Re: [Wikimedia-l] Welcome Delphine Ménard as WMF's Annual Plan Grants Program Officer

[bobby shabangu]

Delphine,

I don't think you need a warm welcome because this has been your home for
centuries I see.

All I can say is that congrats and have fun.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 11:02 AM, Delphine Ménard <notafi...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 7:16 AM, Jan-Bart de Vreede
> <jdevre...@wikimedia.org> wrote:
> > Of course this is likely to change once your children are old enough to
> run the approvals process… which could be a year or two away ;)
> >
>
> You seem to be speaking from experience here. You're scaring me. o.O
>
>
> But joke aside, thank you all for the warm welcome to my new role. I
> am really looking forward to this, and intend to bring the experience
> I gathered over the last 10 years or so as a volunteer to my new job.
> ;) It's still me, you know...
>
> I'll be User:Delphine (WMF) in my official capacity, I'll stay
> User:notafish forever though, after all, I am stil not a fish.
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Delphine
> --
> @notafish
>
> NB. This gmail address is used for mailing lists. Personal emails will get
> lost.
> Intercultural musings: Ceci n'est pas une endive -
> http://blog.notanendive.org
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Kevin Gorman has passed away

[bobby shabangu]

My condolences to his family.

On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 6:32 AM, Tito Dutta  wrote:

> Very sad news. :(
>
> On 30 July 2016 at 02:55, Ed Erhart  wrote:
>
> > I regret to inform everyone that Kevin Gorman, a Wikipedian who was the
> > first Wikipedian-in-residence at a US university or college, has passed
> > away. There is a memorial page on Facebook, and editors are leaving
> > condolences on his English Wikipedia talk page.
> >
> > https://www.facebook.com/bombus.memoriam/
> >
> > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Kevin_Gorman
> >
> > Best,
> > --Ed
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Affiliates] New members of the Affiliations Committee

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations guys.



On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 12:56 PM, Tanvir Rahman 
wrote:

> Congratulations to two new members and Kirill for getting reelected.
>
> Many thanks to the outgoing members for their invaluable services.
>
> T.
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Introducing Victoria Coleman, WMF Chief Technology Officer

[Bobby Shabangu]

Impressive resume,

Welcome Victoria.

On 03 Nov 2016 11:44 AM,  wrote:

‎Wow!!!

This is a great news. Welcome Victoria on board.

Best Regards
Olushola

Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
  Original Message
From: Tim Moritz Hector
Sent: Thursday, 3 November 2016 08:25
To: Wikimedia Mailing List
Reply To: Wikimedia Mailing List
Cc: Victoria Coleman
Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Introducing Victoria Coleman, WMF Chief
Technology Officer

A warm welcome to Wikimedia also from Germany, Victoria! I'm happy to see
you joining the movement and wish you a good start at the Wikimedia
Foundation.

Best regards
Tim Moritz Hector

Chair of the Board
Wikimedia Deutschland

Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | D-10963 Berlin
http://www.wikimedia.de

2016-11-02 22:50 GMT+01:00 Damon Sicore :

>
> Victoria,
>
> This is great news! I believe your talent, knowledge, and insight will
> boost and elevate the WMF community, and I know your positive personality
> will be warmly welcomed.
>
> Yours faithfully,
> Damon Sicore
> https://damon.sicore.com 
> 6E98 FBFB D192 D325 B85D D4FF FD2A 20ED DC1D 3975
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Nov 2, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Katherine Maher 
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > I’m excited today to introduce the Wikimedia Foundation's new Chief
> > Technology Officer, Victoria Coleman. Victoria’s first day is November
7,
> > and she will be based in the Foundation's office in San Francisco.
> >
> > Victoria comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in consumer
> and
> > enterprise technology. And as you’ll learn quickly when you start
getting
> > to know her, she is deeply passionate about the importance of education,
> > and how the Wikimedia mission advances education and equity around the
> > world.
> >
> > When we started looking for a CTO for the Foundation, projects, and
> > communities, we knew we were looking for a unique person - someone with
> the
> > experience to lead confidently, and the confidence to embrace open
> > collaboration in leadership. We were looking for someone with a track
> > record of success leading strategy and execution for technology
platforms
> > at scale, someone will be an effective mentor and leader for our
> Technology
> > department, and a strong partner to Product teams. We needed someone who
> > would thrive in our culture and be an inclusive collaborator with staff
> and
> > community. We agreed that Victoria met these requirements and then some.
> >
> > Victoria has deep experience across consumer and enterprise technology
> > fields and is a longtime advocate for innovation in education and the
> > public sector. She has seen and done many things in her career, from
> > mobility platforms to connected devices to cyber security to web
services
> > at scale. She brings operational excellence in strategic long-term
> > planning, execution, delivery, and running large distributed teams.
> >
> > Most recently, Victoria served as Senior Vice President and Chief
> > Technology Officer for the Connected Home Division of Technicolor, where
> > she was responsible for innovation strategy, product management,
> technology
> > roadmaps, and technical due diligence for acquisitions and partnerships.
> > Previously, as Senior Vice President of Research and Development at
> Harman,
> > she led the core technology platforms of the Infotainment Division
> > including systems and software, media, tuner, navigation, connectivity,
> and
> > advanced driver assist systems. Before this, she served as Vice
> President,
> > Emerging Technologies at Nokia, Vice President, Software Engineering of
> > Hewlett-Packard’s webOS global business unit, and Vice President of
> > Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology.
> >
> > Victoria also has deep familiarity with open source software
development,
> > having witnessed the rise of the Unix movement first as a student and
> later
> > as an instructor. She has been actively involved in the development of
> the
> > Linux-based LiMo (renamed Tizen). She passionately believes in the power
> of
> > open source and is familiar with how a commitment to open source
> > strengthens platforms and products at an integral level.
> >
> > Victoria received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Electronic Computer Systems and
> Computer
> > Aided Logic Design respectively from the University of Salford, UK and
> her
> > Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, UK. She is
> the
> > author of over 60 articles and books (!). She has worked with teams
> around
> > the world, including in Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Finland,
Germany,
> > India, Israel, Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
> >
> > One thing that struck many of us throughout our conversations was
> > Victoria's commitment to volunteering her knowledge and expertise
outside
> > of her daily professional activities, serving on advisory councils in
> > 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Introducing Victoria Coleman, WMF Chief Technology Officer

[Bobby Shabangu]

Impressive resume,

Welcome Victoria.

On 03 Nov 2016 11:44 AM,  wrote:

> ‎Wow!!!
>
> This is a great news. Welcome Victoria on board.
>
> Best Regards
> Olushola
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
>   Original Message
> From: Tim Moritz Hector
> Sent: Thursday, 3 November 2016 08:25
> To: Wikimedia Mailing List
> Reply To: Wikimedia Mailing List
> Cc: Victoria Coleman
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Introducing Victoria Coleman, WMF Chief
> Technology Officer
>
> A warm welcome to Wikimedia also from Germany, Victoria! I'm happy to see
> you joining the movement and wish you a good start at the Wikimedia
> Foundation.
>
> Best regards
> Tim Moritz Hector
>
> Chair of the Board
> Wikimedia Deutschland
>
> Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | D-10963 Berlin
> http://www.wikimedia.de
>
> 2016-11-02 22:50 GMT+01:00 Damon Sicore :
>
> >
> > Victoria,
> >
> > This is great news! I believe your talent, knowledge, and insight will
> > boost and elevate the WMF community, and I know your positive personality
> > will be warmly welcomed.
> >
> > Yours faithfully,
> > Damon Sicore
> > https://damon.sicore.com 
> > 6E98 FBFB D192 D325 B85D D4FF FD2A 20ED DC1D 3975
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Nov 2, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Katherine Maher 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi everyone,
> > >
> > > I’m excited today to introduce the Wikimedia Foundation's new Chief
> > > Technology Officer, Victoria Coleman. Victoria’s first day is November
> 7,
> > > and she will be based in the Foundation's office in San Francisco.
> > >
> > > Victoria comes to us with more than 20 years of experience in consumer
> > and
> > > enterprise technology. And as you’ll learn quickly when you start
> getting
> > > to know her, she is deeply passionate about the importance of
> education,
> > > and how the Wikimedia mission advances education and equity around the
> > > world.
> > >
> > > When we started looking for a CTO for the Foundation, projects, and
> > > communities, we knew we were looking for a unique person - someone with
> > the
> > > experience to lead confidently, and the confidence to embrace open
> > > collaboration in leadership. We were looking for someone with a track
> > > record of success leading strategy and execution for technology
> platforms
> > > at scale, someone will be an effective mentor and leader for our
> > Technology
> > > department, and a strong partner to Product teams. We needed someone
> who
> > > would thrive in our culture and be an inclusive collaborator with staff
> > and
> > > community. We agreed that Victoria met these requirements and then
> some.
> > >
> > > Victoria has deep experience across consumer and enterprise technology
> > > fields and is a longtime advocate for innovation in education and the
> > > public sector. She has seen and done many things in her career, from
> > > mobility platforms to connected devices to cyber security to web
> services
> > > at scale. She brings operational excellence in strategic long-term
> > > planning, execution, delivery, and running large distributed teams.
> > >
> > > Most recently, Victoria served as Senior Vice President and Chief
> > > Technology Officer for the Connected Home Division of Technicolor,
> where
> > > she was responsible for innovation strategy, product management,
> > technology
> > > roadmaps, and technical due diligence for acquisitions and
> partnerships.
> > > Previously, as Senior Vice President of Research and Development at
> > Harman,
> > > she led the core technology platforms of the Infotainment Division
> > > including systems and software, media, tuner, navigation, connectivity,
> > and
> > > advanced driver assist systems. Before this, she served as Vice
> > President,
> > > Emerging Technologies at Nokia, Vice President, Software Engineering of
> > > Hewlett-Packard’s webOS global business unit, and Vice President of
> > > Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology.
> > >
> > > Victoria also has deep familiarity with open source software
> development,
> > > having witnessed the rise of the Unix movement first as a student and
> > later
> > > as an instructor. She has been actively involved in the development of
> > the
> > > Linux-based LiMo (renamed Tizen). She passionately believes in the
> power
> > of
> > > open source and is familiar with how a commitment to open source
> > > strengthens platforms and products at an integral level.
> > >
> > > Victoria received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Electronic Computer Systems and
> > Computer
> > > Aided Logic Design respectively from the University of Salford, UK and
> > her
> > > Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, UK. She is
> > the
> > > author of over 60 articles and books (!). She has worked with teams
> > around
> > > the world, including in Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Finland,
> Germany,
> > > India, Israel, Korea, Russia, the United Kingdom, 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Sharing sad news about Bassel

[Bobby Shabangu]

This is very heartbreaking news indeed!

May his family find strentght in these dark times. 

On 2 Aug 2017 01:01, "Katherine Maher"  wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I am very deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our fellow
> community member Bassel Khartabil, also known to some as Bassel Safadi.
>
> Bassel was detained on March 15, 2012 amid arrests on the one-year
> anniversary of the Syrian uprising. He had been missing since October 2015,
> when he was removed from the Syrian prison where he was being held. His
> wife, Noura, confirmed earlier today in a statement on Facebook that he was
> executed by the Syrian government shortly after his disappearance.
>
> Bassel was a leader, advocate, and member of so many open culture
> communities it is difficult to do them all justice. In addition to his
> contributions to Wikimedia, he was project lead and public affiliate for
> Creative Commons Syria, a member of the Global Voices community, a free
> software advocate and contributor to Mozilla, and much more. The European
> Parliament statement on his detention credited him with “opening up the
> Internet in Syria and vastly extending online access and knowledge to the
> Syrian people."[1] He was known for his boundless enthusiasm and passion,
> always encouraging others to share, create, and connect with a better world
> around them.
>
> Many of you cared deeply about Bassel, working to raise awareness of his
> detention and disappearance. Please know that his friends and family knew
> of and appreciated these efforts, both as a voice on his behalf and a
> reminder of the values of the communities to which he devoted his time and
> attention. I personally am grappling with profound anger and sorrow that
> someone so brilliant, humane, and generous should be taken in this way. For
> those who did not know Bassel, you can learn more about his life and work
> at his article [2], and at https://freebassel.org.
>
> The Wikimedia Foundation will publish a statement soon, and ask for your
> support in helping us translate that message to share more broadly. We will
> also work to find a way to celebrate Bassel’s life and honor his
> contributions at Wikimania next week.
>
> Yours, sadly,
>
> Katherine
>
> [1]
> http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//
> TEXT+WQ+E-2013-014046+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN
> [2] (en) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassel_Khartabil; (ar)
> https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84_%D8%
> AE%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%84
>
> --
> Katherine Maher
>
> Wikimedia Foundation
> 149 New Montgomery Street
> San Francisco, CA 94105
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] General Counsel: Welcome Eileen Hershenov

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congrats and Welcome to Eileen Hershenov!

On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Katherine Maher 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I am writing to share some news about the leadership of our Legal
> department at the Wikimedia Foundation. Over the last eight months, we’ve
> worked to identify a permanent General Counsel for the Wikimedia
> Foundation. I am delighted to share that we have found a new General
> Counsel, Eileen Hershenov.  I am sad to say that our respected colleague
> and friend Michelle Paulson has decided this is a good time to move on to
> something new.
>
> *Michelle moving on*
>
> Michelle Paulson, who has been serving as interim General Counsel, has
> decided that after nine years it is time to move on from the Wikimedia
> Foundation. Michelle has made her mark here: she served as interim General
> Counsel twice; created our legal fellowship program, pushed to make key
> policies more user-friendly and aligned with our core values; protected the
> office, organization, and volunteers from threats; helped built a new
> Foundation public policy program; vigorously and passionately defended the
> privacy and security of our users; advocated for truly inclusive policies
> and recruiting practices; and acted as a steadfast voice and advocate for
> the values which make our movement possible.
>
> Michelle’s brilliance, humor, professionalism, and determination have
> fundamentally shaped our organization and movement. We will miss her
> immensely, and I look forward to seeing what she will achieve in the name
> of justice, equity, openness, and opportunity.
>
> *Eileen Hershenov joining our movement*
>
> Today I would like to introduce you to Eileen Hershenov, who will join us
> as General Counsel on May 8th.
>
> Eileen has nearly 30 years of experience in media and intellectual property
> law, as well as in civil rights and civil liberties law, not-for-profit law
> and governance, and privacy and cyber-security. She is passionately
> committed to values that make our movement possible: free expression,
> access to knowledge, freedom of association and an internet that embodies
> the open-source movement and that resists censorship and surveillance.
> Throughout her career, she has applied these values to her work with a
> unique focus on grassroots organizing and advocacy.
>
> Previously, Eileen served as Vice President and General Counsel for
> Consumers Union, the not-for-profit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine
> and ConsumerReports.org, for 10 years. In that role, she worked with tens
> of thousands of volunteers in the organization’s advocacy programs. Before
> Consumer Reports she spent 11 years at the Open Society Foundations, where
> she served as the General Counsel to the global foundation network,
> overseeing the legal work of the foundations in close to 40 countries
> across the globe.
>
> Eileen was also the founding general counsel for the Central European
> University,[1] the first U.S.-accredited liberal arts university located in
> a former Communist country. She has worked for the American Civil Liberties
> Union and the NOW Legal Defense Fund. Most recently, she has been working
> at Miller Korzenik Sommers Rayman LLP, a media law firm, and serving on the
> boards of a number of public interest justice organizations.
>
> *Next steps*
>
> Eileen is based in New York City, and will relocate to San Francisco with
> her family this summer. Until then, she will be commuting to the office
> starting in May to begin work with the Legal team.
>
> Transitions can feel uncertain, but I know that this movement is one that
> is welcoming and appreciative of what new colleagues bring to our efforts.
> We had hoped Michelle would stay with us as Deputy General Counsel, but
> after nine years I think we all can appreciate the desire for a wikibreak
> (and rumors of a new puppy!). In the meantime, Eileen and Michelle are
> working together to ensure that we have a smooth transition and no balls
> get dropped. I am so grateful to Michelle for her generosity of time,
> attention, and care in working to make sure this transition supports the
> Legal team, the Foundation, and the movement.
>
> We will publish a formal public announcement closer to Eileen’s first day.
> Until then, please join me in welcoming Eileen and thanking Michelle for
> her years of commitment to our movement.
>
> Yours,
> Katherine
>
> --
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>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili User Group

[Bobby Shabangu]

Awesome. Congratulations.

