Though WREN is very loose and low intensity/activity group
this could be interesting to join in with team
as it is relevant to some of our work
gives fair chance to exposure for all participating
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Debates/Themeshttps://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Debates/Structure_%26_Plan
Best Z.
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From: Amb. Olushola Olaniyan <olaniyanshola15(a)gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Subject: [Wikimedia-l] WikiDebates: Call for Applications for Wikimedia
Affiliates ( Deadline: November 30th, 2025)
To: Carlos M. Colina <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Cc: wikidebates.global(a)gmail.com <wikidebates.global(a)gmail.com>
Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,
The Core Organising Team for WikiDebate is pleased to invite interested
Wikimedia affiliates to apply to participate in the upcoming WikiDebate
Program.
About WikiDebate
WikiDebate is a collaborative knowledge-engagement initiative designed to
strengthen critical reasoning, public discourse, and community
participation across the Wikimedia movement. The program uses structured
debate as a tool to deepen understanding of open knowledge, digital
citizenship, and the role of Wikimedia projects in shaping informed
societies.
Program Objectives
1.
Promote constructive dialogue on themes connected to free knowledge and
public information.
2.
Strengthen community members' capacity in research, argument
development, and public speaking.
3.
Encourage cross-affiliate collaboration and relationship building.
4.
Highlight shared movement values such as openness, verifiability,
diversity, and community governance.
Who Can Apply
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Recognised Wikimedia User Groups, Chapters, and Thematic Affiliates.
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Affiliates must have an active community and be able to field a small
team (2–3 participants) to represent them.
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Teams may include new and experienced contributors; no previous debate
experience is required.
Expected Participation
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Attend a virtual orientation and training session.
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Participate in scheduled debate rounds between affiliates.
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Demonstrate respect, collaboration, and adherence to friendly space
policies throughout the program.
Support Provided
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Orientation and training resources on debate structure and research.
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Coaching sessions and topic guides.
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Publicity and movement-level visibility for participating affiliates.
How to Apply
Interested affiliates should visit our meta page to complete the form
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Debates/Participate>
Please provide:
1.
Affiliate name and contact details.
2.
Names of proposed team members (3–5 participants).
3.
A short statement (150–200 words) on why your affiliate wishes to
participate.
4.
Any preferred support needs or time-zone constraints.
Application Deadline: 30 st November, 2025
Notification of Selected Affiliates: 15th of December, 2025
We welcome your participation in building a vibrant, informed, and
collaborative knowledge community through WikiDebate.
For inquiries, please contact:
WikiDebates.Global(a)gmail.com
Sincerely,
The Core Organising Team, WikiDebates
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Debates>
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