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Activities/Collaborations & Projects Local Matters Activities Edit-a-thons: These are events where people come together to edit and create new content on Wikimedia platforms. A Wikimedia User Group in Zambia could organize edit-a-thons focused on specific topics related to Zambia, such as Zambian history, culture, or current affairs. Wiki Clubs: As Wikimedia User Group in Zambia, we will establish Wiki Clubs in schools and universities to teach students how to edit and contribute to Wikimedia projects. These clubs could also organize content creation drives focused on topics related to the students' curriculum. Wikimedia Conferences: As Wikimedia User Group in Zambia, we will organize conferences focused on free knowledge and open access, bringing together experts and advocates from Zambia and around the world to share best practices and explore new ideas. Digitization Projects: As Wikimedia User Group in Zambia, we will partner with local cultural institutions, such as museums, libraries, and archives, to digitize and share their collections on Wikimedia platforms. This could include organizing scanning events, creating metadata, and developing online exhibits. Translation Projects: As Wikimedia User Group in Zambia, we will organize translation projects to translate content from Wikimedia projects into local languages, making it more accessible to people who may not be proficient in English. Wikimedia Workshops: As Wikimedia User Group in Zambia, we will organize workshops to teach people how to use Wikimedia projects effectively, how to contribute content, and how to access and use Wikimedia resources. Past Year Activities Description Timeline Type 2019 Wiki Loves Africa - Zambia Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to that year's theme to Wikimedia Commons for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation. This edition of the contest focuses on "Play". The competition marked its first ever Wikimedia event in Zambia. The physical response to the Wiki Loves Africa in Zambia poor but the online response was wonderful. A training and upload sessions plus awareness campaigns were held in Lusaka and on Facebook. An editathon was held at Bongo Hive, where the awards ceremony was held too. 1st, 15th of February 2019 and the 1st of March 2019 Physical 2020 ArtAndFeminism The University of Zambia Art+Feminism Edit-A-Thon is a four-day event to fight the information gender gap. Join us to create and improve Wikipedia articles related to women, gender, feminism, and the arts. Food, caffeine, and moral support are provided. March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2020 Physical Wiki Loves Africa - Zambia Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to that year's theme to Wikimedia Commons for use on Wikipedia and other project websites of the Wikimedia Foundation. This edition of the contest focuses on "Transportation". This is was the second edition in in Zambia. The physical response to the Wiki Loves Africa in Zambia poor but the online response was wonderful. A training and upload sessions plus awareness campaigns were held in Lusaka and on Facebook. An editathon was held at the University of Zambia. 15th February 2020 and closes on 15th of April 2020 Online and Physical 2022 Wiki Loves Earth Zambia Wiki Loves Earth 2022 Zambia is a photographic competition to promote natural heritage sites within Zambia 1 July 2022 to 31 July 2022 Online and Physical 2022 Zambia Independence Day Edit-a-thon The 2022 Independence Day Edit-a-thon will an event by Wikimedia Community Zambia set to take place during the Independence Day and post Independence Day celebrations 23,24 October 2022 Physical Upcoming Activities Year Activities Description Timeline Type 2023 Wiki Loves Earth 2023 in Zambia Zambia is a country with a rich natural heritage, boasting a variety of landscapes, wildlife, and plant species. To celebrate this diversity and raise awareness of its preservation, Wiki Loves Earth 2023 Zambia, the second edition of the photographic competition, is open to all photographers, whether professional or amateur. 01 to 30 June 2023 Online and Physical 2023 Zambia Writes for Wikipedia campaign. The 2023 Zambia Writes for Wikipedia campaign is an event aimed at promoting the creation and improvement of Wikipedia articles about Zambia. The campaign seeks to encourage Zambian writers, academics, researchers, and enthusiasts to contribute their knowledge and expertise to Wikipedia, the world's largest online encyclopedia. 1 July 2023  - 31 July 2023 Mainly Physical and where necessary Online Wikimedia Meet Up Community Meet-Up: This is designed to bring together like-minded individuals to share updates on our progress, exchange ideas and experiences, and collaborate on future activities. 5-6 August 2023 Physical Wiki Loves monuments Zambia 2023 Wiki Loves Monuments Zambia 2023 is a photography competition aimed at promoting Zambia's cultural heritage and historical landmarks. The event encourages photographers and enthusiasts to capture high-quality images of Zambia's historical monuments, buildings, and cultural sites and upload them to Wikimedia Commons, the media repository for Wikipedia. 1-30 September 2023 Mainly Physical and where necessary Online Second Edition Zambia Independence Day Edit-a-thon The Second Edition Zambia Independence Day Edit-a-thon 2023 is an annual event aimed at improving the representation and coverage of Zambia's history, culture, and people on Wikipedia. The event is held on Zambia's Independence Day, which is celebrated on October 24th every year. October 24th Mainly Physical and where necessary Online WikiData Editathon Knowing WikiData Editathon 2023 is an event aimed at improving the quality and completeness of data on WikiData, a free and open-linked database that serves as a central repository of structured data for Wikimedia projects and other users. 1-3 December 2023 Mainly Physical and where necessary Online Collaboration For further information, see Collaboration Policy. The Wikimedia User Group Zambia is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members to collaborate and work together towards our shared mission. This collaboration policy serves as a guide for behavior and communication, and outlines the processes for resolving conflicts and addressing concerns. Organizations Description Timeline Types of Meetups Swedish Embassy Lusaka Women’s History Museum of Zambia and the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka are cooperating with Wikipedia to highlight Zambian women. With this initiative, we want to increase the number of narratives on Wikipedia of Zambian women who have contributed to the country’s traditional and contemporary history and help to make the internet more gender-equal by reducing the gap. 2020 to Present Online and Physical The Women's History Museum 2018 to present Online and Physical The Women's History Museum & Swedish Embassy Wiki Gap Zambia Events In the News Zambia : Joint WikiGap Zambia 2021 initiative to make internet more gender equal (lusakatimes.com) WikiGap Zambia 2021 Zambia to Host Second Edition of Wiki Loves Earth: Celebrating the Beauty of Nature