Good Afternoon Chapter members
Please take note of upcoming Virtual conversation which may be of interest
to you
Best Regards
Herschal Jackson
Executive Coordinator
+2760 440 1664
herschal.jackson(a)wikimedia.org.za
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From: AfLIA Communications <afliacomm(a)aflia.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 at 10:23
Subject: [African Wikimedians] Join our Virtual Conversations (Central
Africa Edition)
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Calling all Central African Wikimedians and Library Professionals!
Join our Virtual Conversations (Central African Edition)
Date: Thursday, 14th November 2024
Time: 10:30 AM GMT
Moderator: Georges Fodoup, Co-founder, Cameroon Wikimedia User Group,
Chairman, WikiFranca
The Integrating Wikimedia Project into African Library Ecosystem (IWIPALE)
project invites Central African Wikimedians and Librarians to an open,
collaborative discussion on "How can Wikimedia projects be seamlessly
integrated into library routines in Africa?"
This fact-finding session aims to gather insights and ideas from diverse
voices across Central Africa. Do not miss this opportunity to share your
thoughts and learn from others, as we explore new ways to enrich library
services with Wikimedia tools.
Register here -
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_So7gqxkMSxCRVAjsfBzcOA#/registr…
Thank you
Stanley
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Good Morning Chapter members.
Please take note of the upcoming Wikimedia Hackathon.
Best Regards
Herschal Jackson
Executive Coordinator
+2760 440 1664
herschal.jackson(a)wikimedia.org.za
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From: Deb Tankersley <dtankersley(a)wikimedia.org>
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2024 at 18:33
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Save the date: Wikimedia Hackathon to be held in
Istanbul, Turkey on May 2 - 4, 2025
To: Coordination of technology deployments across languages/projects <
wikitech-ambassadors(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <cloud(a)lists.wikimedia.org>,
Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, wikitech-l <
wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>, <wikidata-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hello all, *(with apologies for cross-posting)*
We’re happy to announce that the next annual Wikimedia Hackathon will be
taking place May 2nd - 4th, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025>! This event is
being organized by the Wikimedia Foundation in collaboration with local
Wikimedia affiliate, Wikimedia Community User Group Turkey (WMTR)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Turkey>.
The Wikimedia Hackathon is an annual event to bring the global technical
community together to connect, hack, and explore new ideas. Technical
contributors from all around the world come together to improve the
technological infrastructure and software that powers and benefits the
Wikimedia projects.
During the Hackathon, we will focus on bringing together people who have
already contributed to the many technical aspects of Mediawiki and our
Wikimedia projects, those who know how to find their way around on our
technical ecosystem, and who are able to work or collaborate on projects
rather autonomously.
The 2025 Hackathon will happen in-person, onsite at the Renaissance Polat
Istanbul Hotel
<https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/istrn-renaissance-polat-istanbul-hote…>
, and we’ll have discounted room codes for those that want to stay at the
hotel venue, to be announced in the coming weeks.
For those unable to attend in person, we'll be live-streaming the Hackathon
opening ceremony and closing showcase. Local and global communities are
also welcome and encouraged to organize pre-hackathon events or related
meetups.
Next steps:
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Event registration will open on November 12, 2024 and will close mid
April 2025, or earlier based on event capacity.
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There are a limited number of scholarships that can be requested during
early registration and all scholarships provided will adhere to the WMF
travel policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Scholarship_travel_policy>
guidelines.
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Scholarship requests will only be accepted for consideration
until December
10, 2024.
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Mark your calendars and register early!
All participants will adhere to the Code of Conduct
<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Code_of_Conduct> for Wikimedia technical
spaces and the Friendly Space Policy
<https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy>.
If you have any questions or would like to reach out to the organizing
team, feel free to email hackathon(a)wikimedia.org or comment on the talk page
<https://www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Wikimedia_Hackathon_2025&a…>.
