Wikimedia Ghana User Group December 2016

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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] Berlin Conference
by Sandister Tei 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

Please express your interests by 31 December please. Those that have reservations about not owning a passport, please, join in and then start thinking about applying. Besides the earlier requirements I shared from the conference, here are some additional (quite similar) ones: We are to prioritize someone who... will represent your community and share back home what they learn has implemented one or more different types of programmatic or engagement leadership in the last 12 months in your community has engaged in learning and/or evaluation practices in order to learn and share about your group’s strategic activities and program work is working to develop and/or lead strategic efforts in your community (e.g., communications, volunteer engagement, skills development for community engagement, community health, program design and evaluation). Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile

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[Wikimedia-GH] Research:Top edited English Wikipedia articles in 2016
by Sandister Tei 29 Dec '16

29 Dec '16

I think the articles that included anything that caused controversy here in Ghana are those of the US elections, 2016 deaths and Panama papers. Read here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Research:Top_edited_English_Wikipedia_artic… Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile

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[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Accra & beyond
by Sandister Tei 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Hi all, I was at Barcamp Accra after we wrapped up our Wikipedia workshop at iSpace. I think there were at least 60 people at the meeting whom we mentioned Wikipedia to. However the breakout session which focused and went in depth was able to attract 14 participants – 1 who wants to start a school club and 13 who want to be invited to our next training. I will post link to report when available. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] WMCon criteria
by Sandister Tei 18 Dec '16

18 Dec '16

Here's the criteria: Hello, Berlin is calling. Do you want to rep us? Here is the criteria: Group 2: Representatives of Chapters, Thematic Organizations and Group 2 – User Groups which do not receive funding via an annual plan grant (APG). This group includes organizations who receive funding through Simple Annual Plan Grants (Simple APG). WMF Travel department will arrange the travel and WMDE will do the hotel booking based on the information provided in the registration form. The Wikimedia Conference is all about participation. To make the conference a success it will be essential for the invited affiliates to deliberately select their delegates. Participants should come to Berlin to learn and to share, but also to bring the information and learnings back home. We are seeking delegates who will be actively engaged before, during and after the conference and can represent their affiliates. Ideal delegates are those who are involved in the decision-making processes of the organization, striving to help shape the future of the movement, or partnerships specialists, or program leaders. To increase diversity and have more diverse points of view present at the Wikimedia Conference, we advise affiliates to send at least one non-male participant per organization/group. Participants should be eager to shape movement conversations; people with passion for partnerships with institutions, funders and like-minded organizations as well as people striving to improve their affiliates’ impact. Please don’t overthink it, consider this food for thought while making your choices. Express your interest by writing to the mailing list (not the Whatsapp group) so other interested parties can be privy to the discussions. I beg, let's make it quick. Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Meet Up (Saturday, 17th December)
by Sandister Tei 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Want to attend? Please register here <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wikipedia-meet-up-saturday-17th-december-tic…> . Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week
by Sandister Tei 10 Dec '16

