Hi everyone,
My name is James Campbell, and I’m excited to write my first post to this
list. I’m new to working on Wikimedia-related projects and wanted to share
an idea I’m passionate about called *Wikigration*.
The inspiration for this project comes from a significant challenge many
immigrants like myself and refugees face: accessing reliable, up-to-date
immigration advice. Unfortunately, much of this information is locked
behind private Facebook groups, paid services like lawyers, or inaccessible
due to outdated public resources.
In an increasingly uncertain world, where migration is on the rise, finding
even basic information—such as which residency permits to apply for or how
to rent housing —can be daunting, especially for those who don’t know where
to start looking.
*Wikigration* aims to address this gap by creating a free, user-friendly
wiki where immigrants and refugees can find accurate, crowdsourced, and
collaboratively maintained information. This resource would bring together
the wealth of informal knowledge already being shared in private groups and
make it publicly accessible to help people successfully migrate and
integrate.
I envision Wikigration as a future Wikimedia sister project, aligned with
the mission of making knowledge freely available to everyone. I’d love to
hear from the community about:
- Steps I should take to align with the Wikimedia Foundation’s standards
and processes.
- Guidelines to follow to ensure this becomes a successful, endorsed
project.
- Insights or advice from similar projects within the movement.
Thank you for your time and any advice or feedback you can offer!
Looking forward to contributing and collaborating with this wonderful
community.
Best regards,
James Campbell