Wikimedia Ghana User Group July 2014

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[Wikimedia-GH] Content translation - MediaWiki
by Nkansah Rexford 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Is this the solution to revive translation again on the wiki's? It looks promising. https://m.mediawiki.org/wiki/Content_translation rexford | google.com/+Nkansahrexford | sent from smartphone

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Aburi Botanical Garden a Museum?
by Enock Seth Nyamador 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Just came across this thread passed by and fixed it. Best, - Enock On Jul 17, 2014 8:35 AM, "Felix Nartey" <flixtey(a)gmail.com> wrote: No its not On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 1:12 AM, Sandister Tei <sandistertei(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Nansins lol > > Regards, > Sandister Tei > > -------- > > MA International Journalism // Cardiff Uni - JOMEC > www.sandistertei.com > > Sent from Samsung Mobile > > > On 16 Jul 2014 02:11, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Is Aburi Botanical Garden a Museum? >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Ghana >> >> For me, its a 100% NOT a museum >> >> >> -- >> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | Africa Center >> <http://africacenter.net> | WiR >> <https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedian_in_Residence> | >> WikiAfrica <http://wikiafrica.net> | User:Nkansahrexford >> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-GH mailing list > Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh > > -- *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| Community Manager WMGH <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana> | About me <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 242 844987 <%2B233%20242%20844987> * *| **Check out!! <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>* _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

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[Wikimedia-GH] Aburi Botanical Garden a Museum?
by Nkansah Rexford 17 Jul '14

17 Jul '14

Is Aburi Botanical Garden a Museum? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Ghana For me, its a 100% NOT a museum -- +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | Africa Center <http://africacenter.net> | WiR <https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedian_in_Residence> | WikiAfrica <http://wikiafrica.net> | User:Nkansahrexford <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford>

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: Mapping Need: Ebola Outbreak
by Enock Seth Nyamador 12 Jul '14

12 Jul '14

Hi Guys, Sorry if this might be off topic. Have some free time to spare? help map areas affected by Ebola on OpenStreetMap. OpenStreetMap is used by Red Cross and WHO personnel's deployed to these areas. See the forwarded mail for details. - Enock ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Choquette, Patrick" <pchoquette(a)peacecorps.gov> Date: Jul 11, 2014 9:54 PM Subject: Mapping Need: Ebola Outbreak To: "Innovation" <innovation(a)peacecorps.gov> Cc: "McAllister, Matthew" <mmcallister(a)peacecorps.gov> Dear 188 Peace Corps Mappers, Throughout the past year you all have worked to add a rich set of data about the communities in which we serve to *OpenStreetMap* <http://www.openstreetmap.org/>. *TODAY* we're asking you to re-engage and use OpenStreetMap to help *combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa*. *"An outbreak of Ebola struck Guinea causing at least 187 infections and 117 deaths. Aid organizations are taking emergency measures to contain the spread of this highly infectious and deadly virus. Crucial to this work, is an understanding of where the populations are centered. Detailed and accurate maps of the region are vital."-**Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT)* <http://hot.openstreetmap.org/projects/guinea_ebola_epidemic> We're working with Department of State's MapGive, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) to add OpenStreetMap data to areas of identified need. *This will be a concentrated 2-3 week effort*. *HOW TO HELP:* 1. Forward this email to your friends and get them involved. 1. Create an OpenStreetMap Account: *http://www.openstreetmap.org/* <http://www.openstreetmap.org/> 1. Tell us your OpenStreetMap Username so we can track Peace Corps' contribution. If you've contributed before, your info should already be there to update: *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10CJW-3nvX2fzKmB-I1puXi_tWRBxVB5GuGmnlST9fg4/viewform* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10CJW-3nvX2fzKmB-I1puXi_tWRBxVB5GuGmnlST9fg…> 1. Sign into the HOT Task Manager for the Ebola Outbreak using your OpenStreetMap Account and pick one of the Jobs (3 currently active): *http://tasks.hotosm.org/#featured/ebola* <http://tasks.hotosm.org/#featured/ebola> 1. Ebola Outbreak, Daru, Sierra Leone and nearby - *http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/574* <http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/574> 2. Ebola Outbreak, Koidu, Sierra Leone to Geckedou, Guinea - *http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/572* <http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/572> 3. Ebola Outbreak, Sierra Leone, Kailahun district - *http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/568* <http://tasks.hotosm.org/job/568> 1. The task manager identifies the parts of OpenStreetMap that still need to be mapped. Pick a tile and start tracing mapping information! Please spread the word about this opportunity and thanks in advance for doing your part in helping respond to this outbreak. Patrick *Patrick Choquette *Director of Innovation 1111 20th Street NW | Washington, DC 20526 202.692.2583 | pchoquette(a)peacecorps.gov RPCV Ghana 2005-2007 <http://www.peacecorps.gov/>

