African-Wikimedians August 2023

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Reminder: The IYD 2023 Launch is happening Now Join

by Romeo Ronald L

Hello everyone, Hope you're feeling fantastic! We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance is gearing up to rock the celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with Jungwikipedianer, Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan, NDEC Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team, Project Korikath, Wikimedia Community User Group Turkey, Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open Knowledge Tanzania. Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of electrifying activities that you won't want to miss. To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into the action with us. 🌐 Launch Webinar 📅 Date: August 12, 2023 🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC 🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for the event" button here - https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023 Meeting Link: https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/89913723055?pwd=RkJSUU54b3JOcjVRREpvS05lOXFuQT09 But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience there. 🌐 Xperience Space Call 📅 Date: August 13, 2023 ⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC 🎯 Register at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and… Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths from every corner of the globe. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable memories! Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people: https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0 Kind regards, Romeo Ronald L On behalf of the International Youth Day 2023 Organizing Team Romeo Ronald Lomora Team Leader, WikiSouthSudan <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_South_Sudan>, OSM South Sudan OpenStreetMapper, Wikimedian, and Podcaster Tel:‪+211 923 181 158‬ Email: lomoronald(a)gmail.com Twitter <https://twitter.com/Ronaldlomo> I Facebook <http://facebook.com/lomora.ronald> I LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeo-ronald-lomora-01a21715b/> I Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh4iWcLQs5AHnlCwrcjieg> [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 08/12/23, 01:01:53 PM

9 months, 3 weeks

[Wiki Loves Africa] 2024 Theme Suggestions

by Wilson Oluoha

Dear Wikimedians, This email marks the official commencement of the search for the theme for the *2024 Wiki Loves Africa* contest. Please click the link below to share your thoughts on what you think the next Wiki Loves Africa theme should be: WLA 2024 Theme Suggestions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW6Ld6EDJP7PZRON01jx8kiqFmobBX34x…> Kindly recall that Wiki Loves Africa <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa> ( www.wikilovesafrica.net) is an annual photography competition that takes place across Africa. It was designed to take back the visual narrative by re-imaging contemporary society and cultural heritage across Africa through the eyes of Africa’s photographers. Wiki Loves Africa images have collectively - since metrics began in 2016 - been viewed 1 billion times. Started in 2014, the 9 editions so far have resulted in the contribution of 102,068 images to Wikipedia's media library, Wikimedia Commons, by over 10,380 photographers from 55 countries across the continent. The images have a life beyond the competition, with these images being placed in articles on Wikipedia, and thus being viewed by over 1 billion times since the impact began being monitored from 2016; with 25 million views in May 2022 alone. - 2014 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2014>: *Cuisine* - 2015 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2015>: *Cultural Fashion and Adornment* - 2016 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2016>: *Music and Dance* - 2017 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2017>: *People at Work* - 2019 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2019>: *Play!* - 2020 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2020>: *Africa on the Move* - 2021 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2021>: *Health + Wellness* - 2022 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2022>: *Home + Habitat* - 2023 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023> : *Climate and Weather* - *2024**: **???* Warm Regards ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chers Wikimédiens, Ce courriel marque le début officiel de la recherche du thème du *concours Wiki Loves Africa* Veuillez cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous pour partager vos idées sur ce que vous pensez être le prochain thème de Wiki Loves Africa: WLA thème proposé pour 2024 <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW6Ld6EDJP7PZRON01jx8kiqFmobBX34x…> Wiki Loves Africa <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Africa>;( www.wikilovesafrica.net) est un concours annuel de photographie qui se déroule dans toute l'Afrique. Il a été conçu pour reprendre le récit visuel en réimaginant la société contemporaine et le patrimoine culturel à travers l'Afrique à travers les yeux des photographes africains. Les images de Wiki Loves Africa ont collectivement - depuis le début des mesures en 2016 - été vues 1 milliard de fois. Démarrés en 2014, les 9 éditions à ce jour ont abouti à la contribution de 102 068 images à la médiathèque de Wikipédia, Wikimedia Commons, par plus de 10 380 photographes de 55 pays à travers le continent. Les images ont une vie au-delà du concours, puisqu'elles sont placées dans des articles de Wikipédia et ont donc été vues plus d'un milliard de fois depuis que l'impact a commencé à être surveillé à partir de 2016 ; avec 25 millions de vues pour le seul mois de mai 2022. - 2014 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2014>: *Cuisine* - 2015 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2015>: *Mode et parure culturelle* - 2016 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2016>: *Musique et danse* - 2017 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2017>: *Les gens au travail* - 2019 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2019>: *Jouez!* - 2020 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2020>: *L'Afrique en mouvement* - 2021 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2021>: *Santé + Bien-être* - 2022 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2022>: *Home + Habitat* - 2023 WLA <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2023> : *Climat et météo* Très cordialement -- *Wilson Oluoha* UTC+1 Skype: studywilson1106 | Telegram: @Wilsn_Oluoha | Whatsapp: message <https://wa.me/2348069451106> Wikimedia <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:OtuNwachinemere>| <https://www.linkedin.com/in/devouard/>LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-oluoha-a2b4a6181/> | Website <https://www.wikilovesafrica.net/> | Instagram <https://instagram.com/i_see_a_picture> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/OluohaWilson> Hear my name <https://namedrop.io/wilsonoluoha>

