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Train a Wikipedian (or simply TaW) is a pilot initiative of the Deoband Community Wikimedia, forked from CIS-A2K's past program with a same name. Since our inception in 2022, we have identified two significant challenges while exploring the open knowledge ecosystem. There are extensive knowledge gaps related to Muslims and Muslim-related topics, and apparently Muslim participation within these ecosystems remains notably low. This gap in representation perpetuates systemic biases, despite the fact that Muslims possess valuable knowledge and have the potential to be leaders in these open spaces. Our surveys have found that many of our community members are usually unsure how to effectively engage, and do not feel ease in navigating the open spaces. Through TaW, we aim to addresses these challenges and aims to empower our community in open ecosystems.

TaW is dedicated to equipping volunteers and emerging leaders in our community with essential leadership skills and knowledge to effectively navigate and contribute to open ecosystems, with a particular focus on the Wikimedia movement. The key objectives include providing foundational understanding of the ecosystem's dynamics, inculcating leadership skills through practical training, facilitating equitable access and utilization of opportunities within the ecosystem for individual and collective benefit and fostering critical decision-making abilities within a collaborative environment to address community challenges.

February 2025

The theme for this edition of TaW is: Identify, Learn, Think, and Mentor.

Program

Day 1

Time Slot	Session	Presenter
10:00 AM to 10:20 AM	Welcome/Trust and Safety Regulations/Warm-Up/ Introductions	Ariba (DCW)
10:20 AM to 11:00 AM	Icebreaker Activity: Crazy Kitchen	Ariba (DCW)
11:10 AM to 11:40 AM	Digital Public Goods Wikipedia is recently recognised as a DPG. What does it mean to us? Why should we care? (This is a virtual session, and will be conducted through Zoom).	Manavpreet Kaur
11:40 AM to 11:50 AM: Tea Break
11:50 AM to 12:40 PM	All About DCW - What do we do? (Vision, Achievements, Impact, and Support)	Aafi
12:40 PM to 01:20 PM	Exploring DCW Conversation Hour Stories A review of the past and a future plan on what will continue, modifications and impact	Ariba (DCW)
01:20 PM to 02:30 PM: Lunch and Prayers
02:30 PM to 03:20 PM	Cognitive Skills: Gain of Being a Wikipedian	Raydann
03:20 PM to 04:00 PM	Getting Started with Wikimedia Projects: How and Where to Start	Aafi
04:00 PM to 04:20 PM: Tea Break
04:20 PM to 04:40 PM: Group Photo
04:40 PM to 05:45 PM	Wiki Walk: Jamia Campus	led by ThePoeticFrame

Day 2

Time Slot	Session	Presenter
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM	Welcome Back/Trust and Safety Regulations/Warm Up	Ariba (DCW)
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM	Students and the Wikimedia Ecosystem (This is a virtual session, and will be conducted through Zoom).	LiAnna Davis
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Tea Break
11:30 AM to 01:30 PM	Systemic Biases and Communications in Open Knowledge Spaces	Brahmavadini
01:30 PM to 02:30 PM: Lunch and Prayers
02:30 PM to 03:20 PM	Academic Rigor and Wikipedia: A Dive Into DYK, Good & Featured Articles Academic Loneliness: A Community Perspective (Wikipedia Talk Pages, Peer Review, and Community Support)	Aafi
03:20 PM to 04:00 PM	Unconference Space
04:00 PM to 04:30 PM	Concluding Session (The Journey Ahead: Self, Community, and Knowledge) (This is a virtual session, and will be conducted through Zoom).	Tanveer Hasan
04:30 PM to 04:50 PM: Tea Break
04:50 PM to 05:00 PM	Vote of Thanks	DilliKiShaam
05:00 PM to 08:30 PM	Wiki Walk: India Gate	led by DilliKiShaam

Venue

Kept private due to privacy concerns.

Organizing Team

1. Aafi (DCW) - Organizing Team (Overall Lead)
2. Ariba (DCW) - Organizing Team (Trust & Safety Manager)

Community Participants

1. DilliKiShaam - Organizing Team (Local Logistics Support)
2. Raydann - Organizing Team (Local Logistics Manager)
3. Arman ul muneeb
4. Bintesayeed
5. Bloomingbibliophile
6. Brahmavadini
7. CosmicCodex
8. Hibiscus2024
9. Humaira Ali
10. Ivyselene
11. Khanahmedsam
12. Laraib17
13. Milesel135
14. ShabbuMFP
15. ThePoeticFrame
16. The social view
17. TheAutumnal

Remote participation

1. LiAnna Davis, Chief Programs Officer; Deputy Director, WikiEdu Foundation (virtual address)
2. Manavpreet Kaur, Wikimedia Volunteer (virtual address)
3. Tanveer Hasan, Chief Executive, Center for Internet and Society (virtual address)

Partners and supporters

We extend our thanks to:

• Praveen Das and Rachit Sharma for offering a financial helping hand.
• Manavpreet Kaur & Tanveer Hasan for their support in program design.