We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity for you and your communities. As you know, the lack of coverage of African content on Wikimedia projects has been a source of concern for some time. 

Wiki In Africa (WIA) [1] and Wikimedia Community User Group Côte d’Ivoire (WMUG IC) [2] have been tasked by the African Knowledge Initiative (AKI) [3] to organise, support, and launch a month-long focus on Africa’s climate and environment, called Africa Environment [4]. 

From March 3,  in celebration of Wangari Maathai Day, the Africa Environment focus encourages Wikimedia and other communities to contribute content related to Africa’s Climate to the Wikimedia projects during March 2023 and beyond! 

Individuals, communities, and organizations are invited to contribute in a variety of different ways. Please explore all the options here: https://w.wiki/6Jfm 

Those Wikimedia communities wishing to host training or contribution events can apply for a microgrant of any amount between USD100 and USD1500. The deadline to apply for this microgrant is 28 February. 

Read the AKI Africa Environment micro-funding criteria and application process here: https://w.wiki/6Jdo 

Please feel free to share that message with anyone you might think interested

Florence Devouard / Anthere Wiki in Africa co-ED

A partnership between the Wikimedia Foundation and the African Union, the African Knowledge Initiative celebrates three critical subjects in its inaugural year: youth, environment, and the African continent. Each focus subject has been entrusted to two implementing Wikimedia-focused partners. 

[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wiki_In_Africa [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_C%C3%B4te_d%27Ivoire 

[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Knowledge_Initiative

[4] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Environment