Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Ghana User Group/Wikimedia Branding Conversations

2020-07-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi Sandister, The link to the Meta Page didn't seem to have come through. Kindly reshare with us Thanks. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:43 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > Good morning. > > As many community members globally continue to kick against the renaming > of our movement's elements, we need to

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open

2020-02-20 Thread Nkansah Rexford
FYI WIkimania 2020 Scholarships are open till 17th March 2020 This year's event will happen in Bangkok, Thailand -- Forwarded message - From: Gnangarra Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:24 AM Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open To: Wikimania general list

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

2019-11-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
, Nov 8, 2019 at 8:10 AM Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Good questions, Raphael >> >> >> >>- Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante, >>Akuapim or Fante? >> >> >> >> Yes, it’ll be specific to one, name

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

2019-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Good questions, Raphael - Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante, Akuapim or Fante? Yes, it’ll be specific to one, namely, Asante Twi. However, that raises the question, ‘How about Akuapim or Fante?’, which is legit to ask. Encompassing all would have been

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

2019-08-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Best, > Justice. > > On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 12:25 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered >> architectural documents in Accra [1] >> >> I'm not sure what the eventual license o

[Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

2019-08-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello, Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered architectural documents in Accra [1] I'm not sure what the eventual license of the digitized documents will be in. Just putting this news through here, perhaps the user group could connect with Manful to learn more of

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

2019-05-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
back, but if > we escaped it then this is the time to do so. I would find the official > release of that and share us well. > > Thanks for asking. > > Regards, > Justice. > > On Thu, May 30, 2019, 15:30 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Hello MTN Ghana users here. &

[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

2019-05-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello MTN Ghana users here. Does Wikipedia Zero still work with MTN? I use primarily MTN these days. I don't see any Wikipedia Zero banner. So asking if it's still in place. Perhaps there was an update somewhere, I might have missed it. Rex ___

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

2019-04-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Yet another thread that interests me. Glad I got to share my thoughts on that with the wmf team in Ghana. -- Forwarded message - From: Ingo Koll Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest, To: Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Foundation is visiting Ghana (April 22 to May 3)

2019-04-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Good to know and thanks for the heads up. > WMF will be conducting research in Ghana between April 22 to May 3. The research focuses on movement organizers. Any specific targets for this research regarding the "movement organizers"? What would/does the WMF want to know as per the research about

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons

2018-11-15 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Impressive! FYI -- Forwarded message - From: Steinsplitter Wiki via Commons-l Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 1:50 PM Subject: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons To: Wikimedia Commons Discussion List

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] September, new year and re:publica updates

2018-10-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello Sandi, Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the report. Rex On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all. > > 1. September marked the end of year as a usergroup. > > It's October so happy new year to you all. > > 2. This coming week, Georgina, Justice and I will

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 in Ghana launched

2018-09-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the update On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:17 AM Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all, > > The annual photo contest to capture historical and cultural monuments and > sites throughout the month of September is on. > > While the competition started on the September 1st, those who are >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

2018-07-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
t; On Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 23:17 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania >> event in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees >> from Ghana ever! >> >> Now that's amazing! >> >

[Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

2018-07-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania event in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees from Ghana ever! Now that's amazing! I'm sure you'll enjoy the conference, and Kaapstad in general. Bring back all the experience, and can't wait to be

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMCON / User group communication modes / Challenges

2018-01-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Sandister, I knew I wouldn't win this WhatsApp discussion thing with you, but at least I had to try. > Finally please *@Rexford* pay attention to the group. Have a thorough (non selective) interest in what we do and our welfare. I'll just take this quote for now, and coil back to my shell. And

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMConn representative.

