The Fante Wikimedians Community participated virtually in WikiIndaba 2024, an annual regional conference that brings together African Wikimedians and enthusiasts from across the continent to collaborate, learn, and advance African Wikimedia initiatives. The conference, hosted in Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 4–6, 2024, marked its 10th anniversary. While some attendees received scholarships to attend in person, others joined via live-streamed sessions.
On the second day of the conference, October 5, 2024, the Fante Wikimedians Community organized a virtual participation session at Duapa-Workspace in Takoradi. The event lasted from 9:20 AM to 1:45 PM and included presentations and discussions focused on Wikimedia projects across Africa, emphasising expanding African languages in the digital realm.
One of the key highlights was the live-streamed “Wiki Women’s Lunch” in the Injabulo Room, led by Ruby Damenshie-Brown and Jael Boateng from Open Foundation West Africa. This session, which started at 9:30 AM, provided valuable insights into effectively engaging women in community projects and promoting inclusivity.
Another significant session was a conversation on “Governance Models in Africa’s Wikimedia Movement” held in the Ubuntu Room. Panelists included prominent leaders from various African Wikimedia communities, such as Isla Haddow-Flood (Wiki in Africa), Donatien Kangah (Wikimedia Cote d’Ivoire), Sandister Tei (Wikimedia Ghana), Dumisani Nduabane (Wikimedia South Africa), Geoffrey Kateregga (Wikimedia Uganda), and Sadik Shahadu (Dagbani Wikimedia). During this 60-minute session, each panellist shared their unique experiences and challenges, offering insights into effective governance models within the Wikimedia movement.
Despite some challenges with internet connectivity, the virtual event was a success. It gave the Fante Wikimedia community an invaluable opportunity to engage with the larger African Wikimedia movement, deepen their knowledge, and acquire new skills to further promote Fante Wikipedia and African language projects.
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