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Hack Malaria
by Enock Seth Nyamador 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Great! - Enock On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 4:01 PM, James Heilman <jmh649(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Interesting effort. I am planning on improving and simplifying the English > version of the malaria article and then translating it into 100 or so > languages as part of our medical efforts between Translators Without > Borders and Wiki Project Med. > > James > > > On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 8:01 AM, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo459(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> hi Rupert, >> >> Why have you looped in James? >> >> James can you please tell us? Thanks. >> >> Regards. >> >> - Enock >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 11:14 AM, rupert THURNER <rupert.thurner(a)gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> looping in james from wikimed >>> Am 07.07.2014 19:31 schrieb "Felix Nartey" <flixtey(a)gmail.com>: >>> >>>> As part of the international development and volunteer community in >>>> Ghana, we view malaria work as an imperative piece of our contribution to >>>> development. >>>> >>>> In a collaborative effort the SWAT Malaria Initiative has teamed up >>>> with the Tech Think Tank (T3) to add a modern twist to Peace Corps' >>>> oldest malaria initiative. We intend to apply technological innovations >>>> that will bring us to the forefront of the ever-changing battlefield >>>> against malaria. >>>> >>>> We are hosting a hackathon with the support of *Coders4Africa* and *Mobile >>>> Web Ghana*. We will develop a number of malaria education >>>> applications. >>>> >>>> The event will be held at Mobile Web Ghana in *Madina, Accra* on July >>>> 12th and 13th. All interested computer programmers and coders should >>>> contact us. *Meals will be provided.* >>>> >>>> *You may stand a chance of winning a prize!!* >>>> >>>> Register to attend via link below >>>> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-malaria-tickets-12191237319>: >>>> >>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-malaria-tickets-12191237319 >>>> >>>> Kindly find attached flyer. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA >>>> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| >>>> Community Manager WMGH <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana> >>>> | About me <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 242 844987 >>>> <%2B233%20242%20844987> **| **Check out!! <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>* >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>> >>> >> > > > -- > James Heilman > MD, CCFP-EM, Wikipedian > > The Wikipedia Open Textbook of Medicine > www.opentextbookofmedicine.com > >

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[Wikimedia-GH] Hack Malaria
by Felix Nartey 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

As part of the international development and volunteer community in Ghana, we view malaria work as an imperative piece of our contribution to development. In a collaborative effort the SWAT Malaria Initiative has teamed up with the Tech Think Tank (T3) to add a modern twist to Peace Corps’ oldest malaria initiative. We intend to apply technological innovations that will bring us to the forefront of the ever-changing battlefield against malaria. We are hosting a hackathon with the support of *Coders4Africa* and *Mobile Web Ghana*. We will develop a number of malaria education applications. The event will be held at Mobile Web Ghana in *Madina, Accra* on July 12th and 13th. All interested computer programmers and coders should contact us. *Meals will be provided.* *You may stand a chance of winning a prize!!* Register to attend via link below <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-malaria-tickets-12191237319>: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-malaria-tickets-12191237319 Kindly find attached flyer. -- *Felix Nartey | DSE CAL Bank Ltd. | Co-manager GBG TEMA <https://plus.google.com/u/0/106882654487622047846/posts> **| Community Manager WMGH <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana> | About me <http://about.me/felix.nartey> | +233 242 844987 **| **Check out!! <http://goo.gl/4oHJeQ>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Earth has ended. Time for WINNERS. But jury first.
by Enock Seth Nyamador 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Hello Everyone, Wiki loves has ended. I've not thanked participants yet. Am creating a template to make that easier. I'll do that within the week. Even though some of the planned activities didn't come, I'll like to thank all of you including the WLE team. We've noted them for upcoming contests. What next? Now we need jury. People to select the winners, best 10 photos. Please if you're or knows a professional photographer who can help with this, kindly recommend here or send me an email. Also there is a tool to make this easier, so don't be see it as a difficult one. :-) If you need any clarifications kindly let me know. Thanks Enock.

