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Server side upload tasks not processed
by Yann Forget 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

Hi, I am quite surprised that a Phabricator task for server side uploads has been open for more than a month, and still not processed. I expect such a task to be fulfilled within a week. Are WMF technical staff so busy or overbooked that they can do this in a reasonable time? https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T378451 Thanks, Yann Forget -- +33-780 60 90 42

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Annual Activities Report (2024) of Wiki Movimento Brasil
by Éder Porto 10 Dec '24

10 Dec '24

Dear fellow wikimedians, I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to share the Wiki Movimento Brasil User Group's report of activities for 2024 (https://w.wiki/8QWf) and the activity plan on which the report is based (https://w.wiki/8NdK). This marks the second year of implementing our Strategic Plan (https://w.wiki/5upR), and it has once again been full of activities and valuable learnings to share. You can explore the report of activities, along with case studies published by area or project led by our organization. Additionally, you can see the activities and projects our user group has planned for 2025 here: https://w.wiki/BDxY. Have a wonderful day! Éder Éder Porto | User:EPorto (WMB) Products and Technology Manager | Wiki Movimento Brasil wmnobrasil.org

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Re: Only 3 days left to apply for Wikimania 2025 scholarship.
by Wikimania 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

Greetings fellow Wikimedians, As we approach the December 8th deadline for scholarship applications, we encourage you to submit your applications today. We have only 3 days left to the deadline. Please visit the Wikimania Scholarships <https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and feel free to contact the COT at wikimania-s...(a)wikimedia.org <https://groups.google.com/u/1/>. or wiki...(a)wikimedia.org <https://groups.google.com/u/1/> for support or inquiries. Warm regards, Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team On Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 12:49:36 PM UTC+3 gibril sesay wrote: > Thanks you very much I appreciate it > > On Thu, 14 Nov 2024, 09:27 Richard Niherewenimana, < > richardnih...(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Very good!!! I'm going to apply >> >> Le jeu. 7 nov. 2024 à 07:20, Terry Boke <terry....(a)gmail.com> a écrit : >> >>> Dear Wikimedia Community, >>> >>> Exciting news! Scholarship applications are now open for Wikimania 2025, >>> which will be held in Nairobi, East Africa, marking the first time this >>> global gathering is hosted in the region. This 20th-anniversary edition of >>> Wikimania is themed “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability,” >>> bringing together Wikimedians worldwide to discuss strategies, celebrate >>> our milestones, and strengthen our collective commitment to free knowledge. >>> >>> We encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will cover >>> travel, accommodation, and registration, allowing recipients to engage >>> fully in the event. Whether you contribute online or offline, this is a >>> fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn with fellow Wikimedians. >>> >>> Key Details: >>> >>> - >>> >>> Scholarships now open: 7th November-8th December 2024 >>> - >>> >>> Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference >>> activities also being planned on 5 August.) >>> - >>> >>> Location: Nairobi, Kenya >>> - >>> >>> Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and >>> travel insurance >>> - >>> >>> Application Focus: Contributions to Wikimedia’s sustainability and >>> inclusivity. Be sure to highlight your contribution to the movement and >>> provide relevant links for reference. >>> >>> As in previous years, scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer >>> 4-6 hours during the event to help make it memorable for everyone. >>> >>> Applications are being accepted now, and the organizing team is eager to >>> assist accepted scholars with travel arrangements. Don’t miss out on this >>> opportunity to be part of a landmark event! >>> >>> How to Apply: Visit the Wikimania Scholarships >>> <https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page >>> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and read the Diff >>> blog post here: >>> https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania… >>> >>> For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at >>> wikimania-s...(a)wikimedia.org. or wiki...(a)wikimedia.org >>> >>> Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 >>> unforgettable. >>> >>> Warm regards, >>> Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikim...(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wikimani...(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikim...(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wikimani...(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> >

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[EN|FR|AR] Save the date: WikiIndaba 2025, 2026, 2027
by Ceslause Ogbonnaya 05 Dec '24

