Wiki Indaba 2024 Conference

Pellagia Njau


Sessions

10-05
11:30
75min
Wikimedia, the cultural & the creative space: A case of AfroCreatives WikiProject / The Afrocreative WikiProject
Ceslause Ogbonnaya, Pellagia Njau, Candy Khohliwe, Ourytima, ABOUBACAR KEITA

The Africa Narrative (TAN) is focusing on three sectors: AfroCreatives WikiProject+film, ACWP+fashion, and ACWP+literature. The first campaign, conducted in 2022, is partnering with The Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), Africa's largest film festival. The campaign aims to enhance knowledge on Wikipedia about Africa's creative economy by mobilizing African film creatives, professionals, experts, and enthusiasts. The tagged FESPACO edit-a-thon campaign aims to generate quality resources to further document African film and television content across Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

GLAM
Injabulo
10-05
15:00
30min
Women Support in the Wikimedia Movements
Pellagia Njau, Ruby D-Brown

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.

Diversity & Inclusion
Ubuntu