Hello!
Michael this is a great idea! As far as I remember from Stephane's talks
about Kiwix, are historically strong users of the resource. It is
definitely worth looking into.
As Michael knows, the technology itself is easy to set up especially among
concentrated populations - but it does require financial input with regards
to the raspberry PIs that are required to 'deliver' the closed network. The
software is obviously free, it's the tech and set up time that can be
obstacles and then the will of the Department of Correctional Services,
that need to be convinced - although with past projects they have seemed
willing.
I am happy to chat about WikiFundi especially with whoever is interested in
leading it in South Africa ?!
warmest
Isla
On Sun, 7 Mar 2021 at 23:17, Douglas Scott <douglas.i.scott(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
Hello Michael,
I think it is a good idea. I remember us considering it a few years ago and
being interested in it. Would you like to drive it? The hard part will be
finding a prison which will be interested in letting us set it up but once
that is done it is just a simple technology issue.
Regards,
Douglas.
On Sun, 7 Mar 2021 at 15:17, Michael Graaf <graaf.michael(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
Dear all,
I had already "met" Shupai in the course of a board meeting but seeing
information here about her background gives me an idea, or rather
re-awakens an old one.
One of WIkimedia-ZA's outreach options considered over the years and
occasionally implemented by individual members, is the use of Kiwix
offline
WIkipedias. Given that prison inmates are denied
internet access, but do
sometimes have access to computers for rehabilitation-related training,
how
about arranging installation in those computers
of Kiwix in all SA
official
languages - and perhaps other content available
from Kiwix in .ZIM file
format, like Khan academy or TED videos? For extra points, how about
WikiFundi which allows them to create content?
Just flying a kite!
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Good day all,
Today I'm excited to announce that WikimediaZA has granted the position
of
Executive Assistant to Shupai Muchuchu where
among her role will be
stakeholder and community engagement.
Shupai has a background in Dramatic Arts. She's done a lot of advocacy
work
> to raise awareness on issues of juvenile delinquency and
> social rehabilitation through theatre workshops and dialogues in places
> such as Pollsmoore and Goodwood correctional services. She's also
worked
with a
number of youth organisations supporting education in
disadvantaged communities.
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forward
> to working with her.
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> Kind regards,
> Bobby Shabangu
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> A very welcome Shupai ☀ these are awesome news.
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> To some great 2021! Reuben
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> > Good day all,
> >
> > Today I'm excited to announce that WikimediaZA has granted the
position
> of
> > Executive Assistant to Shupai Muchuchu where among her role will be
> > stakeholder and community engagement.
> >
> > Shupai has a background in Dramatic Arts. She's done a lot of
advocacy
> work
> > to raise awareness on issues of juvenile delinquency and
> > social rehabilitation through theatre workshops and dialogues in
places
> such
as Pollsmoore and Goodwood correctional services. She's also
worked
with a
number of youth organisations supporting education in
disadvantaged communities.
Kindly help me congratulate Shupai on her new role. We are looking
forward
to working with her.
Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu
WikimediaZA President.
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