User:AInacio (WMB)/CapX/WikiIndaba 2024

ID :	Meet the Capacity Exchange
Author(s): Tochi Precious		Username(s): Tochi Precious	Session type: lightning talk
		Affiliation: Igbo Wikimedians User Group and Capacity Exchange	Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives
Abstract: The Capacity Exchange (CapX) is a website for peer learning and collaboration between Wikimedians, designed to connect people for the exchange of skills, knowledge, and services globally. Tochi Precious is a member of the CapX Advisory Committee. In this lightning talk, she will briefly share the project's background of global collaboration in the light of her experience.			Audience : basic
			Mode: in-person
			Special requirements: none
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? The lightning talk will benefit the Wiki Indaba participants with information about the Capacity Exchange, its importance in the context of the Movement Strategy, and how users can access and engage with the platform via mobile phone or laptop.

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ID :	Exploring the Capacity Exchange: Connect, Share, and Build your Community Capacities
Author(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio		Username(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio	Session type: workshop
		Affiliation: Igbo Wikimedians User Group, Wiki Movimento Brasil, and Capacity Exchange	Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives
Abstract: The Capacity Exchange (CapX) is a website for peer learning and collaboration between Wikimedians, designed to connect people for the exchange of skills, knowledge, and services globally. Join this workshop to explore CapX first-hand. There will be a walkthrough on how to create your profile, list your skills, map learning gaps, and search for peers with matching skills or services. You can access it via your mobile phone or laptop. Tochi Precious is a member of the CapX Advisory Committee and will lead the activity on-site. Andi Inácio, the project manager, will support the workshop online.			Audience : basic
			Mode: Hybrid
			Special requirements: HDMI, Internet connection, online conferencing system, Translation
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? This workshop will benefit the Wiki Indaba participants with practical experience with the CapX tool, which is a global approach for local skills development. They will also be able to ask questions and provide feedback to the project development team. Moreover, the workshop will foster on-site peer connections and knowledge sharing, which aligns with the goal of improving community health.

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