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Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group

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Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group

Location of Myanmar
LocationMyanmar
Country codeMMR
Legal statusvoluntary and non-profit organization
Approval dateJanuary 23, 2020
Main officeYangon
Official language(s)Burmese
Other language(s)English, Kachin, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan
AffiliationsESEAP
Mailing listwikimedia-mm
TwitterMyanmar Wikipedia
FacebookMWCUG
Myanmar Wikipedia




Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group (MMR) is a Wikimedia user group dedicated to supporting and promoting Wikimedia projects in Myanmar. Our group brings together volunteers passionate about free knowledge, with a focus on increasing Myanmar-related content across Wikimedia platforms and fostering a vibrant community of contributors.

Our Mission

  • Promote free knowledge and open-source culture in Myanmar
  • Increase the quantity and quality of Myanmar-related content on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects
  • Support and empower local contributors through training, workshops, and community events
  • Help minority language users in Myanmar to set up their own Wikimedia projects
  • Preserve and promote Myanmar's rich cultural and linguistic heritage through digital documentation
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other partners to expand access to knowledge
  • Foster inclusivity and representation of Myanmar's diverse ethnic and linguistic communities within Wikimedia projects

Activities

  • Organize edit-a-thons and workshops to train new editors and improve Myanmar-related content
  • Conduct outreach programs to universities, schools, and libraries to promote Wikimedia projects
  • Participate in and organize local and regional Wikimedia events
  • Develop resources and tools to support editing in Myanmar languages, including minority languages
  • Collaborate on WikiProjects focused on Myanmar-related topics and linguistic diversity
  • Provide mentorship and technical support for minority language Wikimedia initiatives

Get Involved

We welcome all individuals interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects in Myanmar. Whether you're an experienced editor or new to Wikipedia, you are invited.

To become a member, please add your name at Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group/Members.

Contact information

The Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group was officially recognized by the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee on 31 January 2020.