Hello all,
Hope you all are doing well. We would like to remind you that the tenth
Open Community Call will be happening *today* (*i.e. **10 September
2023*) where
we will be holding conversations around important aspects necessary for
communities, open space to share the ongoing activities among the
communities and their Wiki stories with others. The detailed agenda,
etherpad, call timings, and meeting link are available on the meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…>
.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[WCI 2023] Open Community Call
Date: 10 September 2023
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ubk-ugun-qzu
Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl> to
share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions.
Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…>
.
Look forward to connecting with you all!
Thank you!
Warm regards,
WCI 2023 Team
Hey! If you are interested in joining one of these calls, click on this public
link
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and
add the “Open Community Call” to get meeting invitations directly to your
calendar. If you are interested in moderating one of these calls, you can
sign up under the Moderator Sign-up
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section.
Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to invite you to the
third call of the Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls initiative
scheduled for September 8, 2023, where we are hosting “Learning Clinic:
Collective learning from grantee reports in South Asia” by Let’s Connect.
This event is designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among
community members interested in the region's progress, grantees, potential
grantees, and Regional Fund Committee members. Here are the details:
Date: September 8th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM IST
Language: English
Facilitation: Jessica Stephenson (WMF - Let’s Connect), Pavan Santhosh
(CIS-A2K), Chinmayee Mishra (Let’s Connect working group)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Zoom Link: We will share the Zoom link by the 6th of August on the mailing
list and event page.
Event page: Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls/September 8, 2023 Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Indic_Community_Monthly_Enga…>
What is this Learning Clinic for?
This clinic aims to collectively reflect on the work happening in South
Asia using data from grantees' reporting in 2022. We will focus on one or
two topics for discussion, drawing practical recommendations for future
work in the region, especially within the next round of grant proposals
starting in September 2023. This will include elements that grantees can
incorporate into their organizational and programmatic work, as well as
ways CIS and/or the Wikimedia Foundation can offer support.
What Do I Need to Prepare?
To make our session productive, please prepare the following:
-
Read this Learning document: Analysis based on grantee reporting in
South Asia
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Va1NT6O3OBZhh1XVepXV5einFsv-Biqmx0Zw_yK…>
-
Be ready to engage in a collective understanding of key work happening
in the region, which can inform future grant proposals and regional
discussions.
-
Help draw practical recommendations that can be considered in the next
round of funding proposals and for ongoing work in the region.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not
hesitate to contact nitesh(a)cis-india.org.
Regards,
Nitesh Gill,
Program Officer,
CIS-A2K
Dear all,
We hope this email finds you in good health. We are writing to remind you
about the Scholarship form for the Train the Trainer 2023 program and also
to provide you with the event dates.
We encourage you to apply for scholarships to participate in Train the
Trainer 2023, as it offers a valuable opportunity for you to actively
contribute to your language communities. The scholarship form is accessible
here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRqLnCvFLehPI7QQMITtzd5WLqY1k3e9t…>,
and the submission window will remain open until 14th August 2023. If you
are genuinely interested in promoting knowledge sharing and community
empowerment, we strongly encourage you to fill out the form. (Please note
that we won't be able to consider applications from Wikimedians based
outside of India for TTT 2023.)
The Train The Trainer program will take place on 29th, 30th September, and
1st October 2023. This program provides you with an opportunity to enhance
your leadership and community-building skills.
Thank you for your continued support.
Regards,
Nitesh (CIS-A2K)
On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 8:43 PM shanavas karimattam <thejasadly(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Congratulations
>
> On Tue, 1 Aug, 2023, 8:31 pm Nitesh Gill, <gillteshu(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear all,
>>
>> We hope that you are doing well. We are happy to inform you that this year CIS-A2K
>> is planning to reactivate its Train the Trainer
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program>
>> (TTT) initiative. This effort aims to empower Wikimedians with the
>> necessary skills to support their Wikimedia communities effectively.
>> Through this program, we aim to enhance the capacity of Wikimedians and
>> enable them to make a positive impact across the communities they serve.
>> Our ultimate goal is to empower Wikimedians to create a network of
>> knowledge sharing, identifying opportunities for growth and facilitating
>> Wikimedia communities to flourish.