On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:41 kayode yussuf via Wikimedia-l, <
wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:

> Congratulations to the new usergroup.
> Kayode Yussuf
>
> On Monday, June 11, 2018, 9:26:50 PM GMT+1, Derick N. Alangi <
> alangider...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Hello,
>
> A big and wonderful congratulations to the *Jenga Wikipedia ya Kiswahili
> User Group. *Keep up the great work and enjoy your ride :)
>
> *Kind regards,*
> *Derick N. Alangi*
>
> *[image: https://twitter.com/AlangiDerick]
> 
> *
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 8:54 PM Felix Nartey  wrote:
>
> > Congrats to the team behind this!
> >
> > Excited for new exploits in East Africa.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 11, 2018, 7:52 PM Andy Mabbett 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > On 10 June 2018 at 14:49, Kirill Lokshin 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Jenga Wikipedia
> > >
> > > Is that the one where all the articles are in a big pile and we have
> > > to delete^W remove them one by one?
> > >
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] International Commons Contest WLL Recruiting International Team

[Bobby Shabangu]

Great thanks for the links I'll check it out.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:23 Rupika Sharma,  wrote:

> Hi Geni,
>
> To answer your question, I am from Punjabi Wikimedians User Group, Username
> : Wikilover90.
> @psychoslave and I are the Organizers of this contest.
>
> You can find more about the contest at:
>
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Love_2018#WLL_team
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Love
>
> https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesLove/
>
> https://www.twitter.com/wikiloveslove
>
> Thank you for your interest!
>
> Best Regards,
> Rupika Sharma
> Co-Founder
> Punjabi Wikimedians
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 25, 2018, 2:54 PM geni  wrote:
>
> > On 25 June 2018 at 08:37, Rupika Sharma  wrote:
> > >  Hello friends,
> > >
> > > We are pleased to announce that *Wiki Loves Love* is recruiting
> > volunteers
> > > for the international team.
> > > Application deadline: August 1, 2018
> > >
> > > *But What Is WLL?*
> > > Wiki Loves Love (WLL) is an international photography competition of
> > > Wikimedia Commons that is to take place — with the subject love
> > > testimonials — in various locale places. The primary goal of the
> > > competition is to collect photos of love testimonials through human
> > > cultural diversity such as monuments, ceremonies, snapshot of tender
> > > gesture, and miscellaneous objects used as symbol of love; to
> illustrate
> > > articles in the worldwide free encyclopedia Wikipedia, and other
> > Wikimedia
> > > Foundation (WMF) projects.
> > >
> > > *Positions Open:*
> > > Communication and media
> > > Community liaison
> > > Community outreach
> > > Finance team
> > > Tech team: to design banners and templates
> > >
> > > Find out more on: https://t.co/D1yeNclTRm
> > > Don't forget to spread the word!
> > >
> > > Cheers!
> > > Rupika Sharma
> >
> >
> > To be blunt. Who are you? I can't find any links to user accounts or
> > existing chapters. Just a throwaway Gmail address and medium account.
> >
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wmfall] Leadership of Wikimedia Foundation's Communications department

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulation to Heather for being appointed to the position of Chief
Creative Officer and Kui, welcome to your new role as VP of Com, we are
looking forward to working with you.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 10:33 AM, Jack Rabah <jra...@wikimedia.org> wrote:

> Fantastic stuff! Welcome Kui and congrats Heather.
>
> On Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 6:56 AM, Katy Love <kl...@wikimedia.org> wrote:
>
> > Wonderful to hear this.
> >
> > Big congratulations, Heather--we're lucky to have you stay in the C-suite
> > with your voice and vision!
> >
> > And a warm welcome to you, Kui. I look forward to meeting you and working
> > together.
> >
> > Katy
> >
> > On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 12:58 PM, Katherine Maher <kma...@wikimedia.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi everyone,
> >>
> >> I am excited to share with you all the results of our search for
> >> permanent leadership of the Wikimedia Foundation's Communications
> >> department.
> >>
> >> Our own Heather Walls will transition from interim Chief of
> >> Communications to leading the department full-time, in the newly created
> >> role of Chief Creative Officer. She will be joined by a new Vice
> President
> >> of Communications, Kui Kinyanjui, who will join us from her home in
> >> Nairobi, Kenya in early March. Please join me in congratulating Heather
> and
> >> welcoming Kui!
> >>
> >> *The new roles*
> >>
> >> As Chief Creative Officer, Heather will remain at the Leadership team,
> >> with responsibility for the Communications department operations, and a
> >> mandate that focuses on helping people better understand our values and
> >> mission through our brand. She will oversee the organization and
> movement’s
> >> voice, tone, and visual assets, and how they are incorporated into
> >> everything from our recent awareness videos to our press statements.
> What
> >> do we sound and look like? How do you feel when you interact with us,
> as an
> >> editor, a reader, a donor? How do we spread and share our values? She
> will
> >> be responsible for new and creative initiatives that seek to expand the
> way
> >> people think about Wikipedia and Wikimedia, not only as an encyclopedia
> but
> >> an essential part of the way we understand the world.
> >>
> >> As Vice President of Communications, Kui will report directly to Heather
> >> and oversee our traditional and digital communications efforts. She
> will be
> >> responsible for our overall media positioning and coverage, critical
> issue
> >> management (also known as crisis communications), extending our digital
> >> media strategy, products, and presence, and supporting organizational
> >> leadership, such as myself, the Leadership team, and the Board, with
> >> effective and clear public communications. Kui also brings new and
> valuable
> >> skills that we’re sure to appreciate: first, a background in internal
> >> communications, which should help with improved information flows in our
> >> ever-more distributed organization, as well as a deep background in
> >> communications, campaigns, and marketing for emerging markets -- sure
> to be
> >> a critical skill for our efforts around improving awareness about
> Wikimedia
> >> in places where we want to reach more people.
> >>
> >> *About Heather Walls*
> >>
> >> Since joining the Foundation in 2011, Heather has been a driving force
> in
> >> our creative and brand efforts at the Foundation. Under her stewardship,
> >> the Foundation has dramatically reduced barriers to community usage of
> the
> >> trademarks under our care while also helping increase consistency in
> their
> >> usage. A member of the team before Communications was its own
> department,
> >> Heather was one of the first people I met and worked with when I joined
> as
> >> Chief Communications Officer. She graciously stepped in as leader of the
> >> department when I transitioned to Executive Director and has since grown
> >> into the role while making it her own. During that time, she has helped
> >> find the organization's place in the growing social media channels,
> >> modernized the Foundation’s brand, bringing it into greater alignment
> with
> >> our movement's values and workflows, and overseen pioneering
> >> community-supported awareness campaigns.
> >>
> >> Prior to joining the Foundation, Heath

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimania 2019

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations Sweden.

On 7 Feb 2018 13:17, "Fæ"  wrote:

> On 7 February 2018 at 11:06, Felix Nartey  wrote:
> > Congratulations Wikimedia Sweden!
> >
> > On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 8:40 AM, Leinonen Teemu 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Heja Sverige! Congratulations!
> >>
> >> Making me happy this week,
> >>
> >> - Teemu
> >>
> >> On 7 Feb 2018, at 3.58, Ellie Young > yo...@wikimedia.org>> wrote:
> >>
> >> *All,On behalf of the Wikimania Steering Committee and the Wikimedia
> >> Foundation, I am pleased to announce that we have decided to have
> Wikimania
> >> located in Sweden in 2019.
>
> Hi Ellie,
>
> Is there a good on-wiki page for people to leave their names and
> congratulation messages for WMSE and/or the Wikimania Steering
> Committee for their decision?
>
> Thanks,
> Fae
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikisource Handbook

[Bobby Shabangu]

Fantastic work Bodhisattwa and Ananth, I'm checking it out right now!

On Sun, 7 Oct 2018 at 19:22, Mathieu Lovato Stumpf Guntz <
psychosl...@culture-libre.org> wrote:

> Thank you very much Ananth I'll look at it as soon as I can. 
>
> Le 6 octobre 2018 14:50:23 GMT+02:00, Ananth Subray <
> ananth.sub...@gmail.com> a écrit :
> >Dear Mathieu,
> >
> >As per your suggestion, I have created the meta version
> >[1] of the
> >Wikisource
> >Handbook. I request you all to have a look and it and give your
> >valuable
> >suggestions.
> >
> >[1].https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikisource_Handbook
> >
> >Thanks and Regards,
> >
> >*ANANTH SUBRAY P V*
> >
> >Programme Associate
> >
> >Access to Knowledge program
> >
> >The Centre for Internet & Society
> >
> >+91-9739811664
> >
> >Thank you Ananth and Tanveer for your answers.
> >
> >CC0 would of course also works to thereafter publishing it on Meta.
> >Please
> >feel free to ping me in the discussion page when the meta version is
> >published.
> >
> >Thanks again to all participants
> >
> >Le 14/09/2018 à 15:08, Ananth Subray a écrit :
> >
> >Dear Mathieu,
> >
> >I don't have any issue in re-licensing the book. I will be starting the
> >meta version soon. Since the final version was directly done on Adobe
> >InDesign
> >.
> >The
> >older version of it is available
> ><
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/11CbKSR4NiNt_qO3N0bBqws5keMwdKeGpLUiDAbFsCR8/edit?usp=sharing
> >.
> >
> >
> >Thanks and Regards,
> >
> >
> >*ANANTH SUBRAY P V*
> >
> >Programme Associate
> >
> >Access to Knowledge program
> >
> >The Centre for Internet & Society
> >
> >+91-9739811664
> >
> >
> >On Fri, Sep 14, 2018 at 6:29 PM Bodhisattwa Mandal <
> >bodhisattwa.rg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Mathieu,
> >>
> >> I have no problem re-licensing the book at all. I assume, Ananth will
> >> confirm soon from his part. He also assured me that he will start
> >working
> >> on the meta version soon.
> >>
> >> I was responsible for creating the draft of the handbook and I have
> >the
> >> draft text version with me. I guess, the finalized text version is
> >with
> >> Ananth as he did the rest of the work of designing and finalizing the
> >> handbook. I guess, he will share the text version soon, so that it
> >can be
> >> translated into other languages, including Indic languages.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> Bodhisattwa
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 18:00, mathieu lovato stumpf guntz <
> >> psychosl...@culture-libre.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hey Peter, thank you for the incitive to go on.
> >>>
> >>> Actually, I didn't watched the license before, but it's
> >CC-by-sa-4.0, so
> >>> as it is, I couldn't copy/paste it into a Wikimedia wiki, as most of
> >>> them are CC-by-3.0, and the other licenses used on some wiki are
> >even
> >>> less possibly compatible. I have little doubt Ananth and Bodhisattwa
> >>> will grant us persmission to also publish the document under the
> >>> CC-by-sa-3.0, but we still need their consent.
> >>>
> >>> More importantly, my implicit questioning was "were could I find the
> >>> original working document of from which this PDF was generated
> >from?".
> >>> Sure we can always make copy/paste from the PDF, but having the
> >working
> >>> document is often far more useful as a base to wikify.
> >>>
> >>> Thank you again to Ananth and Bodhisattwa for the document, I hope
> >we
> >>> will be able to make a wiki version together, and thank you Peter
> >for
> >>> pointing the license issue and the lake of explicit demand for the
> >>> working document.
> >>>
> >>> Cheers
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Le 14/09/2018 à 13:53, Peter Southwood a écrit :
> >>> > It is CC-by-sa. Of course you can.
> >>> > Cheers,
> >>> > Peter
> >>> >
> >>> > -Original Message-
> >>> > From: Wikimedia-l [mailto:wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org]
> >On
> >>> Behalf Of mathieu lovato stumpf guntz
> >>> > Sent: 14 September 2018 10:25
> >>> > To: Wikimedia Mailing List; Ananth Subray; wikimediaindia-l@lists.
> >>> wikimedia.org
> >>> > Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikisource Handbook
> >>> >
> >>> > Great, thank you.
> >>> >
> >>> > Could we also launch a Wiki version that would allow
> >localizations, for
> >>> > example on Meta or Wikibooks?
> >>> >
> >>> > Cheers
> >>> >
> >>> >
> >>> > Le 11/09/2018 à 20:25, Ananth Subray a écrit :
> >>> >> Dear All,
> >>> >>
> >>> >> We all know that Wikisource is one of the trending Wikimedia
> >projects.
> >>> We
> >>> >> are getting many new editors and new books to Indic language
> >>> Wikisource's.
> >>> >> At the same time, we even noticed that there are many problems
> >faced
> >>> by the
> >>> >> new editors and a few of the existing editors.  To help all of
> >the
> >>> editors
> >>> >> we have created a Handbook titled as *Wikisource Handbook for
> >Indic
> >>> >> communities
> >>> >> 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikisource Handbook

[Bobby Shabangu]

Fantastic, thanks Ananth!

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 14 Sep 2018 at 13:53, Peter Southwood 
wrote:

> It is CC-by-sa. Of course you can.
> Cheers,
> Peter
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Wikimedia-l [mailto:wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On
> Behalf Of mathieu lovato stumpf guntz
> Sent: 14 September 2018 10:25
> To: Wikimedia Mailing List; Ananth Subray;
> wikimediaindi...@lists.wikimedia.org
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikisource Handbook
>
> Great, thank you.
>
> Could we also launch a Wiki version that would allow localizations, for
> example on Meta or Wikibooks?
>
> Cheers
>
>
> Le 11/09/2018 à 20:25, Ananth Subray a écrit :
> > Dear All,
> >
> > We all know that Wikisource is one of the trending Wikimedia projects. We
> > are getting many new editors and new books to Indic language
> Wikisource's.
> > At the same time, we even noticed that there are many problems faced by
> the
> > new editors and a few of the existing editors.  To help all of the
> editors
> > we have created a Handbook titled as *Wikisource Handbook for Indic
> > communities
> > <
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikisource_Handbook_for_Indian_Communities.pdf
> >.
> > *Which is now available[1] to everyone to make the best use of it. I
> > request everyone to share this with all those who are in need of support
> in
> > editing Wikisource.
> >
> >
> > Authors of the book: Bodhisattwa Mandal and Ananth Subray P V.
> >
> >
> > [1].
> >
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikisource_Handbook_for_Indian_Communities.pdf
> >
> > Thanks and Regards,
> >
> >
> > *ANANTH SUBRAY P V*
> >
> > Programme Associate
> >
> > Access to Knowledge program
> >
> > The Centre for Internet & Society
> >
> > +91-9739811664
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Thank you and farewell

[Bobby Shabangu]

All the best for the future Sati.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 17 May 2019 at 09:53, Natacha Rault via Wikimedia-l <
wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote:

> Dear Sati,
>
> I wish you all the best for the future and I feel like we are losing a
> very valuable person.
> Thank for sharing your thoughts about the “limit of knowledge”. Of course
> some of us would certainly like to know why we are losing you. I would in
> any case.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Natacha
>
>
>
>
> >> Le 17 mai 2019 à 01:50, Isarra Yos  a écrit :
> >>
> >> On 16/05/2019 23:29, Joseph Fox wrote:
> >> Maybe let's not turn this into a debate about what epistemology is.
> >
> > Would this really be the Wikimedia we all know and love if we didn't?
> >
> > Regardless, I'm glad Sati took the time to write this up. I thought it
> was an excellent description of just how truly terrible and wonderful
> things can be around here, and such poetry put to words only does us good,
> really. Now let's bikeshed!
> >
> > -I
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of the Wikimédiens du Bénin User Group

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations to the new UG.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Sun, 12 May 2019 at 19:18, Shlomi Fish  wrote:

> On Sun, 12 May 2019 11:41:53 -0400
> Kirill Lokshin  wrote:
>
> > Hi everyone!
> >
> > I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> > [1] the Wikimédiens du Bénin User Group [2] as a Wikimedia User Group.
> The
> > group aims to support the community of active contributors that develop
> > content about Bénin, its story, culture, and people; to promote Beninese
> > indigenous languages on Wikipedia and its sister projects; and to develop
> > partnerships with national and international institutions to promote use
> of
> > and contribution to Wikipedia.
> >
> > Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
> >
>
> Congratulations!
>
> > Regards,
> > Kirill Lokshin
> > Chair, Affiliations Committee
> >
> > [1]
> >
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimédiens_du_Bénin_User_Group
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [strategy process] Fwd: I decided to leave the working group

[Bobby Shabangu]

