*G**o**o**g**l**e will donate *3 cents per word translated to hospital *573
57* up to *$50 000*
*G**o**o**g**l**e*-*Wikipedia *Health Speaks is an initiative of
Google.org, which mainly aims to enrich the Arabic Content Online, making
information more accessible and reachable everywhere in our local language.
Project scope is to translate selected Wikipedia Articles in the Health
Topic, from English to Arabic using the Google Translator Toolkit.
For every translated word, Google will donate 3 Cents to the 57357
Cancer hospital, that's up to 50,000 $ for this project.
*What do we need ? *
We need volunteers to join the Google-Wikipedia Health Speaks Team, and to
work in Translating, Reviewing, Organizing Events and Trainings. All majors
and backgrounds are most welcomed.
*How it works ?*
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First, we will have Google/Wikipedia accounts. Log in to the Health Speaks
Website
www.google.org/healthspeaks. We will be trained on how to use
toolkits for translation and reviewing. Mentorship will be available all
times.
*What is the kind of commitment ?*
No certain commitment needed, just as much contribution as you can according
to your time. Don't forget that for each translated word Google will donate!
*Where I will work ?*
From Home! as long as you have an internet connection.
Some Trainings and
a Ceremony will take place and will be posted.
*What I will do Exactly ?*
Translate Using Google Toolkit,
Review,
Give Trainings,
Organize Events,
Be a "Google Student Ambassador" (with your name/photo listed on the
Google.org website), to give mentorship and support during the whole
project.
*Can I join alone ?*
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*YES! *Also, NGOs, Student Groups and Activities can join and contribute !
*When the Project will go live ?*
The Health Speaks site will be live on *1st of September 2010*.
*How shall we communicate ?*
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We will be added to the Google Site, and the Health Speaks Arabic Mail
Group.
*I have more questions ?*
Contact me anytime : *khaledmokhtar(a)gmail.com *or *
health.speaks.arabic(a)gmail.com*
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*Thanks!*
*Khaled Mokhtar*
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Google - Wikipedia Health Speaks, Project Manager
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