>>
>> The Train-the-Trainer (TTT) event has been held seven times between 2013
>> to 2020. This event is part of our effort to build community leaders and
>> contribute to a healthy and safe Wikimedia community. We are working on a
>> new model that aligns with the ongoing global discussions on leadership
>> development and aims to meet the specific needs of our Wikimedia
>> communities. The Kerala Wikimedians User Group will be the
>> co-host/co-organizer group for Train The Trainer 2023
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program/20…>
>> (the page is under construction) which will be involved in the planning and
>> implementation of the initiative.
>>
>> We invite Wikimedians to apply for scholarships to participate in Train
>> the Trainer 2023. The scholarship form is available here
>> <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRqLnCvFLehPI7QQMITtzd5WLqY1k3e9t…>.
>> The dates for submitting the scholarship form are 1 August to 14 August
>> 2023. We encourage Wikimedians who are interested to contribute towards
>> their language communities to fill this form. Please note that individuals
>> who have already participated in an earlier iteration of TTT cannot apply
>> for the scholarship and their application will not be considered.
>>
>> The event would be held by the end of September or the beginning of
>> October 2023 (the days of the event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
>> The final dates and venue will be announced soon.
>>
>> We will be unable to consider applications from Wikimedians based outside
>> of India for TTT 2023 due to logistical and compliance-related issues.
>>
>> If you have any questions or queries you can contact us at
>> a2K(a)cis-india.org or nitesh(a)cis-india.org.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Nitesh (CIS-A2K)
>>
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Dear all,
We hope that you are doing well. We are happy to inform you that this
year CIS-A2K
is planning to reactivate its Train the Trainer
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program>
(TTT) initiative. This effort aims to empower Wikimedians with the
necessary skills to support their Wikimedia communities effectively.
Through this program, we aim to enhance the capacity of Wikimedians and
enable them to make a positive impact across the communities they serve.
Our ultimate goal is to empower Wikimedians to create a network of
knowledge sharing, identifying opportunities for growth and facilitating
Wikimedia communities to flourish.
The Train-the-Trainer (TTT) event has been held seven times between 2013 to
2020. This event is part of our effort to build community leaders and
contribute to a healthy and safe Wikimedia community. We are working on a
new model that aligns with the ongoing global discussions on leadership
development and aims to meet the specific needs of our Wikimedia
communities. The Kerala Wikimedians User Group will be the
co-host/co-organizer group for Train The Trainer 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program/20…>
(the page is under construction) which will be involved in the planning and
implementation of the initiative.
We invite Wikimedians to apply for scholarships to participate in Train the
Trainer 2023. The scholarship form is available here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRqLnCvFLehPI7QQMITtzd5WLqY1k3e9t…>.
The dates for submitting the scholarship form are 1 August to 14 August
2023. We encourage Wikimedians who are interested to contribute towards
their language communities to fill this form. Please note that individuals
who have already participated in an earlier iteration of TTT cannot apply
for the scholarship and their application will not be considered.
The event would be held by the end of September or the beginning of October
2023 (the days of the event will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The final
dates and venue will be announced soon.
We will be unable to consider applications from Wikimedians based outside
of India for TTT 2023 due to logistical and compliance-related issues.
If you have any questions or queries you can contact us at a2K(a)cis-india.org
or nitesh(a)cis-india.org.
Regards,
Nitesh (CIS-A2K)
Hello all,
I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out to inform you about
"WikiConverse India," an initiative that A2K is actively working on to
enhance collaboration among communities in India. The primary goal of
WikiConverse India is to initiate and promote dialogue within the Indian
language Wikimedia community, focusing on various essential topics for the
growth of the Wikimedia movement. As part of this initiative, we are
currently conducting regular calls.
For July, our call is scheduled for July 28th, 2023 (tomorrow), from 6:00
PM to 7:30 PM IST. This edition of WikiConverse India will feature an
Interaction with some Wikimedia Foundation staff from India, organized by
A2K. The event aims to facilitate an interactive session with some of the
WMF staff members from India, with special attention towards their work and
exploring potential areas for collaboration with Indian Wikimedia community
members.
You can find the details below to join the WikiConverse India Call:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/WikiConverse_India_Calls/An_….
You can find the Zoom link on the respective Meta page. You can sign up on
the event page if you would wish to get a reminder to your talk page.
Please note that prior sign-ups are not mandatory for joining the call. If
you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate
to reach out to us.