Hi,

   1. Everyone keeps on mentioning the word " money". How much was spent on
   the strategy thus far by WMF here? I keep on searching for this information
   I can't find it.
   2. I totally agree with Anders Warnnersten
   3. I believe Itzik you are doing it the right way, this is the right
   platform and you don't have to apologise for voicing your opinion, it's
   what you feel and the TRUTH, in fact I believe this conversation itself
   should form part of the Strategy and the WMF need to think about and
   address these issues you are raising honestly.
   4. I hear what you are saying Itzik regarding criticising the way WMF
   are going about implementing the strategy movement 2030, but I don't hear
   what you suggest WMF or we as the Wikimedia community should do to
   correctly go about doing or implementing the strategy the right way. You
   are saying " There are so many ways in between that can combine the good in
   both ways."  I want to hear about those* many ways*.
   5. Just to be clear I'm not taking WMF side or Itzik side. I agree with
   Itzik and think Paulo Santos Perneta made some valid points as well, my
   question is can we remedy what Itzik has pointed out, how do we move
   forward as a movement and actually reach a place where we totally agree
   that what will come out of this strategy process truly represents what
   everyone feels and where we want to go.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu





On Sat, 6 Apr 2019 at 11:30, Itzik - Wikimedia Israel <
it...@wikimedia.org.il> wrote:

> Hi Philip and all,
>
> I debated whether to respond and continue this discussion. Finally, I
> decided to do it first to apologize. I stand behind my feedback about the
> process, but I'm afraid it was sent at the wrong time, a few days before
> the Wikimedia Summit. It wasn't my intention to cause a storm a moment
> before the summit and especially not during it, and I didn't take that it
> into consideration when I sent the email. It would have been more
> appropriate if this mail had been sent long enough before, or after, the
> summit.
>
> If my email wasn't clear, let me clarify it: I think the strategy process
> is one of the most important steps we had so far as a movement. And I truly
> believe (or at least desire to) it will bring change. Saying that, I think
> we should also look more deeply and review how we bring these
> recommendations, asking ourselves if this is the only way. In the Friday
> morning session, two extreme directions were presented as to how the
> process could take place. That's exactly the point that bothered me, the
> look of black or white only. There are so many ways in between that can
> combine the good in both ways.
>
> What saddens me the most is our fear of having an open conversation. I
> received many responses to this email, some off-list, but so many in-person
> during the last weekend in Berlin (and because I talked about it two days
> ago with someone, here is a screenshot just for an example:
> https://imgur.com/FM1naPJ).
>
> I told many of them and I say it publicly, I didn't look for any public
> support for what I wrote. Each of us has a different opinion or feedback.
> Good and bad. And all these deserve to be said. It saddens me that we keep
> things in our stomachs. We do things that we don't feel comfortable with
> just because [enter your reason].
>
> In one of the conversations, someone told me that he thinks that the
> process is problematic, but they are his friends, and he doesn't want to
> criticize them. That's one of the things that hurt me more and bothered me
> during the whole weekend, wonder to myself if maybe I did something wrong.
>
> The criticism is not personal towards anyone. Or at least that wasn't the
> intention. There are questions that I think we as a movement, who
> responsible together to this process, should ask about it. This is our duty
> as a movement. Are we using the money correctly? Do we manage the work time
> of the staff and volunteers right? It may be that everything is fine, but
> it may not be. If we don't ask ourselves the questions from time to time,
> we will not do our job. Assessment should be done all along, not just at
> the end of a process. The fact this process is SUPER important is obvious
> to everyone. But you can not go blind because of it.
>
> It doesn't change the fact that the people behind it are my friends too,
> some of them for many years. I love them all. And I know, and sure with all
> my heart, that they do the best they can for the sake of movement. I
> believe feedback, comments, are also important to them to adjust and
> change. To talk about them and criticize their work behind their back it's
> probably the most non-friendship thing to do.
>
> Have a great weekend.
>
>
>
> *Itzik 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcoming Ryan Merkley to the Wikimedia Foundation

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations and Welcome on board to Ryan!

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Thu, 15 Aug 2019 at 01:28, Eileen Hershenov 
wrote:

> Wait - how many people did Doug Stamper murder?
>
> On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 5:54 PM effe iets anders  >
> wrote:
>
> > Congrats Ryan!
> >
> > The main question here at Wikimania is really... Will you be more like
> Leo
> > McGarry or like Doug Stamper as far as it comes to problem solving? :)
> >
> > Lodewijk
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Aug 14, 2019, 07:33 Rajeeb Dutta  wrote:
> >
> > > Congrats Ryan & all my best wishes, thanks Katherine for the update.
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Rajeeb.
> > > (U: Marajozkee)
> > > Sent from my iPhone
> > >
> > > > On 13-Aug-2019, at 10:15 PM, Katherine Maher 
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi everyone,
> > > >
> > > > I’m excited to let you all know that Ryan Merkley, formerly CEO of
> > > Creative Commons, is joining the Wikimedia Foundation as my new chief
> of
> > > staff.
> > > >
> > > > Many of you have met Ryan before -- at CC Summit, Wikimania,
> Wikimedia
> > > Summit, or MozFest. He’s a leader in open source, open knowledge, and
> > > free-culture communities, and for the past five years, he’s been the
> CEO
> > of
> > > Creative Commons, initiating programs like CC search to index all 1.6
> > > billion licensed works online. He’s passionate about the power of the
> > > commons, and the role that everyone can play in making it sustainable
> and
> > > open to all. I couldn’t be happier he’s now bringing this passion and
> > > experience to our movement.
> > > >
> > > > In Ryan’s own words, “My heart has always been in open communities,
> and
> > > the power of collective acts --  that is, the things that people can
> only
> > > do when they work together, like building a commons of free knowledge
> for
> > > every person.”
> > > >
> > > > For now, Ryan’s two top priorities will be bolstering the work of the
> > > movement strategy team and supporting the Board. He’ll support the
> > strategy
> > > core team to move the Working Group recommendations into implementation
> > > within the community and Foundation over the course of the coming year.
> > > He’ll also serve as Board liaison to the Board of Trustees,
> strengthening
> > > the connections, communications, and coordination between Trustees and
> > the
> > > Foundation. Internally, he’ll support the office of the Executive
> > Director,
> > > acting in my stead on various projects.
> > > >
> > > > I’m excited by this new role for an old friend of the open community.
> > > Ryan knows our movement well. He has spent many hours with many
> > > Wikimedians, and understands the centrality of the community to the
> > > Wikimedia mission and identity. His background as a partner to
> Wikimedia,
> > > and a leader in the broader open movement will be invaluable to our
> work,
> > > and confirmation of the importance of community experience in
> Foundation
> > > leadership.
> > > >
> > > > Ryan doesn’t start in his new role until Monday, September 16th.
> > > However, he will be at Wikimania, so for those of you attending, please
> > say
> > > hi, and join me in welcoming him to Wikimedia!
> > > >
> > > > Katherine
> > > >
> > > > P.S. This announcement can also be found on our news page:
> > >
> >
> https://wikimediafoundation.org/news/2019/08/13/wikimedia-foundation-welcomes-ryan-merkley-as-chief-of-staff-to-the-office-of-the-executive-director
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > >
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> > > > Executive Director
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] Welcoming Wikimedia Foundation’s new CTO, Grant Ingersoll

[Bobby Shabangu]

Welcome to your new role Grant, looking forward to working with you and
perhaps meet you in person one day.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Thu, 19 Sep 2019 at 11:47, Lucas Werkmeister 
wrote:

> Congratulations to Grant on his new position, and to the Foundation on
> the new CTO! I look forward seeing your work.
>
>
> On 19.09.19 07:35, Philippe Beaudette wrote:
> > On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 12:32 PM Andy Mabbett  >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 18 Sep 2019 at 17:55, Katherine Maher 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I’m excited to officially welcome Grant Ingersoll as our Chief
> Technology
> >>> Officer! Grant
> >>
> >> It is UTTERLY OUTRAGEOUS of Katherine to post this...
> >>
> >>> In Grant’s own words
> >>
> >>> We're adjusting to the empty nest life with our dog Allie (a
> >>> black lab mix).
> >>
> >> ...without linking to at least one cute pic of Allie ;-)
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  Frankly I am shocked ... shocked! that a woman of Katherine’s obvious
> > talents must be reminded of this basic pillar of the movement: If you
> > invoke a cute puppy, you better be prepared to prove it.
> >
> > Geez, K, have we taught you nothing in the, what, half a decade, that
> > you’ve been part of this movement?
> >
> > -philippe
>
>
> Can someone explain to me why it’s so funny to repeat the exact same
> toxic tone that this mailing list is notorious for, but this time
> jokingly? It’s not like this is a fun, harmless reminder of a dreadful
> past we’ve long left behind us…
>
> Cheers,
> Lucas
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[Wikimedia-l] WikiIndaba conference announcement

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear all,

We would like to inform you that after long deliberations between the
Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) and the WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom)
we have reached an agreement that the suitable dates to host the WikiIndaba
conference 2019 in Abuja, Nigeria will be from 8 - 10 November.

We know that this news will disappoint many of you, who were gearing up for
the meeting. Unfortunately, operational difficulties created some delays.
We have discussed this with the staff of the WMF, and all agree that a
postponement will give us some extra time to ensure that a quality event is
planned for all. WikiIndaba conference is a key pillar in the Wikimedia
movement strategic direction, and an important platform for the African
Wikimedia community.

WISCom and the WMF continue to support Wikimedia Nigeria as the host and
venue for the conference.

We greatly appreciate your support and understanding, and we hope to see
you at WikiIndaba!

Kind regards,

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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Haiti

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations to Haiti Wikimedia UG. Looking forward to seeing great
work from that part of the world.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On 20/10/2019, Kirill Lokshin  wrote:
> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> [1] Wikimedia Community User Group Haiti [2] as a Wikimedia User Group. The
> group aims to strengthen Haiti's presence across the Wikimedia projects by
> developing Wikipedia in Haitian Creole, training contributors throughout
> the country, and working to raise awareness among stakeholders and
> institutions in Haiti.
>
> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>
> Regards,
> Kirill Lokshin
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Haiti
> [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Wikimedia_User_Group_Haïti
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia Summit 2020 in Berlin cancelled

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for letting us know.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, Feb 28, 2020, 21:49 Bodhisattwa Mandal 
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Thank you for letting us know.
>
> Your message has been conveyed to our representative who was going to be
> participating in the "physical" Summit from our side. We will wait for your
> instruction on the process of the upcoming virtual meetings.
>
> Thank you for thinking about the health of the participants.
>
> Regards,
> Bodhisattwa
> West Bengal Wikimedians User Group
>
> On Sat, 29 Feb 2020 at 01:10, Risker  wrote:
>
> > Thank you for informing the global community of this.  More importantly,
> > thank you for recognizing that the safety and well-being of the global
> > community should take precedence over a meeting.  This is the way to
> "walk
> > the talk" about community safety.
> >
> > Risker/Anne
> >
> > On Fri, 28 Feb 2020 at 14:06, Abraham Taherivand <
> > abraham.taheriv...@wikimedia.de> wrote:
> >
> > > Dear all,
> > >
> > > It’s with regret that we have to inform you that due to the global
> health
> > > situation (COVID-19), the physical meeting of the Wikimedia Summit 2020
> > and
> > > related side events in Berlin have been cancelled.
> > >
> > > Since we currently look into hosting the Summit in a series of virtual
> > > meetings, starting at the dates of the Summit, please keep the dates
> > > blocked in your calendar.
> > >
> > > We are aware that this announcement will cause many questions (not only
> > in
> > > relation to the Summit). Please be patient, more information will
> follow
> > > from our teams in the next few days.
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Abraham Taherivand, Executive Director Wikimedia Deutschland
> > >
> > > Katherine Maher, Executive Director Wikimedia Foundation
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > > Geschäftsführender Vorstand / Executive Director
> > >
> > > Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
> > > Tel. (030) 219 158 26-0
> > > http://wikimedia.de
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Coronavirus outbreak impacts Chinese Wikimedia communities

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for the heads up Qiuwen, hopefully a cure will be found soon because
it affects us all.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 3 Mar 2020 at 19:43, Delphine Ménard  wrote:

> I am so glad nooone has been affected so far. May your friends and families
> remain safe during this difficult time and know that our thoughts are with
> you.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Delphine
>
> On Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 1:17 PM 《求闻》编译组／Qiuwen WMCug 
> wrote:
>
> > BEIJING, Feb. 29 (Qiuwen) - The coronavirus outbreak originated from
> > China's Wuhan in Hubei province only two months ago had already claimed
> > thousands of lives with more infected, but none of them are Wikimedians -
> > as far as we know.
> >
> > As of February 28th, Qiuwen can independently confirm that all active
> > Wikimedians living in the Greater China are not infected by the virus,
> > including three of them who live in outbreak's epicenter Wuhan, and
> dozens
> > more who live in other parts of the Hubei province as well as other
> > heavily-infected cities in China. However, many of them were put under
> > citywide lockdowns, and just like other local residents, are not allowed
> to
> > move freely. Meanwhile, one editor in Hong Kong was put under a
> compulsory
> > quarantine by local health authorities due to close contact with a
> > confirmed patient. The editor was forbidden to go outside their home for
> a
> > 14-day quarantine period. Detailed information of those editors
> themselves
> > will not be disclosed for privacy reasons.
> >
> > Several meetups and edit-a-thons in China were either canceled or
> > postponed due to the outbreak. Since many Wikipedia enthusiasts in China
> > are college students, meetups are generally scheduled to cope with the
> > beginnings and endings of academic semesters. However, those meetups were
> > postponed as the 2020 spring semester, which typically begins from late
> > February to early March, was delayed by education authorities. Organizers
> > reported canceling a meetup scheduled to be held in late January in the
> > eastern coastal city of Qingdao, while several others, including those in
> > Beijing and Shenzhen targeting college students, were postponed until
> most
> > schools reopen.
> >
> > Another contributing factor to the suspension of these meetups is
> > governments have been discouraging people from traveling back from their
> > hometowns to big metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai after the Chinese
> > Lunar New Year holiday, which means attendee turnouts for meetups held in
> > these cities may be lower than usual.
> >
> > The community in Hong Kong seemed to have suspended their meetup for the
> > outbreak as well. The Hong Kong community has had four meetups per year
> in
> > the past two years, with the most recent one held in November 2019.
> > However, the next meetup, which supposes to be held in late February
> > according to their routine, was never announced by the community leaders
> in
> > the first place.
> >
> > Communities in Taiwan was not significantly affected by the outbreak, as
> > the island does not have as many reported cases comparing to the mainland
> > and Hong Kong. Nevertheless, the organizer for a Wikimedia photowalk did
> > make a post on Facebook, saying a mandatory body temperature check will
> be
> > implemented before the activity rolls out.
> >
> > The coronavirus outbreak has been ameliorating in China during the past
> > few days, with new confirmed cases dropped dramatically, especially
> outside
> > the epicenter Hubei province. Local Wikimedians in Beijing are currently
> > planning to have their meetups rescheduled for the next public holiday,
> > which is the Tomb-Sweeping Day holiday in early April. But the exact
> > planning is still yet to be decided.
> >
> > The Wikimedia Foundation and Wikimedia Deutschland canceled physical
> > meetings of the Wikimedia Summit on Friday, which planned to take place
> in
> > Berlin from April 3rd to 5th. The scholarship application for Wikimania
> > this August in Bangkok, Thailand, remains open, and there are no signs
> > indicating the bigger Wikimedians' gathering will be canceled so far.
> >
> > 
> > This piece of news was gathered by Qiuwen, a news service operated by the
> > Wikimedians of Mainland China user group <
> > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedians_of_Mainland_China>. We would
> > like to help deliver news from communities among Greater China to the
> wider
> > world.
> >
> > See our on-wiki page h

[Wikimedia-l] WikiIndaba 2021 Conference Announcement

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Wikimedians,

We trust you are keeping safe during this global state of flux.

This email is to affirm that WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom)
continues to be committed to support the Wikimedia User Group in Uganda in
its bid to organise and host WikiIndaba Conference 2021. We were working
closely with the local organising committee and Wikimedia Foundation to
organise the event before the suspension of all in-person Wikimedia events,
and we continue to do so in order to ensure we have a memorable and
impactful conference when everything returns back to normalcy.

Seeing that we now have more time to plan for the programme, scholarships
and other logistics, we ask that you take advantage of the available time
to think deeply about the value that  your participation can add to the
conference.  We hope that from now till the time of the call for
participation you will think about  important questions that will help us
structure the programme to suit your needs, opportunities that the
conference can bring to your community and concerns that need broader
consensus and support from the larger community.

We will announce further developments as they unfold and we look forward to
working with you all in the future to make Wiki Indaba a good place for
Africans and the diaspora to connect on topics of interest and action.

