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Africa Wiki Challenge 2022/Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Africa Wiki Challenge (AWC)?

Africa Wiki Challenge is an online writing contest that invites all Africans within and outside the continent to contribute content in an attempt to bridge the African information gap on Wikipedia. The theme for this year is Projecting African Culture and the aim is to document all about the people of Africa, their tribes,...

What exactly will participants be doing during AWC?

Participants are expected to contribute to content by writing new or improving existing articles, they can also engage in complementary activities (contributions) such as creating Wikidata items. They can also add photos or any media file related to the theme on Wikimedia Commons and use them on Wikipedia and (or) Wikidata. Content must be related to the theme “ Projecting African Culture”.

How to Participate

Here's how you can be a part of the competition.

Step 1: Register and help us know you are participating!

Step 2: Create your Wiki account if you have none!

Step 3: Get aboard the dashboard!

Step 4: Learn how to write on Wikipedia!

How can I participate as a Wikimedian affiliate?

Are you part of a youth led group or community, a local Wikimedia community on the continent or in the diaspora, or part of an organization involved in training and honing the abilities of the youth? We need your help to organize!

Apply for a rapid grant from the Wikimedia Foundation between Now & April, 2022!

Create a program for your localised contest! Be sure to add it to the continental campaign!

  • Share the Campaign’s communication flyers and materials within your country
  • Provide activity ideas
  • Organize training sessions
  • Organize office hours to provide support (before/during)
  • Help with translations