Wikimedia Ghana User Group September 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] Wikimedian of the year maybe?
by Sandister Tei 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Hello I suggest the Wikimedia Ghana User Group rewards the some members at the end of the year. I suggest 2 awards Wikimedian of the year & Wikipedian of the year. Let me know if you agree, or not. More categories we can consider? Who qualifies and who doesn't, so we open nominations. Regards, Sandister Tei Via mobile

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[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Election 2016 Project
by Sandister Tei 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

Hello guys. You are invited to join Wikipedia Election 2016 Project being organised by the group itself (not individuals) as earlier announced. The aim of the project is to have a portal where Wikipedia articles on people, topics, events, places related to election 2016 can be grouped so people can find them easily to either use the information there, or contribute to it. To achieve this also brings out the second aim, which is to encourage more people learning to edit Wikipedia, and even hearing about the WMF as a whole (that is the group's mandate btw). If you join this project, you are essentially helping make the above-stated aims happen. This is your opportunity to get edits (if you need motivation) and also be physically involved in outreach because without edits and involvement, you really don't enjoy the community. Those of you who also plan to embark on projects, it's participation like this that demonstrates your dedication to WMF and your user group. The individuals running funded projects, going on travels, doing residencies here and overseas among other things, started with these kind of groups events, so get involved. That's how we all grew in the movement. Those who offered to help start up are already at work. Check out the page <http://bit.ly/2ddVX2f> we are building. 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] Create free Wikipedia account | Register your membership too
by Sandister Tei 20 Sep '16

20 Sep '16

Hi there. I got a question from a recruit on how to create a Wikipedia account. Please visit here <http://www.wmgh.org/p/about-us.html>. The link is on the page among other pieces of information. Also please register your membership here <https://goo.gl/forms/exEJS6FAIe9uR2oF2>. 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] Have you made an edit in the past 30 days? Find out
by Sandister Tei 20 Sep '16

20 Sep '16

Another tool <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:ActiveUsers>to check if you are active. Enjoy. 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] National Volunteer Day
by Sandister Tei 20 Sep '16

20 Sep '16

Those doing something Wikimedia-related on NVD can extend an invite to the larger community via the mailing list and Whatsapp group. Other than that please let's have a look at the NVD Wikipedia article <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Volunteer_Day> and help out. Marian Adeaba has offered to update it, so you can join her by visiting the page. It's a big day for Ghana, get involved in any way you can! 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] Check how your edits are going
by Sandister Tei 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

I have been posed a question of how to check your edits by a member. I am so sorry I never mentioned this to the new editors. I used to chase people to count their edits until old age caught up with me :D j/k So below's a tool you can use. I am sure the other experienced editors may have their preferred tools too – suggestions are welcome. But please don't use the number of edits you have to discourage yourself or think you are not working hard. But it's a quick way to check what you've been up to. Some people have lots of edits but never help with any projects. Some get involved with projects but don't have high edits. Some people also have edits but are not content being used by browsers. Some have edits that were useless and have been reversed. Some have edits and have even been banned, some use robots ... In summary don't be discouraged if you don't have 1000s or millions. Just stay active. Here's the tool: Edit Counter <http://bit.ly/2cTA8o1>. If you want further explanations you can leave me a Whatsapp voice note – 0204266290. I will attend to you when I step out of work. 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 Election 2016 Project
by Sandister Tei 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hello. It's a good time for Wikipedia Election 2016 Project *Aim of project* *Simplify the search for information on Ghana's 2016 general elections, making Wikipedia the one stop shop for knowledge on the polls *Wikimedia Ghana Usergroup will use the opportunity to recruit new editors by inviting citizens to join edit-a-thons and also improve information on the wiki *Who can participate in edit-a-thons?* *Everyone and open to public *Team to run project* We need a team of about 10 volunteers to fill the positions of Project Lead(Vacant) Social Media Lead (Justice) Events Lead (Georgina) Grants/Finance Volunteer (Vacant) Volunteers (2 for articles on people) (Vacant) Volunteers (2 for articles on places) (Vacant) Volunteers (2 articles for issues) (Vacant) *Criteria to volunteer* Please have about 100 Wikipedia edits and you should be interested in election-related issues. *Deadline* for expressing interest is Wednesday 14 September midnight *First meeting* is on Saturday 17 September 2016. Please if you intend to participate, once you are selected, you must attend unless you don't live in Accra. 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] Let's go mobile with community apps
by Sandister Tei 11 Sep '16

11 Sep '16

I have written a post here <http://www.wmgh.org/2016/09/our-community-apps.html> on the available mobile (and desktop) apps for your use. Please check it out. 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] Social Media Help for Community Members
by Justice Okai-Allotey 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Hello, Wikimedia Ghana User Group @WikimediaGhana is know on Twitter <https://twitter.com/WikimediaGh>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaGhanaUG/> and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaghana/>!!! If you need any social media help with any project related to Wikimedia Ghana just let me know and I would amplify it on our social media accounts. Thank You. -- Justice Okai-Allotey Mobile: +233 (054) 039 4970 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/

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