Hello all,
Hope you all are doing well!
As you all may know the Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call> is a
community call for South Asian Wikimedia Community members, we are excited
to announce that the next South Asia Open Community call will be happening
this month on *24 August 2025*. The detailed agenda, etherpad, call
timings, and meeting link will be updated soon on the meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/South_Asia_Open_Community_Call>.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[SAOCC] Open Community Call
Date: 24 August 2025
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ffs-izis-bow
Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl> to
share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions.
Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…>
.
Look forward to connecting with you all,
Thank you!
Warm regards,
Nitesh
Dear all,
I hope you are doing well.
We are pleased to inform you that the deadline to submit your Expression of
Interest has been extended until 26 August. The Advanced Train the Trainer
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025>
(ATTT)
2025 will be held on 10, 11, and 12 October 2025 at IIIT-Hyderabad.
ATTT is designed for experienced Wikimedians who have or have not
previously participated in Train the Trainer, but wish to further develop
their leadership, thematic expertise, and practical application skills. The
training will run in two thematic tracks:
-
Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling – Learn to measure, analyse,
and narrate the impact of Wikimedia initiatives through hands-on labs and
peer feedback.
-
Project Design: From Learning to Action – Work on a 3-month project with
mentoring and planning tools, turning learning into impactful,
context-driven initiatives.
Event Dates: 10 to 12 October, 2025
Apply here: Expression of Interest form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025/Ex…>Deadline
to apply (extended): 26 August 2025
We will share further updates with you soon.
Note: If you are unsure about which track to choose, please still submit
your application by answering the questions thoroughly. Our team will
review it and assign you to the most suitable track. If you are not
comfortable applying directly on Meta, you may send your proposal (using
the Meta template and with a valid reason) to nitesh(a)research.iiit.ac.in.
If selected, the OKI team will publish it on Meta on your behalf.
We look forward to receiving your applications and working together to
shape impactful Wikimedia leadership!
Regards,
Nitesh,
Open Knowledge Initiatives Team
IIIT-Hyderabad
Note: This communication is being sent from my personal email address due
to unavoidable logistical constraints, notwithstanding that it pertains to
official matters. We regret any inconvenience caused and will ensure that
future correspondence is routed through the appropriate official channels.
Dear all,
Hope you are doing well.
We are glad to announce that the Open Knowledge Initiatives (OKI) team at
IIIT-Hyderabad is organizing the Advance Train the Trainer (ATTT) 2025,
tentatively scheduled for the second week of October 2025 at IIIT-Hyderabad.
This event is designed for experienced Wikimedians who have been part of the
Train the Trainer earlier and who are eager to deepen their leadership,
thematic expertise, and real-world application skills. The training will
run in parallel tracks, each focusing on an area that’s vital for the
future of Wikimedia in India and beyond.
Participants are required to select one of the two tracks (mentioned below)
based on their area of interest and experience:
Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling Learn how to measure, analyze,
and narrate the real impact of Wikimedia initiatives. This track will
empower you to make data-informed decisions, advocate for program growth,
and turn metrics into meaningful stories through hands-on labs and peer
feedback.
Project Design Challenge: From Learning to Action This challenge is
embedded across tracks but includes a dedicated support structure for
designing a 3-month project. With planning tools, mentoring, and outcome
presentations, participants will convert learning into action by developing
impactful, context-driven initiatives.
Apply Now: Expression of Interest form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/IIITH-OKI/Advance_Train_The_Trainer_2025/Ex…>
Deadline to apply: 20 August 2025
Please note that selected participants will be expected to commit fully to
the track experience and project development. Kindly read the instructions
carefully.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to
receiving your Expression of Interest and working together to shape
impactful Wikimedia leadership!
Kindly note that if you are not comfortable applying directly on Meta, you
may provide a valid reason and submit your proposal, following the Meta
template, via email to nitesh(a)research.iiit.ac.in. If your application is
selected, the OKI team will publish it on Meta on your behalf.
Regards, on behalf of Nitesh Open Knowledge Initiatives Team
IIIT-Hyderabad
*Note:* This communication is being sent from my personal email address due
to unavoidable logistical constraints, notwithstanding that it pertains to
official matters. We regret any inconvenience caused and will ensure that
future correspondence is routed through the appropriate official channels.