Wikimedians of Ethiopia User Group/Programs

Programs

The Wikimedians of Ethiopia User Group runs several initiatives to empower local communities, foster knowledge-sharing, and create content about Ethiopia on Wikimedia platforms.

Ongoing Programs

1. Edit-a-thons

We organize edit-a-thon events where participants gather to create and improve articles related to Ethiopia and its rich history. These events help address content gaps and engage the community in collaborative editing.

Objective: Improve coverage of Ethiopian topics on Wikipedia.
Focus Areas: History, culture, languages, contemporary issues.
Upcoming Event: November 2024 – Ethiopian History Edit-a-thon.

2. TranslateWiki and Content Translation

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To ensure knowledge is accessible to all Ethiopians, we focus on translating important Wikipedia articles into local languages such as Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya, and Somali.

Objective: Translate and localize Wikipedia articles in Ethiopian languages.
Focus Areas: Education, health, governance, and culture.
Next Translation Sprint: November 2024 – Translating Medical Content into Amharic.

3. Wiki Commons

Wiki Commons is a repository of free-use images, sound, and other media files. We encourage contributions to this platform to enhance visual documentation of Ethiopian culture and heritage.

Objective: Collect and share free media files related to Ethiopia.
Focus Areas: Photography, audio, video related to Ethiopian history and culture.
Upcoming Contribution Event: December 2024 – Commons Upload Campaign.

4. Wiki Data

Wiki Data provides a free and open knowledge base that can be read and edited by both humans and machines. We aim to enrich data related to Ethiopia and improve its accessibility.

Objective: Improve data quality and representation of Ethiopian topics.
Focus Areas: Structured data, interlinking information.
Next Data Enrichment Sprint: January 2025 – Adding Ethiopian Content to Wiki Data.

Upcoming Initiatives

1. Wiki Loves Monuments

Unfortunately, we did not participate in Wiki Loves Monuments this year. However, we look forward to engaging in future opportunities to document cultural heritage sites in Ethiopia.

2. Wiki Loves Africa

Wiki Loves Africa focuses on sharing images and stories about Africa's diverse culture, wildlife, and communities. It aims to create a rich visual archive of the continent.

Objective: Raise awareness about African cultures and biodiversity.
Focus Areas: Wildlife, traditions, local communities.
Upcoming Event: January 2025 – Wiki Loves Africa Contest.

3. Africa Wiki Challenge

The Africa Wiki Challenge invites participants to contribute and improve content about African countries on Wikipedia, focusing on underrepresented topics.

Objective: Enhance the representation of African nations on Wikipedia.
Focus Areas: Geography, history, notable figures, culture.
Upcoming Event: March 2025 – Africa Wiki Challenge.

4. Africa Loves Folklore

Africa Loves Folklore is an initiative that encourages the documentation and sharing of folklore, traditions, and oral histories from across the continent.

Objective: Preserve and promote African folklore and cultural heritage.
Focus Areas: Oral traditions, storytelling, cultural practices.
Upcoming Event: February 2025 – Africa Loves Folklore Contest.

How to Get Involved

Join an Edit-a-thon: Stay updated on upcoming events through our Event Calendar.
Participate in a Translation Project: Help us translate Wikipedia articles into Ethiopian languages.
Collaborate with the Wiki Education Program: Become an institutional partner and promote Wikimedia projects in education.

Contact Us

Have questions or want to participate in any of our programs? Feel free to reach out!