Hello everyone,
On *Thursday, December 11th, at 1730 UTC* (check your local time
<https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1765474200>), the Community Affair
Committee
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Comm…>
is hosting an *Open Conversation with Trustees*. This would be the last
session in this format, as we are looking ahead to various transitions
within the Board and the Foundation.
The call will be 90 minutes, with the first half devoted to updates and
celebrations (which will be recorded and shared later), and the second half
devoted to breakout discussion on the topics presented (which will not be
recorded). This format will allow us to speak directly with those present
about some of the most pressing issues we have been working on in the past
few months. The full agenda will be available soon on Meta
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Comm…>
.
*To join us, please register* for the event. You can request the Zoom link,
as well as a live interpretation for the call, by emailing
askcac(a)wikimedia.org. We also encourage you to send us questions /
discussion topics in advance, as it will help inform us on the topics for
the breakout rooms.
*We have a lot to discuss and to celebrate, *so looking forward to seeing
as many of you as possible join us.
All best wishes,
Shani.
Dr. Shani Evenstein Sigalov
<https://wikimediafoundation.org/profile/shani-evenstein-sigalov/>
Chair, Community Affairs Committee
Board of Trustees, Wikimedia Foundation
Could I ask the list moderators what steps they take to prevent individuals
repeatedly emailing this list from different email addresses in order to
create the impression of support or depth of feeling?
Many thanks,
Chris
Hi everyone,
The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees has appointed Bernadette Meehan
as the new CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation. Read the full announcement
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2025/12/09/welcoming-the-wikimedia-foundations-n…>
including
details of how she will be meeting communities around the puzzle globe when
she officially joins on January 20, 2026.
Elena Lappen (she/her/hers)
Movement Communications Manager
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
Hello Wikibooks community,
I have an original work titled Strawberry Creek Voices that I’m interested in making available on Wikibooks. It is primarily edutainment — a combination of narrative, inspirational reflection, and subtle educational themes. It is freely available and not commercial.
Before I begin formatting or structuring it for Wikibooks, I’d like to clarify a few points:
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Would a creative, inspirational work that blends narrative and reflective content be acceptable on Wikibooks?
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Does a work need to have explicit instructional content or learning exercises, or could it primarily be reflective and thematic?
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Are there examples of similar creative or literary works successfully hosted on Wikibooks that could serve as a model?
Thank you for any guidance you can provide. I want to ensure my work aligns with Wikibooks’ scope and community standards. I'm inspired to write to you because I read the Free-Mind Quran and a Tao Te Ching from Wikibooks, both online-user-contributed versions and excellent. When my Strawberry Creek Voices project started to take shape, I began to think "Shouldn't it fit in there, like those two books I read from there?" You can read SCV at it's webpage: https://remfan1994.github.io/strawberry-creek-voices/
Best regards,
yt,
rsw
Project maintainer of Strawberry Creek Voices
https://remfan1994.github.io/strawberry-creek-voices/
Also author of ANIMAL RIGHTS CORRESPONDENCE
http://animalrights74.wordpress.com
Sent with [Proton Mail](https://proton.me/mail/home) secure email.
Dear fellow wikimedians,
I hope this message finds you well.
I'm excited to share Wikimedia Brasil's activity report for the second semester of 2025 (https://w.wiki/_oN2Y), along with the corresponding activity plan (https://w.wiki/BDxY).
This report marks the end of the third year of our Strategy cycle (https://w.wiki/5upR), and next year we'll start a new cycle (https://w.wiki/GbhG), sustaining our collaborative practices in favor of free knowledge, articulating strategic alliances in defense of digital public goods and promoting the Wiki methodology on the internet in Portuguese. This report features a detailed overview of our work this year, including case studies organized by thematic area and projects led or supported by our organization.
We hope you find it informative and inspiring.
With best regards,
Éder Porto | User:EPorto (WMB)
Products and Technology Manager | Wikimedia Brasil
wmnobrasil.org
Wikimedians,
We are excited to invite you to take part in an experimental contest.
Wikimedia Taiwan (WMTW) has successfully persuaded the National Archives
Administration of Taiwan (NAA) to select 40 photos from the 1950s to the
1970s, all depicting Taiwan’s international engagements—especially with
other Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam,
Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
We invite Wikimedians around the world to complete the following three
types of tasks before December 31:
1.
Translate the image descriptions on Wikimedia Commons into additional
languages.
2.
Identify additional individuals appearing in the photos—beyond the
already-known figures—and add the photographs to their relevant categories.
3.
Provide modern comparison images of the same locations shown in the
archival photographs.
Completing any of these tasks 4 times will earn you a commemorative gift
provided by the NAA. Supplies are limited, and rewards will be distributed
on a first-come, first-served basis.