9 months, 3 weeks

Last reminder: Call for Affiliates & Trainers - WikiWomenCamp 23.

by maffeth opiana

Dear all, I hope this email finds you well. This is a friendly reminder that the calls for Affiliates and Trainers are open till tomorrow 8th August 2023. *Self-funded affiliates attendance* If your affiliate is interested, kindly fill out the registration form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGxUpf1njEw3vmTNUsuN5TChj3qVIhVOB…> by midnight 8 August 2023, anywhere around the world. Please note that self-funded attendance means participants will be responsible for their travel, accommodation, visa (if required), and related expenses. We have 10 seats reserved for affiliates. *Trainers * The call for trainers to facilitate gender-focused sessions at WikiWomenCamp 2023 is still open until the 8th August 2023. To propose your session(s), please submit the application form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaaCwMqn9VMJdIrqdLm2qXejFz7QSXN3y…> on or before midnight on the above-mentioned date. More details about the call for trainers (benefits for trainers and key dates) are here bit.ly/WWC23_Program To read more about the camp, please visit this link: bit.ly/WikiWomenCamp23 If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: admin(a)wikiwomencamp.org Best, Maffeth On behalf of the WWC23 team

9 months, 4 weeks

Wikivibrance 2023 [Register]

by Romeo Ronald L

Hello everyone, Hope you're feeling fantastic! We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance is gearing up to rock the celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with Jungwikipedianer, Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan, NDEC Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team, Project Korikath, Wikimedia Community User Group Turkey, Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open Knowledge Tanzania. Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of electrifying activities that you won't want to miss. To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into the action with us. 🌐 Launch Webinar 📅 Date: August 12, 2023 🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC 🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for the event" button here - https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023 But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience there. 🌐 Xperience Space Call 📅 Date: August 13, 2023 ⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC 🎯 Register at: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and… Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths from every corner of the globe. Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable memories! Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people: https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0 Kind regards, Romeo Ronald L On behalf of the International Youth Day 2023 Organizing Team Romeo Ronald Lomora Team Leader, WikiSouthSudan <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_South_Sudan>, OSM South Sudan OpenStreetMapper, Wikimedian, and Podcaster Tel:‪+211 923 181 158‬ Email: lomoronald(a)gmail.com Twitter <https://twitter.com/Ronaldlomo> I Facebook <http://facebook.com/lomora.ronald> I LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/romeo-ronald-lomora-01a21715b/> I Youtube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLh4iWcLQs5AHnlCwrcjieg> [image: Mailtrack] <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> Sender notified by Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io?utm_source=gmail&utm_medium=signature&utm_campaign=sig…> 08/07/23, 07:58:13 AM

9 months, 4 weeks

CfA Wikimedian in Residence Webinar on Utilising the Pet Scan Tool

by Bukola James

Dear Wikimedians, We are delighted to announce our CfA Wikimedian in Residence Bi-Weekly Webinar, taking place this August with the esteemed Mohammed Hijjawi. In this exciting session, we will be focusing on "*Utilising the Pet Scan Tool for identifying Wikipedia articles in need of translation or expansion."* During this interactive webinar, Mohammed Hijjawi will share his expertise in utilizing the powerful Pet Scan Tool, which can be a game-changer for Wikimedia program organisers and contributors. The tool streamlines the process of locating articles that require translation or expansion, facilitating cross-language collaboration and enhancing Wikipedia's multilingual content. - Date: Thursday, 3rd August 2023 - Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm WAT (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm UTC) - Registration Link:https://w.wiki/7AY9 Whether you are a seasoned contributor or just starting your journey, this session will provide valuable insights and strategies for curating a list of articles to edit. We encourage you to share this invitation with your fellow Wikimedia enthusiasts and contributors. Together, let's continue to strengthen our community and advance the mission of Wikimedia. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to me Best regards, Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658> Community Coordinator, Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs Initiatives)

10 months

I Request to unscribe

by KIZZA FREDRICH

10 months