Hi,
I believe it likely is too early to make a decision. We have a professional team at the WMF monitoring the situation, but the date is still 5 months in the future.
It is reasonable to expect that we may need to make adjustments to the situation as it develops and in 2-3 months it will be much clearer where we stand.
For now, I think it is already fair to say that the WMF leadership is not shying away from difficult decisions (the summit cancellation, closing down the office, canceling international travel for staff) and clearly prioritizes our safety.
I trust the judgment of our staff when they communicate clearly that they are considering all options and will.make a decision in due time.
Best,
Dj "pundit"
On Tue, Mar 10, 2020, 00:45 Rehman Abubakr rehman.wikimedia@live.com wrote:
I too have cancelled all personal/work/wiki travel plans. The risks are far too great.
A single infection at the conference, depending on who/where, has the potential to cause significant damage to the Movement.
I understand the sheer effort that has already been put, but I strongly hope the Foundation will postpone the conference or cancel this year's conference for the safety of the volunteers, and to prevent the risk of spreading it to more parts of the world.
Yours truly,
Rehmanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Rehman
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From a personal perspective, I have cancelled all future travel plans and have requested that everyone I work with do the same. I am of course in healthcare. Please note that this is not official advise.
James
On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 5:48 AM Toni Ristovski toni91ehrlich@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Gnangarra,
On your last email in this thread you mentioned that you will discuss situation with corona virus CoVid-19, regarding upcoming Wikimania. I
know
that nobody have enough information, but following all the news and following recent developments, could you please update us about this
issue
on this thread.
Thank you Toni
On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 1:15 PM Ciell Wikipedia <
ciell.wikipedia@gmail.com
wrote:
Thank you for your response!
Ciell
Op wo 26 feb. 2020 12:32 schreef Gnangarra gnangarra@gmail.com:
Hi Ciell
ESEAP team and the WMF are meeting later this week with discussion on
this
very issue on the agenda. As it stands we have been following the
changes
and recommendations of many countries in relation to travel to
Thailand
and
Bangkok. The WMF team is also following developments, as you can
imagine
its a very dynamic situation. At this stage we are continuing the scholarship application process because there isnt the time frame
necessary
to delay while waiting for further developments occur so we can more assured of the necessary measures that will need to be taken.
For people who dont get scholarships, or are already planning to fund
their
own travel there for once waiting is becoming an advantage as the
cost
of
travel is dropping and there will be incentives to encourage people
to
travel. Anyone making bookings I recommend you obtain insurance
that
covers you for all eventualities especially scenarios related to the
virus.
Community safety is at the absolute forefront of our plans and
concerns.
Regards
On Wed, 26 Feb 2020 at 19:05, Ciell Wikipedia <
ciell.wikipedia@gmail.com
wrote:
Hi Gnangarra,
With the Corona virus spreading rapidly around the world: can you
tell
me
(us) something about the scenario for Wikimania when the virus
would
still
be heavily active in August? People might want to wait a bit longer before applying, or maybe
want
to
know more about cancelling their travels after they have confirmed
the
scholarship. Will this be possible?
Vriendelijke groet, Ciell
Op do 20 feb. 2020 om 21:46 schreef Gnangarra <gnangarra@gmail.com
:
Wikimania is fast approaching, this year it'll be held in Bangkok
and
as
always the Wikimedia Foundation has a limited number of
opportunities
to
assist people to attend. There are two types of scholarships the
first
being a full scholarship which covers, travel, accommodation, and registration, the second a partial scholarship that covers
accommodation
and registration.
This year for the first time East, South East Asia, and Pacific
(ESEAP)
as
collaboration between the region we'll be your host for
Wikimania.
The
region has placed a high importance on collaboration and
knowledge
sharing
this years Wikimania program will reflect that. Our theme is; *Power of Diverse Collaboration* *Sharing knowledge brings people together*
How does this impact on scholarship? ESEAP is looking for people
who
are
prepared to share their knowledge to help develop potential
future
leaders. We'll be looking for two broad areas of contributions,
from
those
who have successfully developed programs, and those newer
contributors
who
want to develop their skills to do more but have never been to a
Wikimania
to broaden their support networks.
As you apply please agree to share your details with the local
affiliate
should they also have scholarships available. When answering
questions
if
you have urls to reports, dashboards, and events reports please
provide
them. Rather than writing lots of words again have your past
recordings
speak.
On behalf of ESEAP community, and the Scholarship committee we
look
forward
to seeing you in Bangkok in August.
-- Gnangarra Wikimania Scholarship committee Co-chair
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