Stories, updates, and insights from the Africa Wiki Women community
Africa Wiki Women Community Roundtable: Driving Impact, Fostering Inclusion, and Shaping the Future
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✍️ Ojewuyib & Bibisuccess
The Africa Wiki Women (AWW) Roundtable Community recently held its bi-annual session, bringing together contributors, organizers, and affiliates from across the continent for a day of open dialogue, shared learning, and collective vision-building.
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The roundtable is designed as a safe and inclusive space that encouraged participants to exchange experiences, reflect on the initiative’s impact, and provide constructive feedback to guide its next chapter.
AWW Community Roundtable Screenshot
Since its inception, AWW has been at the forefront of amplifying African women’s voices on Wikimedia. By addressing gender and knowledge gaps, the initiative has empowered editors through targeted capacity-building programs, leadership development opportunities, and thematic campaigns.
On 13 July 2025, AWW brought together participants from across Africa for an engaging and forward-thinking discussion. The July 2025 Africa Wiki Women Roundtable reaffirmed the community’s dedication to closing gender and knowledge gaps. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates.
Cracking Scholarship Code
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✍️ Oluwapelumi Aina
When it comes to opportunities within the Wikimedia movement, the challenge has never been a lack of opportunities, but knowing how to seize them. The AWW July Skill Up Workshop equipped community members with the skills to navigate opportunities.
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The workshop which was moderated by Oluwapelumi Aina brought together 100 participants from India, Ukraine and across Africa.
Snapshot of participants during the AWW July Skill Up Workshop
The “Cracking Scholarship Code” training was designed to demystify the scholarship application process for Wikimedia conferences. Led by Bukola James, the session provided practical strategies and interactive exercises.
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