WikiIndaba 2023/Submissions/Wikimedia Malta: Bridging Africa to Europe?

Indaba 2023 Logo ID : Wikimedia Malta: Bridging Europe to Africa?
Author(s): Toni Sant Username(s): User:ToniSant Type of submission: workshop
Affiliation: Wikimedia Community User Group Malta Theme(s): Community Engagement, Partnerships, Diversity
Abstract:

Malta is a small island nation located just 284km east of Tunisia, and 333km north of Libya. It is located in the Mediterranean sea in a zone which is further south than the northern-most coast of Africa. Parts of its history are connected to northern Africa and now a growing percentage of the population consists of immigrants from Africa. Malta is a member state of the European Union and as such provides an opportunity for a cultural bridge between the two continents. How is this reflected in the Wikimedia projects? This workshop aims to explore intercultural dialogues between African affiliates and the Malta Wikimedia affiliate towards a broadening of understandings of Africa in Europe and vice versa.

Level of advancement: basic
Special requirements: n/a
Extra information: Etherpad
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?

This is an opportunity for African Wikimedians to engage with a Wikimedia affiliate on the fringe of Africa to explore possible Wikimedia projects intended to bridge cultures through familiar topics.


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