10 Dec '16

Great Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hello all, The event discussed below won't be happening today nor tomorrow. There's an ongoing something-week at Poly so the letter has been sent in indicating the date to be the 2nd of November, 2016. Probable time given us is 12 noon. Will communicate further details as and when I get it. At least, an extra week to prepare, I think. On Friday, October 21, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Amen. > > The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will be > great. > > On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Let get home and look at it. >> >> On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> @All, >>> >>> Will love to have a helping hand on the letter of proposal to KTU: >>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lIZ717xZKPJIQQSozP >>> Oz1U8oOSK2jVqItupxsKXy-Y/edit >>> >>> I wasn't good at writing in school (I did run away from english class >>> almost all the time) >>> >>> The letter now has a structure. Will appreciate completing it. >>> >>> @Justice, could you help me on it? >>> >>> thanks >>> >>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey < >>> wyzzlewany(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Also do not forget to give me a heads up so I can properly address it >>>> on our social media pages when a concrete date and time is agreed. >>>> >>>> Thank You >>>> >>>> On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The >>>>> letter is more like to make the event official, and enable the faculty to >>>>> put that on paper for daakye as3m. It is government thing so... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abocco(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Great news, seeing this from Barcamp Koforidua too! >>>>>> >>>>>> When logistics are set for the KTU workshop, kindly let us know. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd say this first session focuses on getting content into Koforidua >>>>>> related Wikipedia pages. That should be enough for 90 minutes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whoever is in charge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter >>>>>> to build upon from me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Ato >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford < >>>>>> nkansahrexford(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Good day, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a >>>>>>> lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the >>>>>>> Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to >>>>>>> run a session at KTU. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today. In the >>>>>>> letter, we're asked to indicate one of the days below, and explain what we >>>>>>> plan to do that day. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Probable days given us are next week, 26th (Wednesday) and 27th >>>>>>> (Thursday) of October. We been given a max of 3 hours, but I strongly >>>>>>> suggest we stick to a max of 1 hour 30 minutes >>>>>>> >>>>>>> So, anyone wanna start the proposal letter and share with us? Do we >>>>>>> have a letterhead, as in, WGUG? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What should be the focus of the sessions? Wikipedia? Wikidata? >>>>>>> Wikimedia Commons? or any other sister project site? Wikipedia Education >>>>>>> Program? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>>>>>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> >>>>>> ____________________________ >>>>>> *Less talk, more action. Morevim to that! :-)* >>>>>> Blog: Mightyafrican.blogspot.com >>>>>> Follow me on Twitter ---> @abocco >>>>>> Learn about GhanaThink & its programs here >>>>>> <http://www.ghanathink.org/content/ghanathink-foundation-profile>. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Wikimedia-GH mailing list >>>>> Wikimedia-GH(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Justice Okai-Allotey >>>> >>>> Mobile: +233 (054) 039 4970 >>>> >>>> |Social Media Lead - Wikimedia Ghana User Group >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaGhanaUG/>| >>>> >>>> |Linkedin: Justice Okai-Allotey >>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/justice-okai-allotey-306b6354?trk=hp-identity-n…> >>>> | Facebook: Justice Okai-Allotey <https://www.facebook.com/wyzzlewany> >>>> | Twitter: @Owula_Kpakpo <https://twitter.com/Owula_Kpakpo> | >>>> >>>> |Website: wyzzlewany.wordpress.com| >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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

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[Wikimedia-GH] Calls Open for Wiki Indaba
by Raphael Berchie 10 Dec '16

10 Dec '16

Hello all, We wish to inform you that we have opened calls for submissions for Wiki Indaba.2017 Please visit the link here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzVqKzYMLi2tJfU14tCMZ0257duLy0Qhf…> to send your submissions. Please be informed that the deadline for the submissions is *31st December, 2016*. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Raphael on behalf of Indaba 2016 Team *Raphael Berchie* Co Founder Open Foundation, West Africa, Wikipedian-in-Residence (Wiki Loves Women) <http://www.wikiloveswomen.org/about-the-project/who/> Wikimedian <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana>,Open Advocate, Climate Change Activist,Blogger <http://rberchie.blogspot.com/> P.O Box CT 10469 Cantoments Accra Ghana +233243882047 Twitter@berchie4gh <https://twitter.com/berchie4gh> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/berchie> Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphael-berchie-32705822?trk=nav_responsive_tab…>

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[Wikimedia-GH] Our constituency pages on Wikipedia need help
by Sandister Tei 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

The Wikipedia Election 2016 Project has created and improved articles and is still ongoing. There's a list of constituencies that really need improvement or to be created. Please check here to help <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Election_2016_Project/Editing_tas…> . Regards, -- Sandister Tei Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian Community (Gh) *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>*

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[Wikimedia-GH] BBC 100 Women
by Sandister Tei 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Is anyone participating? BBC 100 Women 2016: Who are our forgotten women? Join our edit-a-thon: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38219838 Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile

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