2018-01-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> And with the mailing being our official communication, you can attest to the fact that, it's been dormant for a lot of months now and that the WhatsApp platform is much more active and reaches every member. This might not be the right thread to chip this in, and as much as I hate to bring this

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

2017-12-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
time to do that. Maybe we can > write to MTN through the User group if they can help with that. Would be > great though. > > Best. > Justice. > > On Dec 1, 2017 4:27 PM, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrex

[Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

2017-12-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi, Wikipedia zero has been operational inGhanaa for some time. Are there any stats related to how many are making use of it, and if so, where can they be found? rexford ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

[Wikimedia-GH] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

2017-09-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I have a confession to make. The Wikipedia awareness ads from Nigeria are the best Wikipedia ads I've seen so far, especially the one involving the 'god' known as Wikipedia. Very relatable and I'm sure will definitely make an impact and bring about awareness! Kudos to the team behind!

[Wikimedia-GH] Grant Applicants ready for action?

2017-08-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/ Wiki_Loves_Monuments_Ghana_2017 The grants applicants are up to and ready to answer questions ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

2017-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If your visa application was denied this year for Wikimania, guess what! You're automatically joining next year's Wikimania. Now you know you've been accepted to Wikimania 2018 in South Africa, I think we all have 365 days to get our Visa. I'm yet to learn any embassy in the world with more than

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Additional Social Media Volunteer

2017-05-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Eeerm.. Please, how did you arrive at picking Emerald Adjei? On Monday, May 29, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Hello all, > > We have our new social media volunteer in the person of Emerald Adjei who > would be partnering me Justice in working on our various social

[Wikimedia-GH] How to Use the Wikimedia GH Mailing List

2017-05-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello all, If you're new to the mailing list thing, here's a quick crash course (or might wanna share with a friend who's new to the list or wanting to join): *How to Subscribe:* - Click https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh - Then follow the on-screen instructions

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Godspeed to all the ladies, then. rexford On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thats the main purpose of doing so I guess, getting them more involved in > the movement. > > > Justice > > On 4 May 2017 at 17:22, Nkansah Rexfor

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
EMALES should step up and take charge. > > > > On 4 May 2017 at 17:09, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership? >> >> Why

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership? Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality? I don't really care what gender gets the partnership going, however, your emphasis on the 'FEMALE' makes me wonder. rexford On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Sandister Tei

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Updates: We need a Wiki Loves Coordinator

2017-05-03 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> > Doris you can ask them when I put the names up. I am not their > spokesperson. > "When I put the names up", meaning you *do* have the names, or? If so, anywhere we may know those who've put up their names so far? @all If you showed interest but haven't responded to the call on the mailing

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Add

2017-03-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
You're already added. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, elizabeth kosine wrote: > Please add me to the mailing list > ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by March 14

2017-03-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: *Lily* Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Subject: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by March 14 To: Wiki Loves Monuments Photograph Competition < wikilovesmonume...@lists.wikimedia.org>

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia goes data free in Iraq, what about your country?

2017-02-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Even in Ghana, I don't think the other networks joined MTN with the wikipedia zero thing. Are talks still ongoing to rope the others in? If they would join, I guess they might have already. The MTN, can anyone confirm it is still working? On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Sandister Tei

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
and feedback. best, rexford On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote: > Social media purposes? Haha. > > Yes, will do, don't worry. > > If you have any specific places or whatnot, in mind you'll like targeted, > you can share and

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Local language Wikipedia on radio

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is there anywhere we could hear the discussion, perhaps as a podcast? rexford On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > Happy Mother Language Day to you all, > > Today on Tech & Social Media Trends on the Citi Breakfast Show, I spoke > about the availability

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Regards, > > Justice > > On 21 February 2017 at 09:11, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end >> of today. >> >> @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you o

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end of today. @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta. 1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Nkansahrexford/BarcampTravels rexford. On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Nkansah Rexford

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
+00:00 Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>>: > >> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a precise >> opinion. >> >> Thank You. >> >> On 18 February 2017 a

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February

2017-02-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Deadline is in 10 days. FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: *DerHexer* Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Subject: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Is now on LinkedIn

2017-02-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On LinkedIn? Wikimedia Ghana User Group on LinkendIn? Wow1 1. http://i.imgur.com/WrKPhfd.gif On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Hello, > > I am glad to finally tell you that the Wikimedia Ghana User Group is now > on LinkedIn. Find link Here >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rebecca Akuffo-Addo Interchange photos needed.

