially launch the Africa Day Campaign globally !!!
*Theme: African Continental Free Trade*
Date: *Thursday 18th of May, 2023*
Time: *03:00 pm UTC*
*To confirm your attendance, kindly register by clicking the link below*
https://bit.ly/3O21U2O
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3O21U2O%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
*For more information visit the Africa Day MetaPage*
https://bit.ly/3VzZKcD
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3VzZKcD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>
For inquiries kindly reach out to: info(a)ofwafrica.org
Make it a point to be there!
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hello everyone,
After the first announcement of the Africa Day Campaign Microgrant, we are
giving the opportunity to Wikimedians in these following countries to apply
for the microgrant:
Egypt, Algeria, Liberia, Guinea, Botswana, Kenya and Uganda.
As part of this campaign, we are calling on all organizers across Africa to
join us in increasing knowledge about topics related to Africa through
activities such as edit-a-thons, content campaign drives, local writing
contests, and so much more! We want to make this a memorable and
unforgettable event for everyone.
Who can apply;
The best part? We are offering microgrants ranging between USD500 and
USD1000 to Wikimedia user groups, affiliates, Mission aligned organizations
and institutions, as well as individuals in the aforementioned countries to
support their participation in this campaign.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is *Sunday 14th, May 2023*.
About the campaign
Open Foundation West Africa <https://www.ofwafrica.org/> is proud to be an
implementing partner for this year's Africa Day Campaign, which is part of
the African Knowledge Initiative (AKI)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative>. This
initiative was born out of a partnership between Wikimedia Foundation
<https://wikimediafoundation.org/> , Africa Union <https://au.int/>, and Africa
No Filter <http://www.africanofilter.org/> with a goal to increase the
coverage of African topics on Wikimedia projects.
Join us as we come together to celebrate Africa's rich cultural heritage
and promote the African continent's diverse knowledge base. Let's make this
campaign a success, and together we can showcase Africa to the world!
For more information contact info(a)ofwafrica.org
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa