Wiki Update

In our latest episode, we commemorate International Women's Day by featuring an insightful conversation with Euphemia Uwandu. She takes us behind the scenes of the 2023 Wiki Indaba held in Morocco, providing a vivid account of the engaging activities and profound insights shared during the event. Euphemia, a key participant, shares her perspectives on the importance of such gatherings and the collaborative initiatives that unfolded at the Wiki Indaba. We delve into the notable discussions, panels, and projects that marked the event, offering listeners an exclusive glimpse into the vibrant world of the Wikimedia community. From behind-the-scenes anecdotes to personal reflections, Euphemia paints a comprehensive picture of the Wiki Indaba experience. As we celebrate International Women's Day, this episode serves as a tribute to the influential voices shaping the Wikimedia movement and highlights the impact of women in the world of knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Greetings, everyone, and a warm welcome to the year 2024! We hope the new year brings prosperity and meaningful engagement to all our listeners worldwide.

In our most recent episode, we had the privilege of hosting Michael Asiedu-Asare, a tech enthusiast and Engineering Student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Michael provided valuable insights into "The Impact of Web 3 on Open Source Technology," including discussions on solidity, meta, and other technologies shaping the Web 3 ecosystem. Moreover, we delved into the influence of these technologies on Wikipedia, exploring how they impact and contribute to the world of collaborative knowledge sharing. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these transformative technologies and their effects on both open-source development and platforms like Wikipedia.

In our latest Wiki Update episode, we were privileged to engage in an enlightening conversation with Daniel Sarkodie. This episode delved into the nuances of 2023 local stock taking in Ghana within the context of climate-related discussions. Daniel provided profound insights into the current state of these local assessments and the factors influencing their outcomes. The discussion extended to the impact of these assessments, both within the local climate initiatives, highlighting specific sectors affected, and globally, considering how Ghana's efforts contribute to the broader international climate landscape. The episode concludes with a reflection on Daniel's invaluable insights, practical advice for those involved in local climate initiatives, and a call to stay informed about global climate trends. We express our gratitude to Daniel Sarkodie for sharing his expertise, tease upcoming episodes, and encourage our listeners to connect with us on social media, subscribe, and provide feedback. As always, we remind our audience that the podcast provides informational content, and specific decisions related to climate initiatives should be made with careful consideration and, when needed, professional advice.

In the latest episode of Wiki Update, we had the priviledge to speak to Taofeeq Idowu Abdulkareem, sharing his insights on the Wikimedia Awareness at Ogbomosho. He gave insight on how this engaging podcast is going to have a series of impact on the life of the Ogbomosho and how participant are going to use the skill acquired to make a difference in the open space.

In this recent installment of Wiki Update, we delved into a compelling conversation with Fanny Posselt. Join us as Fanny provides valuable insights into the world of sustainable development goals, recounting her inspiring journey in the realm of social good. Discover the impactful story of the World Traveled Hot Dog Stand and its role in making a difference on a global scale.

Welcome to the newest episode of Wiki Update! In this episode, we had the pleasure of conversing with Matilda Otchere Asiedu, an exceptional student hailing from Manhean Secondary Technical School in Tema New Town.

Matilda enlightened us with her perspectives on the profound influence of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) workshop recently conducted at her school by Impaction, led by Theresah Blegvad and her team. Inspired by the workshop, she has made a decisive commitment to spearhead a meaningful initiative that promises to leave a lasting impact not only on her school but also on her community. Tune in to discover the inspiring story of Matilda's journey and the transformative ripple effect of the SDG workshop on her endeavors.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Muib Shefiu, a member of the Nigerian Wikimedia Community, as he shares intriguing insights into the Afrodemic project. Discover how this initiative aims to bridge the content gap, specifically focusing on the contributions of academic scholars on Wikipedia and its sister projects. 🌐 Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode! 🎙️

In the most recent installment of Wiki Update, we engaged in a conversation with Theresa Blegvad, who serves as the CEO of Impaction and Global Goals Tour. During our discussion, Theresa highlighted the significant influence of training initiatives on students from Manhean Technical Secondary School in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

She underscored the positive outcomes this training is poised to bring to the students, emphasizing the potential benefits for both their personal development and future contributions to their community and the broader national context.

