Building on the rich legacy of global events aimed at closing the gender gap and advancing gender equality within the African Wikimedia movement, the WikiWomen Lunch at Wiki Indaba 2024 is a celebration of the remarkable strides made by women in this space. Just as previous initiatives like the recent WikiWomen summit 2024 in Poland, WikiWomen Camps in Argentina and Mexico City paved the way for greater gender inclusivity, this lunch serves as a platform for women Wikimedians in Africa to come together, share their experiences, and strategize for a more equitable future.

There has been a recent discussion on Wiki women in red Telegram page around women support. The discussion revealed that there are different kinds of support that could be relevant for women in different communities. This session will explore how women are supported in the Africa communities to participate in event example child care. The panel will discuss the types of support women find effective and lasting and both organizers and participants perspective, weighing the benefits and potential downsides as well as sustainability. The panel will share success stories, examine challenges, and define what effective support looks like.