Wikimedians of Ethiopia User Group/Programs
Programs
[edit]The Wikimedians of Ethiopia User Group runs several initiatives to empower local communities, foster knowledge-sharing, and create content about Ethiopia on Wikimedia platforms.
Ongoing Programs
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Objective: Improve coverage of Ethiopian topics on Wikipedia.
Focus Areas: History, culture, languages, contemporary issues.
Upcoming Event: November 2024 – Ethiopian History Edit-a-thon.
Objective: Translate and localize Wikipedia articles in Ethiopian languages.
Focus Areas: Education, health, governance, and culture.
Next Translation Sprint: November 2024 – Translating Medical Content into Amharic.
Objective: Collect and share free media files related to Ethiopia.
Focus Areas: Photography, audio, video related to Ethiopian history and culture.
Upcoming Contribution Event: December 2024 – Commons Upload Campaign.
Objective: Improve data quality and representation of Ethiopian topics.
Focus Areas: Structured data, interlinking information.
Next Data Enrichment Sprint: January 2025 – Adding Ethiopian Content to Wiki Data.
Current and Upcoming Campaign/Intitiatives
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Objective: Document Ethiopian cultural heritage sites.
Status: Planning for future participation.
Objective: Showcase African cultures and biodiversity.
Focus Areas: Wildlife, traditions, local communities.
Upcoming Event: January 2025 – Wiki Loves Africa Contest.
Objective: Enhance African representation on Wikipedia.
Focus Areas: Geography, history, culture.
Upcoming Event: March 2025 – Africa Wiki Challenge.
Objective: Promote African folklore and cultural heritage.
Focus Areas: Oral traditions, storytelling.
Upcoming Event: February 2025 – Wiki Loves Folklore Contest.
Details: Wiki Loves Folklore in Ethiopia 2025 - Detailed Plan