Wikimedia Botswana Strategy BootCamp 2024

Overview

The Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp was held on June 14 and 15, 2024, at Aquarian Tide Hotel. This two-day event aimed to engage, train, and empower participants from the Wikimedia community, fostering a deeper understanding of Wikimedia projects and enhancing community engagement.

Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp Speakers

We also had virtual calls with most of our speakers, adding a dynamic and inclusive element to our sessions. We also hosted around 20 participants for the bootcamp 10 newbies and 10 long term editors from our community.

Objectives for Wikimedia Community Botswana Bootcamp

- Foster belonging and active participation.
- Train on editing, content creation, and digital tools.
- Ensure diverse representation and address content gaps.
- Develop and sustain collaborations with Wikimedia communities and organizations.
- Include mental health awareness and self-care sessions.
- Conduct SWOT analysis and gather feedback for future initiatives.
- Explore new methods and ideas for community projects
- Engage new participants and expand the community's reach.

Organisers

Speakers

Christel Steigenberger
Felix Nartey
Tochi Precious Friday
Lucy Iwuala
Abigail Adu-Daako
Shreya Dwivedi
Sandra Aceng
Benedict Udeh
Bobby Shabangu
Mebala Studios counsellor

Participants Usernames

Go Sign up Here

Please sign up here, using a hash with 4 tildes (# ~~~~) if you are interested in participating

Social Media Channels

Facebook Page: Wikimedia Botswana Community Usergroup
Instagram: WikimediaBw
X: WABCU Group
YouTube: Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana

Agenda

Day One: Friday (Facilitator: Candy, Mothusi MC)

Time (CAT)	Topic	Speaker
09:15 - 09:45	Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC)	Christel
09:45 - 10:30	Wiki Ecosystem: Building Partnerships and Understanding the Movement Charter	Felix Nartey
10:45 - 11:30	Community Building	Tochi Precious
11:45 - 12:00	Grants: What Committees Look for in Applications	Lucy
12:15 - 12:45	Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00	Commons Photographers User Groups and Licensing	Shreya Dwivedi
14:00 - 14:50	Sandra's Journey as a Wikimedian	Sandra Aceng
15:00 - 15:15	Coffee/Tea Break
15:20 - 16:00	Wiki Mentor Africa	Benedict Udeh

Day Two: Saturday

Time (CAT)	Topic	Speaker
09:15 - 09:45	Quiz/Game	Mothusi
09:45 - 10:30	Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana: Reflections on Our Journey	Oteng
10:30 - 11:15	SWOT Analysis: Reflections of the community (discussions and presentations)	Group Session
11:15 - 12:00	Governance	Abigail
12:15 - 12:45	Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00	Strategies brainstorming: Group Activity	Candy, Group Session
14:00 - 14:45	Reflections and feedback on session from audience	All
15:00 - 15:15	Wikimedia ZA as a Chapter: Best Strategies and Practices for Growth and Partnerships.	Bobby Shabangu
15:20 - 16:00	Mental health	Mebala Studios

Highlights

Expert Sessions: The bootcamp featured sessions by Christel on UCoC, Felix Nartey on the Wiki Ecosystem, Tochi Precious on Community Building, and more.
SWOT Analysis: Led by Candy Khohliwe, this exercise helped identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the Wikimedia Botswana community.
Fun Activities: Participants enjoyed dancing, jokes, and writing motivational messages (sugar cubes) to inspire each other.
Community Building: Bobby Shabangu from Wikimedia ZA shared best practices for growth and partnerships.

Feedback and Outcomes

The feedback and outcomes of the bootcamp were excellent, with participants expressing satisfaction and enthusiasm for future activities. The event successfully sensitized, educated, and reflected on the Wikimedia community's goals and challenges.

Here is a survey from the community on what they feel about our community.

Images

Oteng facilitating at Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp
Mebala Studios at Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp
Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp group photo
Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp Participants
Candy Facilitating a session on SWOT analysis.
Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp 2024 Wiki Women
Candy and Veronica QA session
Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp group photo
Veronica and Amantle at Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp in Aquarian Tide
Boot camp Group Photo

Conclusion

The Wikimedia Botswana Bootcamp was a successful event where participants learned, reflected, and planned for the future. We look forward to many more such events to strengthen our community.