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%20creates%20projects,accessible%20to%20journalists%20and%20citizens. and its WiR Anglophone and Francophone community https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Code_for_Africa%E2%80%99s_Wikipedian_in_Residence_Community/Programs 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/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XYKqFsnIIA/editunderstanding 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/1MlIL4u75GqRPrVuB2hPdb43UuyHbysDQ6XYKqFsnIIA/edit .*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)