2017-01-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
As we think of the interchange, I hope we keep Ghana's First Lady in mind too. There's no picture of Rebecca attached to her article at the moment. On Monday, January 16, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > Remind me to ask my colleagues at work if they want to donate. someone

[Wikimedia-GH] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

2017-01-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
So I went to the Ghana Wikiproject today and noticed a message.1 tl;dr: The Wikimedia Netherlands has donated some 2,000 historic images, going back as far as almost a century related to Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.2 Specifically to Ghana, I doubt those images (very old) could be

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimania 2017 in Canada

2017-01-12 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for sharing. I remember a lady got mad at me (up till today), simply because she didn't notice a message like yours in the mailing list calling for scholarship applications some years ago. Glad you shared. I was just about to. On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Sandister Tei

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018

2017-01-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Congrats to the Wikimedia South Africa team. Cape Town, it is! -- Forwarded message -- From: *Ellie Young* Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Subject: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018 To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Day 2017 / Happy Birthday Wikipedia

2017-01-09 Thread Nkansah Rexford
For me, in celebration, I visit the ak.wikipedia.org project, and do some translations i.e medical articles etc. I did one about Malaria some time back. I hope to continue. On Monday, January 9, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > I think I side with Enock we can use this

[Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-12-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote: > That's a good question, > > I guess they plan to have us use an auditorium or so. > > Indeed, a classroom would be fine though. Let's wait to hear from Mary by > end of this week. If finding a s

[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Ghana Images Categorization

2016-11-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Can we all agree on a single Category on Wikimedia Commons in which all Barcamp Ghana pictures will be stored? So, here's what I propose. Any Barcamp Ghana related image(s) uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, should have at least these 2 Categories attached. It could be more, but at least these 2

[Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
onference_workshop_day_for_Wikimedia_Conference > > -- > Alexandra Wang > Program Officer > Project & Event Grants > Wikimedia Foundation <http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Home> > +1 415-839-6885 > Skype: alexvwang > > -- > From: Felix Nartey <

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
org> wrote: > On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 6:08 AM Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go >> isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is >> pi

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-26 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Next week we can start talks on who gets to go as our delegate. There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is picked go? If that's how it is supposed to be done, then the previous years, whoever

[Wikimedia-GH] Sandi, is that you?

2016-11-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I see the https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group page has been revamped a bit. Looks nicer. Is this the work of you, Sandister? Happy you graduated in the Wiki Skills, and now a pro. Good job. ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Funds for Impact Hub meet ups approved

2016-11-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Will be coming with a big bowl and bottle. Oh, and a cutlery set! Sound great. Can't wait to attend the next one. On Monday, November 21, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Funds to cater for refreshment for meetups and volunteer transport and > data needs have been secured >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Outcome of Wikimedia Breakout Session at Barcamp Kumasi

2016-11-14 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the quick update on the event. Really appreciate On Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noah Alorwu wrote: > Hello all, > > Barcamp Kumasi is a networking forum bringing people together for a day of > learning, sharing, networking and mentoring. > > The event was held

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-11-09 Thread Nkansah Rexford
. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah <abo...@gmail.com> wrote: > Interesting. > > What venue have they been looking at? > > A classroom should surely suffice and should be easy to get? > > > On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 1:49 AM, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
for things to fall in line. Will keep all updated. On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com> wrote: > Great > > Regards, > Sandister Tei > > Via mobile > > On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Not a bad idea Re: Making a business out of editing Wikipedia/ paid editing

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If what they missed was declaring that they were paid to edit an article or create, are we to warn them (of what?) or ask them to follow the declaration procedure? On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Raphael do you want to issue the warnings? I can give

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Tone sounds too Promotional. Help

