Wikimedia Ghana User Group October 2015

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Medical translations - Ebola - South Africa & Ghana
by Nkansah Rexford 07 Jul '25

07 Jul '25

I have added Carl to this mailing list. If you wish to get in touch with him directly, you may do so. Carl's email is in the cc of this email. I'm glad many have showed interest. Lets keep it going then! On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Okay, I've added you. > > Thanks > > > On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 10:53 AM, Carl Fredrik Sjöland < > cfsjoland(a)icloud.com> wrote: > >> Hi Rexford, >> >> I would be delighted to join. I may have difficulty sorting through the >> information, seeing as I receive many mails, but at the very least I can >> join the mailing group - thank you. >> >> Best, >> Carl Fredrik >> >> 22 aug 2014 kl. 20:01 skrev Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com>: >> >> Hi Carl, I put you call through our Ghanaian mailing list and have >> received some guys who are interested to do the translations to three or >> four Ghanaian languages. >> >> I have recommended they get in touch with you directly, however I'm >> thinking of adding you to our mailing list so you can also bring to table >> suggestions etc. >> >> Lemme know if that's cool with you. We can take you off anytime later. >> >> Thanks >> On Aug 22, 2014 11:13 AM, "Carl Fredrik Sjöland" <cfsjoland(a)icloud.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Rexford, >>> >>> I'm sorry for the late reply, I've been away and for some reason this >>> mail didn't go out from my usual account. >>> I'd be very grateful for any contacts interested in working on the >>> project, and we are also looking for community organizers for specific >>> languages. Also, we are looking into various Ghanan languages, if you know >>> of anyone who may be willing to translate the Ebola article for example. As >>> for regional banner, do you mean on specific Wikipedias? And who do I in >>> this case turn to? >>> >>> Best, >>> Carl Fredrik Sjöland >>> >>> On Aug 13, 2014, at 08:03 PM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Carl, >>> >>> Thanks for getting in touch and I'm glad the medical translation is in >>> progress. >>> >>> The need to get those medical articles into Afrikaans and Xhosa is very >>> important. >>> >>> I can help in trying to reach out to as many persons as possible who >>> speak these languages. >>> >>> I, for myself, I am a Ghanaian by birth and can't speak nor understand >>> nor write any of the South African languages except for English. >>> >>> However, I think I can be of assistance by putting up a call for persons >>> to who can speak that language to help in the translation. >>> >>> One area I would suggest you exhaust is also putting a regional banner >>> on Wikipedia inviting persons who speak that language to volunteer. >>> >>> I'll start right away in trying to reach out to many people as possible, >>> and I hope I get persons who will be interested and be of assistance. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> rexford | google.com/+Nkansahrexford | sent from smartphone >>> On Aug 12, 2014 11:51 AM, "Carl Fredrik Sjöland" <cfsjoland(a)icloud.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> We spoke briefly at Wikimania, and I was delighted to hear that you may >>>> be able to put us in touch with Xhosa and Lhasa speaking people. We spoke >>>> about possibly reaching out to a number of medical students, and Victor was >>>> even able to tell me that one of the girls who participated in the video >>>> was studying medicine now. >>>> If we could work on spreading the translations of Ebola as fast as >>>> possible it could bring about an increase in the awareness of the project. >>>> Currently we are translating into a large number of languages, but have >>>> found no translators from any South African language. >>>> >>>> To see the full extent of our current translation work on Ebola please >>>> go to: >>>> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WP:RTTS >>>> and look for group 7 or 8, where most of the African languages we are >>>> working on are grouped. If you are able to put us in contact with anyone >>>> willing to help in a language not on this list currently, we are very open >>>> to expanding it - even if this Wikipedia doesn't exist yet, we also have >>>> content on the incubator. >>>> >>>> Best, >>>> Carl Fredrik Sjöland >>>> Wikiproject Medicine >>> >>> >> > > > -- > +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> > -- +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: [BarcampGhana] JOIN THE GHANA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MAILING LIST
by Enock Seth Nyamador 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

