[Message available in French, Portuguese, and Spanish below]
[Message disponible en français, portugais et espagnol ci-dessous]
[Mensagem disponível em francês, português e espanhol abaixo]
[Mensaje disponible en francés, portugués y español a continuación]
*[ENGLISH]*
Hello,
Do you like biodiversity? Beautiful illustrations and visual knowledge? Or
simply editing and adding images to Wikipedia? Then you might be interested
in this event! 🌿 🦋 🌱🐦🌰🦎🪻🐒
[image: AJUDE A BHL - INGLES - 1080 x 1350.jpg]
The Biodiversity Heritage Library
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Heritage_Library> (BHL) Wikimedia
Working Group is organizing three events to help illustrate Wikipedia in
Spanish, French, and Portuguese with images from the institutions' South
American and African collections enriched with structured data on Wikimedia
Commons.
The events will feature presentations about BHL, its Wikimedia working
group, and the activities of their Wikimedian in Residence with structured
data, as well as how to add images to Wikipedia articles. The
expeditions and production context of the illustrations that led to the
construction of BHL's collections will also be discussed.
These events will happen in their languages (Spanish, French, and
Portuguese) and also have live interpretation in English.
- Spanish: March 26 at 19:00 UTC (⏰ find your time here
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Spani…>
)
- French: March 28 at 13:00 UTC (⏰ find your time here
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=%231Pic1Bio+%28Fr…>
)
- Portuguese: April 2nd at 17:00 UTC (⏰ find your time here
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Portu…>
)
Please, feel free to join if you have never edited Wikipedia or if you are
an expert already.
Get to know more and register here:
- Spanish: w.wiki/DNWL
- French: w.wiki/DNWV
- Portuguese: w.wiki/DNWU
Let's illustrate Wikipedia with biodiversity high-quality content! 🌻
*[FRANÇAIS]*
Bonjour,
Aimez-vous la biodiversité ? De belles illustrations et une culture
visuelle ? Ou simplement éditer et ajouter des images à Wikipédia ? Alors
vous pourriez être intéressé par l’événement suivant ! 🌿 🦋 🌱🌰🦎🪻🐦🐒
Le groupe de travail Wikimedia de la Biodiversity Heritage Library
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Heritage_Library> (BHL)
organise un atelier pour aider à améliorer la Wikipédia en français avec
des images des collections sud-américaines et africaines de l'institution,
enrichies de données structurées de Wikimedia Commons.
L'événement comprendra des présentations sur BHL, son groupe de travail
Wikimedia, son Wikimédien en résidence et les données structurées, ainsi
que des conseils sur l'ajout d'images aux articles Wikipédia. Des questions
seront également abordées concernant le contexte de production des
illustrations et les expéditions qui ont conduit à la constitution des
collections de la BHL.
L'événement se déroulera en français et bénéficiera d'une interprétation en
direct en anglais.
*Détails:*📍 28 mars 2025
⏰ 13:00 UTC (trouvez votre fuseau horaire ici
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=%231Pic1Bio+%28Fr…>
).
💻 En ligne, via Zoom
[image: AJUDE A BHL - FRANCÊS - 1080 x 1350.jpg]
N'hésitez pas à participer, que vous n'ayez jamais édité Wikipédia
auparavant ou que vous le fassiez depuis longtemps.
Apprenez-en plus et inscrivez-vous ici : w.wiki/DNWV.
Nous aurons aussi deux autres événements, en *espagnol* et en *portugais* (avec
interprétation en anglais).
🌱 Espagnol : 26 mars, 19:00 UTC (trouvez votre fuseau horaire ici
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Spani…>).
Inscription : w.wiki/DNWL.
🌱 Portugais : 2 avril, 17:00 UTC (trouvez votre fuseau horaire ici)
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Portu…>.
Inscription : w.wiki/DNWU.
Participez et aidez à enrichir Wikipédia avec du contenu de qualité sur la
biodiversité ! 🌻
*[PORTUGUÊS]*
Olá,
Você gosta de biodiversidade? Belas ilustrações e conhecimento visual? Ou
simplesmente editar e adicionar imagens à Wikipédia? Então você pode se
interessar por esse evento! 🌿 🦋 🌱🌰🦎🪻🐦🐒
O grupo de trabalho Wikimedia da Biodiversity Heritage Library
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Heritage_Library> (BHL) está
organizando uma oficina para ajudar a ilustrar a Wikipédia em português com
imagens das suas coleções sul-americanas e africanas, enriquecidas com
dados estruturados abertos no Wikimedia Commons.
O evento contará com apresentações sobre a BHL, seu grupo de trabalho
Wikimedia e as atividades de seu Wikimedista em Residência com dados
estruturados, bem como orientações sobre como adicionar imagens aos artigos
da Wikipédia. Questões sobre as expedições e o contexto de produção das
ilustrações que levaram à construção das coleções da BHL também serão
discutidas.
O evento acontecerá em português e terá interpretação simultânea para o
inglês.
