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Wiki Indaba 2025: Cancellation of Pre-Conference Activities/Annulation des activités pré-conférence
by WikiIndaba2025 Programs 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Dear community, Please be informed that the pre-conference activities scheduled for 14th and 15th November have been cancelled. Please standby for more updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Regards, *Wiki Indaba 2025 Programs Committee* Chère communauté, Nous vous informons que les activités pré-conférence prévues les 14 et 15 novembre sont annulées. Nous vous tiendrons informés. Nous vous prions de nous excuser pour la gêne occasionnée et vous remercions de votre compréhension. Cordialement, *Comité de programmation Wiki Indaba 2025*

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Results of the 2025 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees vote
by Elections Committee 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Hello all, Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2025> vote. 6129 community members from 240 wiki projects have voted, and the scrutineers have completed their work. We can now certify that the following two candidates received the most support: 1. Bobby Shabangu <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> (Bobbyshabangu <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bobbyshabangu>) 2. Michał Buczyński <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…> (Aegis Maelstrom <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Aegis_Maelstrom>) The new trustees will be appointed at the next Board meeting in December 2025. Learn more about the results on Meta-Wiki. <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2025/Results> Best regards, Abhishek Suryawanshi Chair, Elections Committee

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[Wikimedia Announcements] This Month in GLAM: October 2025
by Romaine Wiki 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

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The Signpost – Volume 21, Issue 14 – 10 November 2025
by Andreas Kolbe 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

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Affiliations Committee draft recommendations for the ecosystem
by Affiliations Committee 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Hi Everyone, I am happy to share draft recommendations and documentation from the Affiliations Committee [1] on three strategic areas that need continuous consideration to best support Wikimedia affiliates. These areas are: 1) overall affiliate model, 2) capacity development, and 3) conflict management. === Context === The key areas were proposed at the Affiliations Committee strategic retreat in November 2024 [2] and, as a result, working groups were convened within the Affiliations Committee to strategically define potential future approaches to improve the support to the affiliates. These conversations have also aligned with the pilot proposed by the Wikimedia Foundation in 2024 around updating the ecosystem of Wikimedia organizations [3] and can be in a way considered as the input of the expertise of the Affiliations Committee to the ongoing conversation. === Content === For clarity of presentation, purpose and expected outcomes of the proposal are presented first to be then followed by the actual outline of the proposal itself. Finally, a potential future role of the Affiliations Committee in respective areas is put forward. Affiliate model. The overall definition of the affiliate model has the biggest implications to the future of the affiliates and their impact. The Affiliations Committee has given due consideration to existing landscape and future options, and is boldly [4] proposing an efficient overall model with reduced layers and complexity. In this model, a proposal is made to connect more clearly the rights of the organizations to their responsibilities. At the same time, the Affiliations Committee recognizes that there are some big questions in this that need wider and deeper input from across the movement, so we are proposing some questions for your consideration and further input. Capacity development. A key area for the affiliates to become more effective and sustainable, creating more impact. The Affiliations Committee has especially considered the learning spaces and materials that are available, and from its own perspective to improve the onboarding process. Areas of governance, leadership, and community support stand out for continuous improvement, and as key factors for future success. Conflict management. When it comes to conflicts, prevention tops reactive management at all times. For it to function better, there needs to be a holistic approach with professional support systems. In its documentation the Affiliations Committee has mapped out, based on its experience, the key principles, resources, and structures needed for improvements. === Conversations and next steps === The Affiliations Committee has started collecting feedback on some of these ideas at the regional conferences in September and October. Now, we are moving into a virtual feedback phase, collecting feedback on these draft proposals through the month of November 2025. We will be following conversations on meta and will participate in some regional calls. Your input will then be integrated to form finalized proposals of the Affiliations Committee for updating the future ecosystem of the movement organizations and its own ways of working. We look forward to hearing from you! Regards, Jeffrey Keefer Chair, Affiliations Committee Links: [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Recommendations_Nove… [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/News/Issue_4#Affilia… [3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Updating_the_ecosystem_of_Wikimedia_organiz… [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Be_bold

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Join Us for Wikivoyage Asian Month 2025! Contribute Your Travel Knowledge!
by Betty Chang 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

Dear Wikimedians, We’re excited to announce Wikivoyage Asian Month 2025 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Asian_Month_2025/Wikivoyage_Speci…>, a global initiative designed to enhance the content on Wikivoyage by contributing travel-related information about Asia. This month-long event focuses on enriching the travel guides for Asian destinations, and we invite you to share your knowledge with the world! 📅 *Event Dates: **November 10, 2025 – January 20, 2026* 📝* How to Participate: **Register on the event page for your language, and start contributing! If your language isn’t listed, consider organizing a campaign for your language to get involved.* *🎁 Prizes: * *Participants who meet the global criteria will have the chance to receive a limited-edition WAM postcard!* We look forward to your contributions in celebrating the diversity and beauty of Asia, while enriching travel knowledge for people around the world. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your participation! *Sincerely,* *User: Lord Ravager *on behalf of Wikimedia Small Projects *User: Betty2407 *on behalf of Wikipedia Asian Month User Group

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ويكي إندابا 2025: مواعيد ما قبل المؤتمر والبرنامج!
by WikiIndaba2025 Programs 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