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: Presentations - Please upload your slides on Wikimedia Commons (you can do it!)
by Nkansah Rexford 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Hello guys, The slides of your presentation. Please make it known on commons. :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Iolanda Pensa <iolanda(a)pensa.it> Date: Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 9:27 AM Subject: Re: Presentations - Please upload your slides on Wikimedia Commons (you can do it!) To: Theresa Hume <humetheresa(a)gmail.com>, Abel Asrat <abelasrat0(a)gmail.com>, ABir TraBelsi <abirtrabelsi27(a)gmail.com>, Adele Vrana <avrana(a)wikimedia.org>, Alex Wafula <xelawafs(a)gmail.com>, Aminou Ndala Tita < aminou20022001(a)yahoo.com>, Anasuya Sengupta <asengupta(a)wikimedia.org>, Asaf Bartov <abartov(a)wikimedia.org>, Bacely YoroBi <yorogoule(a)gmail.com>, Bobby Shabangu <bobbyshabangu(a)gmail.com>, Candy Tricia Khohliwe < Ckhohliwe(a)gmail.com>, Douglas Scott <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com>, Dumisani Ndubane <ndubaneds(a)gmail.com>, Ebunoluwe Farinde <gallerenoworks(a)yahoo.com>, Enock Seth Nyamador <kwadzo459(a)gmail.com>, Felix Nartey <flixtey(a)gmail.com>, Florence Devouard <anthere9(a)yahoo.com>, Grant McNulty <grant(a)mcnulty.co.za>, Guillaume Goursat <guillaume.goursat(a)gmail.com>, Habib M'henni < habib.mhenni(a)gmail.com>, Ian Gilfillan <ian(a)greenman.co.za>, Ingo Koll < ikoll(a)gmx.de>, Iolanda Pensa <io(a)pensa.it>, Isla Haddow-Flood < islahaddow(a)gmail.com>, Kayode Yussuf <kayusyussuf(a)yahoo.com>, Kelsey Wiens < kelseywiens(a)gmail.com>, Megan Beckett <megan(a)siyavula.com>, Michael Phoya < michael.phoya(a)gmail.com>, Mohamed Ouda <mmustafa8(a)gmail.com>, Mompati Dikunwane <ike_legomsha(a)yahoo.com>, Mounir Touzri <touzrimounir(a)gmail.com>, Olaniyan Olushola <olaniyanshola(a)yahoo.com>, paul kihwelo <paulkih(a)yahoo.com>, Peter Gallert <petergallert(a)directbox.com>, Raphael Berchie < rberchie(a)gmail.com>, Rexford Nkansah <rexford(a)wikiafrica.net>, Samuel Guebo <samuelguebo(a)gmail.com>, Tobias Schönwetter <tobiasschonwetter(a)gmail.com> dear all please upload your slides on Wikimedia Commons! it is important for everyone to take advantage of your presentation and work, and it is the right chance to register on the Wikimedia projects or to test Wikimedia Commons. here all the steps to make the upload it if it is your first time https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Iopensa/How_to_upload_a_file_on_Wik… (and if you have troubles with connectivity I am pleased to help) Register! Contribute! Com'on! we miss a lot of great slides (i.e. state of wikimedia in Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cameroon and many more...). thank you and my warm regards iolanda Il giorno 07/lug/2014, alle ore 11:14, Theresa Hume <humetheresa(a)gmail.com> ha scritto: Dear Wiki Indabians, Just a reminder to please upload your presentation - if you have done one at Wiki Indaba and have not already uploaded it - to the Commons site under the category https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Indaba_2014_Slides Many thanks <image003.jpg> -- WikiAfrica *Nkansah Rexford*Wikipedian in Residence tel: +27 21 418 3336 google plus: +Nkansahrexford twitter: @wikiafrica www.africacentre.net/wikiafrica get started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiAfrica en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Discussions at Wikimania
by Nkansah Rexford 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

rexford | google.com/+Nkansahrexford | sent from smartphone ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Lodewijk" <lodewijk(a)effeietsanders.org> Date: Jul 7, 2014 12:33 AM Subject: [Wikimania-l] Discussions at Wikimania To: "Wikimedia Mailing List" <Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Cc: Dear all, Summary: Please share which topics you would like to discuss at Wikimania! (feel free to forward this email to relevant mailing lists) At Wikimania, I would like to try to increase the number planned and facilitated discussions directly relating to the wikimedia projects (rather than meta-discussions). For that we have (Thanks Ed!) set up the 'Discussion Room' as an experiment. For a full day, we will dedicate one room to current, relevant and facilitated round table discussions. However, to make sure we have current and relevant topics, I need your help! These discussions will be round table discussions, involving everyone in the room (ideally), so no panel discussions where you can lean back and let a happy few do all the heavy lifting. Therefore, it is important that you care about the topics! *What topics*, directly relating to the Wikimedia projects, *would you like to discuss at Wikimania*? Would you like to talk about 'Original Research on Wikipedia'? Or maybe you would like to discussion about the perceived hostility of the Wikimedia Commons community? Perhaps the way notability is handled in different languages is more to your taste? Or mentoring programs? If you're interested, please do two things: 1) sign up as interested on the session page <https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Discussion_Room> (updates will be posted there too) 2) tell us the topics that would make you participate the discussion! Finally, I am also looking for a little help in the organization - I need one or two people to help with facilitation (if you know someone good, just email me offlist), and it would be awesome if we could have one or two people each session who can help with taking notes effectively - so that we can summarize some discussion outcomes. Thanks for your help! Best, Lodewijk / effeietsanders _______________________________________________ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l

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[Wikimedia-GH] Support or Decline my Featured Image Nomination
by Nkansah Rexford 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

Hello guys, I've nominated an image to be a Featured Image on Wikimedia Commons. You can support or decline on here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Featured_picture_candidates/File… For me, its the most beautiful historic item I've ever taken picture of. It has nothing special, but I just like it. lol If you don't like it, vote it down. I'll learn to take better pictures next time. [?] -- +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | Africa Center <http://africacenter.net> | WiR <https://outreach.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedian_in_Residence> | WikiAfrica <http://wikiafrica.net> | User:Nkansahrexford <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nkansahrexford>

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