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
issa> | Wikipedian >> Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People >> <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* >> >> On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 4:03 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey < >> wyzzlew...@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wy

[Wikimedia-GH] Cancelled - Koforidua Training Update

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
So, long and short of the update, I heard from Madam Mary a few minutes ago. Arrangements aren't ready at the end of Koforidua Technical University yet in order for the training to happen tomorrow as planned. Thus, the training session has been postponed to next week Wednesday the 9th of

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Koforidua training

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
gt;>> Can I have some more details? For social media and our website and also >>> Whatsapp group. >>> >>> Regards, >>> -- >>> Sandister Tei >>> Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian >>> Community (Gh) >&g

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
rk=nav_responsive_tab_profile> >> >> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 9:31 AM, Justice Okai-Allotey < >> wyzzlew...@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wyzzlew...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Rexford we need to improve this article anyone

[Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Help improve this nice article Justice has started: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofi_Bentum_Quantson ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Support 5 more trainings and meetings left in 2016

2016-10-31 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Just to chip in here. This Wednesday, at Koforidua Technical University, a training session will happen If you're interested you can join. On Monday, October 31, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all, > > We have about 5 more events to go in 2016. At these events we

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Amen. The doc is open to all to edit, so I hope others join in to help. Will be great. On Friday, October 21, 2016, Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote: > Let get home and look at it. > > On 21 Oct 2016 22:05, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
gt; > Thank You > > On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The >> letter is more l

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] If you want to learn to edit or catch up on Wikipedia join us on Saturday

2016-10-20 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Did you have any other place in mind? On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Anthony Addae wrote: > Thanks > But the event is in Accra, can't make it. > > > > On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 2:59 PM, Sandister Tei

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-19 Thread Nkansah Rexford
d. > > Thank You > > On 19 October 2016 at 12:57, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >> I think it is currently ready to some extent, as the logistics. The >> letter is more l

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-19 Thread Nkansah Rexford
rge of the proposal letter can get a sample letter to > build upon from me. > > Regards, > Ato > > > On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 12:21 PM, Nkansah Rexford < > nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > >&g

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Education program maybe? Re: Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-19 Thread Nkansah Rexford
ect site? Wikipedia Education Program? > > *I will share a doc with you regarding your question.* > > Regards, > Sandister Tei > > Via mobile > > On 19 Oct 2016 12:22 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml',

[Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-10-19 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Good day, At Barcamp Koforidua over the weekend last week, I met Mary, a lecturer at Koforidua Technical University. Mary got interested with the Wikimedia word, and has discussed with her team. WGUG has been invited to run a session at KTU. Will be sending a proposal letter before end of today.

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Education Program and other events held by members

2016-10-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
look at Sandister. Or just this awesome Google Doc > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLVzinYqzVKtLgHU9_n-kuQjl7y4wd1U__mJ9TYhaYk/edit> > report > she once sent. > > > On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Nkansah Rexford < > nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <j

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Education Program and other events held by members

2016-10-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> > Proactive people are some of my favorite people in Ghana. > Keep it up Justice. > Ato, that first sentence should be a quote registered in your name, right? Let's just change 'Ghana' to 'World' Let's share what we work on with the community more. Indeed, if we want to go far, we must go

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Want to represent Wikimedia Ghana at Barcamp Kumasi?

2016-10-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Are these Kumasi Wiki guys on the mailing list here? On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Hi, > > A few people in Kumasi want to represent us at Barcamp in Kumasi. They > expressed interest on the Whatsapp group however I am extending the notice > here on

[Wikimedia-GH] Any sourvenirs available?

