Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda/WikiForRefugees Editathon in Uganda
Introduction
editThe #Wiki4Refugees Editathon Sprint is an initiative of Platform Africa and the Wikimedia User Group in Uganda aimed at gathering diverse stakeholders from Refugee Settlements in Uganda to co-create and collectively improve information about Refugee Settlements on Wikipedia, the world’s largest collaborative knowledge base. This program will be divided into three parts as follows
- Intensive training: Introducing the participants to key skills and tools on how to update/ edit and add articles to Wikipedia for participants of the event
- Edit-a-thon - Dedicating the second day of the program to improving stub articles and creating new entries about critical topics, underrepresented groups, initiatives and putting up-to-date figures about refugees, etc.
- Creating content for upload on Wikimedia Commons including videos, audios and videos to document the life of refugees in Uganda
Training 1
editProgramme
editDay 1
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:00 | Arrival and registration |
| 9:00–10:00 | Introduction to Wikipedia |
| 10:00–10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Account creation and first steps |
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Creating Wikipedia articles for Refugee Settlements |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 14:00- 15:30 | Creating Wikipedia articles for Refugee Settlements |
| 15:30- 16:00 | Way forward and closing remarks |
Day 2
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30–9:00 | Signing in |
| 9:00–10:00 | Creating Wikidata Items for Refugee Settlements |
| 10:00–10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Introduction to Wikimedia Commons |
| 11:30 - 13:00 | Photowalk |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | LUNCH |
| 14:00- 16:00 | Commons upload session |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Way forward and closing remarks |
Participants
edit| Name | username |
|---|---|
| Aceng Sandra | Sandra Aceng |
| Alex Woja | |
| Asema Amen Bridget | Bridget Amen |
| Bala Simon Elisha | |
| Changkaop Peter | Changson Ck Pajock |
| Collins Adriko | |
| Confisas Mondish | |
| Data Robert Festo | Data Robert Festo |
| Daula Florence | |
| Derrick Ndahiro | Ndahiro derrick |
| Diana Maka | |
| Don Balam Wamoya | |
| Edezu Solomon | Edezu Solomon |
| Francis Malish Steven | |
| Geoffrey Kateregga | |
| Happy Ongi | Happy Ongi |
| Innocent Emmanuel | |
| Jambu soro Jaiksana | Jambujack |
| Jokudu Jackline | |
| Kuany Koang Gordons | Kuany Koang Gordons |
| Mambo Emmanuel Taban | |
| Martin lokolo Justin | Martin lokolo |
| Nauma Kennedy | |
| Otiti Joseph Cosmas | Otiti Cosmas Khamisson |
| Peris kaku | Peris kaku |
| Peter Elift Banja |
Gallery
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Dashboard
editOutcomes
editTraining 2
editThe training will engage 15 participants for a period of 2 weeks to create content on refugee settlements in in Uganda.
Participants
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Dashboard
editPlease join the dashboard to participage https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda/Wiki4Refugees_Uganda_Editathon_(September_2020)
Day 1 - 13th September 2020
edit| Time | Activity | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 - 2.15 | Participants join | All |
| 2.15 - 2.30 | Introductions Name, Address Expectations Challenges since last training |
All |
| 2.30 - 3.00 | Refresher What is Wikipedia User Page Sandbox |
Geoffrey |
| 3.00 - 3.30 | Creating wikipedia articles Citations Adding photos Adding links |
Alice |
| 3.30 -3.40 | Assign mentors and week’s assignments | Sandra |
Day 2 - 19th September 2020
edit| Time | Activity | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 - 2.15 | Participants join | All |
| 2.15 - 2.45 | Sharing experiences Challenges faced |
All |
| 2.45 - 3.00 | Review of articles and publishing Common mistakes Tips for writing best articles |
Alice |
| 3.00 - 3.30 | Assignments for week 2 and next steps | Geoffrey |
Outcomes
edit| Wikidata item | Refugee Settlement | District | Article | Editors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q99430251 | Agojo Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agojo_refugee_settlement | Susanna |
| Alere 2 Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alere_2_Refugee_settlement | Wani | |
| Q99430674 | Ayilo I Refugee settlement | Adjumani | N/A | |
| Q99430848 | Ayilo II Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayilo_2_refugee_settlement | Wani |
| Q99431533 | Baratuku Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baratuku_refugee_settlement | Baratuku |
| Q29569942 | Bidibidi Refugee settlement | Yumbe | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidi_Bidi_Refugee_Settlement | Wani |
| Q99472150 | Boroli Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boroli_refugee_settlement | Wani |
| Q99472359 | Elema Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elema_Refugee_Settlement | Happy |
| Q55614362 | Imvepi Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imvepi_Refugee_Settlement | Wani, Derrick |
| Q19892951 | Kiryandongo Refugee settlement | Kiryandongo | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryandongo_Refugee_Settlement | Happy |
| Kyaka II Refugee settlement | Kyegegwa | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyaka_II_Refugee_Settlement | Eric, Wani | |
| Q24886704 | Kyangwali Refugee settlement | Hoima | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyangwali_Refugee_Settlement | Happy |
| Q86073367 | Lobule Refugee settlement | Koboko | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobule_refugee_settlement | Wani |
| Q86076901 | Maaji I Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaji_1_refugee_settlement | Bridget |
| Maaji II Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maaji_2_refugee_settlement | Wani, Kigezo | |
| Maaji III Refugee settlement | Adjumani | N/A | ||
| Q99502635 | Mirieyi Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirieyi_refugee_settlement | Wani |
| Mungula II Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mungula_II_Refugee_Settlement | Eric, Happy, Wani | |
| Q99517072 | Mungula Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mungula_refugee_settlement | Alice |
| Q24965529 | Nakivale Refugee settlement | Isingiro | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakivale_Refugee_Settlement | Eric, Happy |
| Q55627163 | Nyumanzi Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyumanzi_Refugee_Settlement | Happy, Eric, Derrick |
| Q99517017 | Oliji Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliji_refugee_settlement | Wani |
| Q99521297 | Olua I Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olua_I_Refugee_settlement | Sandra |
| Olua II Refugee settlement | Adjumani | N/A | ||
| Omugo Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omugo_refugee_settlement | Wani | |
| Q55627921 | Oruchinga Refugee settlement | Isingiro | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oruchinga_Refugee_Settlement | Alice, Susanna, Happy, Wanni, Andrew |
| Q28405020 | Pagrinya Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagirinya_Refugee_Settlement | Derrick, Wani, Happy |
| Palabek Refugee settlement | Lamwo | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palabek_Refugee_Settlement | Sandra, Wani | |
| Q55628478 | Palorinya Refugee settlement | Moyo | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palorinya_Refugee_Settlement | Happy, Wani |
| Q24894892 | Rhino Camp Refugee settlement | Adjumani | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhino_Camp_Refugee_Settlement | Happy, Andrew, Wani, Bridget |
| Q19894543 | Rwamwanja Refugee settlement | Kamwenge | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rwamwanja_Refugee_Settlement | Eric, Wani, Derrick |