Open Foundation West Africa @OFWAFRICA
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Thrilled to share that I just spoke at Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! @ParadigmHQ #DRIF24 #DRIF - via #Whova event app
Hi #DRIF24, you might want to sign this open letter from the @Wikimedia & Wikimedia affiliates requesting @UN's Global Digital Compact should to include 3 key commitments that can help ensure more community-governed, open, and essential public internet projects like @Wikipedia!
Hi #DRIF24, you might want to sign this open letter from the @Wikimedia & Wikimedia affiliates requesting @UN's Global Digital Compact should to include 3 key commitments that can help ensure more community-governed, open, and essential public internet projects like @Wikipedia!
Looking forward to connecting with @OFWAFRICA @WikiVibrance and all Wikimedians nearby #DRIF24 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024 @wikimediapolicy details diff.wikimedia.org/2024/04/09/wik…
Day 1 at #DRIF24 has been great! Tomorrow we start early with an important session on connecting the unconnected. Join members of @wougnet, @OFWAFRICA and more at 8:45 am in Accra, and grab a second coffee with us after!
Day 1 at #DRIF24 has been great! Tomorrow we start early with an important session on connecting the unconnected. Join members of @wougnet, @OFWAFRICA and more at 8:45 am in Accra, and grab a second coffee with us after!
@wougnet @APC_News @OFWAFRICA @CommonCauseZam Connnection to be made with @WikiUganda @osmuganda and @OFWAFRICA it's what #DRIF24 is all about
.@eugene_masiku adds: Despite lack of electricity &computers in some schools, Kiwi for School empowers rural communities through volunteers & partnerships with tech hubs, providing essential tech & training to enhance education. #RuralTechForAll @OFWAFRICA @wikimediapolicy
.@eugene_masiku discusses the tech divide in Ghana: Training is straightforward in urban areas, but rural regions struggle with connectivity and infrastructure challenges. The "Kiwi for School" software bridges this gap by providing educational resources. #DigitalDivide
#DRIF24 Day 2: in case you missed our session on Connect the Unconnected: Strengthening Women’s Access to Rural Broadband Connectivity in Africa this morning with friends from @APC_News @OFWAFRICA @Shetgh @CommonCauseZam. Follow key highlights: 👇🧵
Day 1 at DRIF Conference (Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum) 2024! We were excited to be at this year’s DRIF conference held at Alisa Hotel. We set up the all Wikipedia booth with Wikimedia Ghana and Global Open Initiative Foundation. Stay tuned for more insights.🤗 #DRIF2024
We extend our gratitude to partners, affiliates, board members, community members, and all contributors who joined us in successfully launching our new office! 🎉🥳 Your support and presence on the day is greatly appreciated.🙏
🥳Tamale Wiki Hub, over the weekend hosted a training session on Wiki Data and Wiki Data Games. It was all fun as participants explored all aspects of data modeling, querying, and analysis through WikiData games.
We wish you a joyful and blessed Easter! 💫 Let this beautiful day be a testament to the boundless love and glory of God. 🎉
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234 Followers 131 Following The AfroCine Project aims to bridge the content gap about the historical and contemporary cinema, theatre, and arts of Africa, Caribbean & the diaspora.Thrilled to share that I just spoke at Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! @ParadigmHQ #DRIF24 #DRIF - via #Whova event app
Hi #DRIF24, you might want to sign this open letter from the @Wikimedia & Wikimedia affiliates requesting @UN's Global Digital Compact should to include 3 key commitments that can help ensure more community-governed, open, and essential public internet projects like @Wikipedia!
Together with 12 Wikimedia affiliates, we published an open letter calling on @UN Member States to ensure that online public interest projects, such as @Wikipedia, can thrive. Learn more about our #GlobalDigitalCompact efforts and join us⬇️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2024/04/2…
We're getting ready for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum taking place in Accra, Ghana next week. Make sure you add these @Wikimedia sessions to your schedule if you'll be there!
“It is important for us as Africans to not just consume information and have others tell our story for us. We must be active participants in creating and sharing information about Africa and Africans.” - Felix Nartey at #DRIF24
Looking forward to connecting with @OFWAFRICA @WikiVibrance and all Wikimedians nearby #DRIF24 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024 @wikimediapolicy details diff.wikimedia.org/2024/04/09/wik…
Day 1 at #DRIF24 has been great! Tomorrow we start early with an important session on connecting the unconnected. Join members of @wougnet, @OFWAFRICA and more at 8:45 am in Accra, and grab a second coffee with us after!
We're getting ready for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum taking place in Accra, Ghana next week. Make sure you add these @Wikimedia sessions to your schedule if you'll be there!
@wougnet @APC_News @OFWAFRICA @CommonCauseZam Connnection to be made with @WikiUganda @osmuganda and @OFWAFRICA it's what #DRIF24 is all about
Breaking barriers in tech by panelists: We're addressing cultural misconceptions that IT is just for men by creating safe spaces for open discussions & empowering women with the skills they need. Support beyond funding—like policy influence & infrastructure—is crucial.
.@eugene_masiku adds: Despite lack of electricity &computers in some schools, Kiwi for School empowers rural communities through volunteers & partnerships with tech hubs, providing essential tech & training to enhance education. #RuralTechForAll @OFWAFRICA @wikimediapolicy
.@eugene_masiku discusses the tech divide in Ghana: Training is straightforward in urban areas, but rural regions struggle with connectivity and infrastructure challenges. The "Kiwi for School" software bridges this gap by providing educational resources. #DigitalDivide
#DRIF24 Day 2: in case you missed our session on Connect the Unconnected: Strengthening Women’s Access to Rural Broadband Connectivity in Africa this morning with friends from @APC_News @OFWAFRICA @Shetgh @CommonCauseZam. Follow key highlights: 👇🧵
Attendees were made familiar to the broader Open Movement, as well as Wikipedia and its affiliated projects. The next training session is scheduled for this Saturday, during which participants will have the chance to actively engage in practical contributions to Wikipedia. 2
Under the guidance of Emmanuel Frimpong, the club leader, the Kumasi Wiki Club successfully organized its first event for the year, titled "Introduction to Wikipedia 101" at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.🎉🎉 1
Still on OFWA TOT 2024 Workshop Here is what some participants of the Workshop had to say. Stay glued to all our socials as we bring you excerpts of the fun activities in our next video 🔥🥳 Watch full video here 🎬: youtu.be/cYPAEK46JS8 Don’t forget to subscribe
On January 15, 2001, Wikipedia was established and first edited! This year Wikipedia Day is an occasion to celebrate Wikipedia's 23rd birthday. Let's gather around the table and share a birthday morning tea and slice of birthday cake together - tag us with a photo
Let's carry forward the energy and decisions made today to build a stronger, more vibrant community together. Stay tuned for updates and actions stemming from our discussions! 🗣️ #OFWACOMMUNITY
Spreading joy and gratitude one festive gift at a time🎁🌟 Open Foundation West Africa extends heartfelt appreciation to our invaluable stakeholders!✨ Amidst the holiday cheer, we put together a bonanza of thank you gifts, symbolizing our gratitude for your unwavering support.
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