Dear Afrika Baraza Organizing Team,I hope this message finds you in great
spirits. On behalf of Code for Africa (CfA)
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_for_Africa#:~:text=Code%20for%20Africa%2….>
and
its WiR Anglophone and Francophone community
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Code_for_Africa%E2%80%99s_Wikipedian_in_Res…>
I
am excited to extend a warm invitation to you as Speakers for our upcoming
Code for Africa WIR December online Conference for the Anglophone and
Francophone community.*The event, themed "Advancing the Africa Agenda among
African Wikimedia Communities" is scheduled for December 5th & 6th, 2023 to
be held Online from 2:00pm - 3:30pm UTC.*
- *WIR Anglophone Conference- 5th December 2023*
- *WIR Francophone Conference- 6th December 2023 1:00 pm UTC - 2:30pmUTC*
*Agenda Highlights:*
During this online conference, our central focus of discussions will be on
advancing the Africa Agenda,
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XYKqFs…>understanding
its core objectives, and charting practical steps to contribute
meaningfully to its goals. We will explore the community landscape,
Challenges, Needs, & Proposed Solutions
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XYKqFs…>
.*RSVP:* Kindly confirm your participation by *18th November* to help us
make necessary arrangements. Upon your acceptance, we will follow up with a
detailed session plan for speakers.*Additional Information: *We kindly
request that your Organization's logo and your photo be attached to your
acceptance email. These visuals will be essential for our amplification
plan and ensuring proper recognition of all participating organizations and
individuals.Your insights and expertise would be invaluable, and your
participation will greatly enrich our discussions. We believe that
together, we can explore innovative approaches, share experiences, and
strengthen our collective efforts towards empowering Wikimedia communities
in Africa and advancing the Africa Agenda.If you have any questions or
require additional information, please feel free to contact us. We look
forward to your presence at the conference and the collaborative success it
promises.Warm regards,
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Community Coordinator,
Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs
Initiatives)