Best regards,

WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom)
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Universal Code of Conduct Drafting Committee - Call for participation

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Christel,

Congratulations. We will be following developments closely and wishing the
committee all the best.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Thu, 30 Jul 2020 at 20:24, Peter Southwood 
wrote:

> Hi Christel,
> I wish the committee well, and success in coming up with a workable
> policy. This is fine as long as no assumption is made that these people
> represent the communities in any way other than for themselves. They may be
> fine people and may even have excellent ideas and skills suited to the
> task, but they are not our representatives, and we expect to be consulted
> regarding the results of this work. I understand that this may be your
> intention anyway, but we have seen too many fiascos  resulting from a small
> group of people coming up with some proposal and WMF declaring this to be
> "movement policy" or something to that effect.
> Cheers,
> Peter
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Wikimedia-l [mailto:wikimedia-l-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On
> Behalf Of Christel Steigenberger
> Sent: 30 July 2020 19:49
> To: wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org
> Subject: Re: [Wikimedia-l] Universal Code of Conduct Drafting Committee -
> Call for participation
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> We are happy to announce that the Universal Code of Conduct drafting
> committee has been assembled. We had 26 volunteers apply, either by
> publicly signing up on the Meta page, or by sending an email. Volunteers
> from 18 different countries applied, speaking 11 different languages.
>
> We had Wikimedian applicants with different levels of experience on-wiki,
> from someone who started editing only last year to people who have been
> editing for more than 18 years and/or have more than 300,000 edits.
> Applicants held a variety of different roles within the movement, and also
> informed us about interesting and relevant experiences in their real-life
> careers. It was very hard to narrow down from this diverse and extremely
> qualified pool of applicants.
>
> For the final selection, two aspects guided the decision making - we want a
> committee that at the one hand will represent important parts of the
> movement. Prolific editors as well as Wikimedians whose strength is more in
> organizing events, wikimedians from different demographics, contributors
> from small and large wikis, and people holding different roles within the
> movement. We also wanted a group of people who will collaborate with one
> another effectively and create the best possible Universal Code of Conduct
> for the Wikimedia movement. Experience has taught us that committees that
> are too large find it difficult to work effectively, so we decided to cap
> the number of seats to 6 volunteer seats and 3 staff seats.
>
> More information on the Committee and its new members can be found on Meta
> <
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Drafting_committee
> >
> [1], and a timeline for their work is available on the main UCoC page
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct> [2]. Please
> note that more chances for engagement are coming up during the community
> draft review period starting from August 24.
>
> Best regards,
> Christel
>
>   [1]
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Drafting_committee
>
> [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Universal_Code_of_Conduct
>
> Christel Steigenberger (she/her)
>
> Trust and Safety Specialist
>
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Thanks for all the fish! / Stepping down April 15

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Katherine,

It's actually sad to see people that we've grown to love who have also
contributed so much in the movement go. It was great working with you,
having those interactions and conversations with you in different parts of
the world, seeing your growth and maturity as well was interesting.

Congratulations on your achievements and wish you success in your future
endeavours.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Thu, 4 Feb 2021 at 19:48, Katherine Maher  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Earlier today, I announced to my colleagues at the Wikimedia Foundation my
> intention to step down as CEO later this spring. April 15th will be my last
> day, marking my seven-year anniversary with the Foundation and the
> movement. This was not an easy decision, but it is the right one. For now,
> I want to share with you why I’m moving on, and what comes next. I’ll save
> the customary email with deeper reflections, memories, and thanks for later
> this spring!
>
> In some ways, this was the easiest hard decision I’ve ever made. It’s
> never exactly a good time to step away -- transitions always have some
> rough edges -- but it’s always best to do so when the organization is
> strong, and before you’ve overstayed your welcome. The movement is in a
> good, strong place. Our communities are growing, our readership is too. Our
> 20th birthday, the launch of our Universal Code of Conduct, and the
> movement strategy recommendations are all milestone moments of solidity and
> strength. I have great hopes and confidence in the upcoming plans for
> strategy implementation, particularly the work on the movement charter and
> interim global council. We are healthy and thriving.
>
> While we will always have more work to do to become the Wikimedia that we
> want to be, our movement and our organization is in a phase of renewal and
> regeneration. We have deepened our practices of consultation,
> collaboration, and inclusion that will be the foundation of the next decade
> of our work. We have a deep and stable financial position that will help us
> grow and protect us from any storm, and the trust in our projects has never
> been higher. Our communities are poised to take on deeper responsibilities
> of governance, accountability, and leadership, populating a rich,
> representative, and leaderful movement for free knowledge.
>
> The Foundation is also strong, and filled with passionate, values-aligned
> leaders at every level of the organization, deeply committed to the work of
> our movement and mission. Although we don’t always all perfectly agree on
> absolutely everything, we are working more openly and cooperatively with
> our movement than ever before. Collaborative strategic planning,
> sustainable programs to support technical communities and tooling,
> co-development and consultation on transformative new experiences welcoming
> newcomers, cooperative partnerships on public health data, bibliographic
> data, and human rights data -- all of these are signals of much great work
> to come. Even difficult topics, such as brand and movement governance,
> continue to bring people together in nothing less than feisty commitment.
>
> Together, we have rich resources of brilliant people, deep passion, and
> compassion. We are making progress on some of our greatest challenges, from
> editor and readership growth, technical debt, representation and
> participation, safety and knowledge equity. I am proud of what we’ve done
> together and grateful for all the ways in which this movement has made my
> life immeasurably richer: friendships that will last a lifetime,
> intellectual curiosity and kinship, and so many memories of *so much
> dancing*, from Accra to Berlin to Chandigarh.
>
> As for me, I’m going to take a break, and a research fellowship, as a
> place to think about what’s next. It’s hard to think about your future when
> you’re fully in your present, and for the past seven years, I’ve been fully
> present for this movement. But as I look around, I see global challenges
> such as polarization, inequality, and climate change, as well as
> opportunities for generational renewal and optimism. As a Wikimedian, I
> lean toward optimism, and plan to apply myself in that direction!
>
> *What’s next*
>
>- We announced this planned transition publicly on our communications
>channels during a Foundation all-staff meeting today.
>- A Board Transition Committee composed of Dariusz Jemielniak, who is
>chair of HR Committee, Tanya Capuano, who is chair of the Audit Committee,
>Raju Narisetti, and María Sefidari as Board Chair, will launch the search
>for a new CEO. They’ll work closely with the executive Transition Team on
>organizational operations, and with the broader board on an open candidate
> 

Re: [Wikimedia-l] Personal news // ED transition

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for the heads up Abraham, we are keeping a close eye on the
transition process and wishing you good luck on your future endeavours.

Kind regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 26 Jan 2021 at 16:51, Abraham Taherivand <
abraham.taheriv...@wikimedia.de> wrote:

> Dear fellow Wikimedians,
>
>
> Today I am informing you that I will not be renewing my contract with
> Wikimedia Deutschland, which runs until January 2022. This decision was not
> easy for me because Wikimedia has been such an important, even central,
> part of my life in the past nine years. After thorough introspection, I
> feel that this step is the right one for me and for our organisation.
>
>
> This means that a successor will have to be found for the position of the
> Executive Director. The search is managed by our Supervisory Board and me
> with support of an external executive search firm. The search process has
> been well prepared in recent weeks and I am working closely with our board
> on each of the steps.
>
>
> Together, we will ensure a good handover and transition to my successor.
> This point is very important to me, as is the fact that we will continue to
> work without losing focus on achieving our goals, on working with the
> entire movement, and on collaborating very closely on movement strategy
> implementation. That's why I don't want to say a big goodbye right now.
>
>
> What’s next
>
>-
>
>In cooperation with the external executive search firm Kienbaum, we
>have developed a search profile and a job posting that will go online
>shortly.
>-
>
>We strive to have someone on board well before the end of my term in
>January 2022. As we have commenced the procedure so early, we are on a very
>good track.
>
>
>-
>
>I also consider it essential to be available for a comprehensive
>transition and onboarding of a new Executive Director.
>
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Abraham
>
>
>
> --
>
> Geschäftsführender Vorstand / Executive Director
>
> Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin
> Tel. (030) 219 158 26-0
> http://wikimedia.de
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Re: [Wikimedia-l] Thank you + see you around!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Hi Katherine,

Congratulations on the job well done and looking forward to what you'll be
doing next.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 16 Apr 2021 at 13:01, Brad Patrick  wrote:

> Congratulations on your tenure. I’m excited to see what you do next!
>
> Brad Patrick
>
> b...@baplegal.com
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 16, 2021, at 6:51 AM, Olushola Olaniyan <
> olaniyanshol...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > Hi Katherine,
> >
> > I am glad you have done so much as an outgoing  Executive Director of
> the Wikimedia Foundation and no one can question it.
> >
> > Sincerely, you have cast your name in Gold with the way you have
> responded to critics and reshaped the movement. Now, we could see ourselves
> not as a tool in the hand of a few but as a platform that stands to sustain
> the revolution of the universe.
> >
> > It takes only a few to do so and you happen to be one of the very few to
> have achieved this feat.
> >
> > Though the journey to the destination desired by you for the movement
> might seem to be far, I am glad that you have laid the track.
> >
> > Continue with your Midas touch and break the glass ceiling.
> >
> > I am wishing you the very best in your next endeavour.
> >
> > I celebrate You.
> >
> > Olushola Olaniyan
> >
> >
> >
> >
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: [African Wikimedians] Virtual WikiIndaba 2021 - Community Feedback Survey

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear all,


The Ugandan local organising committee for WikiIndaba conference would like
you to take a few minutes of your time to fill the survey below to enable
them to design the program for the conference.


http://shorturl.at/ltPR7

If you can fill by this Friday end of day it would be very helpful.


Best regards,

Bobby Shabangu



On Thu, 29 Jul 2021 at 20:47, Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda <
wikiuga...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Wikimedians,
>
> Wiki Indaba is the official regional conference of the Wikimedia
> Foundation for Africans both within and in the diaspora with interest in
> African continent in addition to other open knowledge activators who are
> aligned with the open information sharing mission.Topics of presentation
> and dialogue include Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, other wikis,
> open-source software, free knowledge, free content and how these projects
> affect the African continent.
>
> The 2020 edition of the conference was supposed to be held in Kampala,
> Uganda but was postponed and will instead be held as a virtual event hosted
> by the Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda from 5th - 7th November 2021
>
> Whether you are a community member of one of the Wikimedia projects (such
> as Wikipedia, Wikidata or others), or a fellow open content creator or
> consumer, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in Uganda welcomes your
> participation in this survey to identify themes and topics that would not
> only be inclusive but also be of interest to you and your community.
>
> Please give us your feedback by filling this survey
> http://shorturl.at/ltPR7 not later than 12th August 2021
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Geoffrey Kateregga
>
> Communications Lead,
> Virtual Wiki Indaba 2021
>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Annual Report 2020-21 from Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong ("WMHKG")

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks User:だ＊ぜ (Dasze)

Will download and go through.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Mon, 20 Sept 2021 at 10:18, Dasze WMHKG  wrote:

> Dear Everyone,
>
> Our (WMHKG) annual report has just been passed in our annual meeting and
> thereafter published. The whole document is in .pdf form and uploaded to
> Wikimedia Commons.
>
> Please feel welcome to read via this link:
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WMHKG_Annual_Report_2020-2021.pdf
>
> Cheers,
> User:だ＊ぜ (Dasze)
>
> Director,
> Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong (WMHKG)
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: FY2021 Fundraising Report

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks, Patricia.

Very informative and interesting to read. Especially to see how we are
generating income and where some of those donations are coming from.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu


On Tue, 5 Oct 2021 at 14:12, Patricia Pena  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I’m happy to announce the publishing of our annual fundraising report that
> summarises fundraising activities for the financial year covering July 1,
> 2020 - June 30, 2021.
>
> Fiscal year 2021 was an extremely pivotal time for the Wikimedia
> Foundation’s commitment to providing reliable and neutral information to
> the world. The COVID-19 pandemic shaped many of our experiences during this
> time, and as the world moved online, we experienced a significant increase
> in Wikipedia’s traffic as well as donor support. The 2020-2021
> Fundraising Report
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fundraising/2020-21_Report> provides
> insight into our revenue model and the strategy that goes into creating an
> impactful fundraising campaign to ensure the Wikimedia movement has the
> resources it needs to thrive.
>
> We would like to send an immense amount of gratitude to everyone who
> supports our mission. We wouldn't be able to deliver a successful
> fundraiser without the support from our volunteer community, affiliates,
> and generous donors and readers around the world. Special thank you to
> everyone who contributed and collaborated on this report: the fundraising
> teams, Legal, Communications, Finance, Product Analytics and more!
>
> We welcome your feedback and questions on the talk page
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fundraising/2020-21_Report>. [1]
> Thank you,
> Pats
>
> [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Fundraising/2020-21_Report
> --
> *Pats Pena (she/her) *
> Sr. Director, Online Fundraising I Wikimedia Foundation
> 1 Montgomery Street I San Francisco, CA 94104
> pp...@wikimedia.org I +1 (415) 816 3349
>
>
> *Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the
> sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment. Donate.
> <https://donate.wikimedia.org/>*
>
>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: [WM-Chairpersons] Wikimedia Indonesia AGM

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations to you colleagues!

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Mon, 21 Feb 2022 at 09:44, Biyanto Rebin 
wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I would like to inform you that Wikimedia Indonesia has been
> successfully holding annual general meetings in a hybrid event. On 19
> February, our AGM elected a new Chair of the Board of Executive, @Rachmat
> Wahidi . Rachmat has been involved in
> Wikimedia Indonesia since 2014. He has been a very useful and kind-hearted
> person for all of us in Wikimedia Indonesia.
>
> Beside the new chair, we elected the new board of trustees as well.
> * Ichsan Mochtar,
> * Annisa Ayu Maharani,
> * Andri Humardhani,
> * Hendra Prastiawan, and
> * Fachria Marasabessy. (re-elected)
>
> Thanks to our previous Board of Executives (Ivonne Kristiani, Hillun
> Vilayl Napis, Thirza Ria Vandari, Djohan Hasibuan) and Board of Trustees
> (Rinto Jio, Fachria Marassabessy, Fajarwati).
>
> We hope this new change can bring a more hopeful future for WMID.
> I will still be around Wikimedia Indonesia until June 2020, to make sure
> the transition is going smoothly. :)
>
> For Affiliates and Chairperson mailinglist's admin, please help to remove
> me and add Rachmat for future communication.
>
> Best,
> Biyanto Rebin
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Hiba Abu Nada, RIP

[Bobby Shabangu]

Oh my goodness this is very sad news to learn indeed.

May her beautiful soul rest in power.

On Mon, 30 Oct 2023 at 11:12, BALA .R ॐ  wrote:

> Nada, may you find eternal peace. My heartfelt condolences go out to
> Nada's loved ones during this difficult time.
> Regards,
> Bala. R
>
>
>
>
> திங்., 30 அக்., 2023, பிற்பகல் 12:53 அன்று, Levi Kambai Timothy <
> camylev...@gmail.com> எழுதியது:
>
>> May her soul rest in peace! Sad story.
>>
>> To all those who know her, please accept my deep condolences.
>>
>> Warm regards,
>> Levi
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023, 3:53 AM Samuel Klein  wrote:
>>
>>> What a loss...  It is terrible and terrifying indeed; and could be any
>>> of us.  We must do what we can to end this senseless destruction.
>>> And it seems especially within our remit to ensure that every community
>>> has access to knowledge and a way to share what they see and experience,
>>> even under the most terrible conditions of disaster, censorship, or war.
>>>
>>> https://twitter.com/alijla2021/status/1715635709799719074
>>> "*Everyone has won their war, and you were left behind, naked, in your
>>> mud.  *
>>>
>>> *None of Darwish
>>> 's poems can return
>>> to the bereaved what they have lost.*"
>>>
>>> Dar Diwan has their reprinting of her novel
>>>  on the main page carousel;
>>> could anyone reach them to ask about making (or helping make) an ebook?  We
>>> have a copy in my local library; I will see how I can help get it
>>> translated.
>>>
>>> Sam.
>>>
>>>
>>> I created Adam, a thought that beckoned me from vast distances of
 whiteness, before I discovered ink and bestowed upon him long lines of
 expression.
 When I wrote Adam, I became so immersed in him that I could not be
 anything else but him. Adam emerged in the soul of this novel from an
 old, forgotten
 sin, hidden behind the folds of dimensions, from the cover of a book
 sighing on the shelf of oblivion, from an imagined garden whose memory was
 erased,
 leading it to think it was a plastic rose on the edge of a jacket, and
 from a line of black blood longer than Homer's Iliad and heavier than
 Sisyphus's boulder.
>>>
>>>
 Here, you will find yourself searching with Adam for a gelatinous
 murderer, living with his mother as she unravels the mysteries of love on a
 military uniform,
 rushing with Aziz toward the light at the end of his dream's tunnel. You'll
 sate your hunger with those who set the tables of their souls on the 
 outskirts
 of cities.
 You will shout with the masses, singing with them as if you discovered
 your own voice just a second ago.
>>>
>>>
 Beware, for you will fall in love and feel hope, and perhaps the final
 punctuation of the novel will not suffice, and maybe... what comes after
 "maybe" will!
 I have made the punctuation marks illusory and temporary here as I
 grant you, dear reader, the right to place your own marks, your questions
 and pauses,
 your exclamation marks, your counterarguments, and your concluding full
 stop.  But before you read "*Oxygen is not for the Dead*", take in a
 dose of color;
 for things are very gray inside.  Remove your heart and enter the
 events, for all the forthcoming imagination is very real indeed.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 8:04 PM attolippip  wrote:
>>>
 very sad news, thank you, Andy, for sharing this. a loss of any
 innocent life is sad, and loss of civilians to unjustified violence in any
 and all wars is horrible... and losing a fellow Wikimedian is especially
 painful -- i wish to read a book by her some day, for now i can only
 commemorate her in the wikiway by translating the article about her into
 Ukrainian:

 https://uk.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5087934

 (and then improving it, as more sources will appear)

 З повагою / Best regards,
 antanana
 Wiki Loves Monuments Ukraine

 Disclaimer: This letter is sent in my Wikimedia volunteer capacity, not
 as a Board member of Wikimedia Foundation


 сб, 28 жовт. 2023 р. о 15:45 Andy Mabbett 
 пише:

> I just learned that a Wikimedian, Hiba Abu Nada, was one of the
> casualties in Gaza. She was 32, and died on 20 October, during an
> airstrike.
>
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiba_Abu_Nada
>
> May the region soon be at peace.
>
> --
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> @pigsonthewing
> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Recognition of Wikimedians of Japan User Group

[Bobby Shabangu]

Sending my congratulations from Wikimedia South Africa and looking forward
to collaborating with you in the near future.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Wed, 18 Oct 2023 at 19:43, Galder Gonzalez Larrañaga <
galder...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> This are so great news!
>
> Congratulations and welcome!
>
> --
> *From:* Affiliations Committee 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 18, 2023 5:41 PM
> *To:* Affiliations Committee 
> *Cc:* wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org ;
> affilia...@lists.wikimedia.org 
> *Subject:* [Wikimedia-l] Recognition of Wikimedians of Japan User Group
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> [1] Wikimedians of Japan User Group [2] as a Wikimedia User Group. The
> group aims to establish a national organization to promote Wikimedia
> projects and support Wikimedians in Japan.
>
> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>
> Regards,
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedians_of_Japan_User_Group
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[Wikimedia-l] [African Wikimedians] WikiIndaba Conference 2022

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba_Steering_Committee>), I would
like to announce that the next WikiIndaba Conference
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba> for 2022 will be organised by
Wikimedia Usergroup Rwanda. The conference will take place between 4 and 6
November 2022 in a hybrid format where participants will attend online and
in person in Kigali, Rwanda.

This comes after an invitation to bid was sent to all African affiliates by
WISCom early in April, and several good and deserving candidates responded.
A rigorous selection process then followed which considered several factors
including candidates’ motivational statements, capacity to host the
conference,  bringing the conference to a region where it has not been held
before and if there were national elections planned in the applicant's
country for this year.


More details about scholarships and programme will be provided later.

We look forward to supporting and working with Wikimedia UG Rwanda to
ensure the conference becomes a success.

Best regards,

Bobby Shabangu


WISCom


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[Wikimedia-l] Re: March Wikimedia Foundation Board Meeting Outcomes and June 23 agenda items

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Natalia,

Thanks for this comprehensive update. Great hearing about what the board is
doing!

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Thu, 23 Jun 2022 at 16:55, Nataliia Tymkiv  wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I have not been writing to the list for a while, so please bear with me:
> this will be a long one.
>
> == March Board Meeting ==
>
>
> The Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees met in New York City over March
> 22-24. This was the first time the Board met in person since 2020 because
> of the pandemic, and the first time many of us had ever met in person. It
> is good to know that with the lifting of all Covid-19 related travel
> restrictions with Foundation Grant funding we are going to have more
> offline community events now.
>
> So, the Board’s official meeting was on March 23. During this session, the
> Board approved the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes [1], the updated
> Community Affairs Committee charter [2] to align with the other Board
> Committee charters, and approved the updated Conflict of Interest Policy
> [3].
>
> The Board also approved a temporary reassignment of Esra’a Al Shafei’s
> roles as Board Vice Chair and Product and Technology Committee Chair, and a
> permanent reassigning of Esra’a’s positions as Elections Committee Liaison
> and a member of the Board Selection Task Force [4].
>
>
> Occasionally, Trustees need to step away from Board work to focus on
> professional or other concerns. The Board feels it is important to
> accommodate these requests when possible. Esra’a Al Shafei had requested a
> brief sabbatical and returned to her full responsibilities on June 1, 2022.
> It also helped to shift responsibilities a bit, and give more visibility
> and experience to trustees who joined recently, which is overall good for
> planning roles succession on the board.
>
> The Board also discussed governance issues and checked its progress
> against the 2019 governance review [5]. We have made progress on some of
> the items in the governance review, and we also discussed areas where we
> can continue to improve, such as Board operational processes and
> communication about Board activities. The Board also met with Maryana and
> other Foundation staff to review the Foundation’s Values and Guiding
> Principles, as part of Maryana’s priorities to elucidate values for the
> Wikimedia Foundation. Conversations about this are ongoing, and you might
> expect to hear more on this by the end of the year.
>
>
> This was also an opportunity for the Board Committees to meet in person,
> as their meetings are usually happening online. In order to make
> communication about outcomes of the board meeting clearer, we have decided
> to have separate committees reporting to the movement  about their spheres
> of responsibility. For example, Dariusz, as the chair of the Governance
> Committee, has already sent a letter on 2022 Trustee Selection and renewal
> of my appointment to the Board of Trustees [6]. The Board of Trustees has
> formally concluded [7] the work of the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC)
> with gratitude and appreciation for all of the dedication of its members
> over the years. More on the Diff from Shani as the chair of the Community
> Affairs Committee (CAC) [8].
>
> I want to thank the Foundation’s Galleries, Libraries, Archives and
> Museums (GLAM) team, especially Ben Vershbow and Fiona Romeo, for their
> work on planning a Learning Day visit to New Museum with some of our
> largest GLAM partners in New York City, including the Metropolitan Museum
> of Art and Rhizome, on March 22. During this meeting, the Trustees learned
> more about GLAM work done by volunteers and challenges they face. We also
> met with several community leaders, including Eliza Myrie and Jina
> Valentine (Black Lunch Table), Kira Wisniewski (Art + Feminism), Sherry
> Antoine (AfroCROWD), and Andrew Lih. Thank you to all the participants -
> you made our first Learning Day visit a success; it was a nice way to kick
> off the Board meeting.
>
> I also want to use this opportunity to thank Victoria, Rosie, and Lorenzo,
> for fully engaging with their new transitioning roles and responsibilities.
>
> == June 23 Board meeting ==
>
>
> The Board’s next meeting will be online today, on June 23, and the main
> topic on the agenda will be the Annual Plan [9]. Also there would be
> discussion on working capital reserve policy, and updates about the
> Universal Code of Conduct (UCoC). Two Movement Charter Drafting Committee
> (MCDC) members will join the meeting as visitors [10]. After the meeting
> itself the Board will have a Q session with the Foundation staff. The
> outcomes of this meeting will be shared to the list in the coming weeks.
>
> The Board plan

[Wikimedia-l] Re: Selena Deckelmann joins as Chief Product & Technology Officer

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations and welcome on board Selena,

>From your introduction I can see you get it. Looking forward to bumping
into you on Wiki streets.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 14 Jun 2022 at 00:16, Samuel Klein  wrote:

> Welcome Selena -- thank you for this kind introduction.
> I hope you find the Foundation and projects warm and welcoming, with ample
> humor and beauty in them (and in 'practice, not theory'!).
>
> SJ
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: June Meeting Outcomes from Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for the update Natalia. And thanks for the last sentence in your
email. Looking forward to speaking and hearing from the board.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 26 Jul 2022 at 18:52, Nataliia Tymkiv  wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Following up on my message from a few weeks ago about prior meeting
> outcomes of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees [1], Maryana and I
> wanted to share more information about the board’s most recent meeting in
> June 2022.
>
> The Board spent most of the meeting reviewing the Wikimedia Foundation’s
> Annual Plan, which the Board unanimously approved. This plan is a summary
> of the Foundation’s goals for the coming 2022—2023 fiscal year [2]. The
> plan is now anchored in the strategic direction of our movement strategy:
> knowledge equity and knowledge as a service. It identifies the Foundation’s
> focus on regions and on projects. Thank you to volunteers who provided
> input. There were about 12,000 pageviews of the plan on Meta-wiki (4x
> increase from last year) with 30+ contributors engaging on the talk page
> from across 8 wikis, including Arabic, Swedish, German Wikipedias,
> Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata. 750+ community members from all regions of
> the world were reached through ‘two-way planning conversations’ that
> included multilingual support in 15 languages [3]. The final version
> includes an appendix and summary of the feedback we received from these
> processes. The Board of Trustees will continue to partner with Maryana and
> Foundation leadership to share information and invite co-planning with
> communities as the year progresses. Please continue to share any
> reflections and questions about the Annual Plan on Meta; while the plan has
> been approved, we welcome opportunities to explain, elaborate, or take into
> account (and for future planning) things not considered before [4].
>
> There were a few other items on the meeting agenda including an update on
> the Universal Code of Conduct, reviewing [5] the Foundation’s annual
> environmental sustainability report [6] and approving a working capital
> policy for the Foundation [7].
>
> In the spirit of making the board’s work more visible to others, two
> observers from the Movement Charter Drafting Committee joined the Board
> meeting and the Board hosted an open call with Wikimedia Foundation staff
> immediately following the meeting.
>
> The Board will also host a session at Wikimania for conversation and
> answering questions on these topics or others that you may have. We plan
> to meet again in September in Berlin in conjunction with the Wikimedia
> Summit. We hope to see some of you there.
>
> Nat and Maryana
>
> [1]
> https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/KDTE47PGO2HIMMWR46DR4IDLLVNR5ZNN/
>
> [2]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2022-2023
>
>
> [3]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2022-2023/draft/Your_Input
>
> [4]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Foundation_Annual_Plan/2022-2023/
>
>
> [5]
> https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Resolution:Updating_Environmental_Sustainability_Commitments,_2022
>
>
> [6]
> https://diff.wikimedia.org/2022/06/27/wikimedia-foundations-carbon-footprint-report-for-2021/
>
>
> [7]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_noticeboard/June_2022_Meeting_Outcomes_from_Wikimedia_Foundation_Board_of_Trustees/Working_Capital_Reserves_Policy
>
>
> Best regards,
> antanana / Nataliia Tymkiv
> Chair, Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
>
> *NOTICE: You may have received this message outside of your normal working
> hours/days, as I usually can work more as a volunteer during weekend. You
> should not feel obligated to answer it during your days off. Thank you in
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: [African Wikimedians] Africa Knowledge Initiative (AKI) Community Engagements

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for sharing this Felix,

Our chapter is definitely getting involved and we shall see you at the 4
May meeting.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 29 Apr 2022 at 11:57, Felix Nartey  wrote:

> More than 1 billion people live on the continent of Africa but just about
> 27 thousand Africans contribute to the African story on Wikipedia.
>
> Are you ready to help put back the African narrative in the hands of its
> people?
>
> The partnership & community programs team at the WMF is forming a
> partnership with the African Union to encourage content creation from the
> continent. The project seeks to empower Wikimedia communities on the
> continent by creating access to the network and the resources of the AU.
>
> You can read more about the project in our recently published diff post
> <https://diff.wikimedia.org/2022/04/21/setting-our-sights-on-knowledge-equity-with-the-african-union/>.[1]
> Please do not hesitate to contact us via campai...@wikimedia.org if you
> have further questions or join us at the AKI office hour on 4 May 2022
> <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/87653338679=D=calendar=1651657998747226=AOvVaw3KMCpsHfy8kqTG4qB2YCXY>
> to meet partner institutions, engage and contribute to making this
> storytelling project a success! [2]
>
> Best,
> [1] -
> https://diff.wikimedia.org/2022/04/21/setting-our-sights-on-knowledge-equity-with-the-african-union/
> [2] - https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/87653338679
> --
>
> Felix Nartey
>
> Senior Program Officer, Campaigns
>
> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Usergroup activity report 2021 - 2022

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Douglas,

Thanks for this report, will provide comments if it needs be.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 29 Jul 2022 at 08:59, Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda <
wikiuga...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear Wikimedia Community members,
>
> Please find the user group activity report for 2021 - 2022
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda/2021_-_2022_Annual_Report>
> [1]. We welcome your comments and feedback on the talk page
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AWikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda%2F2021_-_2022_Annual_Report#Please_share_your_comments_and_feedback>
> [2].
>
> Kind regards.
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda/2021_-_2022_Annual_Report
> [2]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk%3AWikimedia_Community_User_Group_Uganda%2F2021_-_2022_Annual_Report#Please_share_your_comments_and_feedback
>
> *Douglas, on behalf of*
> *Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda*
> *Primary: Hive Colab (Plot 90 Kanjokya Street)*
> *Secondary: Goethe Zentrum Kampala Library (**Plot 52 Bukoto Street,
> Kamwokya)*
> *P.O Box 11778, Kampala-Uganda*
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: The new Signpost issue (Aug. 1) is out

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for providing this snapshot Andreas.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 2 Aug 2022 at 13:02, Andreas Kolbe  wrote:

> July has ended and a new Signpost issue is out – complete with an Election
> Guide that includes op-eds by all six shortlisted candidates for the WMF
> Board, and candidates' answers to community questions on the associated
> talk pages.
>
> There's also detailed coverage of the recent hubbub surrounding the
> English Wikipedia's "Recession" article (see "In the Media" and "Op-Ed")
> and the Russian government's new action against Wikipedia (see "In the
> Media" and "News and Notes"), along with other news such as Facebook's
> Wikipedia-related AI initiatives, the great Chinese history hoax and Wikipedia
> articles' alleged impact on court decisions (see "In the Media"). Enjoy!
>
>
>- From the editors: Rise of the machines, or something
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/From_the_editors>
>
>
>- News and notes: Information considered harmful
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/News_and_notes>
>
>
>- In the media: Censorship, medieval hoaxes, "pathetic supervillains",
>FB-WMF AI TL bid, dirty duchess deeds done dirt cheap
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/In_the_media>
>
>
>- Op-Ed: The "recession" affair
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Op-Ed>
>
>
>- Eyewitness Wikimedian – Vinnytsia, Ukraine: War diary (part 3)
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Eyewitness_Wikimedian_%E2%80%93_Vinnytsia,_Ukraine>
>
>
>- Election guide: The chosen six: 2022 Wikimedia Foundation Board of
>Trustees elections
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Election_guide>
>
>
>- Community view: Youth culture and notability
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Community_view>
>
>
>- Opinion: Criminals among us
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Opinion>
>
>
>- Arbitration report: Winds of change blow for cyclone editors,
>deletion dustup draws toward denouement
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Arbitration_report>
>
>
>- Deletion report: This is Gonzo Country
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Deletion_report>
>
>
>- Discussion report: Notability for train stations, notices for mobile
>editors, noticeboards for the rest of us
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Discussion_report>
>
>
>- Traffic report: US TV, JP ex-PM, outer space, and politics of IN,
>US, UK top charts for July
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Traffic_report>
>
>
>- Featured content: A little list with surprisingly few lists
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Featured_content>
>
>
>- Tips and tricks: Cleaning up awful citations with Citation bot
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Tips_and_tricks>
>
>
>- In focus: Wikidata insights from a handy little tool
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/In_focus>
>
>
>- On the bright side: Ukrainian Wikimedians during the war — three
>(more) stories
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/On_the_bright_side>
>
>
>- Essay: How to research an image
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Essay>
>
>
>- Recent research: A century of rulemaking on Wikipedia analyzed
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Recent_research>
>
>
>- Serendipity: Don't cite Wikipedia
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Serendipity>
>
>
>- Gallery: A backstage pass
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/Gallery>
>
>
>- From the archives: 2012 Russian Wikipedia shutdown as it happened
>
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2022-08-01/From_the_archives>
>
>
>- Humour: Why did t

[Wikimedia-l] Re: 2022 WMF board election - candidates' video answers to questions have been posted

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks Andreas.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Sun, 21 Aug 2022 at 09:47, Andreas Kolbe  wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> The WMF board candidates' video answers to six questions proposed and
> selected by the community have been posted on Meta-Wiki. You can find them
> here:
>
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Campaign_Videos
>
> Written answers to additional community questions that were proposed but
> did not make it into the top six can be found on the following page
> (further answers may still be added to this page in the days ahead, so do
> check back):
>
>
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Foundation_elections/2022/Community_Voting/Questions_for_Candidates/Sorted
>
> Best,
> Andreas
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedians of Republic of Srpska: Final APG report

[Bobby Shabangu]

I actually like the video ( Although I don't understand the language),
Congratulations and thanks for the report, will go through and comment if
it needs be.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Sun, 31 Jul 2022 at 21:08, WМ RepublikaSrpska <
wmrepublikasrp...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I want to share with you information related to the activities of the
> Wikimedia Community in Republika Srpska. Our final APG report for the
> period 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 is available on the following page:
>
>- Wikimedia Community of Republic of Srpska - Final report
>
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Simple/Applications/Wikimedians_of_Republic_of_Srpska/2021-2022#Final_report>
>.
>
> If you have any questions or suggestions - we are at your disposal!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Miroslav Tanasković
> Wikimedia Community
> of the Republic of Srpska
>
>
> *„**Замислите свијет у коме **свака особа на планети има **слободан
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> *оно на чему ми радимо.“*
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Reflections about Visa situation for Wikimedians

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for raising this important issue Anass. We've all been victims of
this problem, and I need to say it's a waste of resources and time for
everyone involved - administration that goes into flight and hotel
reservations for a person who won't come because of a visa. Time consumed
by the ups and downs one needs to do to sort out the visa.

