SESSION RECAP & RECORDING
DCW Conversation Hour - May 2026
Dear Wikimedians,
On behalf of the Deoband Community Wikimedia, thank you for joining our
Conversation Hour with Léa Lacroix, Community Engagement Consultant and
Founder of Wiki Sud Italia & Wikimedia Consultants Network.
Our discussion focused on strategies to revive and build momentum in
local Wikimedia communities drawing on Léa's inspiring work in Southern
Italy and Sicily. She emphasized starting with low-pressure, informal
meetups to build connection and sense of community as well as seeking
out individuals who already share a collaborative mindset. She
highlighted that the best way to keep volunteers engaged is by focusing
on their personal interests and local culture. For example, rather than
hosting a typical photography event, the Sicily group organized a
hands-on cheese-making class to document local recipes for Wiki Loves
Sicilia. Léa also shared strategies for partnering with underfunded
museums and libraries, explaining how to align our mission for open
knowledge with their need for foot traffic and digitization.
If you missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussion,
you can watch the full recording below:
▶ Click here to watch the recording [7]
You can also find all our previous Conversation Hour recordings on our
official YouTube channel. [8] 📺 Explore the Full Archive [9]
Don't forget to Subscribe for future updates!
Best Regards,
Munazza Farooqui
Chief Communications Officer
Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
On 2026-05-22 16:34, Munazza Farooqui wrote:
> Dear Wikimedians,
>
> This is a reminder that our 41st DCW Conversation Hour [1], with Lèa
> Lacroix, (Community Engagement Consultant, founder of Wiki Sud Italia
> and Wikimedia Consultants Network) is happening today!
>
> Léa will be sharing the practical strategies for bringing dormant
> community groups back to life and empowering local volunteers. Bring
> your questions for the open Q&A!
>
> Happening Today
>
> EVENT DETAILS
>
> Date: TODAY, 22 May 2026
>
> Time: 1:30 pm UTC | 7:00 pm IST
>
> Speaker: Léa Lacroix
> Join The Conversation [5]
> [6]
>
> We look forward to your presence and your voice in this space dedicated
> to movement strategy and leadership development.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Munazza Farooqui
>
> Chief Communications Officer
>
> Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
>
> On 2026-05-15 21:39, Munazza Farooqui wrote:
>
>> Dear Wikimedians,
>>
>> We are pleased to invite you to the 41st DCW Conversation Hour [1], a
>> space dedicated to movement strategy, leadership development, and
>> innovation in free knowledge.
>>
>> [2]
>>
>> Topic: Revive Your Community: Lessons from Wikimedia Sicily
>>
>> Speaker: Lèa Lacroix, Community Engagement Consultant, founder of Wiki
>> Sud Italia and Wikimedia Consultants Network.
>> Session Key Themes:
>>
>> * How to revive a local Wikimedia community that has been dormant for
>> several years.
>> * Activities to run to create excitement around volunteer contribution
>> on the projects.
>> * Practical tips to develop partnerships and funding opportunities.
>> * The examples of the Wikimedians in Sicily and Wiki Sud Italia as
>> spaces of collaboration and volunteer empowerment.
>>
>> EVENT DETAILS
>>
>> Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
>>
>> Time: 1:30 pm UTC | 7:00 pm IST
>> Register to Join [2] Add to Calendar [3]
>>
>> We look forward to your presence and participation.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Munazza Farooqui
>>
>> Chief Communications Officer
>>
>> Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
>>
>> _Having trouble with the links? Copy and paste the URL below into your
>> browser:_
>> _ https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wj [4] _
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[1] https://dcwwiki.org/DCW_Conversation_Hour
[2] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wj
[3]
https://dcwwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:CargoExport&tables=events&&fiel…
[4] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wc
[5]
https://dcwwiki.org/Revive_Your_Community:_Lessons_from_Wikimedia_Sicily
[6]
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260522T…
[7] https://youtu.be/FryFrRQkuNE?si=1-YaxIjt6m9IwcgZ
[8] https://youtube.com/@dcwwiki?si=DL3NP1Wow7yXp7PE
[9]
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4sumcgL8a5aDYj2FlHb6aVMpDWUseve&si=0e4…
Dear Wikimedians,
We are pleased to invite you to the 41st DCW Conversation Hour [1], a
space dedicated to movement strategy, leadership development, and
innovation in free knowledge.
[2]
Topic: Revive Your Community: Lessons from Wikimedia Sicily
Speaker: Lèa Lacroix, Community Engagement Consultant, founder of Wiki
Sud Italia and Wikimedia Consultants Network.
Session Key Themes:
* How to revive a local Wikimedia community that has been dormant for
several years.
* Activities to run to create excitement around volunteer contribution
on the projects.
* Practical tips to develop partnerships and funding opportunities.
* The examples of the Wikimedians in Sicily and Wiki Sud Italia as
spaces of collaboration and volunteer empowerment.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 1:30 pm UTC | 7:00 pm IST
Register to Join [2] Add to Calendar [3]
We look forward to your presence and participation.
Best Regards,
Munazza Farooqui
Chief Communications Officer
Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
_Having trouble with the links? Copy and paste the URL below into your
browser:_
_ https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wj [4] _
Links:
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[1] https://dcwwiki.org/DCW_Conversation_Hour
[2] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wj
[3]
https://dcwwiki.org/index.php?title=Special:CargoExport&tables=events&&fiel…
[4] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wc