WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom) Volunteer Positions

WikiIndaba Steering Committee (WISCom) invites Wikimedia volunteers from the African continent and diaspora interested in identifying the next host country for the WikiIndaba Conference, and provide support to African Wikimedians to apply for two volunteer positions available at WISCom.

Background

The Wiki-Indaba Steering Committee (WISCom) is responsible for identifying the next host country and oversees the planning and organising of the WikiIndaba conference. It also provides non-financial support to all Wiki-Indaba affiliates and serves as a single voice for all Wikipedians in the continent of Africa and the diaspora who associate with Wiki-Indaba.

WISCom was established in 2018 after a consensus was reached in Tunisia to form a committee that will take custodianship of the conference in response to the repeated exhaustion of the previous conference organisers. The committee is made up of representatives from each previous Wiki-Indaba organiser, current WikiIndaba Conference Local Organising Committee (LOC), and three volunteers from the wider community.

How to Apply

To apply simply fill this short form below, then copy and paste it under the heading Apply below.

Candidate

1. Full name:
2. Username:
3. Location:
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee:

The due date for applications is 5 August 2022.

All African Wikimedians are invited to share endorsements and comments about candidates. Please avoid negative comments without evidence. We would like to maintain a friendly space for candidates to state their interest without fear of public ridicule.

PS: Kindly note that endorsements are not final decisions on who is selected to the committee but will form part of the criterion that will be used by WISCom when considering the final candidat.

Apply below

Candidate

1. Full name: Eugene Makafui Masiku
2. Username: Kaffzz
3. Location: Ghana
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: I am Eugene Makafui Masiku known in my community as Kaffzz. I serve as the Communications Officer for Open Foundation West Africa where I have been instrumental in making sure a lot of people in the sub region are introduced to the world of Wikimedia and the various projects it has to offer. Apart from working as a Comms Officer for OFWA, I have worked as a country coordinator representing Ghana for the The WikiVibrance/Africa Youth Month/2021 project. It was an exciting and inspiring moment for my team because, we exceeded the benchmark for the project. As part of my role at OFWA, I have moderated and served as the Comms Lead for a number of programs which seeks to encourage individuals from Ghana to contribute to Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Metawiki, WikiData and its other sister projects. I have lead, moderated, publicised, created content (create Metapages, youtube content, social media content etc) and organized some of these programs together with the great my team. Some of these programs are Africa Wiki Challenge 2022, Founders Day Ghana Writing Contest - Decolonizing The Internet, Wiki Afcon Hackathon 2021 ,Africa Wiki Challenge. I also have skills in organising virtual projects and events as the aforementioned programs involved online streaming during their respective launches and virtual office hours as well. During last year's Wikimania conference, I also served as an organiser where I supervised four (4) different regions in Ghana to host the Wikimania 2021 Ghana Meet Up Experience. As an individual who is passionate about Open and bringing together people to introduce them to the world of Wikimedia , I believe this committee is the perfect platform for me to diligently work with a team to implement this. It will be a pleasure to meet other liked minded individuals from across the continent to attain this feat.

Comments & Endorsements

 Strong support I am very pleased to endorse the application of Eugene. I think he is the right person for this role because of his paasion and zeal in everything he does especially when it comes to the Wikimedia Movement. He has vast experience in organizing both online and offline projects. So for me, he should be considered for this role. daSupremo 14:20, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

 Strong support I am endorsing this application for Eugene as I have known him to be experience Communications Officer for Open Foundation West Africa. Eugene has organize offline and online program for Wikipedia and its sister projects introducing the movement to people with no knowledge about Wikipedia. I think he deserved the role in the Wiki Indaba steering committee. Fquasie 14:20, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

 Strong support I support Eugene being part of the WISCOM. Looking at his experiences in the movement, he has the capacity and skills that can be used in driving campaign and projects in the community, so I do endorse his participation.Jwale2 (talk) 15:08, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

 Strong support I am in support of Eugene joining WISCOM. I have known him since he joined the open movement.He has exhibited a lot of passion and a high level of managerial competence which I am confident will be useful for the role. I hereby endorse his application.Gkbediako (talk) 16:14, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

 Strong support Eugene is resourceful and diligent in his worK. Recently, he served as a resource person on my Twitter space about 'Public Relations and Wikimedia Foundation: The African Perspective'. He is best fit for the role and his works speaks to it. Uprising Man (talk)

 Strong support Eugene is very hardworking and innovative in thinking.He is a great team leader and team player working with him within the wikimedia space.He has great organizational skills and i believe he has the requisite skills to assume the position. xibitgh (talk)

 Strong support Eugene can be trusted with WISCom duties.NanaYawBotar (talk) 13:35, 9 August 2022 (UTC)

Strong support: Eugene has developed capacity in working in the foundation. He is an immediate go-to person for information and technical assistance. He is a wonderful team leader who embraces diversity and tolerates others. He is more than qualified for this!!!!

