African WikiVisionaries Group
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The African WikiVisionaries Group is a dynamic and dedicated community of African women who are passionate about shaping the future of Wikimedia projects on the continent. We believe in the transformative power of knowledge and recognize the pivotal role that African women can play in advancing our shared vision for a more inclusive and representative digital world.
Goals
editAs African WikiVisionaries, we are committed to harnessing the power of knowledge, collaboration, and advocacy to make a lasting impact on Wikimedia projects and to create a more equitable and inclusive representation of African women's voices and experiences. This is aimed to be achieved through the following:
1. Empowering African Women in Wikimedia: To empower African women to become active and influential contributors to Wikimedia projects.
2. Content Enrichment: To enrich Wikimedia projects with diverse, accurate, and comprehensive content related to Africa and African women.
3. Bridging the Gender Gap: To address the gender gap in Wikimedia by increasing the participation and representation of African women.
4. Outreach and Community Building: To expand our reach, engage with diverse audiences, and foster a sense of community among African WikiVisionaries.
5. Celebrating African Women's Contributions: To celebrate and document the achievements and contributions of African women across various fields.
Objectives
edit- Promote the use of reliable sources and citations to enhance the credibility of African-related articles.
- Collaborate with other Wikimedia communities to amplify our impact.
- Advocate for gender-sensitive policies and practices within Wikimedia.
- Raise awareness about the gender gap and its implications for the global knowledge ecosystem.
- Encourage African women to take on leadership roles within Wikimedia projects.
- Create biographical articles and content that highlight the accomplishments of African women.
Activities
edit- Provide training and mentorship to enhance skills in editing, content creation, and project management.
- Create a supportive and inclusive environment where African women can connect, collaborate, and thrive.
- Encourage the representation of African women's voices, experiences, and perspectives on Wikimedia platforms.
- Organize outreach events, workshops, and conferences across Africa.
- Collaborate with educational institutions, libraries, and cultural organizations to promote Wikimedia projects.
- Create partnerships with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact.
- Organize virtual and physical events that recognize and honor African women's achievements.
- Collaborate with scholars and historians to uncover hidden stories of African women.
- Facilitate content creation drives and edit-a-thons focused on African topics and women's achievements.
Contact Persons
editBecome a Member
editJoin us on this exciting journey toward a brighter and more diverse digital future for Africa and the world. Together, we are the change-makers, the visionaries, and the champions of knowledge. Sign your name below by using #~~~~:
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