The African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA) hosted two insightful monthly meet-ups for its Francophone community on August 28th and September 30th, 2024. These sessions, facilitated by Azogbonon Constant, Founder of the @pprendre Network, aimed to equip Francophone Wikimedians with practical skills for contributing to Wikivoyage. Dalila Yaro, COPP Community Coordinator, moderated both sessions, bringing together participants from Burundi, Chad, Cameroon, the DRC, Madagascar, Senegal, and Togo.
Key Highlights
The first session, “Introduction à WikiVoyage 101,” held on August 28th, introduced 23 attendees to Wikivoyage’s core functions. Participants learned about the platform’s navigation, article structuring, and key tools to create reliable travel guides. This foundational knowledge set the stage for deeper exploration into Wikivoyage’s unique approach to travel content.
On September 30th, the follow-up session titled “Wikivoyage: Guide pratique pour améliorer les articles” offered advanced techniques to improve article quality. With 14 participants, this session provided hands-on strategies for refining content structure, enhancing readability, and implementing formatting best practices to deliver valuable travel insights.
Conclusion
The AWA Francophone monthly meet-ups empowered participants with essential skills to enrich Francophone travel content on Wikivoyage. By focusing on both foundational and advanced editing techniques, the sessions emphasised accuracy, relevance, and quality in every contribution. Participants were encouraged to continue engaging with the Wikivoyage community, fostering collaborative learning to strengthen Francophone representation on the platform.
For those interested in revisiting the session or those who might have missed it, the recorded version is available on the community programmes page. Ensure you are registered for the upcoming CfA WiR Bi-weekly webinar and immerse in our vibrant community. To stay abreast of our initiatives, complete this form, and let’s shape the future together!
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