Dear all,
I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. We are thrilled to invite you
to the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>—an
initiative by the African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community> and
proudly sponsored by Open Foundation West Africa <https://ofwafrica.org/>.
This program is tailored to facilitate workshops and sessions, offering
invaluable insights into contributing to various Wikimedia tech projects,
code repositories, and platforms.
*Program Overview:*
The Wikimedia Tech Safari Program presents a unique opportunity for African
Wikimedians to bolster their technical prowess, engage with the vibrant
Wikimedia tech community, and actively contribute to the evolution of
Wikimedia projects. The program encompasses workshops and sessions designed
to provide hands-on experience and expert guidance on navigating the
intricacies of Wikimedia's technical landscape.
*Event Details:*
- Registration Period: January 22nd, 2024, 06:00 UTC, to February 6th,
2024, 00:00 UTC.
- Limited Data Stipends: Available to support 70 contributors/attendees.
(Terms and Conditions Apply
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program/Terms_and_Cond…>
.)
*How to Register:*
To secure your spot in the Wikimedia Tech Safari Program, kindly register
using the following link: Wikimedia Tech Safari Registration.
<https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
*Important Links:*
- Wikimedia Tech Safari Program Details
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tech_Safari_Program>
- Registration Link <https://pretix.eu/awmt/wikitechsafari/>
- The African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Technical_Community>
*Localization (Translation) Invitation:*
We warmly encourage the community to participate in the localization
(translation) of program pages into your native languages. Your
contributions will significantly enhance the accessibility of this
opportunity to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity within the
Wikimedia community.
This is an exceptional chance to deepen your involvement in the Wikimedia
tech community, make meaningful contributions, and connect with like-minded
individuals from the African Wikimedians community.
We eagerly anticipate your active participation in the Wikimedia Tech
Safari Program.
Best regards,
*Joris Darlington Quarshie
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*Community Lead
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Joris_Darlington_Quarshie>*
*African Wikimedia Technical Community
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Africa_Wikimedia_Developers_Project>| Wikimedia
Foundation <https://www.wikimedia.org/>*
*Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. It’s free to edit, free to use, it has a
global community and it’s for all of us. Our work in Africa is to get you
involved.*
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Dear all,
A quick reminder of the upcoming Wikpedia birthday celebration
Wikipedia will be celebrating its 23rd birthday on 15 January 2024. This
year we will be hosting a bigger than normal birthday Wiki *Meet-Up*
event, on 27 January 2024 to celebrate this huge event.
The event will be the first *Meet-up* of the year and will be held in
both *Cape
Town, Johanensburg and digitally online.*
- *Date: Saturday, 27 January 2024*
- *Start time: 11:00 AM SAST*
- *End Time: 13:00 PM SAST*
- *Location: in-person: Cape Town and Johannesburg*
- *Cape Town Venue:* Tigers Milk
- *Address:* Tiger's Milk Claremont Ground Floor Sunclare Building, 21
Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town.
- *Johannesburg Venue:* Gaucho Restaurant
- *Address:* 67 7th St, Linden, Randburg, 2104
- *Time:* see schedule above
RSVP 26/01/2024
<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yBqTcT6IbiHXb939Ag68hNtmQi6ERNTfrdW…>
Link to Join,Online:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Special_Meetup/South_Africa/South_A…>
For a more text-based experience.
Zulip <https://wikimediaza.zulipchat.com/login/>: Note registration is
necessary
For those who would like to participate in celebrating Wikipedia 23rd
birthday globally see link
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Birthday_2024_-_African_Continent>
below
Best regards,
This event has been canceled.
WikimediaZA Digest, Vol 155, Issue 3
Saturday Jan 27, 2024 ⋅ 11am – 1pm
South Africa Standard Time
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Dear all,
Wikipedia will be celebrating its 23rd birthday on 15 January 2024. This
year we will be hosting a bigger than normal birthday Wiki *Meet-Up*
event, on 27 January 2024 to celebrate this huge event.
The event will be the first *Meet-up* of the year and will be held in
both *Cape
Town, Johanensburg and digitally online.*
- *Date: Saturday, 27 January 2024*
- *Start time: 11:00 AM SAST*
- *End Time: 13:00 PM SAST*
- *Location: in-person: Cape Town and Johannesburg*
- *Cape Town Venue:* Tigers Milk
- *Address:* Tiger's Milk Claremont Ground Floor Sunclare Building, 21
Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town.
- *Johannesburg Venue:* Gaucho Restaurant
- *Address:* 67 7th St, Linden, Randburg, 2104
- *Time:* see schedule above
Link to Join,Online:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Special_Meetup/South_Africa/South_A…>
For a more text-based experience.
Zulip <https://wikimediaza.zulipchat.com/login/>: Note registration is
necessary
Best regards,