May 2023 - wikilovesafrica - lists.wikimedia.org

Wiki Loves Africa 2023 First Review - Call For Volunteers
by Wilson Oluoha 29 May '23

29 May '23

Dear Wikimedian, This is a call for those volunteer Wikimedians who wish to be involved in the first review of images that were submitted to the global competition - Wiki Loves Africa in 2023. The theme for the competition was Climate & Weather with a call for images that reflect weather and climatic conditions in Africa, as well as the effect of climate change, events and activities on the continent. Including inventions and innovations birthed on the continent as a result of peculiar climate and weather conditions. Read more about the theme here <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023/Theme>. If you click this link below: https://bit.ly/42izWTL ; read the review guideline and proceed to fill out the form, you will be volunteering to participate in the first yes (keep) /no (do not include) round. You can also scan the attached QR code to access the form. Volunteer reviewers will be asked to nominate yes (to keep) or no (to not include) each image in their assigned group. The first review will take place from the *16-25 June 2023*. We will be using the Montage tool and the process will last for about 4hours max. The deadline to apply for this review group is *10th June 2023*. (Once we have the group in place, we will share more detail with successful reviewers via email.) Warm Regards -- *Wilson Oluoha* UTC+1 Skype: studywilson1106 | Telegram: @Wilsn_Oluoha | Whatsapp: message <https://wa.me/2348069451106> Wikimedia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:OtuNwachinemere>| <https://www.linkedin.com/in/devouard/>LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-oluoha-a2b4a6181/> | Website <https://www.wikilovesafrica.net/> | Instagram <https://instagram.com/i_see_a_picture> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/OluohaWilson> Hear my name <https://namedrop.io/wilsonoluoha>

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Reminder to Share Feedback: Leadership Development Plan
by Cassie Casares 27 May '23

27 May '23

Hi everyone, You have a few days left to share your feedback! The Leadership Development Working Group <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Leadership_Development_Working_Group> (LDWG) would love to hear your thoughts on the Leadership Development Plan <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Leadership_Development_Working_Group/Conten…>. The review period closes on May 28, 2023, end of day. Share your feedback via survey <https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/448517?newtest=Y&lang=en>, MS Forum <https://forum.movement-strategy.org/t/share-your-feedback-leadership-develo…>, talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Leadership_Development_Working_Group#F…> or email at leadershipworkinggroup(a)wikimedia.org. Thank you! Best, Cassie Casares

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[ISA TOOL] POSTPONEMENT OF PRE-SCHEDULED DEMO EVENT
by Wilson Oluoha 18 May '23

18 May '23

Dear Wikimedians, I am writing to announce that the ISA tool demo meeting previously scheduled for *today 18th May 2023* has had to be postponed due to technical difficulties with the tool on toolforge. We are hoping it gets fixed asap to enable us to fix a new date for the demo. All inconveniences are deeply regretted. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Warm regards Wilson

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Wiki Loves Africa Post Contest Clean up Exercise.
by Wilson Oluoha 16 May '23

16 May '23

Dear Wikimedians, Do you want to help with the clean-up of files uploaded during the just ended Wiki Loves Africa contest? This is a call for Photographers, Photo critics, Photo lovers, Wikimedians and all who want to learn how to clean up Wikimedia Commons files. There will be a workshop where you will be trained on what to do and how to use the tools. There is not much stress as we will be working as a team and it will also be an opportunity to learn and network. If you are interested please fill out this short form: *http://bit.ly/42Dki6C <http://bit.ly/42Dki6C>* and we will contact you asap. Thank you. Wilson -- *Wilson Oluoha* UTC+1 Skype: studywilson1106 | Telegram: @Wilsn_Oluoha | Whatsapp: message <https://wa.me/2348069451106> Wikimedia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:OtuNwachinemere>| <https://www.linkedin.com/in/devouard/>LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-oluoha-a2b4a6181/> | Website <https://www.wikilovesafrica.net/> | Instagram <https://instagram.com/i_see_a_picture> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/OluohaWilson> Hear my name <https://namedrop.io/wilsonoluoha>

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Share Your Feedback: Leadership Development Plan
by Cassie Casares 12 May '23

12 May '23

Hi Everyone, The Leadership Development Working Group <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Leadership_Development_Working_Group> (LDWG) invites you to give feedback on the Leadership Development Plan <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Leadership_Development_Working_Group/Conten…>, a practical resource for emerging and existing leaders across the Wikimedia movement who want to develop themselves and others. Your feedback is important to make this resource relevant and useful. We look forward to your general reactions, constructive feedback and ideas for improvement. You can give feedback through the survey <https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/448517?newtest=Y&lang=en>, MS Forum <https://forum.movement-strategy.org/t/share-your-feedback-leadership-develo…>, LDWG talk page <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Leadership_Development_Working_Group#F…> or email at leadershipworkinggroup(a)wikimedia.org. The review period closes on Sunday May 28, 2023. Thank you! Best, *The Leadership Development Working Group *

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Re: I wish to represent your organisation here in Burkina Faso
by Mhamad 09 May '23

09 May '23

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May 2023 Office Hours
by Wilson Oluoha 08 May '23

08 May '23

Dear Wikimedians, First, I would like to announce that Wiki Loves Africa 2023 has *officially come to a close* on 30th April 2023 with over 13k uploads. I want to use this opportunity to appreciate all local community organizers, participants and stakeholders for their support and help prior to and all through the 60-day long campaign. Second, I want to invite you all to our next Office Hour with the following details: - Date - Tuesday, 9th May 2023 - Time - 15H UTC (French) and 16H UTC (English) - Venue - Google meet link - http://meet.google.com/stq-wkct-tyb The office hour will consist the following topics: - Improving WLA Image descriptions - Improving categorization of WLA images - Post contest Image clean-up (dealing with deletion requests, marks…) - How to get labels (quality picture, featured picture…) - Volunteer Jury call Kindly invite members of your community who might be interested in this session. Warm regards, Wilson

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