WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Exploring the Capacity Exchange: Connect, Share, and Build your Community Capacities


Indaba 2024 Logo ID : Exploring the Capacity Exchange: Connect, Share, and Build your Community Capacities
Author(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio Username(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio Session type: workshop
Affiliation: Igbo Wikimedians User Group, Wiki Movimento Brasil, and Capacity Exchange Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives
Abstract:

The Capacity Exchange (CapX) is a website for peer learning and collaboration between Wikimedians, designed to connect people for the exchange of skills, knowledge, and services globally. Join this workshop to explore CapX first-hand. There will be a walkthrough on how to create your profile, list your skills, map learning gaps, and search for peers with matching skills or services. You can access it via your mobile phone or laptop.
Tochi Precious is a member of the CapX Advisory Committee and will lead the activity on-site.
Andi Inácio, the project manager, will support the workshop online.

Audience : basic
Mode: Hybrid
Special requirements: HDMI, Internet connection, online conferencing system, Translation
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?

This workshop will benefit the Wiki Indaba participants with practical experience with the CapX tool, which is a global approach for local skills development. They will also be able to ask questions and provide feedback to the project development team. Moreover, the workshop will foster on-site peer connections and knowledge sharing, which aligns with the goal of improving community health.

Interested participants

(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)