Hi everyone,
The programming call for proposals will open soon for Wikimania Katowice.
Are you interested in hosting a session? Now’s the time to start thinking
about your proposal! You can review the full list of questions that will be
on the call for proposals, along with FAQs, on Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/2024:Program>.
We will soon open the official call for proposals where you will be able to
submit your session idea for consideration. We will be accepting proposals
for in-person, hybrid and virtual sessions.
We expect to receive a lot of submissions this year, and want your help
selecting sessions for the program! Apply to be part of the Programme
Working Group—the team that reviews proposals and builds the Wikimania
Katowice program. The form is available on the Wikimania Wiki
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Program#Programming_working_group>.
Apply until MondaySunday, 18 March 12:00 UTC.
Best,
Wojciech (Programme Lead) on behalf of the Wikimania Core Organising Team
Dear Wikimedians,
The Wikimedia Morocco UG is excited to share with you a compelling read
that highlights the remarkable progress of our educational initiative,
“Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom in Morocco”. This article delves into
the significant strides we've made in advancing media and information
literacy through this innovative program.
📖 Read the Article Here: The rise of an evolution in Moroccan education
with Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/02/29/the-rise-of-an-evolution-in-moroccan-…>
This program is not just a testament to our commitment to education, but
also a reflection of the collective efforts of teachers, students, and
partners who believe in making education accessible and enriching for all.
Explore More About the Program:
- Program Reports: View reports of all previous versions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_Wikipedia_in_the_Classr…>
- Media Gallery: Access media from all previous editions
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Reading_wikipedian_in_the_class…>
- YouTube Channel: Watch our program in action
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHDVwcRTTAw&list=PLG09ZKyGBTkA5ebDhRrgUSvhy…>
- More Diff Articles: Discover additional insights and stories about our
educational programs on Diff. AR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/ar/?s=Mounir+Neddi> EN
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/?s=Mounir+Neddi> FR
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/fr/?s=Mounir+Neddi+LIRE>
Your thoughts, proposals, and initiatives are incredibly valuable to us. We
are keen on fostering a collaborative environment where ideas flourish and
lead to the betterment of our educational landscape. We invite you to dive
into the article, share your insights, and join us in this ongoing journey
to elevate education not only in Morocco but across the global community.
Your support and involvement are what make these achievements possible.
Warmest regards,
*Mounir Neddi*
From the Education Team
Wikimedia MA User Group
Dear Community members,
I hope you're doing well. Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Office Hour Part Two,
where we'll be discussing how to make our jury processes better.
Event Details:
- Date: March 2nd, 2024
- Time: 4:00 pm UTC https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1709395200
- Where: Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88637039784?pwd=AIGFVXsrMPB2piCVZ17acvacHuaZgR.1
What's Happening:
-
Introduction by Isaac Chabota Kanguya (Communication Officer): Isaac
will start things off with a quick 10-minute talk. He'll explain why having
fair and inclusive jury procedures is important for Wiki Loves Folklore.
-
Presentation by Suyash (Jury Coordinator for Wiki Loves Folklore
2024): Next,
Suyash will speak for 20 minutes about "How to Set Up a Good Jury for Wiki
Loves Folklore Photography Contest." He'll help to choose good pictures
-
Presentation by Nokib Sarkar (Lead Tool Developer for WLF 2024): Then,
Nokib will talk for 20 minutes about "How We Judge Writing Contests using
Campwiz Tool." He will show how to use the jury functionality in campwiz.
-
Questions and Chat Time: After the presentations, we'll have 10 minutes
for you to ask questions and share your thoughts.
We think this event will be really helpful, and we'd love for you to be
there. To save your spot, just click here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_Office_Hour_2#Part…>
Thanks so much for all your support with Wiki Loves Folklore. We're looking
forward to chatting with you soon!
Best,
Isaac Kanguya
Communication Officer International Team WLF 2024
Hi, folks!
I want to remind everyone, that Ukraine’s Cultural Diplomacy Month 2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ukraine%27s_Cultural_Diplomacy_Month_2024> is
underway right now!
Wikimedia Ukraine, along with the Ukrainian Institute and Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, brings out forth installment of this writing
contest which focuses on Ukrainian culture and people. The campaign is
underway until 31st March spanning across all Wikipedias under the usual
motto “Ukraine Everywhere”!
We invite everyone to join and share information about “Ukraine’s Cultural
Diplomacy Month”! All information about the project, the list of proposed
articles, and the terms of participation are available at
ucdm.wikimedia.org.ua.
Best regards,
Valentyn Nefedov,
Project manager for Wikimedia Ukraine
Chère communauté,
Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire est heureux de vous annoncer l'ouverture des
candidatures pour Fotamana 2024, notre programme spécial d'immersion dédié
aux leaders de communauté et porteurs de projets. Nous vous encourageons
vivement à postuler avant le *20 mars 2024, à 23 h 59*, en remplissant
le formulaire
disponible ici
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzyID_xlTaTJvPFB4vOtpK4qTZ0oZ1PXK…>
.
Initié par le groupe d'utilisateurs de Côte d'Ivoire, Fotamana
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fotamana,_programme_d%27immersion_p…>
a pour ambition de partager notre fonctionnement, la dynamique de notre
communauté, et de mettre en avant nos expertises et acquis. Le programme
propose des formations sur les techniques d'organisation d'activités, des
ateliers de partage d'expériences et de renforcement des compétences des
participants.
Au-delà de son volet éducatif, Fotamana vise à favoriser la collaboration
entre les différentes communautés participantes. En encourageant le partage
de bonnes pratiques, le programme aspire à créer une dynamique où
l'ensemble du mouvement Wiki bénéficie de l'expérience collective
renforçant ainsi l'écosystème Wiki dans son ensemble.
Nous espérons vivement recevoir votre candidature et vous accueillir dans
le cadre de Fotamana,
--
Pauline *TRAORÉ*
*Communication. Marketing. Projets.*
Cultur'Ivoir <https://www.facebook.com/CulturIvoir> | Les jus d'Aby
<https://www.facebook.com/lesjusdaby> | Wikimedia Côte d'Ivoire
<https://wikimedia.ci>
00225 07 08 84 95 31
Hi everyone,
We are happy to announce that interested groups from various Wikimedia
communities can now apply to join the *Movement Charter Ambassador program
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Ambassadors_Program>*.
This initiative aims to support the Movement Charter Drafting Committee in
ensuring that the voices of communities that feel underrepresented are
heard.
This round of the MCA program encourages applicants to collaborate on a
regional level and design activities in a way that encompasses several
language communities.
The Movement Charter Drafting Committee will share the full Movement
Charter draft in April 2024. The selected MC Ambassadors for this round
will be expected to conduct their activities from* March 25 to April 21*
and submit their gathered feedback before April 22.
If you are interested, *please kindly submit your application form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Ambassadors_Program/Grant>
by March 11*. Should you have any questions, please reach out to *movementcharter(a)wikimedia.org
<movementcharter(a)wikimedia.org>*.
Best,
On behalf of the Movement Charter Drafting Committee,
Ciell