Hello everyone,
I noticed on [1] that we're a bit behind schedule when it comes to
Wikimania 2017.
The Wikimania 2017 jury call for volunteers should have gone in August,
but I don't think one was sent (or at least I missed it). September 2015
is the time when jury selection should be announced (which can hardly be
done if there was no public call for jury members), and also the bidding
is supposed to open. I see two unofficial bids so far: Bali and Perth.
The former is filled with "Lorem ipsum" text and the latter is just
plain empty.
Did we forget about Wikimania 2017? Do we still want it? Who is in
charge of this process? Is this timeline accurate (since the only edit
on that page was done by a non-WMF person; however, the process
corresponds to the one from 2014 in terms of the timeline)? Is there an
underlying problem that is causing bidding fatigue (since there are no
valid bids so far)? Is it too early to go into this process altogether
(and am I just being too dramatic)?
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimania_2017
Cheers,
Filip Maljković
It had started with Wikimedia Commons and then upload.wikimedia.org (so no
images) and now Persian Wikinews and I just realized except a few number of
ISPs all WM websites are blocked everywhere. Obviously analytics can give
more details.
I talked with legal team in Wikimania and asked them for a direct talk or
any kind of negotiation with Iranian government to make things easier but
It's going worse. they lifted block on CNN once Rouhani had interview with
them two years ago.
Any ideas?
Best
Dear all,
The next WMF metrics and activities meeting will take place on Thursday,
October 1, 2015, at 6:00 PM UTC (11 AM PDT). The IRC channel is
#wikimedia-office on irc.freenode.net, and the meeting will be broadcast as
a live YouTube stream.
At next month's meeting, we will:
* Welcome recent hires
* Present a community update
* Review WMF top-level metrics
* Showcase recent work
* Share research findings
* Give a product demo
* Engage in questions/discussions
Please review
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Metrics_and_activities_meetings for further
information about the meeting and how to participate.
We’ll post the video recording publicly after the meeting.
Thank you,
Praveena
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Wikimedia Foundation \\ www.wikimediafoundation.org
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*Summary: *
*1. Groups and organizations, a
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple>**pply
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple> by 1 November for
funding by 1 January! *
*2. Volunteers, join the committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple/Committee> today!*
*4. Help us out with translation, please (see list of pages below).*
Dear Wikimedia colleagues:
We are piloting the *Simple Annual Plan Grants option, for groups and
organizations* that choose to include program and operating expenses as
part of one application each year. We are excited to move forward with this
new option after making some changes to this idea based on what we learned
from the recent consultation about Reimagining WMF Grants
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Outco…>
.
*Amazing benefits!*
1. *One application*. Funding for programs, operating expenses, and staff
all in one application for the year, to enable organizations to plan with
better, and to show how their programs are leading to impact.
2. *Simple process.* Simpler and speedier application, review, and
reporting processes than grants through the FDC, with more flexible
eligibility requirements, and open to informal groups as well as
organizations.
3. *Targeted support*. WMF will be developing more guidelines and online
resources specifically for groups and organizations, this option will
include more support from WMF program staff during the application process
and during each grant, and participants will be part of a learning
community with other groups and organizations doing similar work.
*Join us, in creating something new together!*
1. *Applications from groups and organizations that need funding by 1
January will be due 1 November. *More applications will also be accepted
throughout the year. You can learn more about the program and how to apply
here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple. If you are
interested, but have questions about the timing of your application, please
contact us.
2. If you want to review annual plan grants, we need you to join the
committee! Add your name here if you want to help:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple/Committee.
3. We need your help translating the pages about the pilot, especially:
- https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple
- https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple/About
- https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Simple/Eligibility (top)
Groups and organizations with annual plans will still have the option to
request funding through the Project and Event Grants program during the
pilot. The pilot phase will be a time to learn together, and will be
evaluated in several stages (at least one in early 2016, and one in early
2017), to discover if this program benefits applicants and grantees.
Questions, comments, and suggestions are welcome on Meta! We've already
received some helpful suggestions, and we hope to make improvements as we
learn.