I think we really need to have deep conversations as a movement where we
outline the true advantages of in-person events vs online events.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Tue, 16 Aug 2022 at 21:00, Mike Peel  wrote:

> Hi Risker,
>
> I broadly agree - there are a lot of benefits from in-person meetings,
> mostly from spontaneous meetings, but not so much for the actual program!
>
> Different people also work in very different ways. With your second
> point, internet connectivity problems, interface challenges, and finding
> it difficult to socalize --- but in person --- are also relevant for
> some (including myself ;-) ).
>
> Perhaps the reverse approach would be better then? Really focus on those
> who have never had the opportunities, to solve their problems, and mix
> with others at the conference - and for most regular attendees, get them
> to attend online and not take up so much of the meeting resources?
>
> "it is critical that we don't consider the presence of those who face
> greater challenges in attending in-person as non-essential." - I
> completely agree with this, but on the flip side, don't consider it
> essential that you have to attend in-person to participate equally.
> Particularly if you can't attend in-person for any reason (family
> commitments, travel restrictions, funding, medical issues, etc...).
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
> On 16/8/22 19:41:31, Risker wrote:
> > I see where you are coming from, Mike.  At the same time, there is
> > something fundamentally different about an in-person event. From my own
> > experience, some of the most valuable learnings I have taken from
> > in-person events have been completely unplanned; in particular,
> > developing personal relationships with people from other parts of the
> > world or from other projects. We should be doing our best to ensure that
> > people from all over the world have the opportunity to have these
> > experiences, as they have been fundamental to our growth as a movement.
> > A lunchtime walk, a random encounter at breakfast, or a casual
> > introduction has often turned into an action plan to collaborate.  These
> > things don't really happen during online meetings and conferences.
> >
> > There are also plenty of issues with online meetings, too.  Connectivity
> > problems, software challenges, and the fact that it's much more
> > difficult to socialize online are just the beginning.
> >
> > Hybrid, yes.  But it is critical that we don't consider the presence of
> > those who face greater challenges in attending in-person as
> > non-essential. Their ability to participate in the same way as someone
> > from a country with easy access is, in some ways, even more important.
> >
> > Risker/Anne
> >
> > On Tue, 16 Aug 2022 at 13:51, Mike Peel  > <mailto:em...@mikepeel.net>> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Rather than worrying about visa problems, why not use the experiences
> > we've learnt over the last few years with virtual meetings? Make sure
> > that the meeting is fully hybrid - with remote attendees being able
> to
> > participate equally with those in person? Wouldn't that be a fairer
> > approach to make sure that all who need to attend can do so?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
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[Wikimedia-l] Save the Date - Wikipedia @ 22: The Africa Edition

[Bobby Shabangu]

Happy New Year Dear Wikimedian,


It’s exciting to see yet another new year and what better way to kick it
off than with a celebration. Wikipedia turns 22 years old and we have all
been instrumental in growing the encyclopedia to the great resource that it
is today.

I’m happy to invite you to Africa’s Wikipedia @ 22 birthday celebrations,
next week Friday 20th at 17:00 UTC via zoom. Please use the link below to
join.

Wikipedia's 22nd Birthday : the Africa edition!
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvsFokntv8g>

Come and let’s celebrate together.

Kind Regards,

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[Wikimedia-l] Announcement - WikiIndaba Conference Host 2023 and 2024

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear friends,

On behalf of WISCom
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba_Steering_Committee> I'm
pleased to announce that the next WikiIndaba conference will take place in
Agadir, Morocco on 3rd and 4th of November 2023. Following this, the
following year's conference will take place in Cape Town, South Africa on 1st
and 2nd of November 2024.

Going forward, we have adopted a system of selecting two host countries
which will cover two successive years of the conference. This will ease the
burden and save time of having to deliberate in a long selection process
after each conference. It will also give time for the next host to prepare
themselves for the conference.

To ensure a fair regional rotation, we were deliberate with our selection
process. We invited only affiliates from Francophone speaking countries to
express interest in hosting the conference. This was followed by a
selection criterion which looked at several factors including the capacity
to host the conference, if there were elections this year in the bidding
country, capacity of the affiliate as well as motivations why the bidder
wanted to host the conference.

The WikiIndaba conference brings together Wikimedians and open source
enthusiasts from across the African continent and diaspora to share
experiences and learn from each other. We look forward to seeing you at the
next WikiIndaba conference.

Please be on the lookout for a survey from this year’s host in the next
coming weeks, as they finalise their preparations for the conference.

Best regards,

Bobby Shabangu

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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Recognition of Wikimedians of Indiana User Group

[Bobby Shabangu]

You and colleagues are doing great work Jeffrey congratulations to all the
newly recognised UGs.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Sat, 8 Apr 2023 at 20:37, Affiliations Committee 
wrote:

> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> [1] Wikimedians of Indiana User Group [2] as a Wikimedia User Group. The
> group aims to support and develop the Wikimedia movement and community in
> Indiana and Indianapolis.
>
> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>
> Regards,
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group
> [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Wikimedians_User_Group
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Togo

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks Jeffrey and welcome to UG Togo.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Sat, 8 Apr 2023 at 20:44, Affiliations Committee 
wrote:

> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> [1] Wikimedia Community User Group Togo [2] as a Wikimedia User Group. The
> group aims to improve and promote Wikimedia Foundation's knowledge projects
> in Togo.
>
> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>
> Regards,
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Togo
> [2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Togo_Wikimedians_Community_User_Group
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia Italia - 2022 annual report and financial report

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks Iolanda,

Will download and go through.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

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On Mon, 12 Jun 2023 at 15:34, Iolanda Pensa  wrote:

> Dear all
> We are pleased to inform you that we have just submitted the annual report
> and financial report 2022 of Wikimedia Italia on the affiliates portal.
>
> Please find our short presentation in English of our annual report on
>
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EN_DEF_Wikimedia_Highlights_bilancio_sociale_2022.pdf
>
> Our full report in Italian is available on
> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bilancio_Sociale_2022_Wikimedia_Italia.pdf
>
>
> My very best regards
> iolanda on behalf of the board of Wikimedia Italia
>
> —
> Iolanda Pensa, chair Wikimedia Italia
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[Wikimedia-l] Save the Date - Afrika Baraza June Edition

[Bobby Shabangu]

English

Dear African Wikimedians,


I’m writing to invite you to the  second edition of Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>, which is going to take
place on 22 June 2023 at 17:00 UTC.

The word Baraza means “meeting place” in Kiswahili. And as such, Afrika
Baraza brings together experienced Wikipedians and new users once every 3
months to have meaningful conversations on all issues related to Wikimedia
in the African continent. It is a platform that continues the conversation
that took place in WikiIndaba Rwanda 2022
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> and a build up
to conversations that will take place at WikiIndaba Morocco 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>.

In this regard, some of the topics  include but are not limited to updates
on Wiki Indaba 2023; scholarships and programme submissions; What is
limiting African Wikimedians from engaging in global movement
discussions,...etc.

Please use this Zoom link <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024> to join
the call.

Looking forward to seeing you on the call as we strive to define the
African Agenda.

Kind Regards,
Bobby Shabangu,
On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team

French

Chers Wikimédiens africains,

Je vous écris pour vous inviter à la deuxième édition d'Afrika Baraza
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>, qui aura lieu le 22 juin
2023 à 17h00 UTC.

Le mot "Baraza" signifie "lieu de rencontre" en swahili. Ainsi, Afrika
Baraza rassemble les Wikipédiens expérimentés et les nouveaux utilisateurs
tous les 3 mois pour des conversations significatives sur toutes les
questions liées à Wikimedia sur le continent africain. Il s'agit d'une
plateforme qui prolonge les discussions qui ont eu lieu lors de WikiIndaba
Rwanda 2022 <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> et
prépare les conversations qui auront lieu lors de WikiIndaba Morocco 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>.

À cet égard, certains des sujets abordés incluent, entre autres, les mises
à jour sur Wiki Indaba 2023 ; les bourses et les soumissions de programmes
; Ce qui limite la participation des Wikimédiens africains aux discussions
du mouvement mondial, …etc.

Veuillez utiliser ce lien Zoom <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024>
pour rejoindre l'appel.

Au plaisir de vous voir.

Bien à vous,

Bobby Shabangu,

Au nom de l'équipe organisatrice d'Afrika Baraza


Arabic

الويكيميديون الأفارقة الأعزّاء،

سعيد لكم لدعوتكم للنسخة الثانية من أفريكا برازا (Afrika Baraza)
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza>، والتي ستعقد يوم 22 يونيو
على 2023 الساعة 17:00 بالتّوقيت العالمي (UTC).

تعني كلمة "برازا" "مكان الاجتماع" باللّغة السّواحيليّة. وبالتالي، تجمع
أفريقا برازا بين ويكيميديون ذوي خبرة ومستخدمون جدد كل ثلاثة أشهر لإجراء
محادثات ذات مغزى حول جميع المسائل المتعلقة بويكيميديا في القارة الأفريقية.
وهي منصة تهدف لتواصل المحادثات التي جرت في مؤتمر ويكي اندابا رواندا 2022
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2022> وتمهد
للمحادثات التي ستجرى في مؤتمر ويكي اندابا المغرب 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_conference_2023>.

في هذا الصدد، تشمل بعض المواضيع تحديثات عن ويكي اندابا 2023؛ المنح
واقتراحات البرامج؛ أسباب محدوديّة مشاركة الويكيميديون الأفارقة في المناقشات
العالمية للحركة ويكيميديا … وما إلى ذلك.

يرجى استخدام هذا الرابط Zoom <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024>
للانضمام إلى المكالمة.

نتطلع إلى لقائكم.

مع خالص التحية،

بوبي شابانغو

بالنيابة عن فريق عمل أفريكا برازا


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[Wikimedia-l] Afrika Baraza June Edition - Sign-up for Break-Out Dialogues!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Hi All,


The June edition of Afrika Baraza is happening this *Friday, 23 June at
17:00 *

*UTC.*

We have great conversations lined up in the quest to define the African
Agenda within the Wikimedia Movement. Please Sign up
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ef1LB-bFHAnNoTgdzG26E-amJfM1vhDkHYsAb47A0nE/edit?usp=sharing>
 today, to choose a break-out room for your prefered topic.


Otherwise you can join by using the link below:

Meeting Link <https://wikimedia.zoom.us/j/84739608024>


Looking forward to seeing you all this Friday!

Kind Regards,

Bobby Shabangu,

On Behalf of Afrika Baraza Organizing Team
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia Foundation launches Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards on World Press Freedom Day

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks for your email and concerns about inclusion Andreas. We (Africans)
were consulted.

And thanks Shola for that response. The key word here is “Pilot”. Looking
forward to the results and impact of this project in future.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 05 May 2023 at 18:45, Neurodivergent Netizen <
idoh.idreamofhor...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I know there are cultures in the world that regard English as a litmus
> test with regards to whether or not you’re educated, and was wondering if
> that added a layer of nuance to the conversation. However, this changed my
> mind:
>
>
> Q: My article is in French, Portuguese, Swahili, or any other language
>> that is not English. Can I submit a translated version?
>>
> A: This year’s awards are focused on articles published in English. We are 
> *not
> accepting translated articles*.
>
>
> While I share Cunctators enthusiasm about the Working Group, the decision
> to not accept even a translated article has an exclusionary impact
> regardless of intent.
>
> From,
> Emily
> She/her
>
>
>
>
>
> On May 5, 2023, at 8:05 AM, The Cunctator  wrote:
>
> While I share the concerns expressed, I'm personally enthusiastic about
> the thoughtfulness and initiative of the Working Group. It might help to
> explicitly mention the awareness of these language issues in the public
> presentation of this effort.
>
> On Fri, May 5, 2023, 10:45 AM Andreas Kolbe  wrote:
>
>> Hi Lodewijk,
>>
>> In your reply to Olushola you said:
>>
>> "I hope you can perhaps also clarify whether 'in English' means that the
>> original article has to be available in English, or that some translation
>> should be available in English."
>>
>> As Shola hasn't provided any clarification on this, note that the FAQ[1]
>> for the award states:
>>
>> Q: My article is in French, Portuguese, Swahili, or any other language
>> that is not English. Can I submit a translated version?
>> A: This year’s awards are focused on articles published in English. We
>> are *not accepting translated articles*.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Andreas
>>
>> [1]
>> https://wikimediafoundation.org/our-work/open-the-knowledge/journalism-awards/#a5-frequently-asked-questions
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thursday, May 4, 2023, effe iets anders 
>> wrote:
>> > Hi Olushola,
>> > thanks for working on efforts like this. I think it's definitely our
>> African communities that should be the judge of what shape works best for
>> an award like this. Out of curiosity, as a way for us all to learn and
>> maybe for Africans among us who want to participate in this conversation
>> that you refer to, could you link to where this conversation/consultation
>> is happening?
>> > I hope you can perhaps also clarify whether 'in English' means that the
>> original article has to be available in English, or that some translation
>> should be available in English. I think the former would be much more
>> restrictive than the latter, especially if some translation resources
>> (including community resources) are available.
>> > Best,
>> > Lodewijk
>> > On Thu, May 4, 2023 at 1:48 PM Olushola Olaniyan <
>> olaniyanshol...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Dear all,
>> >>
>> >> My name is Olushola (User: Olaniyan Olushola). I am from Africa and
>> have been a Wikimedia since 2014 and passionate about language. I co-lead
>> the Oral History documentation of Nigerian indigenous languages ( see more
>> about it here ). I am part and parcel of the working group for this
>> Journalism Award. Together with other community members and some foundation
>> staff, we have co-created the submission guidelines and award criteria,
>> including that articles should be English language articles published in a
>> major outlet.
>> >>
>> >> Everything regarding the rationale for this award is being done in
>> consultation with members of our African communities, aligned with our
>> goals to increase exposure for the work we love in the region and close
>> knowledge gaps.
>> >>
>> >> One thing to mention is that articles about Africa, especially written
>> by journalists with a local perspective, must be better represented in our
>> language Wikipedias, including English.
>> >>
>> >> With this being a brand-new initiative, it was the best time to learn.
>> >>
>> >> It is a pilot, and we all see this as an experiment to draw more
>> attention to journalists' important role as content cr

[Wikimedia-l] Re: Deror Lin passed away

[Bobby Shabangu]

Sad news to read! sincere condolences to the family and friends.