 Strong support Eugene is very diligent and dedicated to his work. He has communication skills including graphic design, and video and audio editing skills. He also has community engagement skills and experience and brings on board his great next work and collaboration skills to enhance the work of WISCOM. He is has a teachable spirit and easy to work with. Will recommend him any day. Ruby D-Brown (talk) 17:07, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name:POUHO Thymaud Franck Lewis
2. Username: Lewispouho
3. Location: KORHOGO (Côte d’Ivoire)
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: je suis le Secrétaire Général adjoint de la section Wikimedien de l’Université Peleforo Gon Coulibaly de Korhogo, motivé et dévoué pour apprendre et servir, je souhaite intégrer le comité afin me mettre au service du collectif

Candidate

1. Full name: GATETE Pacifique
2. Username: GATETE Pacifique
3. Location: Rwanda
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: I am Volunteer to for Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia and I teach new people, who want contribute to Wikipedia how to create an account and use it to write new articles on Wikipedia, and uploading pictures to Wikimedia common with same project like Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki loves Forklore and Wiki Loves Earth .

Candidate

1. Full name: Mounir NEDDI
2. Username: [NEDDI]
3. Location: Sale, Morocco
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: Because of my great passion for Wikipedia, I worked with the Wikimedia users group in Morocco, as a project coordinator for "reading Wikipedia in the classroom" project, in addition to contributing to other projects.

These experiences force me strongly to undertake greater experiences, especially at the continental level, in order to contribute to the development of the Wikimedian community in the African continent to which I belong. For your information, I have a master's degree from Hassan II University in Casablanca, and extensive experience in management outside the framework of Wikimedia.

Candidate

1. Full name: Dike Chukwuma
2. Username :chukydyk
3. Location: Nigeria
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee : I am a volunteer and Project lead for WikiActivate which has organized events such as WikiLockdown, Wiki-Interact and Wiki-Santa where I trained new editors and existing ones on writing and editing Wikipedia articles, Wiki-commons and Wikidata etc. I also coordinated Wiki-lockdown during the pandemic and I made my first Wikimedia appearance at Wikindaba 2019, Abuja as an ad-hoc committee member. I have good communication and orgainising skill and I love building communities. I will be glad to be a part of this year's WikiIndaba organising team so a to contribute to the ongoing success of Wikimedia Foundation Movement.

Comments & Endorsements

Dike Chukwuma has been involved in many Wikimedia projects both as a Project Lead and coordinator. He has been a team lead in several projects such as WikiLockdown, WikiSanta and Wikiactivate. Chukwuma is passionate about Wikimedia movement, an advocate of open knowledge, and a highly experienced wikimedian. I recommend him for this role.Shoodho (talk) 20:35, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: Abdulfattah Nimah Omotoke
2. Username :Nimot123
3. Location: Ghana
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee :I'm a volunteer for wikipedia and wikidata in Ghana, i was trained by GOIF&LUCG,I have trained over 50 student on how to edit on Wikipedia and wikidata.

Candidate

1. Full name: Yao Kouamé Didier
2. Username :Didierwiki
3. Location: Côte d'Ivoire
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee : Depuis 2015 je suis bénévole à Wikimédia Côte d'Ivoire. Partir d'un membre très actif, j'ai été assistant projet GLAM et aujourd'hui je suis chef de projet GLAM, Secrétaire Général, Formateur Wikipédia ( plus de 20 personnes formées), Planificateur et organisateur d'événement au sein de notre communauté (Wikimédia Côte d'Ivoire).

Comments & Endorsements

1.  Strong support à Didierwiki. C'est un très grand bénévole pour la communauté ivoirienne, il pourra apporter sa belle expérience à ce comité. je soutiens donc sa candidature --Aman ADO (talk) 11:45, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
2.  Strong support de l'utilisateur Aman ADO. Modjou (talk) 14:22, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
3.  Strong support à Didierwiki. C'est un bénévole dynamique de la communauté ivoirienne, il pourra apporter sa belle expérience à ce comité. je soutiens donc sa candidature --Kahoutoure (talk)

Candidate

1. Full name: Bukola Olutola James
2. Username :Bukky658
3. Location: Nigeria
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee:I'm a volunteer Wikipedia in African libraries, the founder of Wikimedia Fan Club Kwara State University Malete, and a certified Trainer of the Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom program Nigeria. I have participated, led and cordinated over 7 projects which can be found on my community work section of my userpage. My skills include effective communication, community engagement, training, and creativity, among others. I am motivated to apply for this role because it is an incredible way to assist in organising the Wiki-Indaba Conferences and provide non-financial resources to all. This opportunity will afford me the privilege to connect and collaborate with other experienced Wikimedians within and outside my community who are change-makers, high-level advisors, problem solvers, and free knowledge enthusiasts. Moreso, it will enable me to advance my volunteering skills while also contributing to the success of the conference. I also consider this a great privilege to join hands in delivering an ambitious, global event and have lifelong memories with a fantastic network of people.