Please contact me at wolliff(a)wikimedia.org with questions specific to your
group or organization.
Best regards,
Winifred
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Program Officer
Wikimedia Foundation
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Dear all,
the Wikisource Community User Group
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikisource_Community_User_Group> (WCUG)
- together with Wikimedia Österreich (WMAT) and Wikimedia Italia (WMIT)
- will host the first international *Wikisource Conference from November
20-22, 2015 in Vienna, Austria. **
*
Registration <http://goo.gl/forms/K5SFPHNkWP> is now open until October
13, 2015. As our PEG proposal was successful, we will be able to offer
some scholarships to increase diversity among participants in terms of
language and geography. The registration process also entails the
scholarship application for those participants who are not funded by a
Wikimedia affiliate or other organization. We encourage especially visa
applicants to register and get in touch with the event management team
from WMAT soon.
Please spread the word within your communities and inform other
interested volunteers and partner institutions.
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Vienna!
Claudia, Andrea and David
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Claudia Garád
Executive Director
Wikimedia Österreich - Verein zur Förderung Freien Wissens
Siebensterngasse 25/15
1070 Wien
0699 141 28615
www.wikimedia.at <http://www.wikimedia.at/>
Dear all,
On behalf of the Affiliations Commitee, I am pleased to announce the
recognition [1] of Wikimedia Community User Group Nigeria [2]. Among
their goals is to increase the usage of the different WIkimedia projects
in Nigeria not just as viewers, but as editors/contributors and organize
in-person gatherings and edit-a-thons.
Welcome to the family, guys!
1:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Wikimedi…
2: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Nigeria
--
"*Jülüjain wane mmakat* ein kapülain tü alijunakalirua jee wayuukanairua
junain ekerolaa alümüin supüshuwayale etijaanaka. Ayatashi waya junain."
Carlos M. Colina
Socio, A.C. Wikimedia Venezuela | RIF J-40129321-2 |
www.wikimedia.org.ve <http://wikimedia.org.ve>
Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Affiliations Committee
Phone: +972-52-4869915
Twitter: @maor_x
Dear all,
On behalf of the Affiliations Committee, I am pleased to announce the
recognition [1] of Wikimedians of Ecuador [2]. Among their goals is
promoting the culture of Free Knowledge in Ecuador, strenghtening the
digital education in the country, and supporting the access of speakers
of indigenous languages to the different Wikimedia projects.
¡Bienvenidos!
1:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Wikimedi…
2: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedistas_de_Ecuador
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"*Jülüjain wane mmakat* ein kapülain tü alijunakalirua jee wayuukanairua
junain ekerolaa alümüin supüshuwayale etijaanaka. Ayatashi waya junain."
Carlos M. Colina
Socio, A.C. Wikimedia Venezuela | RIF J-40129321-2 |
www.wikimedia.org.ve <http://wikimedia.org.ve>
Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Affiliations Committee
Phone: +972-52-4869915
Twitter: @maor_x
All,
For the last four years, I’ve led the Wikimedia Foundation’s finance,
administration, and office IT teams. I've had the opportunity to work
closely with many of you through collaboration with the Wikimedia
affiliates. They have been remarkable experiences, and I am grateful for
all I’ve learned from you during my time here. Therefore it is with some
sadness that today I am letting you know that I’ve decided to take a new
opportunity outside the WMF, at a California-based foundation focused on
public education.
It has been a privilege to work with so many exceptional people over the
years. I’ve watched the WMF mature and take on many new challenges, and our
community grow and diversify. Our commitment to our free knowledge mission
is as strong as ever, and now shared by even more people. While I’ll no
longer be on staff, I plan to find ways to stay involved in the Wikimedia
community. I look forward to seeing the movement continue to do its
important work.
My last day will be September 30. I look forward to staying in touch and
continuing to support our mission.
Best,
Garfield
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Chief of Finance and Administration
Wikimedia Foundation
415.839.6885 ext 6787
415.882.0495 (fax)
www.wikimediafoundation.org
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