On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 14:53, pavan santhosh 
wrote:

> So sad to know. My condolences to the community and the family. For the
> work he has done, he will be remembered forever.
>
> On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 4:29 PM itzik Edri  wrote:
>
>> Dear friends,
>>
>> I'm sorry to update that our friend and colleague Deror Lin
>> (user:Deror_Avi) passed away this morning.
>>
>> Deror was a truly Wikimedian in blood who poured his heart and soul into
>> the movement in many ways, even in his final days. He joined Wikipedia in
>> 2004 and was one of the founders of Wikimedia Israel. For over 16 years, he
>> served as an active board member.
>>
>> He was the driving force behind Wikimania 2011 in Haifa and a key member
>> of the Wikimania committee ever since. He led countless programs and
>> projects, both locally and internationally, including conferences, WLM
>> competitions, educational programs, photo and editing contests, and many
>> others.
>>
>> More than that, he wrote over 8,600 articles on HEWP (comprising more
>> than 2% of it!), making him the number one article writer in HEWP,
>> alongside more than 37,000 contributions to Commons.
>>
>> For his huge contribution and love for the movement, he was honored last
>> year as the Wikipedia Laureate of 2022.
>>
>> Deror, you were not just a colleague but a true friend. We worked
>> together on many projects, events, and initiatives over the years. No
>> matter the situation, you always had a smile and shining eyes with your
>> love for Wikipedia.
>>
>> *On behalf of Wikimedia Israel, I extend our deepest condolences to
>> Deror's family and friends. You will always be remembered, Deror.*
>> *ברוך דיין האמת. Baruch dayan ha-emet*
>>
>>
>> Itzik.
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia Foundation launches Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards on World Press Freedom Day

[Bobby Shabangu]

These are interesting viewpoints indeed.

I think the connection between these awards and Wikipedia (especially in
the African continent) is clearly stated in the article. In fact, if it was
me who was writing this press release I would have started that sentence
with:

   - Most African Wikipedians struggle with adding content on the
   English/French Wikipedia because of lack of reliable references, and " *the
   awards recognise the essential role journalists play in creating
   well-researched articles that volunteer editors use as source materials to
   develop content on Wikipedia*"

Colleagues, you will agree with me that there's no one size fits all
solution to fix our problems. We exist in a dynamic community where
something that was perfectly fine a few years ago may not work today. I
personally participated in the development of the MS2030 but I was also
fully aware that the recommendations of the MS2030 are not a silver bullet
or a formula to solve all our problems in the movement. It is our
collective thinking that by implementing the recommendations, our movement
will be in a better strategic position by year 2030 to address the issues
stated in the MS2030.

Now does that mean we should say NO to a pilot project that the WMF
consulted us to try out help close the knowledge gaps in Africa because
it's not part of the MS2030 which is our silver bullet to solving all our
problems? I don't know you tell me colleagues.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu



On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 11:08, Mrb Rafi  wrote:

> +1 to Paul.
> I was thinking of the same thing but was confused about how to put it.
> Many individuals from underrepresented communities, including myself, often
> feel hesitant to contribute to global-level conversations in a meaningful
> way and raise their concerns.
>
> The connection between Wikimedia and this initiative is too weak. While
> cost is not the primary concern, the potential impact on Wikimedia is
> significant for any Wikimedia initiative.
> I am not trying to discourage our fellow Wikimedians from Africa in any
> way. On the contrary, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible work they
> are doing despite facing numerous obstacles, and their contributions often
> go unrecognized.
>
> This is undoubtedly a good initiative that serves the local African
> community. But how does this serve Wikimedia? How do we measure the direct
> impact of this initiative on Wikimedia? How is it aligned with MS2030?
> I am also slightly uncomfortable with the fact that the volunteer
> organizers are not recognized in any visible place. They deserve proper
> acknowledgment.
>
> From a broader perspective, there's something strange happening in the
> movement. I fear that the focus is being shifted from community relations
> and support to somewhere else. In the annual planning community
> conversation, I expressed my concerns about the apparent reduction in
> direct professional support from the Foundation for the communities.
> Instead, it appears that the focus is shifting towards self-organized
> initiatives, which will never be effective for underrepresented
> communities. We require direct professional support from the Foundation,
> which has been provided quietly but effectively in recent years. Wikimedia
> communities need professional support from the foundation that empowers
> them from the core and creates the capacity to work more independently.
>
> The foundation possesses all the linguistic expertise and the required
> in-depth, unique, and specialized knowledge of the local Wikimedia
> community dynamics to align this initiative with MS2030 and enhance its
> direct impact on the movement. But for some strange reason, they're not
> doing that—not only for this initiative but almost everywhere; they're
> instead fully destroying that capacity themselves through the recent
> layoffs (probably). The radical changes may have a very negative long-term
> impact on communities, specially the underrepresented ones.
>
> I'm not sure, but I'm having the feeling that ideas like DEI and MS2030
> are being misinterpreted to justify a lot of things that don't necessarily
> serve DEI or MS2030 in the movement. Even I had the feeling that the draft
> annual plan was just MS2030-washed without any visible impact. I've always
> supported the foundation and its staff in any of their meaningful
> contributions with all my enthusiasm and knowledge as a volunteer, but for
> the last few days, I've been hesitating.
> I want everyone, including the foundation, to work in such a way that it
> creates capacity in the local communities and, at the same time, serves our
> goals as a movement.
>
> Best,
> Rafi
>
> On Sat, May 6, 2023 at 9:58 AM Paul J. Weiss  wrote:
>
>> To me, this award is reaching well beyond

[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia Foundation launches Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards on World Press Freedom Day

[Bobby Shabangu]

And by the way Andreas, I know you are very detailed oriented. We were
consulted about this pilot in South Africa. I was also ask to bring this up
at WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Indaba_Steering_Committee>) hence you
see winners are going to be announced at the WikiIndaba conference in
Morocco, and results and potential impact of this pilot (including the
language issue) are further going to be discussed there. I see from this
email thread that Derrick and Euphemia were also consulted too,  but I see
that only the working group were added there. What I'm sure about is that
there's a whole lot of ground work that went into this. Maybe to inform the
WMF staff to add the list of all Africans who were consulted. (I need to
note that some members of our community may not agree to be published there
now that this issue has come to Wikimedia Mailing List because they
view this platform as a toxic place).

Which brings me to my request which is somewhat linked to this issue.

If you are an admin, steward  or sysop in the English, French or Arabic
language Wikipedia, kindly reach out to me. We would like to have as many
admins as possible from these languages at WikiIndaba so that we can learn
from you.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu


On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 15:07, Bobby Shabangu  wrote:

> These are interesting viewpoints indeed.
>
> I think the connection between these awards and Wikipedia (especially in
> the African continent) is clearly stated in the article. In fact, if it was
> me who was writing this press release I would have started that sentence
> with:
>
>- Most African Wikipedians struggle with adding content on the
>English/French Wikipedia because of lack of reliable references, and " *the
>awards recognise the essential role journalists play in creating
>well-researched articles that volunteer editors use as source materials to
>develop content on Wikipedia*"
>
> Colleagues, you will agree with me that there's no one size fits all
> solution to fix our problems. We exist in a dynamic community where
> something that was perfectly fine a few years ago may not work today. I
> personally participated in the development of the MS2030 but I was also
> fully aware that the recommendations of the MS2030 are not a silver bullet
> or a formula to solve all our problems in the movement. It is our
> collective thinking that by implementing the recommendations, our movement
> will be in a better strategic position by year 2030 to address the issues
> stated in the MS2030.
>
> Now does that mean we should say NO to a pilot project that the WMF
> consulted us to try out help close the knowledge gaps in Africa because
> it's not part of the MS2030 which is our silver bullet to solving all our
> problems? I don't know you tell me colleagues.
>
> Best regards,
> Bobby Shabangu
>
>
>
> On Sat, 6 May 2023 at 11:08, Mrb Rafi  wrote:
>
>> +1 to Paul.
>> I was thinking of the same thing but was confused about how to put it.
>> Many individuals from underrepresented communities, including myself, often
>> feel hesitant to contribute to global-level conversations in a meaningful
>> way and raise their concerns.
>>
>> The connection between Wikimedia and this initiative is too weak. While
>> cost is not the primary concern, the potential impact on Wikimedia is
>> significant for any Wikimedia initiative.
>> I am not trying to discourage our fellow Wikimedians from Africa in any
>> way. On the contrary, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible work they
>> are doing despite facing numerous obstacles, and their contributions often
>> go unrecognized.
>>
>> This is undoubtedly a good initiative that serves the local African
>> community. But how does this serve Wikimedia? How do we measure the direct
>> impact of this initiative on Wikimedia? How is it aligned with MS2030?
>> I am also slightly uncomfortable with the fact that the volunteer
>> organizers are not recognized in any visible place. They deserve proper
>> acknowledgment.
>>
>> From a broader perspective, there's something strange happening in the
>> movement. I fear that the focus is being shifted from community relations
>> and support to somewhere else. In the annual planning community
>> conversation, I expressed my concerns about the apparent reduction in
>> direct professional support from the Foundation for the communities.
>> Instead, it appears that the focus is shifting towards self-organized
>> initiatives, which will never be effective for underrepresented
>> communities. We require direct professional support from the Foundation,
>> which has been provided quietly but effectively in recent ye

[Wikimedia-l] Gentle Reminder: Share Your Thoughts on the African Agenda!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Dear Colleagues,

After several months of engaging and collecting inputs on the Africa Agenda
Google documents, as per the 2023 working timeline, the updated draft has
now been published on Meta
. [English and
French translations for now]

I’m inviting you all, on behalf of the team working on the Africa Agenda,
to read through the document and share your final comments or thoughts on
the discussion page

between
18 - 26 January.

Please be informed that this is the final stage of input collection and
general community review. Once this round of engagement concludes, the
additional comments and updates will be reviewed, and a final version will
be published by January 31st.

For additional information regarding the timelines and process of the
Africa Agenda, kindly refer to the FAQ section
 on the Meta
page.

Kind regards,
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[Wikimedia-l] Wikimedia ZA 22-23 Annual Report

[Bobby Shabangu]

Hey All,

Wikimedia ZA has not shared its report to these streets for a long time.
But following in the footsteps of other Usergroups who share with us their
reports here I'm also excited to share with you our Wikimedia ZA 2022-23
Annual report
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2022-23=history>
.

We tried to keep the report succinct and to the point highlighting the
results and impact of our activities.

Enjoy and let us know here or at my email:bobby.shaba...@wikimedia.org.za
if you have questions or think we could collaborate on projects in the
future.

Best regards,
Bobby Shabangu
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia ZA 22-23 Annual Report

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks Butch.

Best,
Bobby Shabangu

On Fri, 9 Feb 2024 at 18:55, Butch Bustria  wrote:

> Hi Bobby,
>
> Nice report! I hope more blessings to come with Wikimedia ZA! Your
> advocacies on copyright and the IP range blocking were one of the great
> contributions I won't forget.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Butch Bustria
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2024, 8:22 PM Bobby Shabangu 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> Wikimedia ZA has not shared its report to these streets for a long time.
>> But following in the footsteps of other Usergroups who share with us their
>> reports here I'm also excited to share with you our Wikimedia ZA 2022-23
>> Annual report
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2022-23=history>
>> .
>>
>> We tried to keep the report succinct and to the point highlighting the
>> results and impact of our activities.
>>
>> Enjoy and let us know here or at my email:bobby.shaba...@wikimedia.org.za
>> if you have questions or think we could collaborate on projects in the
>> future.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Bobby Shabangu
>>
>>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia ZA 22-23 Annual Report

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks Butch.

On Fri, 9 Feb 2024 at 18:55, Butch Bustria  wrote:

> Hi Bobby,
>
> Nice report! I hope more blessings to come with Wikimedia ZA! Your
> advocacies on copyright and the IP range blocking were one of the great
> contributions I won't forget.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Butch Bustria
>
> On Fri, Feb 9, 2024, 8:22 PM Bobby Shabangu 
> wrote:
>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> Wikimedia ZA has not shared its report to these streets for a long time.
>> But following in the footsteps of other Usergroups who share with us their
>> reports here I'm also excited to share with you our Wikimedia ZA 2022-23
>> Annual report
>> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=WM_ZA/Annual_Report_2022-23=history>
>> .
>>
>> We tried to keep the report succinct and to the point highlighting the
>> results and impact of our activities.
>>
>> Enjoy and let us know here or at my email:bobby.shaba...@wikimedia.org.za
>> if you have questions or think we could collaborate on projects in the
>> future.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Bobby Shabangu
>>
>>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Fwd: We went big in 2023. Here's some of what didn't work:

[Bobby Shabangu]

Interesting indeed, fun to read and an excellent choice of mistakes to
share.

Thanks once again for sharing. I had fun reading this.

Regards,
Bobby Shabangu

On Wed, 20 Dec 2023 at 08:42, Peter Southwood 
wrote:

> I guess that would depend on the mistakes. Some are inherently more
> tolerable than others. Some should not be tolerated (depending on what one
> classifies as ‘mistakes’). Cheers, Peter
>
>
>
> *From:* Natacha Rault via Wikimedia-l [mailto:
> wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org]
> *Sent:* 18 December 2023 18:38
> *To:* wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org
> *Cc:* Natacha Rault
> *Subject:* [Wikimedia-l] Re: Fwd: We went big in 2023. Here's some of
> what didn't work:
>
>
>
> I love it too  But will lovers of this message tolerate other people's
> mistakes ? That's the question :)
>
> So for new year let's make a committment to be more tolerant towards what
> we usually do not tolerate !
>
> We may well learn something useful along the way ...
>
> Nattes
>
>
>
> Le 18.12.23 à 12:43, Florence Devouard a écrit :
>
> Excellent. Love it. Thanks for sharing Z.
>
> Flo
>
> PS: and it works. I opened my wallet a bit ;)
> Second time of the year actually... toss a coin guys
>
>
>
> Le 18/12/2023 à 00:36, Željko Blaće a écrit :
>
> Very interesting direction in communication to wider audience by
> acknowledging mistakes and failures.
>
>
>
> I hope for others in the field will follow and extend towards more
> authentic communication and we see less PR tricks.
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: *Mozilla* 
> Date: Friday, December 15, 2023
> Subject: We went big in 2023. Here's some of what didn't work:
> To: "zbl...@mi2.hr" 
>
> Where we failed in
> 2023‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
> ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏
>
>
>
>
>
> [image: Mozilla]
> <https://mozillafoundation.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xjhyktk-ddhtvjjdu-r/>
>
> [image: ❤️ Mozilla ❤️]
> <https://mozillafoundation.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xjhyktk-ddhtvjjdu-y/>
>
> *Donate *
> <https://mozillafoundation.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xjhyktk-ddhtvjjdu-t/>
>
>
>
>
> Hello Z.,
>
> Guess what? We make mistakes. We’re human!
>
> This year we at Mozilla set out to take on more new initiatives, reach for
> deeper impact, and go bigger than ever before. A lot of it went well – but
> we've also had our fair share of fails, goofs, oopsies, and dadgummits in
> 2023. And so we thought, why not share with our supporters about times
> where we tried things that didn't work out, or that went differently than
> expected, or where we simply screwed up?
>
> We thought you might appreciate transparency and honesty about our work,
> even when it's not all sunshine and roses. And yes, at the end of this
> email, we're going to ask if you can *add a donation to Mozilla's end of
> year fundraising drive*
> <https://mozillafoundation.cmail20.com/t/y-l-xjhyktk-ddhtvjjdu-h/> –
> while we won't promise perfection, we will promise transparency.
>
> So, here’s a highlight of our lowlights and what we learned in 2023:
> Mistake #1: Facebook Ads and Privacy Don't Mix
>
> *[image: Facebook in a mixing bowl]*
>
>
>
> We wanted to get more people to sign one of our petitions as part of a
> campaign to get TikTok to be more transparent about how it shares user
> data. Our marketing team decided to try their hand at running ads on
> Facebook to reach people who might not be in the Mozilla universe yet.
>
>
>
> *What went wrong:* Mozilla's commitment to user privacy is incompatible
> with the data sacrifices required by Meta. Turns out, if you don’t use
> Meta’s privacy-intrusive conversion pixel on your website – and you also
> refuse to give Meta any of your data – there's little chance of driving
> actions with their advertising.
>
> *Lesson learned:* It is impossible to build a movement to hold tech
> companies accountable while relying on the tools they want you to use.
> We'll stick to places that better represent our values – because that's
> also where we'll find people who are most committed to our movement.
> Mistake #2

[Wikimedia-l] Re: Celebrating Alice Kibombo

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congrats Alice. You're such an inspiration!