05 Dec '24

Dear Wikimedians, It’s a pleasure to notify you that the WikiIndaba conference will be happening in *Republic of Congo in 2025*, *Ivory Coast in 2026* and *Tanzania in 2027*. The WikiIndaba 2025 conference will be hosted by the *Wikimedians of Republic of Congo User Group*, 2026 will be hosted by *Wikimedia Côte D’ivoire* and 2027 will be hosted by the *Wikimedia Community User Group * *Tanzania*. The WikiIndaba 2025 conference will hold *7-9 November 2025*. Information on scholarship application and program proposal submission will be communicated in due. Best regards, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Executive Coordinator, WISCom* *Français* Chèr.e.s Wikimedien.n.e.s, C'est un plaisir de vous informer que la conférence WikiIndaba se déroulera en République du Congo en 2025, en Côte d'Ivoire en 2026 et en Tanzanie en 2027. La conférence WikiIndaba de 2025 sera organisée par Group d’Utilisateur des Wikimediens de la République du Congo, celle de 2026 par Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire et celle de 2027 par le Groupe d'utilisateurs de la communauté Wikimedia de Tanzanie. La conférence WikiIndaba 2025 se tiendra du 7 au 9 novembre 2025. Les informations sur la demande de bourse et la soumission de propositions de programme seront communiquées en temps voulu. Cordialement, Ceslause Ogbonnaya *Coordinateur exécutif, WISCom* *عربي* أعزائي الويكيميديون، يسعدنا أن نعلن أن مؤتمر ويكي إندابا سيُعقد في جمهورية الكونغو برازافيل عام 2025، وساحل العاج عام 2026، وتنزانيا عام .2027. ستستضيف مجموعة مستخدمي ويكيميديا في جمهورية الكونغو برازافيل مؤتمر ويكي إندابا 2025، بينما ستستضيف مجموعة مستخدمي ويكيميديا ساحل العاج مؤتمر 2026، وستستضيف مجموعة مستخدمي ويكيميديا في تنزانيا مؤتمر 2027. سيُعقد مؤتمر ويكي إندابا 2025 في الفترة من 7 إلى 9 نوفمبر 2025. سيتم الإعلان عن معلومات التقديم للحصول على منح المشاركة وتقديم مقترحات البرنامج في وقت لاحق. مع أطيب التحيات، سيسلوس أوجبونايا المنسق التنفيذي، ويسكوم

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Looking forward to 2025 - a CEE Hub 2025 preview (Dec 19, 16:00 UTC)
by Philip Kopetzky 05 Dec '24

05 Dec '24

Hi! We would like to invite you to a session on* December 19th at 16:00 UTC*, where we will talk about the CEE Hub's plans for 2025, based on the final grant decision made by the WMF. [1] The session will include presentations and discussions around topics like micro grants, our vision for project incubator/rapid grants, a youth program, as well as various forms of support for the CEE communities and partners close to the region. You can sign up on this Meta page [2]. Have a great day wherever you are! Philip [1] The detailed proposal can be found here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_CEE_Hub/Grant_proposal_2025 [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:CEE_Hub_-_looking_at_2025

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[Workshop] Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia
by Joris Quarshie 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Hello Everyone, We are excited to invite you to the third workshop in our Advocacy series, part of the Feminism and Folklore International Campaign. This highly anticipated workshop, titled "Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia," will be led by the esteemed Alex Stinson, Lead Program Strategist at the Wikimedia Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into forging effective partnerships. Workshop Objectives - Introduction to Partnerships: Understand the importance of building win-win relationships within the Wikimedia movement. - Strategies for Collaboration: Learn practical strategies for identifying and fostering effective partnerships. - Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful partnerships in the Wikimedia community. - Interactive Discussions: Engage in discussions to share experiences and insights on collaboration and advocacy. Workshop Details - 📅 Date: 7th December 2024 - ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM UTC (Check your local time zone <https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1733589000>) - 📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting - How to Join: - Registration Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Identifying_Win-Win_Relationships_wit… - Meeting ID: 860 4444 3016 - Passcode: 834088 We welcome participants to bring their diverse perspectives and stories as we drive into the collaborative opportunities within the Wikimedia movement. Together, we’ll explore how these partnerships can enhance our advocacy and community efforts.

