Iraqi Wikimedians
Introduction
| Iraqi Wikimedians User Group | |
|---|---|
| |
.svg) Iraq | |
| Location |  Iraq |
| Country code | IQ |
| Legal status | Non-Govermental Organization (NGO) |
| Approval date | October 15, 2015 |
| Volunteers | 25 |
| Official language(s) | Arabic |
| Other language(s) | Kurdish (Sorani) |
| Key people | |
| Affiliations | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Telegram | Wikimedia Iraq Community |
| Wikimedia Iraq | |
| Wikimedia Iraq | |
| YouTube | Wikimedia Iraq Channel |
Iraqi Wikimedians (In Arabic: ويكيميديا العراق) is a dedicated user group within the Wikimedia community with a mission to support and contribute to Wikimedia projects in iraq. Established in October 2015, our primary objectives include providing support to Iraqi Wikimedians in both Arabic and Kurdish languages.
Objectives
- Expand and enhance Wikipedia articles related to Iraq, encouraging global contributors, with a focus on local participation.
- Enrich content on Iraq's heritage, environment, history, religion, and various cultural aspects.
- Provide detailed information, images, and data on religious shrines and sites across Iraq.
- Facilitate accessibility for readers and researchers to explore the diverse religious landscape in different regions.
- Utilize social media platforms to deepen understanding and appreciation for wiki projects.
- Foster an engaged community actively contributing to knowledge sharing and dissemination.
- Recruit new Wikimedians to expand the community and enrich diverse perspectives.
- Organize activities integrating Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, including Photowalking for Commons and cataloging books in Wikidata through unpacking sessions.
Contact Information:
- Ravan – Founder | Erbil
- Ali Khaleel – Project Coordinator | Baghdad (Main Contact)
Core Team:
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News & Updates
2024.08.01 | Logo Update
Wikimeia Iraq new logo representing the palm of Babylon inside Wikimedia Logo.