Cheers,
Deb
--
deb tankersley (she/her)
developer outreach program management
Wikimedia Foundation
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Good Afternoon Chapter Members
You are invited to attend our upcoming AGM on the 09th November 2024 at 10am to 1pm
The Meeting will be held in person and online in Cape Town and Johannesburg, please find links to agenda, venues and online participation:
Agenda:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_South_Africa/2024-AGM
Johannesburg:
The Catalyst Hotel
100 Pretoria Ave,
Wierda Valley,
Sandton,
2196
Cape Town:
The Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge
Portswood Rd,
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
Cape Town,
8001
Online:
Saturday, 9 November · 10:00am – 1:00pm
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg
Google Meet joining info
Video call link:
https://meet.google.com/egf-mxxr-rvp
Or dial: (ZA) +27 10 823 1316 PIN: 717 040 579#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/egf-mxxr-rvp?pin=2564594390152
Please take note of the below information:
If you are not attending the AGM and would like to nominate a proxy please complete the AGM Proxy form and send it back to me by 10am on Thursday 07th November 2024
AGM Proxy Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrGPBEk-D6YoXBjaJVdrQrF_WSGeUU-e/view
If you would like to stand for the board please review the Incorporation of Board Member page and complete the Expression of Interest Form and send it back to me by 10am on Thursday 07th November 2024.
Incorporation of Board Member Process:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_Board_Members_into_Wikimed…
Expression of Interest Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r63YtK0AIAXCclssfymON6eEmWbdHixn/view
Take Note - Candidates must have been chapter subscribed/paying members for at least two years, with either an annual or lifetime membership to stand for the Chapters Board.
1. Snap Scan payment link for Chapter Membership
2. Payfast payment link for Chapter Membership
If you would like to utilize any of the above payment methods contact me on info(a)wikimedia.org.za and a link will be provided to you.
Alternately you can make a EFT deposit utilizing the account details below and forward the proof of payment to info(a)wikimedia.org.za
3. EFT Details:
Bank = Standard Bank
Account Number = 020119895
Account Name = WIKIMEDIA ZA NPC
Branch = GREENSTONE
Reference = Name and Surname
Please reach out to me directly if you require assistance with the documentation - herschal.jackson(a)wikimedia.org.za
Best Regards
Herschal Jackson
Good Morning Chapter Members
Please take note that Wikimania 2025 scholarships are open and applications
close on the 08th December 2024
Best Regards
Herschal Jackson
Executive Coordinator
+2760 440 1664
herschal.jackson(a)wikimedia.org.za
Dear Wikimedia Community,
Exciting news! Scholarship applications are now open for Wikimania 2025,
which will be held in Nairobi, East Africa, marking the first time this
global gathering is hosted in the region. This 20th-anniversary edition of
Wikimania is themed “Wikimania@20: Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability,”
bringing together Wikimedians worldwide to discuss strategies, celebrate
our milestones, and strengthen our collective commitment to free knowledge.
We encourage you to apply for a scholarship! Scholarships will cover
travel, accommodation, and registration, allowing recipients to engage
fully in the event. Whether you contribute online or offline, this is a
fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and learn with fellow Wikimedians.
Key Details:
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Scholarships now open: 7th November-8th December 2024
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Conference Dates: 6th-9th August 2025 (with pre-conference activities
also being planned on 5 August.)
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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Scholarship Coverage: Travel, accommodation, registration, and travel
insurance
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Application Focus: Contributions to Wikimedia’s sustainability and
inclusivity. Be sure to highlight your contribution to the movement and
provide relevant links for reference.
As in previous years, scholarship recipients are encouraged to volunteer
4-6 hours during the event to help make it memorable for everyone.
Applications are being accepted now, and the organizing team is eager to
assist accepted scholars with travel arrangements. Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to be part of a landmark event!
How to Apply: Visit the Wikimania Scholarships
<https://wikimania.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/2025:Scholarships> page
<https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/>for more details and read the Diff blog
post here:
https://diff.wikimedia.org/2024/11/07/apply-for-a-scholarship-for-wikimania…
For any questions, feel free to contact the COT at
wikimania-scholarships(a)wikimedia.org. or wikimania(a)wikimedia.org
Karibuni Nairobi! Let’s come together to make Wikimania 2025 unforgettable.
Warm regards,
Wikimania 2025 Scholarships Team
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