Dear team,
I hope this email finds you well. As we gear up for another exciting
edition of Wiki Loves Folklore, we are reaching out to you, our
esteemed local organizer, to invite your active participation in the 2024
campaign.
Wiki Loves Folklore photo contest in Commons, in conjunction with the
Feminism & Folklore contest in Wikipedia, is a vibrant
initiative that brings together photographers, contributors, and
enthusiasts from around the world to capture and celebrate the
rich tapestry of folklore and cultural heritage. Your dedication and
efforts have been instrumental in making past editions a
success, and we are thrilled to have you on board once again.
Campaign Details:
- Duration: February 1st to March 31st, 2024
- Objective: Showcase the diversity of folklore through compelling
photographs on Wikimedia Commons and contribute to Wikipedia's coverage of
folklore, with a special emphasis on cultural diversity and gender
inclusivity on Wikipedia.
Your Role:
*Create Campaign Pages: *Kickstart the campaign by creating Wiki Loves
Folklore 2024 dedicated pages on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia and add
them to the Organize subpage
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024/Organize>
and
the Project subpage
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2024/Project_Page> on
Meta. These pages will serve as a hub for information, guidelines, a list
of proposed items, tools, instructions, or other communications to the
community.
*Engage Users/Photographers:* Foster a sense of community by actively
engaging with local photographers and Wikimedia contributors. Encourage
them to participate, share their experiences, and seek assistance if needed.
*Promote the Campaign:* Utilize your social media channels, local networks,
and community forums to spread the word about
Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. The more participants, the richer the collection
of folklore imagery we can gather.
*Resources:*
- *Campaign Rules:* Comprehensive guidelines and rules
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024/Rules>of
the photo contest and on criteria and rules
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2024#Local_Judging_Criteria/Rules>for
the Wikipedia contest.
- *Examples: *Example of a global page
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024_in_Italy>
to
be created in Commons and details
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2024/List_of_Articles>
on
how to use the FNF Missing Articles Tool
<https://tools.wikilovesfolklore.org/>to create lists of articles for
the Wikipedia contest.
- *FAQ:* Please find responses
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2024/FAQ> to
the most frequent questions on the photo contest.
- *Support: *Should you require any assistance or have questions, please
feel free to reach out to me at Rotenawwaf23(a)gmail.com.
We are confident that with your passion and organizational skills, Wiki
Loves Folklore 2024 will be a tremendous success in our
shared mission to document and celebrate diverse cultural narratives from
around the globe.
Thank you for your dedication to this initiative. We look forward to
witnessing the creative contributions that will undoubtedly
emerge from your community.
Best regards,
Rotana Al Hasanat
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Rotana Al Hasanat (she/her)
| Northern MENA Regional Ambassador for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 |
Rotenawwaf23(a)gmail.com
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