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/Rulesof the photo contest and on criteria and rules https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Feminism_and_Folklore_2024#Local_Judging_Criteria/Rulesfor 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@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

[image: image.png] Rotana Al Hasanat (she/her) | Northern MENA Regional Ambassador for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 | Rotenawwaf23@gmail.com