2016-10-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Quick question to all: Are there any wiki-related souvenirs available to use by the community? ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

2016-10-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
This was sent from #MightyAfrican's Android Device > > On 16 Oct 2016 21:00, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nkansahrexf...@gmail.com');>> wrote: > > In fact, I went into the breakout session with the intention not to ta

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

2016-10-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> > We can target edits to the Koforidua, Koforidua Technical University and > ANUC pages. > > Thanks for the pictures. > > Barcamp Accra dey. But there be Barcamp Ho, Kumasi and Sunyani before that. > > #Morevim! > > This was sent from #MightyAfrican's Android Dev

[Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Barcamp Koforidua 2016

2016-10-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello guys, I was at the Barcamp Koforidua this year. I was part of a breakout session where Wikimedia world was discussed. How many people joined the session? About 8. How many people were recruited? None. Did I take anyone's contact? No. Did anyone show enthusiasm to join? Not that I noticed.

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia meet-up

2016-10-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
H, I'll be at Barcamp Koforidua this weekend, that is on the 15 that the meetup is coming on. Pains me to miss this meetup, but I've got to be at Barcamp too, plus it it happening in Koforidua, efie kwan so ooh, lol On Thursday, October 13, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote:

[Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Love Monuments in Ghana Stats

2016-10-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
In short, over 700 images were uploaded in this year's WLM 2016 in Ghana. Kudos to Felix and team who led the event. It is great to see many images. Not all of them might be strictly monumental, but they're great shots and tell a story relating to the monuments we have here in Ghana. See the

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Create free Wikipedia account | Register your membership too

2016-09-20 Thread Nkansah Rexford
t; > Regards, > Sandister Tei > > Via mobile > > On 20 Sep 2016 1:47 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Maybe you could recommend to the recruits to join the mailing list and >> also channel some of their concer

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Create free Wikipedia account | Register your membership too

2016-09-20 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Maybe you could recommend to the recruits to join the mailing list and also channel some of their concerns they might have here. Many great minds on here too to help with questions. On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 1:45 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > Hi there. > > I got a question

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Social Media Help for Community Members

2016-09-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If you let Justice know, I'll know too, and push on G+ On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 12:41 PM Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Hello, > > > Wikimedia Ghana User Group @WikimediaGhana is know on Twitter > , Facebook >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Announcement: Positions in the community & community property

2016-09-06 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the update, Sandi. On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 4:07 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > The two current volunteers (working as your executives) of Wikimedia Ghana > which you elected are: > > Georgina Ofori-Dwumfou who is charge of our events > Justice Kpakpo in charge of

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro

2016-08-19 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Nope. That's fine. Thanks for the intro, and welcome to the community. On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 10:55 AM Cherubim Mawuli Amenyedor < digitalmaw...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am a digital marketer and a business designer (Design-Thinking) with a > broad interest in all things design, technology and

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia in Education 8 of 12 Work with the Wikipedia

2016-08-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think Wikipedia is a huge opportunity to learn. The stress you go > through to get your article approved says it all. > > On 13 Aug 2016 09:50, "Nkansah Rexford" <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> &

[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia in Education 8 of 12 Work with the Wikipedia

2016-08-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
"A fact to take in consideration: connecting with the community of volunteer that edit the Wikipedia in your language increases the probability of success of your education project!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhwcWIUL8_U -- rexford | sent from phone | khophi.co

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2016

2016-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
n Thu, 11 Aug 2016 18:24 Nkansah Rexford, <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Kobe I think published an ebook on the chalewote event for 2015. Maybe he >> covered this year's event too, and perhaps he can share some of the >> pictures to commons. >> >>

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2016

2016-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Kobe I think published an ebook on the chalewote event for 2015. Maybe he covered this year's event too, and perhaps he can share some of the pictures to commons. Maybe we need to ask him? On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 4:26 PM Enock Seth Nyamador wrote: > Greetings, > > Anyone

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support WLM 2016 in Ghana

2016-08-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On 10 Aug 2016 14:16, "Justice Okai-Allotey" <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> What do I have to do when I go on that page. So can you please guide me >>>> on the things I need to do please. >>>> >>>> Than

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support WLM 2016 in Ghana

2016-08-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Enock > > Le 2 août 2016 22:23, "Justice Okai-Allotey" <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> a > écrit : > >> I am up for anyone who leads the project am eager to contribute to the >> success of it. Any leader who would help us make this happen. >> >> On 2 Aug 201

[Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support WLM 2016 in Ghana

2016-08-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I went through the rapid grants page today, and considering the team here in Ghana will need funding to support the WLM this year, I figured the Photowalk Grant type seems to be a perfect match for our use case. So, the question is, who'll wanna lead this year's grant application and project

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 Targets

2016-07-25 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Any update on sharing with your contacts, @sandister? On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 9:13 PM Sandister Tei <sandister...@gmail.com> wrote: > This is great! > > *Regards, * > *Sandister Tei * > > *www.sandistertei.com <http://www.sandistertei.com>* > > On Mon, Jul

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready

2016-07-25 Thread Nkansah Rexford
8 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey < > wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I am opened to whatever you guys think its good for the project can go >> all out for it. >> >> I would make sure I put in my very best as well. >> >> On 25 July 2016 at 17:42, Nka

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready

2016-07-25 Thread Nkansah Rexford
could go for a single grant to cover them all. On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 5:40 PM Justice Okai-Allotey <wyzzlew...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am opened to that suggestion Rexford I just need to know the times and > how far the grants can take me. > > On 25 Jul 2016 17:28, "Nkansa

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] WLM map is ready

2016-07-25 Thread Nkansah Rexford
some if I could though. > I think the grant would make as go to places ordinarily it would be hard > to get someone to go. > > On 25 July 2016 at 17:07, Nkansah Rexford <nkansahrexf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I shared the list of monuments we'll be looking at hopeful

[Wikimedia-GH] WLM 2016 - Yes We Can

2016-07-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi all, I just moved Ghana's name into the participating[1], and updated our commons page for 2016[2] rexford 1. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2016/Participating_countries#Definitely_participating_countries 2.

[Wikimedia-GH] WLM in Ghana Updates

2016-07-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi all, I had a chat with Felix today, and it appeared he has been working on getting the WMGUG in the WLM this year. Felix added WMGHUG to the list of participating countries and prepared a grant for the event which has been reviewed by a couple of people at Wikimania already. All this

[Wikimedia-GH] WLM in Ghana 2016 - Can we?

2016-07-06 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Wiki loves monuments is just around the corner and there's the need to start planning if we're gonna take part. The actual question is, are we good to join in the wiki loves monuments is event for this year? Who are interested in being a part of a team that'll organize the event this year? I

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Volunteer positions!

2016-07-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
There are some more slots open. Kindly visit the spreadsheet and add your name corresponding the position you're interested. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Rwy641-eAYbJCy2LhgRLIt05ICYmeQSkqZDVNHByzk/edit#gid=0 On Jul 5, 2016 10:58 AM, "Sandister Tei" wrote: >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Volunteer positions!

2016-07-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Interesting positions there. Already got and email from a volunteer taking up a position. When I receive these messages, what do I do with them? Oh I have an idea, they'll be in this spreadsheet .

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] VIDEO - Wikimania 2016

2016-07-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Felix at the Wikimania 2016: https://youtu.be/SufXYsbMI8E?t=1m7s -- Forwarded message -- From: *Victor Grigas* Date: Friday, July 1, 2016 Subject: [Wikimania-l] VIDEO - Wikimania 2016 To: Wikimedia Mailing List Cc:

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Call for volunteers

2016-06-14 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Ok, the link to the form didn't come through. Kindle resend. On Jun 14, 2016 7:11 PM, "Justice Okai-Allotey" wrote: > Good evening, > > As discussed earlier by members of the Wikimedia Ghana User Group this > form is to get your inputs on what volunteers we need as a group.

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Request for campus club

2016-06-06 Thread Nkansah Rexford
It will be given considerations indeed, and I am sure Mabel will be more than happy to kick into action after reading this. NSBE Legon, led by Stephen, are also in the process of starting a club. Anyone on this list a student of GIJ, apart from Mabel I know of? On Monday, June 6, 2016,

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