User:Aji Ramou

Profile:

Hello, I am Ramatoulie Touray, a passionate academic librarian and a Wikimedia enthusiast from the Gambia, with a commitment to advancing open knowledge fostering collaboration with the Wikimedia movement. My journey with Wikimedia has been deeply enriching, shaped by my participation in impactful events and learning opportunities.

My Wikimedia Journey:

My inspiration began with my participation in the first African Librarians Week, an event that highlights the importance of libraries in advancing Wikimedia's mission. This experience motivated me to continue participating in subsequent editions where I gained valuable insights and develop my skills.

Attending the Wiki Indaba Conference 2023, held at Morocco further deepen my engagements with Wikimedia activities. It strengthen my commitment to contributing to the movement and supporting new initiatives.https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiIndaba_2023/Report/Aji_Ramou Currently, I serve as one of the facilitators for the group planning the establishment of a Wikimedia User Group in the Gambia.https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning_Wikimedia_community_user_group_The_Gambia This initiative focus on promoting Wikimedia projects and fostering collaboration in the region.

Training and Learning:

I have participated in various Wikimedia - related courses and training, to enhance my skills and knowledge. These Includes:

   AFLIA Online Wikidata course: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/African_Library_and_Information_Associations_and_Institutions/AfLIA_Wikidata_Project_-_English
   Wikipedia in African Libraries Course: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/AfLIA/Wikipedia_in_African_Libraries_-_Pilot_Cohort_(November_-_December_2020)

   African Libraries Activism Month: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/AfLIA/African_Library_Activism_Month_(MAY_2024)
   AfroCreatives FESPACO 2024 Edit -a-thon https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/The_Africa_Narrative/AfroCreatives_FESPACO_2024_Edit-a-thon_global_dashboard
   Participated in the Anglophone Regional Conversation for the Africa Wiki Women Technical Research Project.https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Africa_Wiki_Women

Bold text Ongoing Projects:

   One of the facilitators for the establishment of a Wikimedia User Group in the Gambia
   WikiGambia the Gambia Stub-Challenge https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/AFLIAWikimedia_volunteers_The_Gambia/WikiGambia_The_Gambia_stub_challenge

Interest:

   Empowering members of my community including librarians, researchers, lecturers, and students to actively engage in Wikimedia activities.
   Open knowledge and access to information.