Comments & Endorsements

• Bukola James is a very hardworking individual who carries out her tasks diligently. I have worked with her and I have seen how careful, thorough and committed she is when it comes to doing her job. Also, her networking and problem-solving skills are highly commendable and I'm sure she's capable for the role.Ridzaina (talk) 05:47, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Fatawu25 (talk) 05:55, 25 July 2022 (UTC). Bukola James is hardworking, calm and dedicated personality whom I am sure is capable for this role.

• Bukola James is a perfect fit for this role due to her proven capacity in organizing, coordinating and planning wiki related events in Nigeria and beyond. She brings a blend of practical problem solving skills and great enthusiasm to any team and she will be a great fit if included amongst the steering committee for this project. Ugwulebo (talk) 06:05, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is a highly experienced wikimedian. She has been involved in alot of Wikimedia projects and not just participating from afar but coordinating. She has been a team lead in several projects and I can say that she is the face of Wikimedia in Nigeria. Bukola is passionate about anything Wikipedia,she is an advocate of open knowledge, promotion of digital literacy. I highly recommend her for this role... Olabisi11 (talk)

• Bukola is fit for the job. She is experienced and knowledgeable. I recommend her for the role.Ngostary2k (talk) 07:017, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is an intelligent fellow and a competent Wikipedian, she has lots of experience in coordinating Wikimedia events and I am sure she will be a perfect fit for the role. James Rhoda (talk) 06:22, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is dependable and able to conduct herself using her discretion in seemingly tough suitation, a humble team player and resourceful individual.Zend2020 (talk)

• Linason Blessing (talk) 06:59, 25 July 2022 (UTC) It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Bukky658 for the Wikidanba starting committee 2022, I have solely enjoyed my time working with her on several Wikimedia projects and want you to know she is a valuable asset to our team. She is honest, dependable, and very hardworking. Beyond that, she has impressive skills in critical thinking and interpersonal relationships and can relate well with other team members.She is passionate about promoting free Knowledge to all and without a doubt I am sure she will do great with the Team.

• Bukola is a highly passionate and knowledgeable individual, she has facilitated many Wikipedia events in Nigeria and has done excellently well. Her attention to detail and thoroughness is admirable and I'm sure she would handle this role with professionalism.Savvyseyi (talk) 08:06, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is good at what she does. She's intelligent, knowledgeable, creative and competent, she has been a great team lead with several wikimedia projects. Without doubt I am sure she will be a perfect fit for the role. Adeshina Abdulsamad Olajide (talk) 08:18, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola has can be regarded as a passionate free knowledge advocate and I would gladly endorse her to take up this role as she has the capability and experience required. Godstime Elijah (talk) 07:23, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• I've known Bukola to put in her very best possible in every thing she does and her steering of the projects she has handled before proves this. I am sure she will perform well in this project as well. I recommend her. Adefanike (talk) 07:34, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James has over the year proved to be a great community leader through selfless dedication to the growth of Wikipedia and its sister projects in her community and Nigeria at large. She will be a perfect fit for this project. I strongly recommend her. Ogundele1 (talk) 08:04, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Strongly support her for this role because of her community engagements. Jwale2 (talk) 08:30, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Mijesty (talk) 08:40, 25 July 2022 (UTC) Bukola James Introduced me to Wikipedia, and also put me through how I would go about it, I know her as a very hardworking and dedicated person/editor, her drive for the promotion of education and creating more awareness about Wikipedia cannot be over exaggerated, if anybody should hold this position, Bukola James is very qualified for it and as she has been succeeding in previous projects and roles as a Wikipedian I am sure she will do her possible best in every assignment pertaining to this position.