WMTW hopes to use this experimental event during Wikipedia Asian Month to
explore new ways of engaging with historical materials. If the response is
enthusiastic, we may be able to persuade more GLAM institutions in Taiwan
to donate additional archives for future activities. If you have
suggestions on how we can improve the event, we warmly welcome your
feedback.
To learn how to participate, please visit the event page on Meta-Wiki:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Asian_Month_2025/Taiwan_Files_Spe…
Best,
Reke Wang, Secretary General of Wikimedia Taiwan
Here is a more precise and more formal version:
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Dear colleagues,
This is a reminder that the inaugural edition of the *WikiDebate Office
Hours* will take place today.
The Core Organising Team will use this session to clarify the programme's
structure and answer questions about its coordination and participation.
The event is open to Wikimedia affiliates and individual groups interested
in contributing to a global debate initiative.
The session will take place within the next 12 hours.
If you wish to attend, please register using the link below:
https://w.wiki/GSN3
Kind regards,
*Amb. Olushola Olaniyan*
For the Core Organising Team (cOT)
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cher·e membre,
Après la formation Wikiquote, place à la *grande célébration de la Journée
Internationale du Bénévolat avec Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire* !
Cette 2ᵉ phase sera un moment de :
✨ reconnaissance
🎤 échanges passionnants
😂 fous rires
🤝 partage d’expériences
🏆 *dévoilement officiel des Zenman 2024–2025*
Au programme :
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Panel de discussion
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Partages d’expériences de bénévoles
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Échanges avec la communauté
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Révélation des lauréats Zenman de la saison
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Ambiance conviviale garantie !
📅 *Date :* vendredi 5 décembre 2025
🕘 *Heure :* 16h - 18h
📍 *En ligne – Zoom*
🔗 *Lien de connexion – Célébration :*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9109354610?pwd=qpoZvL4kVczQv2aCfpXTdC1YySaPlb.1&o…
Venez célébrer celles et ceux qui, chaque jour, donnent de leur temps pour
la connaissance libre !
Partagez l'information !!!
Au plaisir de vous retrouver,
_____________
Dear community members,
After the Wikiquote training (14h - 16h), it’s time for the *grand
celebration of the International Volunteer Day with Wikimedia Côte d’Ivoire*
!
This second phase will be a moment of:
✨ recognition
🎤 inspiring discussions
😂 fun and laughter
🤝 sharing experiences
🏆 *official reveal of the Zenman 2024–2025 awardees*
*On the agenda:*
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Panel discussion
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Volunteers’ experience sharing
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Community exchanges
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Announcement of the Zenman award winners of the season
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A friendly and joyful atmosphere guaranteed!
📅 *Date:* To be confirmed
🕘 *Time:* To be confirmed
📍 *Online – Zoom*
🔗 *Connection link – Celebration:*
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9109354610?pwd=qpoZvL4kVczQv2aCfpXTdC1YySaPlb.1&o…
Come and celebrate those who give their time every day to support free
knowledge!
We look forward to seeing you,
--
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
Dear Wikimedians,
The EduWiki Hub
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>
is
inviting you to participate in a short community survey to help
improve the Programs
& Events Dashboard <https://lime.wikimedia.pt/wmbr/index.php/234763?lang=en>,
a tool widely used to track Wikimedia education programs, edit-a-thons,
campaigns, and other community activities.
As part of our ongoing efforts to support the global Wikimedia education
movement, we are gathering broad input on which new features and
enhancements should be developed first. Your feedback will directly shape
the Dashboard’s development roadmap of the EduWiki Hub TIWG.
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/Working_…>
About the survey
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Open to: Anyone who uses the Dashboard, especially those who run
Wikimedia education programs.
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Estimated time: 8–12 minutes
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Language: The survey is in English, but you may respond in any language,
we will translate all submissions.
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Anonymity: Responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide an email
at the end for follow-up.
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Deadline: 5th December
The survey includes:
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A short section to understand your program context
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A ranking of feature ideas identified in the Dashboard technical plan
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Space to share your feedback or additional suggestions
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Optional sign-up for future P&E Dashboard workshops or feature-testing
activities
Take the survey here:👉
https://lime.wikimedia.pt/wmbr/index.php/234763?lang=en
Your input is essential. Whether you use the Dashboard for classroom
assignments, university programs, community training, GLAM partnerships,
local campaigns, or edit-a-thons, we want to hear from you.
Feel free to share this survey with everyone that uses the P&E Dashboard
who might be interested.
Thank you,
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:BJames_(EdWH)>
Coordinator, EduWiki Hub
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_%26_Education_User_Group/EduWiki_…>