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Whether you are a long-time contributor or just beginning your Wikimedia
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increase access to reliable, open knowledge and strengthen the Wikimedia
movement in Uganda.
Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. We look forward to
learning, collaborating, and growing together.
*"Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
sum of all knowledge."*
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*Kind Regards,*
*Micheal Kaluba*
*Executive Director*
*Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda*
*Plot 90, Kanjokya Street, Level 2, Kanjokya House*
*Tel: +256755117561*
Hi Oliver,
Thank you and you are welcome to the community.
On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:48 AM Micheal Kaluba <
michealkaluba(a)wikimediauganda.org> wrote:
> Hi Oliver,
>
> Thank you and you are welcome to the community.
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 15, 2026 at 9:39 AM Oliver Samson <oliversamson049(a)gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> My name is Oliver Samson, and I am based in Yumbe District, West Nile,
>> Uganda.
>>
>> I contribute to Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and Wikipedia. My interests
>> include documenting local culture, heritage, people, and places through
>> photography, multimedia, and open knowledge.
>>
>> Outside Wikimedia, I work in journalism, digital storytelling, content
>> creation, and video editing. I hope to learn from experienced community
>> members, collaborate on impactful projects, and help strengthen the
>> Wikimedia movement in Uganda.
>>
>> I look forward to connecting and working with you all.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> On Wed, 15 Jul 2026, 9:25 am Micheal Kaluba, <
>> michealkaluba(a)wikimediauganda.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda Members,
>>>
>>> Welcome to the official *Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda mailing
>>> list*!
>>>
>>> Thank you for subscribing and for being part of our growing community of
>>> Wikimedians committed to advancing free knowledge across Uganda. This
>>> mailing list will serve as our primary communication channel for sharing
>>> community updates, opportunities, events, discussions, and important
>>> announcements.
>>>
>>> Through this mailing list, you can expect to receive:
>>>
>>> - Community news and updates
>>> - Upcoming training sessions, edit-a-thons, and campaigns
>>> - Calls for volunteers and participation in local and international
>>> Wikimedia initiatives
>>> - Grant, scholarship, and leadership opportunities
>>> - Meeting notices and minutes
>>> - Resources to support your Wikimedia contributions
>>> - Opportunities to collaborate with fellow community members
>>>
>>> Community Guidelines
>>>
>>> To help keep this mailing list useful and welcoming for everyone, we
>>> kindly ask that you:
>>>
>>> - Be respectful and inclusive in all discussions.
>>> - Keep conversations relevant to Wikimedia and free knowledge.
>>> - Avoid spam, commercial advertisements, or unrelated content.
>>> - Respect the privacy of fellow members.
>>> - Follow the Universal Code of Conduct
>>> <https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Universal_Code_of_Conduct> (UCoC)
>>> in all interactions.
>>>
>>> Introduce Yourself!
>>>
>>> We would love to get to know you. Feel free to reply to this email with:
>>>
>>> - Your name
>>> - Where you are based
>>> - The Wikimedia projects you contribute to (Wikipedia, Wikidata,
>>> Commons, Wikisource, etc.)
>>> - Your interests within the Wikimedia movement
>>> - What you hope to learn or contribute through the community
>>>
>>> Whether you are a long-time contributor or just beginning your Wikimedia
>>> journey, you are a valued member of this community. Together, we can
>>> increase access to reliable, open knowledge and strengthen the Wikimedia
>>> movement in Uganda.
>>>
>>> Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. We look forward to
>>> learning, collaborating, and growing together.
>>>
>>>
>>> *"Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in
>>> the sum of all knowledge."*
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Kind Regards,*
>>>
>>> *Micheal Kaluba*
>>> *Executive Director*
>>> *Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda*
>>> *Plot 90, Kanjokya Street
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Uganda+Plot+90,+Kanjokya+Street?entry=gm…>,
>>> Level 2, Kanjokya House*
>>> *Tel: +256755117561*
>>>
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>>
>
> --
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *Micheal Kaluba*
> *Executive Director*
> *Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda*
> *Plot 90, Kanjokya Street, Level 2, Kanjokya House*
> *Tel: +256755117561*
>
>
--
*Kind Regards,*
*Micheal Kaluba*
*Executive Director*
*Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda*
*Plot 90, Kanjokya Street, Level 2, Kanjokya House*
*Tel: +256755117561*