• Bukola James is a dedicated and reliable individual one can always work with any time and any day. She's really good at what she does. Iwuala Lucy (talk) 09:15, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is equal to the task.Onyeike Izuchi (talk) 10:29, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James contribution to wikipedia here in Nigeria have been and I know will continue to be of great value to us here and at large, he is easily accessible, eager to help and contribute in whatever quota he canLove4sure (talk) 11:10, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is a very dedicated, hard-working and passionate in whatever she does and think she merits this task.Akwugo (talk) 10:41, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James contributions to the growth of Wikipedia and it sister projects in her community and Nigeria has proved to us that no task is above her capacity. She has lead series of projects that are imaginary impossible to many. She has my vouch for this project. Kaisha33 (talk) 11:31, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• I have been on several events (physical and virtual) with Bukola James, and I have experienced her epic approach when coordinating events, speaking or executing tasks. If you need an experienced and enthusiast volunteer for the Wiki-Indaba Project, you should consider her.

• Bukola is a reliable and open minded soul who is passionate about any job given to her. She is a great teacher that is always eager to share knowledge, and see that others succeed. --Oby Ezeilo (talk) 19:08, 25 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James contribution to human development is eminent, she has facilitated numerous Wikimedia projects and added to the sum of human knowledge, adding value to people and community at large, I believe she will do her task diligently. RukayatAjeigbe (talk)

• Bukola James is a very intelligent, diligent, reliable and dedicated young lady. She is passionate about any duties assigned to her. I strongly recommend her.Odomero2711 (talk)

• Bukola James is an experienced Wikimedian. She is diligent,reliable,a mentor and equal to the task. She is strongly recommended Zeemahgan(talk)13:19,26 July, 2022 (UTC).

• Bukola James highly experienced wikimedian by the way i supportAliyu shaba]]^Talk 20:59, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

•  Strong support: Bukola James is a highly resourceful & dependable personality, team player and goal-getter. Her knowledge background and experience as a Wikimedian would come in handy as a volunteer on, WikiIndaba Steering Committee.Atibrarian (talk) 17:14, 29 July 2022 (UTC)

• Haven known Bukola James from the Nigerian Community, she's someone who is dependable and carries out her tasks and projects with so much passion. I strongly endorse. Tochiprecious (talk) 17:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola James is one of my mentor in the Nigerian community. Very dependable, supportive, always ready to help. She has taken Wikipedia with so much passion and zeal. Her training and project management is very apt. She is very trust worthy, meticulous and hardworking. She is very good for the job.Semmy1960 (talk) 17:51, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

•  Strong support considering Bukola's diligence and commitment to her previous engagements on wiki projects, she is the best fit for this position Obuezie (talk) 05:59, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

• Bukola is an experienced Wikimedian with great outreach skills. Her experience in the movement will play a good role if given the opportunity.

 Strong support: Therefore, I endorse her for the position. Olugold (talk) 11:33, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

• I endorse Bukola's candidature. She is intelligent, cordial, diligent and above all hardworking. She is my mentress. Each time I calls her for any clarification, she answers. She is very suitable for the position. Thank you.Onwuka Glory (talk) 11:45, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: Mohammed Awal Alhassan
2. Username: Alhassan Mohammed Awal
3. Location: Ghana
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills, and motivation for joining the committee: Alhassan Mohammed Awal is my name. I am the Communications Manager for Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. I contribute to organizing many Dagbani Wikipedia projects and playing other leading roles in executing those projects. I work on several fronts such as training new users, organizing events, campaigns, and outreach services for events, and promoting debate within the Dagbani Wikimedia community for improvement. I serve on the jury team and as well as a lead coordinator for many of the Wiki loves projects for Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. I am a member of Translators Without Borders and participate in various Wikimedia translation projects from English into Dagbani. I am interested and committed to learning from and contributing to the Wikimedia Technical community. I am an activist for child rights and girl-child education. I am also a self-motivated Digital language activist interested in using various Wikimedia tools such as Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary, and any other Digital language support tools available to facilitate my language activism work on the internet. I have a passion for writing and volunteerism. I was a speaker and a volunteer in the communication team for WikiIndaba 2021, a virtual conference hosted by Uganda. My motivation to apply for this role is to leverage my experience of the previous event to contribute towards achieving yet another successful conference this year and beyond. I believe in learning by doing and so I am also motivated by the fact that the role will offer an opportunity to share and learn ideas from others for leadership development and skills. The Wikimedia movement is rapidly growing and we need to as Africans (which is one of the underrepresented regions) pick up every opportunity to develop our leadership skills to be able to deservedly find a place(s) in the leadership roles within the movement and this is one sure way to provide a fertile ground for building and nurturing a skillful and resourceful set of leaders which is crucial for the sustainability of the movement; especially the underrepresented communities like ours.