أعزائي، يسرنا إبلاغكم أن مؤتمر ويكي إندابا ٢٠٢٥ التحضيري، الذي تنظمه مجموعة عمل أفريكا بارازا، سيُعقد عبر الإنترنت أيام ١٢ و١٤ و١٥ نوفمبر. احفظوا هذه التواريخ! فهو يُبشر بمؤتمر تحضيري مُثمر للغاية، يتضمن جلسات مثل جلسة "التفاعل المجتمعي لإطار عمل المركز الأفريقي"، والتي لا تُفوّت، فهي خطوة نحو اعتماد هذا الإطار في ويكي إندابا ٢٠٢٥! ولأول مرة، ستُعقد قمة لمستخدمي الحقوق الممتدة الأفارقة! يا له من أمر رائع! 😉. انقر هنا <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Pan-African_Hub_Framework_Drafting/Framewor…> للاطلاع على مسودة إطار عمل المركز الأفريقي. لا تترددوا في طرح أسئلتكم وتعليقاتكم على صفحة النقاش. انقر هنا <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Program> للاطلاع على بقية برنامج مؤتمر ويكي إندابا ٢٠٢٥ التحضيري. للانضمام إلى <https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89184386257?pwd=V0zh4jFspzcOboVz9JpNbiDebVF2Jf.1> المؤتمر التحضيري، انقر هنا. مع أطيب التحيات، *لجنة برامج ويكي إندابا ٢٠٢٥*

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[FR] WikiIndaba 2025: Dates et programme de la pré-conférence!
by WikiIndaba2025 Programs 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

Bonjour à tous et toutes, Nous sommes ravis de vous annoncer que la pré-conférence WikiIndaba 2025, organisée par le groupe de travail d’Afrika Baraza, se tiendra en ligne *les 12, 14 et 15 novembre*. Alors, réservez ces dates! Cette pré-conférence promet d'être très enrichissante, avec notamment des sessions sur *L'engagement communautaire autour de cadre du hub panafricain*. Ne manquez pas cette session, car elle représente une étape importante vers l'adoption de ce cadre lors de WikiIndaba 2025! De plus, et c'est une grande première, un sommet des utilisateurs africains de droits étendus sera organisé! Formidable, non? Cliquez ici <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Pan-African_Hub_Framework_Drafting/Framewor…> pour consulter le draft de cadre du Hub panafricain. N'hésitez pas à poser vos questions et à laisser vos commentaires sur la page de discussion. Cliquez ici <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Program> pour consulter le programme complet de la pré-conférence WikiIndaba 2025. Pour participer à la pré-conférence, cliquez ici <https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89184386257?pwd=V0zh4jFspzcOboVz9JpNbiDebVF2Jf.1> . Cordialement, *Comité de programmation de WikiIndaba 2025*

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Save the date and Scholarship Launch: 2026 Wikimedia Hackathon May 1-3, 2026
by Bee Piovesan 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

*This message was sent in bcc to the following email list: wikitech-ambassadors(a)lists.wikimedia.org <http://lists.wikimedia.org>; cloud(a)lists.wikimedia.org <cloud(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org <wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>; wikidata-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org <wikidata-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>. * Hello all, We’re happy to announce that the 2026 Wikimedia Hackathon <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2026> will be taking place in person May 1 - 3, 2026 in Milan, Italy! The Wikimedia Hackathon is an annual event that brings together the global technical community to connect, hack, and explore new ideas. Experienced technical contributors from all around the world come together to improve the technological infrastructure and software that powers and benefits the Wikimedia projects. The 2026 event is being organized by the Wikimedia Foundation in collaboration with local Wikimedia affiliate, Wikimedia Italia (WMIT) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Italia>. During the Hackathon, we will focus on bringing together people who have already contributed to the many technical aspects of Mediawiki and our Wikimedia projects, those who know how to find their way around on our technical ecosystem, and who are able to work or collaborate on projects rather autonomously. We'll be livestreaming the Hackathon opening ceremony and closing showcase for those unable to attend in person. Local and global communities are also welcome to organize pre-hackathon events or related meetups. Next steps: - Scholarship applications are open and will close on November 28, 2025. If you would like to apply for a scholarship to attend the hackathon, please apply through Pretix <https://pretix.eu/wikimedia/Hackathon-2026/> before the deadline: - Scholarships provided will adhere to the WMF travel policy <https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Scholarship_travel_policy> guidelines. - Event registration will open in January 2026 and will close mid April 2026, or earlier based on event capacity. - Mark your calendars and register early! And don’t miss the scholarship application deadline! If you have any questions or would like to reach out to the organizing team, feel free to email hackathon(a)wikimedia.org or comment on the talk page <https://www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Wikimedia_Hackathon_2026&a…>. All participants will adhere to the Code of Conduct <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Code_of_Conduct> for Wikimedia technical spaces and the Friendly Space Policy <https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy>. We hope to see you in May! -- *Bee Piovesan *(she/her) Lead Program Manager, Developer Outreach Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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[EN] WikiIndaba 2025:Pre-conference dates and program!
by WikiIndaba2025 Programs 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Dear all, We are excited to inform you that the WikiIndaba 2025 pre-conference as curated by the Afrika Baraza working group, will be held online on *November 12, 14 and 15* online. So, SAVE THE DATES!, as it promises to be a very rewarding pre-conference with sessions like the* Pan-African hub framework community engagement*, which you don’t want to miss, as it’s a step towards the adoption of the framework at the WikiIndaba 2025 conference! And for the first time, there will be a summit of African extended rights users! How cool is that?!😎 . Click here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Pan-African_Hub_Framework_Drafting/Framewor…> to see the pan-African Hub framework draft. Feel free to drop questions and comments on the discussion page. Click here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2025/Program> to view the rest of the Wiki Indaba 2025 pre-conference program. To join the pre-conference, click here <https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89184386257?pwd=V0zh4jFspzcOboVz9JpNbiDebVF2Jf.1> . Best regards, *Wiki Indaba 2025 Programs Committee*

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