Hello, I hope this email finds you well!
I'm glad to share with you the final results of the research "Global South
Technology Survey", published in Meta as *Global Majority Wikimedia
Technology Priorities
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Global_Majority_Wikimedia_Technology_Priori…>
*
*[1]*.
As per my last communication, this document was created as a way of
investigating the Wikimedia technological infrastructure and its associated
challenges through the perspectives of the Global South communities.
We believe that your organization's perspective and input are paramount in
ensuring that the insights presented in the document accurately reflect the
diverse needs and experiences of our global community. Your support in
reviewing and endorsing the findings would bring more relevance to the
research and contribute to fostering an inclusive and equitable
environment in the Wikimedia Movement.
As we established in the timeline for this document, from April 17th until
May 2nd will be the period of internalization of the document within
organizations and also the period to place the signatures on Meta, so we
can make the official launch at Wikimedia Hackathon. So I want to extend to
you an invitation to review the published document with your organization
and your community and, *if they agree with the assessments and
conclusions, sign the document on Meta*, both as an organization and as
individuals. Instructions on how to do that are available at the bottom of
the page on Meta.
We also created a Telegram group <https://t.me/gmw_tech_priorities> [2], if
you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message!
[1] https://w.wiki/9nax <https://w.wiki/7GoG>
[2] https://t.me/gmw_tech_priorities
With best regards,
--
*Éder Porto | Usuário:EPorto (WMB)Gestor de Produtos e Tecnologia* |
*Wiki Movimento Brasil*
*wmnobrasil.org <http://wmnobrasil.org/>*
Hi everyone,
It’s time for the fifth edition of the Coolest Tool Award!! 🎉
Tools play an essential role at Wikimedia, and so do the many volunteer
developers who experiment with new ideas, develop & maintain local & global
solutions, and enhance the experience for Wikimedia communities.
We’d like to invite you all to nominate your favourite & most used tools
and help us celebrate the people who create them!
To nominate your favourite tools, simply follow this link:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Coolest_Tool_Award#Coolest_Tool_Award_2024.
Feel free to submit multiple nominations by completing the form as many
times as you'd like. The deadline for Nomination is* May 10th 2024.*
For further details on the nomination and selection process, the Coolest
Tool Award Academy, and the upcoming award ceremony, please visit
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Coolest_Tool_Award.
The award is organized & selected by the Coolest Tool Academy. We plan to
award the coolest tools in a variety of categories (see last year’s
categories for an example). Excitingly, we're returning to an in-person
event for the first time since 2019, with winners set to be unveiled at
Wikimania 2024.
Thank you immensely for your participation and recommendations. Together,
let's celebrate innovation and collaboration within the Wikimedia community!
Regards,
On behalf of the Coolest Tool Academy 2024
Hello, I hope this email finds you well!
My name is Éder Porto, I am reaching out to you on behalf of the User Group
Wiki Movement Brazil as the Products and Resources manager. Our
organization, in collaboration with CIS-A2K, has conducted a research
initiative known as the *Global South Technology Survey*
<https://w.wiki/7GoG>* [1]*.
This survey aimed at investigating the technological infrastructure and its
associated challenges through the perspectives of the Global South
communities. We have just finished a draft proposal of the results and we
are extending an invitation to you and your esteemed community to
actively engage in its discussions.
While your organization may not have been directly involved in the survey
process, we believe that your insights and perspectives would be most
beneficial in shaping the discourse about technology in the Wikimedia
Movement. Therefore, *we urge you to take part in reviewing the drafted
document
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fi4vPDBSMnXRuanfSPUc4D0bT9U6FPlf-pfBXCr…>
[2],
sharing your comments, and offering suggestions where you deem necessary*.
We will compile and address all the comments and suggestions until April
16th.
If you would like, we also created a Telegram group
<https://t.me/gmw_tech_priorities> [3]. I've prepared a presentation
<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L4mlkYQ4hXwPZC8VfbRmXe-hr-3hzIx7b6Y…>
[4]
to give more information, as well, but if you have any questions or
concerns, please send me a message!
[1] https://w.wiki/7GoG
[2]
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fi4vPDBSMnXRuanfSPUc4D0bT9U6FPlf-pfBXCr…
[3] https://t.me/gmw_tech_priorities
[4]
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1L4mlkYQ4hXwPZC8VfbRmXe-hr-3hzIx7b6Y…
With best regards,
--
*Éder Porto | Usuário:EPorto (WMB)Gestor de Produtos e Tecnologia* |
*Wiki Movimento Brasil*
*wmnobrasil.org <http://wmnobrasil.org/>*
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
Chers tous,
Veuillez excuser les deux premiers courriels. Ceci est la version finale de
ce courriel.
J'espère que vous allez bien et que vous restez en bonne santé. Nous sommes
ravis de vous inviter au Programme Wikimedia Tech Safari
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>, une
initiative de la Communauté Technique Africaine de Wikimedia
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> et
fièrement sponsorisée par la Fondation Open West Africa
<https://ofwafrica.org/>. Ce programme est conçu pour faciliter des
ateliers et des sessions, offrant des informations précieuses sur la
contribution à divers projets technologiques de Wikimedia, des dépôts de
code et des plateformes.
*Aperçu du programme :*
Le Programme Wikimedia Tech Safari offre une opportunité unique aux
Wikimédiens africains de renforcer leurs compétences techniques, de
s'engager avec la dynamique communauté technologique de Wikimedia et de
contribuer activement à l'évolution des projets Wikimedia. Le programme
comprend des ateliers et des sessions conçus pour fournir une expérience
pratique et des conseils d'experts sur la navigation dans les complexités
du paysage technique de Wikimedia.
*Détails de l'événement :*
- Période d'inscription : Du 22 janvier 2024, 06:00 UTC, au 6 février 2024,
00:00 UTC.
- Bourses de données limitées : Disponibles pour soutenir 70
contributeurs/participants.
(Les conditions générales s'appliquent.
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
)
*Comment s'inscrire :*
Pour garantir votre place dans le Programme Wikimedia Tech Safari, veuillez
vous inscrire en utilisant le lien suivant : Inscription au Programme
Wikimedia Tech Safari.
*Liens importants :*
- Détails du Programme Wikimedia Tech Safari
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Lien d'inscription <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- La Communauté Technique Africaine de Wikimedia
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Invitation à la localisation (traduction) :*
Nous encourageons chaleureusement la communauté à participer à la
localisation (traduction) des pages du programme dans vos langues
maternelles. Vos contributions amélioreront considérablement
l'accessibilité de cette opportunité à un public plus large, favorisant
l'inclusivité au sein de la communauté Wikimedia.
C'est une chance exceptionnelle approfondir votre implication dans la
communauté technologique de Wikimedia, faire des contributions
significatives et se connecter avec des personnes partageant les mêmes
idées de la communauté des Wikimédiens africains.
Nous attendons avec impatience votre participation active au Programme
Wikimedia Tech Safari.
Cordialement,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
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