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Re: Road to Nairobi: Wikimania 2025 Scholarship Orientation – you are invited!
by Butch Bustria 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Hi Everyone The video recordings of Wikimania and Wikimania Scholarship Process Orientation Sessions are *now available* on the Wikimania 2025 Scholarships page, https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships Please take advantage of this valuable resource and apply for a scholarship to attend Wikimania 2025. The deadline for scholarship application is this coming *Sunday, December 8, 2024*. Use this opportunity to avail this travel sponsorship program. In Wikimania, both in Nairobi and online, you can learn and share tools and best practices with the best minds of the Wikimedia movement, advance your advocacies, raise concerns, and celebrate with us the 20 years of Wikimania. Apply now and unlock your potential to contribute to and benefit from this incredible event! Best regards, Butch Bustria On Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 5:16 PM Sherry A <sherryantoine(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Joris! > > *Sherry-Ann L. Antoine, MPA* > > Free Knowledge Advocate > > Executive Director, Afro Free Culture Crowdsourcing Wikimedia > (AfroCROWD), AfroCROWD.org <http://afrocrowd.org/>, @AfroCROWDit, > #AfroCROWD > > Lead Organizer, Wikimedians of the Caribbean User Group > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_the_Caribbean_User_Group/Wik….>, > @WikiCari, #WikiCaribbean > > Co-Organizer, News On Wiki NOW > <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/News_on_Wiki/Present>, @NewsWiki1, > #NewsOnWiki > > Phone / Whatsapp: 1(718) 772-4802 > > She/ her/ hers > > *Sent in a hurry. Please excuse any typos, thanks. > > > > On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 4:05 AM Joris Quarshie <joris.quarshie(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hello Sherry, >> Yes, these meetings were recorded. We will be uploading them to the >> scholarships page on Wikimania wiki soon. However, the first recording is >> currently available on the scholarships page of Wikimania wiki. >> >> Kind regards, >> Joris. >> >> On Fri, 29 Nov 2024 at 17:27, Sherry A <sherryantoine(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Thank you for making this available. >>> Was this recorded as well? Where can editors get a copy? >>> With warm regards, >>> Sherry >>> >>> *Sherry-Ann L. Antoine, MPA* >>> >>> Free Knowledge Advocate >>> >>> Executive Director, Afro Free Culture Crowdsourcing Wikimedia >>> (AfroCROWD), AfroCROWD.org <http://afrocrowd.org/>, @AfroCROWDit, >>> #AfroCROWD >>> >>> Lead Organizer, Wikimedians of the Caribbean User Group >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_the_Caribbean_User_Group/Wik….>, >>> @WikiCari, #WikiCaribbean >>> >>> Co-Organizer, News On Wiki NOW >>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/News_on_Wiki/Present>, @NewsWiki1, >>> #NewsOnWiki >>> >>> Phone / Whatsapp: 1(718) 772-4802 >>> >>> She/ her/ hers >>> >>> *Sent in a hurry. Please excuse any typos, thanks. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 6:14 AM Wikimania <wikimania(a)wikimedia.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi everyone, >>>> >>>> >>>> For the past 2 weeks, Wikimania 2025 Core Organising Team have opened >>>> the application for scholarships and we are receiving lots of amazing >>>> applications. If you haven’t got a chance to apply, want to know more about >>>> the process, or have further questions about Wikimania, don’t worry, we got >>>> you covered! >>>> >>>> >>>> We will be facilitating an orientation session to discuss the >>>> scholarships application and answer your questions. In the first Wikimania >>>> 2025 Scholarship Orientation: Road to Nairobi, we will be providing >>>> prospective scholars and attendees the information they will need for the >>>> event. >>>> >>>> >>>> There will be 3 options for the scholarship orientation sessions to >>>> choose from. Feel free to click one of them to add it to your Google >>>> Calendar (meeting link included). >>>> >>>> >>>> Option 1 – Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 17:00:00 UTC- HERE >>>> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MzYzZ2doYjUzdjA2M…> >>>> >>>> Option 2 – Thursday, 28 November 2024, 09:00:00 UTC - HERE >>>> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGw4dGk0cH…> >>>> >>>> Option 3 – Friday, 29 November 2024, 13:00:00 UTC - HERE >>>> <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGw4dGk0cH…> >>>> >>>> >>>> You may also find the meeting link on the calendar or Wikimania Wiki >>>> <https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships>. The sessions >>>> will be recorded and published on Wikimania Wiki for those who cannot >>>> attend. >>>> >>>> >>>> The agenda of the sessions will include: >>>> >>>> - General update about Wikimania 2025 >>>> >>>> - Information about the Wikimania scholarship application and selection >>>> process. >>>> >>>> - Q&A >>>> >>>> >>>> Don’t miss out the chance to get exciting updates during the session! >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> >>>> Terry Boke, Communications Lead - Wikimania 2025 >>>> >>>> On behalf of Wikimania 2025 Core Organizing Team >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to wikimania-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to wikimania-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wikimania-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list -- wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wikimania-l-leave(a)lists.wikimedia.org >

