Greetings all,
This email is a reminder that we are hosting our South Asia Open Community
Call <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call> today
(19 May 2024), from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST. This call will be a unique
opportunity for us to connect directly with the leadership of the Wikimedia
Foundation to share our insights and contribute to shaping WMF's plans for
the upcoming year.
The agenda of the call is available on the meta page and etherpad as well
The details for the call are as follows:
*South Asia Open Community Call:*
*Moderator:* Chinmayee Mishra
*Time:* 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST (90 mins)
*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
*Etherpad link:* https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call
*Metapage: *https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call
During the session, we will not only delve into the Annual Plan but also
have our usual call and open community updates. Please feel free to reach
out to us if you have any questions. Looking forward to meeting you all
soon!
Warm regards,
Nitesh and Nivas
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all well.
This email is regarding the Wikimedia Foundation’s Draft Annual Plan for
2024-2025
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-2025>
, in continuation of Maryana’s email
<https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org…>
, and requested inputs from members of the movement.
We invite you all to a *session on the Annual Plan during 19th May's* South
Asia Open Community Call (SAOCC)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>, in line
with the collaborative approach adopted by the foundation for finalizing
Annual Plans.
*Ps: To know more about the purpose of an Annual Plan, please read our
listed FAQs.
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan#Frequently…>*
Collaborative Approach
Similar to previous years, the Foundation has prioritized collaboration by
asking movement members to share their feedback and goals for the coming
year. An effort we embarked upon with the Talking:2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Community_Affairs_Comm…>
initiative.
Additionally, for this year's Annual Planning Process (APP) we are
joining/hosting
a series of calls/discussions
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-2025/…>
across the movement.
Join us on the 19th of May @ SAOCC (1230-1400 UTC or 1800-1930 IST)
We will be hosting a 45-minute Annual Planning session including Q&A, this
discussion will be hosted by the senior leadership of the Wikimedia
Foundation. We invite you all to attend and engage.
Ahead of the call we request you to read the Annual Plan draft, which is
available in multiple languages and the shorter summary in over 30
languages including many from South Asia. You can pre-submit your questions
on the Etherpad <https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/South_Asia_Community_Call>
or get in touch if you require any clarifications.
Call Details (Please add the details to your respective calendars)
Google Meeting <https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow>
Date/Time: 19th May 2024 @ 1230-1400 UTC or 1800-1930 IST
A big thanks to the call organizers for enabling the discussion on the
platform.
___________________________
Reminder: The Annual Plan is open for Feedback
In this Annual Plan, we celebrate the success of many groups and
individuals who are working to advance various Movement Strategy
Recommendations
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Movement_Strategy/Recomm…>
alongside the Foundation's core work. In the years to come, the Foundation
will also begin to signal more clearly where some recommendations are more
informative than others in our collective pursuit of the 2030 Strategic
Direction.
The draft annual plan
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-2025>
for
the coming fiscal year (July 2024 to June 2025) is open for feedback. You
are invited to share your feedback on the discussion page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-…>
as well.
Best,
--
Rachit Sharma (he/him)
Snr Global Movement Communications Specialist, South Asia
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
*We help everyone share in the sum of all knowledge. *
*We are the people who keep knowledge free.*
Hello again Community Members,
I hope this email finds you well.
We hope you all will have a great time during the weekend. Before you all
leave for the weekend, we have news for you all! We are happy to announce
our upcoming South Asia Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>, scheduled
for Sunday, 19 May 2024, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST. This time around, we
are honored to have senior leaders from the Wikimedia Foundation
participating to share more about Wikimedia Foundation's (WMF) Draft Annual
Plan
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2024-2025>
specifically tailored for the South Asia communities.
It's a unique opportunity for us to connect directly with the leadership of
our organization, share our insights, and contribute to the shaping of
WMF's plans for the upcoming year. We highly encourage all community
members to actively participate in this session. Your input, feedback, and
questions are invaluable in ensuring that the Annual Plan aligns with the
needs and aspirations of our diverse community.
Your presence and contributions will play a vital role in shaping the
future direction of our community and the Wikimedia movement as a whole.
Here are the details for the call:
*Date:* Sunday, 19 May 2024
*Time:* 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, IST
*Google Meet Link:* https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
During the session, we will not only delve into the Annual Plan but also
have our usual call and open community updates hence we have decided to
have a 90-minute call for May. Your active involvement is crucial in making
this discussion fruitful and impactful.
To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate, we kindly
request you to mark your calendars and make arrangements to join us for
this important event.
We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions
during the South Asia Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>. Together,
let's work towards building a more inclusive, vibrant, and thriving
Wikimedia community.
Please feel free to reach out to us in case of any queries. Looking forward
to meeting you all soon!
Warm regards,
Nitesh and Nivas