On Sat, 16 Dec 2023 at 03:17, Ceslause Ogbonnaya 
wrote:

> Warm congratulations to you Alice! 珞
>
> On Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 18:35 Belinda Mbambo 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hello, Muli mutya!
>>
>>
>> It’s no secret that librarians make amazing Wikimedians. Whether it is
>> because of the shared passion for knowledge or superpowers in working with
>> sources, databases and categories, or the simple fact that librarians are
>> just great human beings, we know that they thrive in the Wikimedia projects.
>>
>> Today, we Wikicelebrate
>> a truly
>> amazing Wikimedian and librarian: Alice Kibombo
>>  – a contributor to
>> Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikisource
>> ,
>> and the Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda, a #1lib1ref trainer
>> , and, in her
>> Wikimedian in Residence role, personally trained ~180 English-speaking
>> librarians in Wikidata!. From a common start as a Wikipedia reader to a
>> transformative role as a teacher and community supporter, Alice Kibombo has
>> become an inspiring figure in the pursuit of barrier-free access to the sum
>> of human knowledge
>>
>> As she says: “Participating in the Wikimedia Movement has offered me the
>> responsibility to be a more responsible contributor, a  community resource
>> person as well as a teacher.”
>>
>> Learn more about Alice on Diff
>> 
>>  as
>> we WikiCelebrate her incredible dedication to free knowledge.
>>
>> Each month we WikiCelebrate a different Wikimedian, acknowledging the
>> amazing community, the pillars of our movement. We warmly invite you to
>> participate in the celebrations. If there’s an outstanding Wikimedian that
>> you think should be celebrated, recommend
>> them.
>>
>> Happy celebrating!
>>
>> Winnie, Natalia, and Belinda
>>
>> *Belinda Mbambo*
>> Senior Manager: Global Movement Communications
>> Wikimedia Foundation 
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[Wikimedia-l] Save the Date for WikiIndaba Conference 2024!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Join us for WikiIndaba 2024: Celebrating a Decade of African Wikimedians

 4-6 October 2024

Johannesburg, South Africa

Mark your calendars for WikiIndaba 2024, a special gathering of African
Wikimedians to celebrate 10 years of collaboration, growth, and impact.
This landmark conference will bring together Wikimedians from across the
continent and beyond to share their experiences, learn from each other, and
explore new opportunities to advance the Wikimedia movement in Africa.

What to Expect:


   -

   Inspiring keynote speakers and panel discussions
   -

   Workshops and training sessions on a variety of Wikimedia topics
   -

   Networking opportunities with fellow Wikimedians
   -

   A celebration of African Wikimedia history and achievements
   -

   We invite all Wikimedians, whether you are a seasoned contributor or a
   newcomer to the movement, to join us for this exciting event. Together, we
   will shape the future of Wikimedia in Africa!


Read more here

and
stay tuned for more updates!

#WikiIndaba2024Johannesburg


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*Rejoignez-nous pour WikiIndaba 2024 : Célébration d'une décennie de
Wikimédiens africains4-6 octobre 2024Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud*

Marquez vos calendriers pour WikiIndaba 2024, un rassemblement spécial des
Wikimédiens africains pour célébrer les 10 ans de collaboration, de
croissance et d'impact positif. Cette conférence historique réunira des
Wikimédiens de tout le continent et au-delà pour partager leurs
expériences, apprendre les uns auprès des autres et explorer de nouvelles
opportunités pour faire avancer le mouvement Wikimedia à travers le
continent africain.

*À quoi s'attendre :*

- Des orateurs clés et des discussions inspirants
- Des ateliers et des sessions de formation sur divers sujets liés à
Wikimedia
- Des opportunités de réseautage avec d'autres Wikimédiens
- Une célébration de l'histoire et des réalisations de Wikimedia en Afrique
- Nous invitons tous les Wikimédiens, qu'il s'agisse de contributeurs
chevronnés ou ceux qui débutent dans le mouvement, à nous joindre pour cet
événement passionnant. Ensemble, nous façonnerons l'avenir de Wikimedia en
Afrique !

Pour en savoir plus, veuillez cliquez ici

et
restez à l'écoute pour de nouvelles mises à jour !

#WikiIndaba2024Johannesburg


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*انضموا إلينا في ويكي اندابا 2024 : الاحتفال بعقد من ويكيميديا الأفارقة*

‎* 6-4أكتوبر 2024*

‎*جوهانسبرج، جنوب أفريقيا*

‎سجلوا تاريخ هذا الحدث الرائع في جداولكم لويكي اندابا 2024، وهو تجمع خاص
للويكيميديين الأفارقة للاحتفال بعقد من التعاون والتقدم والتأثير الإيجابي.
سيجمع هذا المؤتمر التاريخي ويكيميديين من جميع أنحاء القارة وخارجها، وذلك
لمشاركة تجاربهم والتعلم من بعضهم البعض، واستكشاف فرص جديدة لتعزيز حركة
ويكيميديا في أفريقيا.

* ماذا نتوقع :*

- متحدثون ملهمون وجلسات نقاش ثرية
- ورشات عمل وجلسات تدريب حول مواضيع ويكيميديا المتنوعة
- فرص للتواصل مع الزملاء وإثراء العلاقات
- الاحتفال بتاريخ وإنجازات ويكيميديا في افريقيا
- الدعوة موجهة لجميع الويكيميديين، سواء كنتم مساهمين ذوي خبرة أو حديثي
الانضمام إلى الحركة، للانضمام إلينا في هذا الحدث المثير. سنصنع معًا مستقبلا
مبهرًا لويكيميديا في إفريقيا

‎اقرأ المزيد هنا
،
وترقبوا المزيد من الأخبار قريبا !

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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Celebrating Donatien Kangah

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations to you Donatien and once again congratulations to Ivory
Coast for winning the CAF championship. 

On Fri, 23 Feb 2024 at 11:54, Mahuton Possoupe 
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Wikimedia projects would not be possible without the work of the countless
> volunteers, passionately working on bringing free knowledge to the world.
> This month we Wikicelebrate
> one of such
> volunteers: Donatien Kangah (User:Papischou), a Wikimedian from Côte
> d'Ivoire, editor of French language Wikipedia, a community leader active on
> local, regional, and global levels, a huge football fan, and the co-creator
> of the Wikimedia Community User Group Côte d'Ivoire.
>
> Donatien is an experienced Wikipedia trainer, and a member of Wikifranca
> micro grant committee. He supported Wikimania through his activity in the
> scholarship committee, worked in the capacity building group for Movement
> Strategy and collaborated with communities from Senegal, Togo, Chad and
> Guinea. Most of his engagement is connected to the Community User Group
> Côte d'Ivoire, which he co-founded and which he now leads.
>
> For Donatien the value of editing lies in learning through sharing. “Each
> act of sharing knowledge in Wikipedia is about checking sources,
> discovering new facts. Even if I already know a lot about the topic, I
> discover new facts in sources. It is like swimming in information. Sharing
> knowledge is not a passive process, it is a constant discovery. Through
> contributing I have learned a lot about my country, Africa and the world.
> Editing allows you to grow through giving”, says Donatien.
>
> Learn more about Donatien, and his amazing work on Diff
> 
> or on Meta .
>
> Each month we WikiCelebrate a different Wikimedian, acknowledging the
> amazing community, the pillars of our movement. We warmly invite you to
> participate in the celebrations. If there’s an outstanding Wikimedian that
> you think should be celebrated, recommend
> them.
>
>
> Happy Celebrating,
>
> Mahuton, Mehrdad and Natalia
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[Wikimedia-l] [Agenda pour l'Afrique] Merci pour vos contributions | Thank you!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Hi All,


In January, I posted a reminder inviting us to review the draft Africa
Agenda <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda> and
provide additional input. Our aim was to ensure wider community
consultation and involvement.


We are extremely pleased with the level of participation we received, and
we have now concluded the phase of collecting input for the draft Agenda.
The final document has been updated on Meta as of Sunday 10 March 2024.


What's Next Now?

We hope to communicate the next steps around implementation in the coming
weeks, our goal is to see some of the key recommendations in the Agenda
acted upon soon. Some tentative timelines to watch out for:

   -

   High-level Stakeholder Engagement/Consultation by 20th April 2024
   -

   Execution committee constitution and planning from 20th April - June 2024


On behalf of the Afrika Baraza Working Group and WisCom, I would like to
extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to shaping the
African Agenda. Whether through Meta, Afrika Baraza, WikiIndaba Conference
23, or email, your involvement is invaluable. Thank you for your
contributions!


=*En français*===


Bonjour à tous,

En janvier, j'ai publié un rappel nous invitant à examiner le projet
d'Agenda <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr> pour
l'Afrique et à apporter des contributions supplémentaires. Notre objectif
était de garantir une consultation et une participation plus larges de la
communauté.

Nous sommes extrêmement satisfaits du niveau de participation que nous
avons reçu, et nous avons maintenant terminé la phase de collecte des
contributions pour le projet d'agenda. Le document final a été mis à jour
sur Meta à compter du dimanche 10 mars 2024.

Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ?

Nous espérons communiquer les prochaines étapes de la mise en œuvre dans
les semaines à venir, notre objectif étant de voir certaines des
recommandations clés de l'Agenda mises en œuvre rapidement. Voici quelques
calendriers provisoires à prendre en compte:

   -

   Engagement/consultation de haut niveau des parties prenantes d'ici le 20
   avril 2024
   -

   Constitution et planification du comité d'exécution entre le 20 avril et
   juin 2024.


Au nom du groupe de travail Afrika Baraza et du WisCom, je voudrais
exprimer notre sincère gratitude à tous ceux qui ont contribué à élaborer
l'Agenda africain. Que ce soit par le biais de Meta, Afrika Baraza,
WikiIndaba Conference 23, ou par courriel, votre implication est
inestimable. Nous vous remercions de votre contribution !

Cordialement,

Bobby Shabangu
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: [Agenda pour l'Afrique] Merci pour vos contributions | Thank you!

[Bobby Shabangu]

Thanks colleagues.

On Sat, 30 Mar 2024 at 15:02, Butch Bustria  wrote:

> Dear Bobby,
>
> This is a great initiative. Good work and may it prosper!
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Butch
>
> On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 6:37 PM Bobby Shabangu <
> bobby.shaba...@wikimedia.org.za> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>
>> In January, I posted a reminder inviting us to review the draft Africa
>> Agenda <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda> and
>> provide additional input. Our aim was to ensure wider community
>> consultation and involvement.
>>
>>
>> We are extremely pleased with the level of participation we received, and
>> we have now concluded the phase of collecting input for the draft Agenda.
>> The final document has been updated on Meta as of Sunday 10 March 2024.
>>
>>
>> What's Next Now?
>>
>> We hope to communicate the next steps around implementation in the coming
>> weeks, our goal is to see some of the key recommendations in the Agenda
>> acted upon soon. Some tentative timelines to watch out for:
>>
>>-
>>
>>High-level Stakeholder Engagement/Consultation by 20th April 2024
>>-
>>
>>Execution committee constitution and planning from 20th April - June
>>2024
>>
>>
>> On behalf of the Afrika Baraza Working Group and WisCom, I would like to
>> extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to shaping the
>> African Agenda. Whether through Meta, Afrika Baraza, WikiIndaba Conference
>> 23, or email, your involvement is invaluable. Thank you for your
>> contributions!
>>
>>
>> =*En français*===
>>
>>
>> Bonjour à tous,
>>
>> En janvier, j'ai publié un rappel nous invitant à examiner le projet
>> d'Agenda <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Afrika_Baraza/Africa_Agenda/fr> 
>> pour
>> l'Afrique et à apporter des contributions supplémentaires. Notre objectif
>> était de garantir une consultation et une participation plus larges de la
>> communauté.
>>
>> Nous sommes extrêmement satisfaits du niveau de participation que nous
>> avons reçu, et nous avons maintenant terminé la phase de collecte des
>> contributions pour le projet d'agenda. Le document final a été mis à jour
>> sur Meta à compter du dimanche 10 mars 2024.
>>
>> Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ?
>>
>> Nous espérons communiquer les prochaines étapes de la mise en œuvre dans
>> les semaines à venir, notre objectif étant de voir certaines des
>> recommandations clés de l'Agenda mises en œuvre rapidement. Voici quelques
>> calendriers provisoires à prendre en compte:
>>
>>-
>>
>>Engagement/consultation de haut niveau des parties prenantes d'ici le
>>20 avril 2024
>>-
>>
>>Constitution et planification du comité d'exécution entre le 20 avril
>>et juin 2024.
>>
>>
>> Au nom du groupe de travail Afrika Baraza et du WisCom, je voudrais
>> exprimer notre sincère gratitude à tous ceux qui ont contribué à élaborer
>> l'Agenda africain. Que ce soit par le biais de Meta, Afrika Baraza,
>> WikiIndaba Conference 23, ou par courriel, votre implication est
>> inestimable. Nous vous remercions de votre contribution !
>>
>> Cordialement,
>>
>> Bobby Shabangu
>>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulations Botswana!

Re thoholetsa mosebetsi wa lona o boima. Once again congrats.



On Sat, 6 Apr 2024 at 04:50, Belinda Mbambo  wrote:

> Happy news for Botswana :) Congratulations everyone
>
> *Belinda Mbambo*
> Senior Manager: Global Movement Communications
> Wikimedia Foundation 
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 5, 2024 at 6:10 AM Aboubacar Keïta 
> wrote:
>
>> Bonjour a tous
>> Félicitations aux groupes d'utilisateurs du Botswana, un nouveau jour
>> pour l'Afrique et ses langues.
>>
>> Le mer. 3 avr. 2024 à 20:54, Affiliations Committee 
>> a écrit :
>>
>>> Hi everyone!
>>>
>>> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has
>>> recognized [1] Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana [2] as a Wikimedia
>>> User Group. The group aims to to promote the use of Wikimedia and its
>>> sister projects by the residents of Botswana, and to also help in creating
>>> awareness on how the everyday Botswana can contribute to the pool of free
>>> knowledge, which is Wikimedia; most especially in the translation efforts
>>> into the major local languages (Setswana).
>>>
>>> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Jeffrey Keefer
>>> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>>>
>>> [1]
>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Botswana
>>> [2]
>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Botswana
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>>
>> --
>>
>> Cordialement
>> *Aboubacar Keita
>> *
>>
>> * Président *
>> *Adresse: *Yattaya Marché *, Ratoma,
>> Conakry*
>>
>> *Téléphone** : *+ 224 628 09 71 55 <+224628097155> - 654 30 70 40
>> *De:  *Wikimedia.GIN
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>>
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Cyprus

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congratulation once again to you colleagues looking forward to collaborate
with you in the future.

Now we must update this list to 140 usergroups
.

Best,



On Fri, 5 Apr 2024 at 16:39, Affiliations Committee 
wrote:

> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm very happy to announce that the Affiliations Committee has recognized
> [1] Wikimedia Community User Group Cyprus [2] as a Wikimedia User Group.
> The group aims to to empower and engage people to collect and develop
> educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to
> disseminate it effectively in Cyprus.
>
> Please join me in congratulating the members of this new user group!
>
> Regards,
> Jeffrey Keefer
> Chair, Affiliations Committee
>
> [1]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Affiliations_Committee/Resolutions/Recognition_of_Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Cyprus
> [2]
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Cyprus#2020
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Persian Wikipedia passing 1 million article milestone

[Bobby Shabangu]

Congrats to the Persian Wikipedia!

Best,



On Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 22:08, Abiba Pauline TRAORÉ 
wrote:

> Impressionnant !
> Bravooo﫶
>
> On Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 16:01 Amir Sarabadani  wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>> Persian Wikipedia (fa.wikipedia.org) which recently celebrated its 20th
>> birthday just passed its 1,000,000 article milestone.
>>
>> Many volunteers have built, contributed, protected and loved this wiki
>> for the past two decades and here's to many more decades to come.
>>
>> It has been a bumpy road but providing a free source of information to
>> more than 130M Persian language speakers has always been a pleasure,
>> especially when the concepts of fact and truth are under threat like never
>> before.
>>
>> Persian Wikipedia is being viewed by around 30M people monthly and has
>> had 350M page views every month while only ~1,500 active editors [1] and
>> ~35 admins have been keeping it alive and protecting it from all types of
>> harm.
>>
>> [1] Users making more than five edits in the past 30 days
>> https://stats.wikimedia.org/#/fa.wikipedia.org/contributing/active-editors/normal|line|2-year|(page_type)~content*non-content|monthly
>>
>> Here is to volunteers of Persian Wikipedia
>>
>> --
>> Amir (he/him)
>>
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