Hi Wikimedians,
[image: CfA WIR International Conference June 2023.jpg]
Join us for an inspiring session at the Code for Africa Wikipedian in
Residence (WIR) international conference as we explore ways to "enhance
African representation on Wikipedia and bridge the content deficit for
progress"
[image: 🗣] Tochi Precious, Executive Director and Chairperson of the Igbo
Wikimedians User Group in Nigeria, and Olushola Olaniyan, President of
Wikimedia Nigeria Usergroup, will be your guides on this exciting journey.
Together, we will uncover strategies for progress and tackle the challenges
hindering accurate African representation on Wikipedia and its Sister's
projects.
[image: 📅] Save the date: June 22, 2023
[image: ⏰] Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM WAT
[image: 📍] Where: Join us on Zoom at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85600486639?pwd=bC9xMHVCSFdXL3AwRHFnbE5MVGhXQT09
(**No registration needed**)
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution and make a lasting
impact. Let's celebrate African heritage and ensure its rightful place in
the digital world!
The session will be conducted in English for a wider reach.
Spread the word, invite your Wikifriends, and let's gather to reshape the
narrative. Together, we can empower African voices on Wikipedia!
#AfricanRepresentation #Wikipedia #ContentDeficit #KnowledgeMatters
Bukola James <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Bukky658>
Community Coordinator,
Code for Africa <http://codeforafrica.org/> (Knowledge Team/ WiRs
Initiatives)
