Wikimedia Ghana User Group September 2014

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[Wikimedia-GH] Congratulations to Wikimedia Ghana User Group
by Adele Vrana 17 Sep '14

17 Sep '14

Well done, Wikimedia Ghana! Hope this will give you inspiration and support to grow and improve Wikipedia's community and impact in Ghana. This should be just the beginning! -- *Adele Vrana* *Mobile Partnerships - Africa and LatAm* Wikimedia Foundation +1 (415) 839-6885 ext. 6773 avrana(a)wikimedia.org *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment. Donate. <https://donate.wikimedia.org/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] About Page: WLA - Ghana
by Nkansah Rexford 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

The about page for Ghana on the WLA page is now ready.: http://wikilovesafrica.org/about-ghana/ -- +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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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia: Ghana User Group
by Pine W 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

Hello Ghana Wikimedians, A few years ago I volunteered with a nonprofit that supported education in Africa, and I have some knowledge about your country. Congratulations on your achievement. Pine On Sep 15, 2014 2:55 PM, "Enock Seth Nyamador" <kwadzo459(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for all your welcome messages :-). > > Congrats to us (Ghana) once again. > > On 9/15/14, Tanweer Morshed <wiki.tanweer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Warm welcome Wikimedia Ghana User Group to the Wikimedia Affiliates and > > congratulations for attaining the recognition as a user group. Hope this > > will further the free educational content and Wikimedia projects in > Ghana! > > > > Regards, > > Tanweer Morshed > > Wikimedia Bangladesh > > > > On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Sydney Poore <sydney.poore(a)gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> That's awesome news! > >> > >> Sydney > >> > >> Sydney Poore > >> User:FloNight > >> Wikipedian in Residence > >> at Cochrane Collaboration > >> > >> On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:23 PM, Kirill Lokshin < > kirill.lokshin(a)gmail.com> > >> wrote: > >> > >> > Hi everyone, > >> > > >> > I'm pleased to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized > >> > Wikimedia Ghana User Group [1] as a Wikimedia User Group [2]. The > group > >> > plans to support the Ghanaian Wikimedia contributing community, to > >> promote > >> > Wikimedia projects and free content in Ghana, and to encourage the use > >> > of > >> > Wikimedia resources in education. > >> > > >> > Let's welcome them to the family of Wikimedia affiliates! > >> > > >> > Regards, > >> > Kirill Lokshin > >> > Affiliations Committee > >> > > >> > [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana > >> > > >> > [2] > >> > > >> > > >> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Wikimedi… > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > >> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > >> > Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >> > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l > , > >> > <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > >> Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > >> <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Regards - > > Tanweer Morshed > > _______________________________________________ > > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > > Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > > <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> > > Enock > > -- > @Enock4seth > User:Enock4seth > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Ghana User Group
by Enock Seth Nyamador 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

Thanks for all your welcome messages :-). Congrats to us (Ghana) once again. On 9/15/14, Tanweer Morshed <wiki.tanweer(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Warm welcome Wikimedia Ghana User Group to the Wikimedia Affiliates and > congratulations for attaining the recognition as a user group. Hope this > will further the free educational content and Wikimedia projects in Ghana! > > Regards, > Tanweer Morshed > Wikimedia Bangladesh > > On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 11:31 PM, Sydney Poore <sydney.poore(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> That's awesome news! >> >> Sydney >> >> Sydney Poore >> User:FloNight >> Wikipedian in Residence >> at Cochrane Collaboration >> >> On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 8:23 PM, Kirill Lokshin <kirill.lokshin(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> > Hi everyone, >> > >> > I'm pleased to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized >> > Wikimedia Ghana User Group [1] as a Wikimedia User Group [2]. The group >> > plans to support the Ghanaian Wikimedia contributing community, to >> promote >> > Wikimedia projects and free content in Ghana, and to encourage the use >> > of >> > Wikimedia resources in education. >> > >> > Let's welcome them to the family of Wikimedia affiliates! >> > >> > Regards, >> > Kirill Lokshin >> > Affiliations Committee >> > >> > [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana >> > >> > [2] >> > >> > >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Wikimedi… >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >> > Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >> > <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines >> Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >> <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >> > > > > -- > Regards - > Tanweer Morshed > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines > Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> Enock -- @Enock4seth User:Enock4seth

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[Wikimedia-GH] Press release taken care of
by Oral Ofori 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

SpyGhana: http://www.spyghana.com/ghana-take-part-wiki-loves-africa-2014/ ModernGhana: http://m.modernghana.com/mobile/569165/1/ghana-to-take-part-in-wiki-loves-a…. <http://m.modernghana.com/mobile/569165/1/ghana-to-take-part-in-wiki-loves-a…> html GhanaWeb: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=325845 Journalist/Publicist/Social Media Specialist/+12027069881 www.about.me/OralOfori

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[Wikimedia-GH] I would like join and help Planning Wikimedia Ghana create content for Ghana
by Daniel Garibah 16 Sep '14

16 Sep '14

I would like join and help Planning Wikimedia Ghana create content for Ghana. I have my Wikipedia account, this is my username *Decongh* Include me in your mailing list so I can follow member and community updates, opportunities and get help on content creation and management.

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[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Ghana User Group
by rupert THURNER 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

for the ones not on wikimedia-l ... comgratulations to wikimedia ghana! ---------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht ---------- Von: "Kirill Lokshin" <kirill.lokshin(a)gmail.com> Datum: 15.09.2014 02:23 Betreff: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Ghana User Group An: "Wikimedia Mailing List" <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Hi everyone, I'm pleased to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized Wikimedia Ghana User Group [1] as a Wikimedia User Group [2]. The group plans to support the Ghanaian Wikimedia contributing community, to promote Wikimedia projects and free content in Ghana, and to encourage the use of Wikimedia resources in education. Let's welcome them to the family of Wikimedia affiliates! Regards, Kirill Lokshin Affiliations Committee [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Wikimedi… _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines Wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, <mailto:wikimedia-l-request@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe>

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Earth Finalist
by Nkansah Rexford 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Just curious, Any update on the Wiki Loves Earth Finalist? I couldn't see ghana's list, and wondering. Aren't we late? https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2014/Finalists#… -- +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] Seeking Community Manager II.
by Sandister Tei 14 Sep '14

14 Sep '14

Hello all. New and old members alike, as activities roll on, recruiting new ones under Felix's projects, we need a strong team taking care of the existing members as well. I am looking for a Community Manager II to work with me to help members meet their editing targets. All you need is your *laptop *and the *willingness to work* *with me* *online* in the *evenings* on *some days* of the week. You will be compensated for your *internet costs*. It's first come first served basis. Email me within the next hour to show your interest. Regards, Sandister Tei ----- 3 things you can do today: edit a Wikipedia article, visit myghlife.sandistertei.com and be kind to yourself.

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[Wikimedia-GH] Planning Wikimedia Ghana banner
by Richard Nevell 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Hello everyone, In the community village at Wikimania there was a banner with the Planning Wikimedia Ghana logo on. It's currently at the Wikimedia UK offices. If it would be useful for Planning Wikimedia Ghana to have at future events I am happy to send it along in the post (if someone can tell me an address it should go to). Richard -- Richard Nevell Assistant Office Manager Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0753 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

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