Good Morning Chapter members,

Please find details about the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour below. Interested members may register for the event via the link provided.

Best Regards - Martin Emanuel

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Donia ElDomiaty donia@wikiinafrica.org Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 at 12:56 Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Next Episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Funding the Future: Understanding Wikimedia Grants and How to Access Them" JOIN US! To:

Dear Wikimedians,

We hope this email finds you well. We invite you to join the next episode of WikiAfrica Hour "Funding the Future: Understanding Wikimedia Grants and How to Access Them”

We are very excited to discuss this topic with the episode guests and your joining is very valuable.

What can you expect from the episode?

How does funding shape the future of free knowledge in Africa and beyond? In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we dive deep into the world of Wikimedia grants — from rapid funds to multi-year support. We bring together voices from the Wikimedia Foundation and real-life grant recipients to demystify the process and share valuable tips on choosing the right grant, applying effectively, and navigating the Fluxx system.

Whether you're a seasoned Wikimedian or just getting started, this episode will help you understand how grants can empower your community and bring your ideas to life.

Watch, share, and be inspired.

Who are the guest speakers?

Jorge Vargas: Director of Partnerships at Wikimedia Foundation.

Willy Buloso: Program Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa at Wikimedia Foundation.

Candy Khohliwe: Program Coordinator for the Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana.

Hosting them Florence Devouard: A Wikipedian since 2002, a former Chair of Wikimedia Foundation and a founding member of Wikimedia France. She is the Co-Executive Director of Wiki in Africa. Since 2013, Florence is the co-leader on projects related to Wikipedia and Africa, such as Wiki Loves Africa

In Focus section: Fluxx Demo

We will listen to Davit Saroyan, Senior Program Officer at Wikimedia Foundation who supports the grant making Portal and the grant programs. He is going to explain how you can use Fluxx and what are the main challenges people face using it. This amazing IF part is going to navigate how you can register, apply, and report your grant! Join us and share any challenges or difficulties you face while using Fluxx and learn more about it!

When and where will the episode take place?

Data: Wednesday 30th July

Time: 16:00 UTC

Join us LIVE on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th-RPUWR3lY.

You can also register in the event tool https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WAH_Episode_48_-_Funding_the_Future:_U...

Looking forward to seeing you!

-- Donia WikiAfrica Hour Production Coordinator & Wiki In Africa Tools Community Facilitator