Comments & Endorsements

• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is a great teacher, Wikimedian, leader, and language advocate. I have known and worked with him at Dagbani Wikimedians User Group since 2020. He is a go-getter and would lower his training methodology to make participants understand a concept. He's been supersonically effective in executing all our projects at the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group. He's very inquisitive in learning new knowledge and making sure he shares even the smallest new skill that he learns. Awal strives so hard to support indigenous languages to have massive representation on the internet space. I am certain and with high confidence that he will serve the committee to achieve its objectives.Din-nani1 (talk) 21:17, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is someone who always guide me on Wikipedia projects. He was the person who introduced me to Wikipedia in general. I have been with him for more than 6 years now and he always have the passion to assist without demanding any from the one he's helping. His volunteerism can not be matched. He is the communication manager at Dagbani Wikimedians User Group and he always serve diligently. He is someone who likes writing and a well known translator. He deserves to be in the team. He support indigenous languages with his volunteerism.Sir Amugi (talk) 22:13, 26 July 2022 (UTC)

• Mr Awal is one of the great guys I ever met under this wikipedia space, he has nurtured me very well in terms of anything concerning the this space, I am glad he is vying for noble position and I have trust in him that he can do better if he is been given the mandate. Issahiddris (talk) 00:13, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

•  Strong supportAlhassan Mohammed Awal is an outstanding community communicator and very good at winning soles for a greater good.He will be a great person to complete the jigsaw if he is given the node.Dnshitobu (talk) 05:22, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is one of the greatest guys I have ever come across, he is a very good teacher, a mentor who always encourages and motivates me as how to edit, create and and upload good and quality content on to this wikipedia space, he has always been my teacher and mentor I always look up to. He is a cool, Calm, Gentle, Respectful, Reliable, Cultured, creative and enthusiastic team player and leader. I personally enjoy working with him because he is always focused minded, pays attention to detail, a goal getter and someone who always strives to contribute towards development of the human race through Wikipedia and in real life. I am glad having a noble and great personality I can trust. I always says is a pleasure knowing and having a Teacher like Mr Alhassan Mohammed Awal. Tahiru Rajab (talk) 05:13, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

•  Strong supportAlhassan Mohammed Awal introduced me to the wikipedia space. He is a selfless trainer and perseveres to achieve results.Hasslaebetch (talk) 07:23, 27 July 2022 (UTC)

• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is a great Wikipedia teacher. He teaches with passion.Alhassan Peter (talk)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is one of my mentors who guide me in Dagbani Wikipedia. His volunteering service in seeing the youth in his community and beyond is great. Giving him this node means he will deliver to expectations Bashiru Nurideen Ponaa (talk) 08:21, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is one of the people who always take time to take through the activities of Wikipedia, he guides me and support in aspects of Wikipedia projects. He is such a good mentor to me. Ruky Wunpini (talk) 09:48, 27 July Alhassan Mohammed Awal exhibits a high level of patience in taken new people through on the Wikimedia projects and he makes sure he sustains their interest in the Wikimedia movement. I believe he can perform this role very well. ~~~~ )Basiru amina (talk) 10:09, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
• '''Alhassan Mohammed Awal's''' ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and his passion for personnel development gives be the conviction that he can serve in the steering committee very well to achieve its goals. He is very much fit for the role Abubakar280 (talk) 10:31, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal has good organizational skills. He is able to recruit and sustain the interest of people to accomplish a given task. He is a team player and is ready to sacrifice every little resource he has (especially his time) for the success of any project he leads or is involved in. I endorse him for this role Yakubu Fadilatu (talk) 12:52, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal has a passion for any task assigned to him under our user group dagbani Wikimedian user group. He was part of those who trained and recruited new members who are currently active on all Wikipedia sister projects, he has also successfully organized wiki loves earth and folklore as well in 2021-2022 respectively. I therefore strongly support his candidature. Alhaj Darajaati (talk) 13:43, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
• Alhassan Mohammed Awal is one of the people who always takes time to take you through the Wikipedia projects, he always makes sure he guides and support each member in Wikipedia projects. In fact he is not just a good person but a role model and a mentor to me. Attah Mohammed (talk<nowiki>) 08:05, 28 July 2022 (UTC)
• I endorse Mohammed Awal's candidacy. Shahadusadik (talk) 10:50, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
•  Strong support Alhassan Mohammed Awal is a highly engaged member of the African community. -—M@sssly^✉ 09:26, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: Uwayezu Protais
2. Username :MrTallBoy
3. Location: Rwanda
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: My name is Uwayezu Protais, a volunteer under Wikimedia Community User Group Rwanda since 2020. After some years of working directly in Wikimedia diverse projects ( [here] & [here]), I am seeking to leverage my experience in promoting open knowledge as a WISCom volunteer. In facts, I want to join the committee to bring my passion which is inclined in helping where is needed, and also to take the experiences of other committee members and share it in order to advance the WikiIndaba in Africa.