*Detalhes:*
📍 2 de abril de 2025
⏰ 14:00 (Brasília) / 17:00 (Lisboa) / 17:00 (UTC)
💻 Online, via Zoom
[image: AJUDE A BHL - PORTUGUÊS - 1080 x 1350.jpg]
Sinta-se à vontade para participar se você nunca editou a Wikipédia ou se
já tem experiência.
Saiba mais e inscreva-se aqui: w.wiki/DNWU.
Também teremos outros dois eventos, em *francês* e em *espanhol* (com
interpretação para o inglês).
🌱 Espanhol: 26 de março às 19:00 (UTC) / 16:00 (Brasil) / 19:00 (Lisboa).
Inscrições: w.wiki/DNWL.
🌱 Francês: 28 de março às 13:00 (UTC) / 10:00 (Brasil) / 13:00 (Lisboa).
Inscrições: w.wiki/DNWV.
Participe e ajude a ilustrar a Wikipédia com conteúdo de alta qualidade
sobre biodiversidade! 🌻
*[ESPAÑOL]*
¿Te gusta la biodiversidad? ¿Bellas ilustraciones y conocimiento visual? ¿O
simplemente editar y agregar imágenes a Wikipedia? ¡Entonces podría
interesarte el siguiente evento! 🌿 🦋 🌱🌰🦎🪻🐦🐒
El grupo de trabajo Wikimedia de la Biodiversity Heritage Library
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity_Heritage_Library> (BHL) está
organizando un taller para ayudar a ilustrar la Wikipedia en español con
imágenes de las colecciones sudamericanas y africanas de la institución,
enriquecidas con datos estructurados en Wikimedia Commons.
El evento contará con presentaciones sobre BHL, su grupo de trabajo
Wikimedia, su Wikimedista en Residencia y datos estructurados, así como
orientación sobre cómo agregar imágenes a los artículos de Wikipedia.
También se abordarán cuestiones sobre el contexto de producción de las
ilustraciones y las expediciones que llevaron a la construcción de las
colecciones de BHL.
El evento se llevará a cabo en español y contará con interpretación en vivo
en inglés.
*Detalles:*
📍 26 de marzo de 2025
⏰ 16:00 (Buenos Aires, Santiago) / 14:00 (Bogotá, Lima) / 13:00 (México)
(encuentra tu zona horaria aquí
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Spani…>
)
💻 En línea, vía Zoom
[image: AJUDE A BHL - ESPANHOL- 1080 x 1350.jpg]
Siéntete libre de participar tanto si nunca has editado Wikipedia como si
lo has estado haciendo durante mucho tiempo.
Obtenga más información y la inscripción aquí: w.wiki/DNWL.
También tendremos otros dos eventos, en *francés* y en *portugués* (con
interpretación en inglés).
🌱 Francés: 28 de marzo, 13:00 (UTC - encuentra tu zona horaria aquí
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=%231Pic1Bio+%28Fr…>).
Inscripción: w.wiki/DNWV.
🌱 Portugués: 2 de abril, 17:00 (UTC - encuentra tu zona horaria aquí
<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=1Pic1Bio+%28Portu…>).
Inscripción: w.wiki/DNWU.
¡Participa y ayuda a ilustrar Wikipedia con contenido de alta calidad sobre
la biodiversidad! 🌻
Giovanna Fontenelle (she/her)
Program Officer, Culture and Heritage
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hello Wikimedians,
This is to inform you that on our training and webinar session this week we
will be having a session on "Creating Audio For Wikimedia Commons".
We will be having Abdullahi Tanimu Abubakar, two times winner of Wiki Loves
Africa best audio prize as our trainer.
You wouldn't want to miss this session.
Details:
Date: Saturday, 29th March 2025.
Time: 16:00 UTC
Venue: Zoom
You can register using the link below:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Creating_Audio_For_Wikimedia_Commons
See you all on Saturday.
Regards,
Hilary Ogali
Cher(e) Wikimédiens
Nous espérons que ce message vous trouve en bonne santé et prêt(e) pour un
événement passionnant !
Nous vous rappelons que le lancement de Wiki Loves Africa 2025 a lieu
aujourd'hui.
Nous sommes ravis de vous compter parmi nous pour célébrer la créativité
africaine.
Détails de l'événement :
Date : mercredi 12 mars
Heure : 16 h 00 UTC
Lien Zoom :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81140322491?pwd=ha7bj4CHrtvcpelgbA9A4nzKVMPV4G.1
Nos conférenciers invités vous attendent avec des discussions amusantes et
engageantes et la célébration de Wiki Loves Africa. Assurez-vous d'avoir le
lien Zoom prêt et n'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous rencontrez des
problèmes.
Nous espérons que vous serez présents, et partagerez vos idées et votre
énergie positive lors de ce grand événement.
Ensemble, faisons de ce lancement un moment mémorable !
Cordialement
Hilary Ogali
Dearest Wikimedians
We hope this message finds you well and ready for an exciting event!