Best regards,
Nitesh (CIS-A2K)
Hello all,
This email serves as a reminder that the ninth Open Community Call will be
happening today (i.e. 16 July 2023) to address the ongoing activities among
the communities and give the final update related to the conference. The
detailed agenda, etherpad, and timings are available on the meta page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…>
.
As mentioned in our previous communication, we would like to reveal the
surprise in this email. The WCI Communications team has successfully
compiled a video showcasing the highlights of the conference along with the
experience of some of the attendees. The premiere of WikiConference India
2023 — Recap and Highlights <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBz11deGTRc>
will begin at 6:03 pm on the community call. *We request you all to please
join the call at 6 pm, sharp*.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[WCI 2023] Open Community Call
Date: 18 June 2023
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ubk-ugun-qzu
Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl>
to share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions.
Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…>
.
Look forward to connecting with you all,
Thank you!
Warm regards,
WCI 2023 Team
Hey! If you are interested in joining these calls, click on this public link
<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=Y182ZWY5ZGQwODA4OWI2ZTdiNGRkNm…>
and add the “Open Community Call” to get meeting invitations directly to
your calendar so that you don't miss out on any of our future calls. If you
are interested in moderating one of these calls, you can sign up under
the Moderator
Sign-up
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…>
section.
Hello Wikimedians,
Hope you are doing well. It has been more than two months since the
conference ended. We are extremely thankful to each and everyone for
supporting us in organizing this conference. As you may know, WikiConference
India 2023 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023>
organizing team is hosting regular calls with the communities to engage and
involve in the discussion. In continuation of the previous calls, we are
organizing the ninth Open Community Call on *16 July 2023* to address the
ongoing activities among the communities and give the final update related
to the conference. This time, we have a small surprise for the communities
related to the conference from our side.
Please click on this public link
<https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/2?cid=Y182ZWY5ZGQwODA4OWI2ZTdiNGRkNm…>
and add the Open Community Call calendar to get meeting invitations
directly to your calendar, so that you don't miss out on any calls. For
more details of the meeting like agenda, etherpad, and timings, please
check the Open Community Call
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…>
meta page. If you are interested to moderate one of these calls, you can
sign-up under the Moderator Sign-up
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Community_Ca…>
section.
Please add the following to your respective calendars and we look forward
to seeing you on the call.
[WCI 2023] Open Community Call
Date: 16 July 2023
Time: 1800-1900 [6 pm to 7 pm] (IST)
Google Link: https://meet.google.com/ubk-ugun-qzu
Please join the General Chat telegram group <https://t.me/+X9RLByiOxpAyNDZl>
and share your ideas, thoughts, inputs, suggestions, or questions.
Alternatively, you can also leave us a message on the talk page
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:WikiConference_India_2023/Open_Communi…>
.
Look forward to connecting with you all,
Thank you!
Warm regards,
WCI 2023 Team
Dear All,
We hope this email finds you well. You might already know that CIS-A2K is
conducting Indic Community Monthly Engagement Calls to boost collaboration
among Indic-language Wikimedia communities and provide a platform for
Indic-language Wikimedians to connect with individuals involved in various
initiatives.
The purpose of these calls is to bring the community together to discuss
and interact about important topics. We believe that by connecting
individuals from diverse backgrounds and projects, we can identify projects
that are relevant to other communities and leverage online platforms for
engagement.
Our first call was held on June 3, 2023, with the Let's Connect group. The
second call under this initiative is on July 14, 2023, we would like to
invite you to join us for our upcoming call about the Leadership
Development Working Group.
The Leadership Development Working Group has been actively working for over
a year and has updated its documentation on Meta. The group has also
gathered feedback from the broader community. This call will help promote
awareness and facilitate learning about the Leadership Development Plan
developed by the working group.
Details of the Indic Community Monthly Engagement Call:
The meta Page Link is here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Indic_Community_Monthly_Enga…>
Date: July 14, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour
During this call, we will have speakers who will share their experiences
and insights on leadership development plans specifically and leadership
development in the Wikimedia community generally. We encourage active
participation and interaction with the speakers to make this session more
fruitful.
Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to you joining us
for the India Community Monthly Engagement Call on 14 July 2023.
Regards,
Nitesh
CIS-A2K