Comments & Endorsements

1. I am happy to endorse Protais for he has been an active member in Wikimedia movement He deserves the position. Rosine Igirimpuhwe (talk) 13:27, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
2. I strongly endorse Protais for he has been a very valuable asset to the Wikimedia movement through leading several projects and above all his persistence and eagerness to learn and share knowledge (talk) Ndahiro derrick 09:27, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
3. I am Germain mutijima from Rwanda. Uwayezu protais is one of the greatest guys I have ever come across, he is a very good mentor who always encourages and motivates me as how to edit, create and upload good quality content on to this wikipedia space, he has always been a good teacher and mentor I always look up to. He is a cool, Calm, Gentle, Respectful, Reliable, Cultured, creative and enthusiastic team player and leader. Germain92 (talk) 14:27, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
4. Protais is a diligent editor, eager to contribute, he has facilitated and contributed to different wikimedia projects here in Rwanda. I strongly believe he can/will do well any task assigned to him. Alice.Mukesh (talk) 14:40, 27 July 2022 (UTC)
5.  Strong support Ptinphusmia (talk) 02:05, 28 July 2022 (UTC)
6.  Strong support I am strongly endorsing Protais. I believe he is capable and he is passionate about increasing free knowledge and equiping others to do. From his track records since 2020, we see how he changes the Rwandan Narrative and African narratives on Wikipedia. He inspired me to do much better during the #1rib1ref during AfLIA Librarian Week.He also advises on the current projects that we are carrying out for Wikipedia editing in Namibia.User:Martin Hipangwa (talk) 12:38, 28 July 2022 (UTC) Martin Hipangwa.
7.  Strong support I strongly endorse Protais, he is an active, self motivated, good adviser, good team player person, he contributed a lot in different Wikimedia projects in Rwanda and outside the country. Cnyirahabihirwe123 (talk)Cnyirahabihirwe123 (talk) 09:09, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
8. I strongly endorse Protais Uwayezu, he is competitive and interesting writer and editor here in our country, he is also outstanding in his work so that he had full potential for leading large group and supporting us to know how we can enjoyed wikimedia information and guides us the way we can use it's Opportunity to get some income.. He is the best candidate for this position. Endikuemmy (talk) 05:01, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
9.  Strong support I support Uwayezu Protais‘ candidacy. I believe in his capacity to deliver and produce result with less resources.James Moore200 (talk) 04:54, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
10.  Strong support Protais worked in all his capacity with me during my WiR tenure on the AfroCreatives WikiProject when we needed to gather and train new editors from Rwanda. Much of what I learned during the period (which is still ongoing) is that Rwanda has a very dire need of a chance to implement things within the Wikipedia space. Wikipedians Rwanda needs more responsibilities and to help them train their wings. Protais is a striker. He gets things rolling. Puts the call through gets to the meetings first and he is really Wikimanic. I've got friends who are just as capable and energetic on this page but if I would endorse only once, for the reasons above, it would be Protais. Danidamiobi (talk) 10:10, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
11.  Strong support I have worked with Protais in several activities in the past. He is smart and a hard worker I believe he has the capacity to serve in this role. CaliBen (talk) 11:08, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
12.  Strong support working with Protais in the Afrocine Project and seeing his dedication shows that he is beyond capable for anything thrown at him. SuperSwift (talk) 21:19, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
13.  Strong support I strongly endorse Protais, his activities in the movement continue to grow and continue to ear fruit towards others, he is competitive in many projects and above all his persistence and eagerness to learn and share knowledge is among (talk) Ferdinand IF99
14.  Strong support I endorse Protais for this position as he is a very active member and has been a great contributor to Wikimedia Rwanda Community User Group projects, so I believe that he will contribute well on the WikiIndaba conference.Mrbobax (talk) 04:43, 5 August 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: Caroline Mwaura
2. Username :Cmwaura (talk) 13:22, 28 July 2022 (UTC)
3. Location: Kenya
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee: I am a Wikipedia volunteer and Co-Founder of the Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya. My focus is on shrinking the gender gap with images on Wiki Commons, Quotes on Wikiquotes, and general editing of articles on women on Wikipedia. I am also a member of the Wiki Loves Women focus group which contributes towards UN’s SDG 5 Gender Equity: achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. I have participated and organized the following Wikipedia Campaigns: -

• Participant 1Lib1Ref Campaign in 2020.
• Participant 1Lib1Ref Campaign in 2021.
• Wikipedia in African Librarians trainee 2021.
• Host of the Ada Love Race Edit-a-thon 2021 in Kenya.
• Wiki Loves Women Focus group member (2021- to date) organizer, facilitator and trainer for the #SheSaid Campaign for Librarians in Kenya 2021.
• Participant in the Afrocine Campaign in Kenya 2021.
• Facilitator and Coordinator of the Wiki for Human Rights Campaign in Kenya 2022.
• Project Lead for Art & Feminism in Kenya 2022.