Interested in Volunteer opportunities in Ghana? Then you've got to sign up for this. Best, - Enock twitter: @Enock4seth enockseth.blogspot.com | [[User:Enock4seth]] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gerald Sowah <geraldsowah991(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:18 PM Subject: [BarcampGhana] JOIN THE GHANA VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MAILING LIST To: "volunteer(a)ghanathink.org" <volunteer(a)ghanathink.org> Interested in participating in volunteer and service-based activities? If so, join our mailing list <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PGfg9-PIvXoJBGXvKuXYXQ31cvcU_M1oC3km0aRrSC…> for regular updates on volunteer opportunities here in Ghana. Volunteering is a fundamental act of good citizenship that is essential in our society. Volunteers help improve the quality of life for others while gaining valuable experiences and developing new skills. Whether you're a volunteer looking to invest your time and talents in your community or an organization in need of skilled and passionate volunteers, the GhanaThink Foundation's Ghana Volunteer Program <http://www.ghanathink.org/content/ghana-volunteer-program-profile> is there to help. By joining our mailing list, we would provide you with avenues where you can give your time and skills to the causes and issues that matter to you. Don't be left out. Kindly sign up HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PGfg9-PIvXoJBGXvKuXYXQ31cvcU_M1oC3km0aRrSC…> For further enquiries contact volunteer(a)ghanathink.org Engage with us on our Ghana Volunteer Program pages on Facebook <http://facebook.com/GhanaVolunteerProgram>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/volunteeringh> and Google+ <http://gplus.to/GhanaVolunteerProgram> Many Thanks, The Ghana Volunteer Program #volunteeringh -- --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "barcampghana" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to barcampghana+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wiki GH Come together
by Nkansah Rexford 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

I remember in our last small meetup in Accra, we discussed about a come together for members of wiki gh getting to the end of the year. Is that plan still on board? Can that happen? Any arrangements needs to be done? Where should it be held? Will you be interested to attend? Can't wait to hear your thoughts. -- +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co

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[Wikimedia-GH] Join NSBE and Wikimedia Ghana User Group at Legon - 7th November
by Nkansah Rexford 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

A big thanks to Nyande Stephen, one of the former students of Koforidua sectech now at Legon, and the current president of the NSBE, for spending months in getting this arrangements in place. After months of preparations, opportunity finally opened for Wikimedia Ghana User Group to hopefully join the NSBE community at Legon this 7th November for this meetup. All are invited. Below is the invitation message from Nyande (tweaked a bit for brevity) ----- Let's make a date with NSBE and Wikimedia Ghana User Group on the 7th of November as we discuss the opportunities Wikimedia Foundation sites have to offer and how we could improve Ghanaian and African related contents on Wikipedia. Date: Saturday 7th November Rate: free Venue: Seminar Room, School Of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra. Time: 9am - 12pm GMT NSBE, Power! ----- I will be there myself (in my numbers). I know this is an impromptu arrangement, but it'll be great if we all can join in our numbers. Maybe it could be a mini meetup before our upcoming 'mega' meetup. For further enquiries, please get in touch with Stephen, or simply respond to this mail. Thanks. 7th November! Rexford | khophi.co | sent from phone

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[Wikimedia-GH] Photoshoot tomorrow Koforidua
by Nkansah Rexford 15 Oct '15

15 Oct '15

Tomorrow wiki loves Africa photoshoot in Koforidua. Kobe will be coming. Anyone has plans coming? Please lemme know if you want to come. Rexford | khophi.co | sent from phone

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[Wikimedia-GH] WLAf kicks off - Who's on the pitch and ready?
by Nkansah Rexford 01 Oct '15

01 Oct '15

Ooh, I am ready, so is Doris. Just saw this image from last year[1], and I think photowalk at Nima was great. This year, myself and Doris plans to take the Koforidua Cultural market by storm. Anyone also having a photoshoot/photowalk anywhere maybe we could join? Date for the Koforidua Cultural market isn't fixed yet (will correspond with Doris on that), but anyone also interested to join? Perhaps more hands we get, more shots we can take. [1] https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa_2014/Results_a… -- +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co <http://khophi.co/about>

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