Wikimania 2022/Individual Reports/Esther Baraga

Welcome back from Wikimania 2022! Please write your report here. Once you have completed the application, please email the link to wikimaniawikimedia.org (by 30 September 2022). If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us.

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How did you attend Wikimania (virtually or in-person)? I attended virtually

What did you spend the scholarship funds on? I was able to cater for the cost of internet, as well as hiring a laptop. I was also able to pay my a nanny to watch over my children as I attended the festival.

Takeaways – choose 3 specific Wikimania sessions you attended and describe your key take-aways per session.

I enjoyed every aspect of the festival. Day one I attended the welcome session which was enlightening and I mostly love the interactions on the chat sessions including making new friends online. I enjoyed the mini breaks that were in between sessions that exhibited different cultures. The performances were amazing. I also learnt about education partnership. I have also learnt implementation partnership strategies, I also learnt about affiliation and cross partnership.

How did you connect with other people during Wikimania 2022? How did you celebrate at Wikimania 2022?

I have formed new networks and connected with new friends and also exchanged contacts. I invited my friends for drinks and feast at home to enjoy the day.

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