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Wikipedia and Artificial Intelligence: Four Ideas
by Adam Sobieski 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Wikimedia-l, Hello. I am pleased to share four quick ideas for improving Wikipedia with AI systems. Firstly, AI systems could answer questions about potential edits by processing, comparing, and answering questions about two revisions of an article. These questions might involve whether content, e.g., potential edits, had a neutral point-of-view or otherwise conformed with Wikipedia’s content guidelines. Wikipedia develops at a rate of about two edits per second [1]. Accordingly, administrators and moderators should be able to indicate and to select which articles to have their potential revisions or edits processed by one or more AI-powered content-processing pipelines. Administrators and moderators could receive numerically weighted or otherwise prioritized messages or alerts from AI-powered content-processing pipelines to review potential edits and edited articles. Secondly, AI systems could assist in moderating talk pages or discussion forums. Thirdly, new wiki templates could be useful for obtaining and inserting content from interoperating AI systems. Computationally, such templates could be processed either upon: (1) each page view, (2) users pressing a button on such pages, (3) each article edit or revision, (4) each hour, day, week, month, year, or other interval of time, (5) whenever the interoperating AI system were upgraded or switched, (6) combinations of these or other factors. With respect to specifying desired formatting to LLM's with respect to their outputs, one can observe the Guidance project [2]. Interestingly, resultant HTML markup could be semantically distinguished as being AI-generated. <p>The current temperature in Seattle, WA, is <span class="ai">42</span>.</p> Fourthly, if AI-powered templates are to be explored and supported, related user experiences could be considered. These might involve Wikipedia users being able to visually detect, easily annotate, and, potentially, correct such content. Content generated by AI via templates could be visually styled with a symbol or a glyph following it, resembling how external hyperlinks are followed by small visual symbols. Hovering over these symbols or glyphs could visually highlight the entireties of the contents that were AI-generated. In theory, users could (right-)click upon such symbols or glyphs (or upon AI-generated content itself) to view a special context menu. This context menu could provide means for indicating whether the AI-generated content was correct or whether it was incorrect. There could be a textbox on the context menu for users to easily enter corrections into. Users' feedback with respect to AI-generated content could be sent to interoperating AI systems. Best regards, Adam Sobieski [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Statistics [2] https://github.com/guidance-ai/guidance

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From Challenges to Change-Making: Celebrating Chabota together with Africa Baraza
by Natalia Szafran 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Dear Wikimedians Wikicelebrate <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation/Communications/WikiCel…> is a project aimed at bringing the spotlight to Wikimedians from around the world who make our mission possible. In November the celebrations happened during the end of year Edition of Afrika Baraza <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>- a virtual platform for African Wikimedians to connect, and collaborate. During that event we together celebrated Chabota Isaac Kanguya <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Icem4k>, an exceptional Wikimedian from Zambia. Chabota’s wiki-journey started in 2011 with edits made from a small, pocket smartphone. The beginnings were not easy, his first contributions were far from successful, and he had a lot to learn about Wikimedia. But since his very wiki-beginnings Chabota was driven by a powerful goal: “Knowing that my efforts help bridge information gaps and ensure that Zambian voices are represented globally fuels my passion. I am also inspired by the reminder someone once shared with me: No one will write your story better unless you do it yourself. This drives me to take ownership of our narratives and represent them authentically”, he says. This mission kept him motivated to learn the policies of Wikimedia projects, and to hone his editing skills. With over 27,000 edits across Wikimedia projects, including 11,000 on English Wikipedia, he’s worked tirelessly to highlight local stories and cultural narratives and bring more knowledge about Zambia to the world. Chabota’s impact goes beyond editing. As the founder of the Wikimedia Community User Group Zambia, he trains new editors, supports content creation, and leads projects that celebrate and amplify Zambian and African narratives. As he himself says “The support and collaboration within the Wikimedia community further inspire me—it's motivating to be part of a collective mission where each contribution plays a role in empowering people with accessible, free knowledge” Learn more about this exceptional, resilient and passionate Wikimedian on Diff <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/21/from-challenges-to-change-making-cele…> and Meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation/Communications/WikiCel…> And if you would like to help us in celebrating more amazing Wikimedians, you can recommend them through the WikiCelebrate form <https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/WikiCelebrate>! Happy celebrating! -- *Natalia Szafran-Kozakowska* (she/her) Senior Global Movement Communications Specialist (European Region) Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Central Asian WikiCon 2025 Scholarships Now Open!
by Darafsh K 01 Dec '24

01 Dec '24

We are excited to announce that scholarship applications for the Central Asian WikiCon 2025<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Central_Asian_WikiCon_2025>, taking place on April 19–20, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, are now open. Scholarships are available to support active contributors from Central Asia and the surrounding regions. Deadline: December 30, 2024 Applications can be submitted in any of the listed languages. While English is preferred, you are welcome to complete the forms in Russian, Persian, Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, or Tajik. For more information and links to the application forms, visit: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Central_Asian_WikiCon_2025/Scholarship If you have any inquiries, please contact us at: centralasiawikicon25(a)googlegroups.com. Kind regards, Darafsh On behalf of the Organizing team

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