Fante Wikimedians Community/Fante Wikiquote Project SheSaid 2024
About the Project
[edit]The Fante Wikimedians Community is launching the Fante Wikiquote Project SheSaid 2024, an initiative to enrich the Fante language with memorable and influential quotes from notable figures on the Fante Wikiquote in Incubator. This effort aims to document and share wisdom, historical statements, and cultural expressions in Fante, making them easily accessible to a wider audience.
As part of this initiative, the community will organize a workshops to train members on how to contribute effectively to Wikiquote. This workshop will cover the structure of the project, editing guidelines, and best practices for adding quotes. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to engage in the globally recognized SheSaid 2024 contest, which focuses on increasing the representation of women’s voices on Wikiquote.
How to Participate
[edit]- Register Your Interest: Sign up to participate in the workshop and contribute to the Fante Wikiquote project.
- Learn & Edit: Attend the training session to understand Wikiquote’s structure and guidelines. Then, start adding verified and notable quotes in the Fante language.
- Join SheSaid 2024: Contribute to the SheSaid campaign by documenting impactful quotes from notable Fante-speaking women.
Project Timeline
[edit]- 1st Workshop Date: December 3, 2024
- 2nd Workshop Date:December 19, 2024
- Contest Period: December 20, 2024, to January 20, 2025.
Who Can Join?
[edit]- Anyone interested in preserving and promoting knowledge in the Fante language.
- Writers, researchers, and Wikipedia/Wikiquote editors—both new and experienced—who want to contribute quotes in Fante.
Quotes to Work On
[edit]A list of notable figures whose quotes need to be added, translated, or improved will be provided here. The list will be regularly updated, so participants should check for new contributions.
Expected Impact
[edit]- Expanding the representation of Fante-language content on Wikiquote.
- Promoting women’s voices through the SheSaid campaign.
- Enhancing digital literacy and content creation skills within the Fante Wikimedians Community.