Through all this, I have gained good communication and organization skills; project management. I want to contribute to the growth of the Wikimedia Community, especially in Africa.

Comments & Endorsements

1. I'm happpy to endorse User:Cmwaura she's a dedicated and commited member of the Wikimedia Usergroup Kenya, and a great team player.--Ms Kabintie (talk) 17:43, 28 July 2022 (UTC)

2.I hereby endorse User:Cmwaura she is a team player who performs any assignment that comes her way, a great leader and a mentor. She is up to the task. --Ngangaesther(talk)

3.I am without doubt endorse User:Cmwaura for her zeal and zest in Wikimania contribution (Wikimedia User Group Kenya), being an astute leader and an amazing team player. Her skill set and values will be of great help.User:Cosmas_Chumba

4 Iam delighted to endorse User:Cmwaura She has been a major team player and always makes sure that no gaps are un-attended to without overriding .--User:SeanTwice

5.I am pleased to endorse User:Cmwaura she is a committed wikipedia contirubtor who does any given tasks. She is also a mentor and always ready to help. Faith Buyaki

6. I am happy to endorse User:Cmwaura. She has been a great team player, mentor and always ready to help out whenever I am stuck or needs assistance in editing on Wikipedia. User:Raychep

7. I'm happy to endorse User:Cmwaura she has been an active member of wiki love women focus group team showing passion and didication to improve gender gap within wikimedia projects. User:ola.mahadi

8. I'm happy to endorse User:Cmwaura. As an active member of the Wiki Loves Women Focus Group, I've watched her perform exceptionally in program coordination and showing passion and dedication in projects she gets involved in. Tochiprecious (talk) 17:35, 29 July 2022 (UTC)

9.  Strong support I strongly endorse Mwaura because she is a very active, self motivated and goal oriented woman, very good organizer with team player character, Cnyirahabihirwe (talk) Cnyirahabihirwe123 (talk) 09:19, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

10. User:Cmwaura is a great team player and mentor to new and upcoming Wikipedians, she has a positive outlook to issues and is always going out of the way to ensure that things are running in the Wikimedia Community User group in Kenya.

Candidate

1. Full name: Egbe Eugene
2. Username : Eugene233
3. Location: Cameroon
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee : In the Wikimedia community, I am a developer, a trainer and an editor working on projects around Wikidata, Commons, Wikipedia an sister projects. My main focus has always been to develop tools and strategies to help underrepresented communities contribute to movement projects. currently, I have developed a lot of interest on building a developer community in Africa so as to extend the important work which is done at the global level to our own communities permitting us to develop tools ourselves to address our challenges. Some of the work I have done is listed on my user page.

