Hi Everyone,
How is underrepresented knowledge on wikimedia projects addressed through
new ways of contributions? Intangible cultural heritage of different tribes
in Africa is one such knowledge facing underrepresentation on wikimedia
projects. As indigenous people migrate to cities; face an aging population
of cultural guardians and a strong tradition of oral storytelling, it is
important to save the voices of knowledge at the brink of extinction.
See how
<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PLcKx0IEGrBKnp455hFAxxv5AFNz5GeY?us…>
the Wikimedia Foundation is supporting community efforts to digitize
endangered igbo dances in Nigeria through the AID project
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Audiovisuals_of_Igbo_Dances_(AID)_Project>.
Kind regards,
Euphemia Uwandu,
On behalf of the Project Team
Wikimedians!
Join us on Friday, March 3rd for our Wiki Africa Hour
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiAfrica_Hour> Special Edition as we
launch the Africa Environment WikiFocus Drive
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Environment>. This exciting event
will be hosted by Anthony Ibe from Africa Tech Radio.
Register Today!
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7iTJsnNIVWpyttloQnG8MWxy-WnjRvum…>
Guests include:
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Natasha Kimani: Head of Partnerships and Research, Africa No Filter
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Tracy Anyango: Programmes Officer, Center for Justice Governance and
Environmental Action, Kenya
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Tatjana Baleta: Wikimedia Visiting Fellow for Climate, Global Systems
Institute, University of Exeter, UK
Here’s what you can learn:
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Media coverage of climate change in Africa
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Wiki projects on Climate Change
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Climate change policies and environmental policies
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How YOU can contribute
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… and so much MORE!
Logistics:
Date: Friday, 3rd March
When: 16:00 UTC (please find link to your local time)
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1677859209>
Where: Link to be shared upon registration!
Webinar Language: English (some language translations will be provided live)
Your commitment to Africa knowledge is greatly appreciated.
It will be a pleasure to see you there!
Best regards
Nonny Ntlahla
Wiki in Africa <https://www.wikiinafrica.org/>
Hello everyone,
Open Foundation West Africa graciously invites you to the official launch
of the Kiwix4schools Mentorship Program
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kiwix4schools_Project/Mentorship_Program>.
Join us to learn how the Kiwix tool can be used to enhance access to
educational resources for students in Africa without the internet. Also,
attend the launch to know how you can be part of the training and
mentorship program.
Why partake in the Kiwix4schools Training and Mentorship program?
- Stand the chance to receive microfunds to pilot the projects in your
community.
- Open up you up to partnership and funding opportunities
- Receive continuous support to implement your project
- Be a Kiwix4schools ambassador in your country
We entreat you to be a part of this laudable event.
Make it a point to be there!
Register to attend the launch event - https://bit.ly/41z3dKY
Read more about the project here on the meta page: https://bit.ly/3KMXf3e.
<https://bit.ly/3KMXf3e.>
Kind regards,
Eugene Masiku.
*French *
Bonjour à tous,
Nous vous invitons gracieusement au lancement officiel du programme de
mentorat Kiwix4schools.
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Kiwix4schools_Project/Mentorship_Program>
Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir comment l'outil Kiwix peut être utilisé pour
améliorer l'accès aux ressources pédagogiques (disponible en ligne) pour
les étudiants en Afrique sans Internet. Assistez également au lancement
pour savoir comment vous pouvez faire partie du programme de formation et
de mentorat.
Pourquoi participer au programme de formation et de mentorat Kiwix4schools ?
- Avoir l'opportunité de recevoir des micro-financement pour piloter les
projets dans votre communauté.
- Accéder à des opportunités de partenariat et de financement
- Bénéficier d'un accompagnement continu pour mettre en œuvre votre
projet
- Être ambassadeur Kiwix4schools dans votre pays
Nous vous invitons à faire partie de cet événement important.
Faites-vous un devoir d'y être !
Inscrivez-vous pour assister à l'événement de lancement -
https://bit.ly/41z3dKY
En savoir plus sur le projet ici sur la méta page : https://bit.ly/3KMXf3e
--
Eugene Makafui Masiku,
Communications Officer
Open Foundation West Africa
Hi all,
On March 9, 2023, the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees will be
gathering in New York City for its quarterly meeting. The agenda for the
meeting has been published on Foundation Wiki:
https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Agendas/2023-03-09
After the Board meeting concludes, representatives from the Movement
Charter Drafting Committee and the Wikimedia Endowment Board will be
joining the Board of Trustees and Wikimedia Foundation staff for a two day
long strategic retreat to review several areas of focus for multi-year
Foundation planning.
We will share more information after the retreat.
Best,
Chuck
==
Charles M. Roslof
Lead Counsel
Wikimedia Foundation
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Dear Wiki friends,
I'm happy to share WMRS' Impact report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2021-2022_round_1/Wiki…>
with
you (available in English and Serbian
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/Proposals/2021-2022_round_1/Wiki…>).
From 2022 we had many stories to tell, but also challenges and lessons
learned. We've tried to be more present in the global movement and
establish sustainable collaborations.
I know it's a bit long, but you can focus on specific program you're
interested to. I strongly encourage that, because you can see a lot of
project models applicable in different communities.
You can see our next steps in more detail in annual plan for 2023
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tyJg7msYMvhbjd3JBzEX80UqYP7y28YC/view?usp=…>
.
Cheers!
Ивана Маџаревић
извршна директорка, Викимедија Србије
p: 011 3348 468 m: 060 74 54 773 a: Кнеза Милоша 80/14, Београд
s: rs.wikimedia.org e: ivana.madzarevic(a)vikimedija.org
*Замислите свет у коме свака особа на планети има слободан приступ
целокупном људском знању. То је оно на чему ми радимо.*
Friends of education in the Wikimedia universe,
We in the Wikipedia & Education User Group are happy to share our 2022
annual report, now available: [[meta:Wikipedia & Education User Group/2022
Annual Report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/2022_Ann…>
]]
Highlights include:
* Our diverse membership of 378 Wikimedians and 20 affiliates
** Not a member? Join us! [[meta:Wikipedia & Education User Group/Members
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/Members>
]]
* Open meetings of our membership, highlighting educational activities
happening all over the world
* Our mentorship program, with 36 participants this year
* Planning for the EduWiki Conference 2023, which will be held in Belgrade,
Serbia, in May
** Remember, the deadline for application to attend, with or without a
scholarship, is Sunday! More info: [[meta:EduWiki Conference 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/EduWiki_Conference_2023>]]
* A forthcoming book chapter about the global Wikipedia Education Program
* And more!
We are happy to answer questions on the talk page.
LiAnna
Chair, Wikipedia & Education User Group