This is a friendly reminder that the Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Launch Event is
happening today.
We’re thrilled to have you join us for this celebration of Africa’s
creativity.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: 16:00 UTC <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1709308800>
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81140322491?pwd=ha7bj4CHrtvcpelgbA9A4nzKVMPV4G.1
Our guest speakers, fun and engaging discussion, and celebration of Wiki
Loves Africa await you. Please ensure you have the Zoom link ready, and
don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter any issues.
We’re looking forward to your presence, insights, and positive energy
during this momentous occasion. Let’s make it a memorable launch together!
Best regards
Hilary Ogali
Dear Wikimedians,
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for the official launch
ceremony of the 2025 Wiki Loves Africa contest. Your attendance will add a
special spark to this exciting virtual event!
Event details:
When: Wednesday, March 12th (Tomorrow)
Time: 16:00 UTC
Where: via Zoom.
Click the link below to register for the event:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025_Contest_Launch
We have an exciting program lined up, featuring keynote speakers, panel
discussions, and interactive sessions.
Don't miss out on the excitement! We would be honoured to have you with us.
Please share the event details with your fellow community members.
We are very excited to share this special occasion with you!
Regards,
Hilary Ogali
Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator
Dear Wikimedians,
This is a friendly reminder that the Wiki Loves Africa 2025 training
session “Photography Basics For Wikimedia Commons” is happening TODAY in
the Arabic, English and French community.
Join us to learn the basics of photography, capturing and manipulating
photos, taking advantage of natural light and other tips to enhance the
quality of your images.
Session Details
Date: Saturday, 8th march 2025
Time: 16:00 UTC
Location: Zoom -
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88127742387?pwd=0UxWSqT1rWz6UYEOcW8PgU5Kne0KNc.1
Register for the event using the link below:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Photography_Basics_For_Wikimedia_Comm…
See you there!
Best regards,
Hilary Ogali
Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator
Dear Wikimedians,
I trust this email meets you in great spirits!
The international organising team of the Wiki Loves Africa contest is
thrilled to extend an invitation to you for the official launch ceremony of
the 2025 Wiki Loves Africa contest. Your attendance will add a special
spark to this exciting virtual event!
Event details: Click here to view event page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025_Contest_Launch>
When: Wednesday, March 12th
Time: 16:00 UTC
Where: via Zoom
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81140322491?pwd=ha7bj4CHrtvcpelgbA9A4nzKVMPV4G.1>
.
Agenda:
1.
Opening Extravaganza: Get the launch started with an engaging,
insightful and vibrant kickoff
2.
Journey through 11 years: As we celebrate 11 years of innovation,
discover the amazing history and highlights of Wiki Loves Africa.
3.
Revealing the 2025 Theme!
4.
Communities (guests) Presentation: Gain inspiration from community
members as they share their knowledge on the importance of visual
storytelling.
5.
Questions & Answers
6.
Official Contest Launch
The event is anticipated to last approximately 1.5 hours.
Don't miss out on the excitement! We would be honoured to have you with us.
Please share the event details with your fellow community members.
We are very excited to share this special occasion with you!
Best wishes
Hilary Ogali
Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator
Dear Wikimedians,
Wiki In Africa <https://www.wikiinafrica.org/> is thrilled to announce the
start of Wiki Loves Africa 2025! This year's contest promises to be an
exciting celebration of Africa’s culture, history, and diversity.
This year, the theme is “Farm to Plate”.
The theme Farm to Plate
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025/Theme>
calls for the submission of media (photos, audio, video) that portrays
fields, agricultural practices, farm products, farm machines, people
farming, food transformation and processing, cooking, restaurants, dressing
on plates, cooking material and the entire process (or a segment of it)
that in consists of transforming farm produce into food.
From today, 1st March, until 30th April, share your photos, videos, and
audio that showcase Africa's beauty, diversity, and complexity.
To kick-start the contest, we have a series of events lined up for you:
Official Launch: Join us on Wed, 12 March, as we officially launch Wiki
Loves Africa 2025. We'll share more details about the contest, its theme,
and what to expect.
Register using the link below:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025_Contest_Launch
Training Sessions: We've organised several training sessions to help you
improve your photography, image editing, and Wikimedia contribution skills.
These sessions will cover topics such as:
-
Uploading Files to Wikimedia Commons [Arabic session] -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Uploading_Files_to_Wikimedia_Commons-…
-
Uploading Files to Wikimedia Commons [English session] -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Uploading_Files_to_Wikimedia_Commons-…
-
Uploading Files to Wikimedia Commons [French session] -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Uploading_Files_to_Wikimedia_Commons-…
-
Photography Basics For Wikimedia Commons -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Photography_Basics_For_Wikimedia_Comm…
See details about the other training sessions, including dates, times, and
registration links.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025/News#2025_Events_Cal…
Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to celebrate Africa's everyday
realities!
Best regards,
Hilary Ogali
Wiki Loves Africa Facilitator