Comments & Endorsements

1.  Strong support Eugene is very good collaborator and have energy to give on projects. He could bring to WISCom many experiences. --Bile rene (talk) 14:57, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
2.  Strong support Eugene with a good vision and technical know how along side with his collaborative team spirit I can say will make a better WISCom leader. Ecobrown (talk) 15:33, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
3. I strongly support Egbe Eugene. As a Mentor in the Wiki Mentor Africa program, I've watched him perform his work with diligence, passion and commitment. Tochiprecious (talk) 17:43, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
4.  Strong support Eugene is a team lead and coach in several projects such as WikiProject African-German Phrases for Sub-Saharan Africa languages, WikiKwatt Project, Wiki Loves Love in Cameroon. He is very engaged in the Wikimedia movement and a highly experienced wikimedian. Hence, I recommend him for this role. Mndetatsin (talk) 20:37, 29 July 2022 (UTC)
5.  Strong support I am confident in strongly recommending Eugene for this position. He is a very important assert to the movement, developers of his caliber are not easy to come by all the time. I trust that his service will bring an even greater change to our collective work and will continue to make information and knowledge more available to all. His works in projects like African German Phrase Book, WikiKwatt, Wikikouman, Wiki Loves Cameroon are evident. I recommend him for this role. Akopoly (talk) 4:53, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
6.  Strong support Eugene is a highly engaged member of the African community. -—M@sssly^✉ 09:27, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
7.  Strong support Eugene is not just someone with vast experience on the wiki technical community alone, he is also someone who have demonstrated his love for the African community which can be seen from his various project involvement. I honestly believe he will be a great addition to the WISCom team.Udehb (talk) 14:56, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
8.  Strong support Eugene has been a long time member of the African Wikimedia Community and is someone I have worked with on different projects within the African region. His technical ability is never in doubt and I believe he has a lot to contribute to the committee.--Owula kpakpo (talk) 19:29, 30 July 2022 (UTC)
9. I support this candidacy. Shahadusadik (talk) 07:41, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
10.  Strong support Eugene can be trusted with WISCom duties; I've worked with him in a professional capacity for a Wikimedia Ghana user group project; he was a solid contractor. It's also good that he is from a francophone-anglophone country. WISCom can make use of his diverse perspectives. ––– Sandiooses (talk) 17:09, 1 August 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: ADO Aman Baptiste
2. Username :--Aman ADO (talk)
3. Location: Côte d’Ivoire
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining the committee Je suis ingénieur des médias de profession et membre de la communauté Wikimédia Côte d’Ivoire depuis 2017. J’ai occupé plusieurs responsabilités bénévoles au sein de la communauté ivoirienne depuis mon adhésion. D’abord en tant que responsable du pôle multimédia entre 2017 et 2019 où j’avais la responsabilité de coordonner les activités multimédias (photo, son et vidéo) de l’association. Depuis 2019 je travaille en tant que bénévole commissaire aux comptes de Wikimédia Côte d’Ivoire. Mon rôle est de contrôler la véracité et la sincérité des comptes et des moyens financiers mis à la disposition de l’association. J’assure donc une mission d'intérêt général de suivi de la situation patrimoniale et financière de ma communauté. Au-delà de cette responsabilité officielle, je travail de temps en temps comme formateur de nouveaux wikipédiens et encadreur de club Wikipédia. Je travaille aussi en tant responsable de projet. Tout mon engagement concours au développement de la communauté et surtout à la valorisation des contenus éducatifs locaux sur les projets de Wikimédia. J’ai été désigné par Wikimédia Côte d’Ivoire meilleur contributeur local de l’année 2022 dans le cadre du programme African Wiki Chalenge. Je suis motivé à intégrer le comité de volontaires pour apporter un peu plus d’engagement au niveau international et apprendre davantage afin de la faire profiter au niveau local.

Comments & Endorsements

1.  Strong support à Aman ADO pour son engagement dans la communauté --Aristidek5maya (talk) 11:53, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
2.  Strong support à Aman ADO pour son engagement dans la communauté--Didierwiki (talk) 17:07, 1 August 2022 (UTC)
3.  Strong support à Aman ADO. C'est un bénévole dynamique de la communauté ivoirienne,
4.  Strong support à Aman ADO je soutiens donc sa candidature --Kahoutoure (talk)
5.  Strong support à Aman ADO pour son engagement dans la communauté--Petrus yh (talk) 14:07, 3 August 2022 (UTC)

Candidate

1. Full name: Achukwu Onyinye Jane
2. Username :--Onyinye Achukwu (User talk:Onyinyeonuoha )
3. Location: Nigeria
4. Brief Statement on your experience, skills and motivation for joining

I am very passionate about Wikimedia Foundation. I volunteer as the Coordinator for Anambra Hub for Wikimedia Igbo User Group in Nigeria. I have led/executed/facilitated numerous projects/trainings ranging from Wikipedia, Wikitionary, Wikidata and Commons etc.

Carrying out this functions, I learnt many skills and also gain a scholarship in project management from Wikimedia Education Greenhouse in 2020.

As a super volunteer, I am highly motivated to apply to role in order to assist in organising the Wiki-Indaba Conference and provide non-financial resources to everyone. This will afford me a rare opportunity to network and collaborate with other experienced Wikimedians from other communities. In other words, this will help me to improve my volunteering skills and also contribute my own quota positively to the success of the conference.

Comments & Endorsements

1.  Strong support Achukwu is very good collaborator and have energy to give on projects. She could bring to WISCom many experiences. --Senator Choko (talk) 07:02, 02 August 2022 (UTC)
2.  Strong support: Achukwu Jane is full of brilliant ideas and is always ready to bring it on. She is also an experienced Wikimedian, who is willing to teach, share ideas, and support. I endorse her for the role. Olugold (talk) 11:27, 2 August 2022 (UTC)
3. Achukwu Jane has been active in our community. She has immensity to our monthly Meet Ups and always gives out helping hands to assist the community leaders. I therefore, endorse her for this task she seeks for.
4.  Strong support Achukwu Jane is one person i know who is supportive and hard-working in our community.If given the opportunity she will extend her hard-working efforts to Africans at large.

Akwugo (talk) 20:26, 24 August 2022 (UTC)