Dear All,
Wikimedia Ghana User Group is running a content creation campaign, Wiki
Loves Places 2026, across Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap.
The goal is to document places across Ghana using geotagged photos only.
*What to capture:*
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Schools
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Hospitals
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Roads
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Markets
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Sites of attraction
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Places of worship
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Settlements
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Sports facilities
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Administrative buildings
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Landscapes
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And many more
*Participation is open to everyone;* you only need to take photographs that
include location (geotag) information.
*There will be rewards for top contributors.*
*Visit our wiki page*: https://w.wiki/NfY4 for examples of photos and more
details on how to participate.
Join us on *28 May 2026 at 07:30 PM GMT* for the campaign launch.
*Meeting link (Google Meet)*: bit.ly/WLP-Launch
A demonstration will be provided on geotagging, uploading to Wikimedia
Commons, Wikidata, OpenStreetMap, and Wikipedia. No registration is
required.
Best regards,
Communications Team
Wikimedia Ghana User Group <https://wmgh.org/>
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopaedia that anyone can edit and use. It’s
a public good
<https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10/29/wikipedia-recognized-as-a-d…>,
powered by a global community. In Ghana, our mission is to support and
encourage your participation. Get in touch.
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Greetings,
Get the latest updates from Wikimedia Ghana User Group for April:
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English Wikipedia 101 Workshop – Ho
On 11 April 2026, we hosted a hands-on Wikipedia 101 workshop in Ho,
introducing new editors to practical editing skills. A key highlight was
the increased participation of women following our March activities focused
on supporting women contributors.
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Editathons Resume
Our bi-weekly editathons are back to their regular format after March’s
women-only sessions.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:00–8:00 PM GMT
Open to both new and experienced editors, these sessions are an opportunity
to improve content about Ghana on Wikipedia.
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Earth Month Highlights
Throughout April, a pop-up at the Work From Home Workspace featured local
vendors selling plants and eco-friendly supplies to promote environmentally
friendly habits. The workspace is open for free use by members of the WMGH
community. Email team[(a)]wmgh.org for more details.
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Upcoming: English Wikipedia 101 Workshops (May 2026)
Greater Accra Region – 16 May
Work From Home Workspace
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/4+Grace+St,+Accra/@5.6536446,-0.2228559,1…>Register:
bit.ly/Accra-Edits-Wikipedia
Ashanti Region – 16 May
Women's Haven Africa
<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Women's+Haven+Africa/@6.6701861,-1.6055086,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xfdb97b328838e71:0xdc9aac51400d1995!8m2!3d6.6698151!4d-1.6055127!16s%2Fg%2F11hz_593hd?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>Register:
bit.ly/Accra-Edits-Wikipedia
Western North Region – 30 May
Share these opportunities within your networks. More details for some
regions will be announced on our social media pages.
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As we approach the end of our grant year, we look forward to strong
participation in upcoming editathons and workshops and to welcoming new
contributors to free knowledge.
Our April newsletter is also on Diff
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/05/10/wikipedia-101-workshops-editathons-ea…>
and via Mailchimp.
Warm regards,
Wikimedia Ghana User Group <https://wmgh.org/>
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Wikipedia is a free online encyclopaedia that anyone can edit and use. It’s
a public good
<https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10/29/wikipedia-recognized-as-a-d…>,
powered by a global community. In Ghana, our mission is to support and
encourage your participation. Get in touch.
NOTICE: This email and any attachments are confidential and legally
privileged and are intended solely for the addressee. Access to this
message by anyone else is unauthorised.