In our most recent episode of Wiki Update, we had the honor of hosting Derrick Alter Ndahiro, the esteemed president of Wikimedia Community User Group Rwanda. Derrick shared captivating insights into his experiences at the WikiIndaba Conference 2023 in Morocco, shedding light on how these encounters have profoundly influenced his perspectives and subsequently shaped his contributions to the community. Join us as Derrick reflects on the WikiIndaba experience and unveils how the lessons learned and connections made during the conference have empowered him to make a meaningful impact on his community. This episode offers a firsthand account of the transformative power of international conferences within the Wikimedia community, showcasing the ripple effect of knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Tune in to Wiki Update for an enlightening conversation with Derrick Alter Ndahiro, a leader whose journey from WikiIndaba has left an indelible mark on his community.

During the most recent episode of Wiki Update, we had the privilege of interviewing Eugene Makafui Masiku, the primary communications officer for Open Foundation West Africa. He provided us with valuable details and perspectives regarding the recently concluded African Day Campaign, which has proven to be highly beneficial and engaging for both the open community and beyond.

In the lates episode of Wiki Update we had the opportunity to speak with Patrick Arnold, the CEO of 10 Billion Strong. We had him share insights on the engagements of 10 Billion Strong in Africa and beyond.

In our latest episode we had the opportunity to speak to Pamela Ofori Boateng who shared her insight on her campaign engagement on the project Wiki For Human Right New Mexico and the impact it has had on her students as a whole.

In the most recent episode of Wiki Update, we had the opportunity to interview Ruby, who provided valuable insights on the importance of fact-checking and its relevance to the open movement and beyond.

In the latest episode of Wiki Update, we had the opportunity to speak with Joris Darlington Quarshie, the Wikimedia technical community lead for Africa. In this episode, Joris shared insightful details about the Wikimedia Hackathon event that happened over the weekend, including a satellite event held in Ghana. He emphasized the significance of this satellite event for both technical and non-technical participants and how their contributions and engagement will contribute to the growth of MediaWiki.

Experience the latest episode of Wiki Update, featuring an exclusive interview with Felix Nartey from the Wikimedia Foundation. Gain valuable insights from Felix as he unveils the transformative potential of the Wiki-Green Conference. Discover how you can harness these unique opportunities to revolutionize climate-related articles on Wikipedia, making a lasting impact within your local community. Don't miss out on this captivating episode that empowers you to make a difference through knowledge-sharing and environmental advocacy.

In the most recent episode of our Wiki Update podcast, we had the privilege of engaging with Youth Mappers Ghana. This community of talented young mappers provided valuable insights on the significance of the Wiki-Green Conference. They emphasized how the conference deepened their understanding of climate issues and showcased ways in which they can effectively utilize their mapping skills to contribute to climate-related activities.

In our most recent episode of Wiki Update, we were privileged to have a conversation with Dr. Henrietta Ampofo, a dedicated climate activist deeply invested in climate initiatives and engagement. Dr. Ampofo shed light on the Wiki-Green Conference and emphasized the significance of seizing the abstract opportunities presented and taking decisive action at this moment.

In this episode of Wiki Update, we had a fascinating conversation with Hamidu Rukaya about the highly anticipated Ghanaian Language Meetup taking place in the Northern Region of Ghana. Hamidu emphasizes the significance of localization and highlights the event as the inaugural language-focused gathering. She expresses her optimism that participants will derive great value from the event. Tune in to gain further insights and learn more about this exciting upcoming language meetup.

During the most recent episode of Wiki Update, we were privileged to have a conversation with Ruby Damenshie-Brown, the Programs Officer at Open Foundation West Africa. She shed light on the WikiSkills For Librarian program and the impact it has had, both during its initial event and beyond.

In this episode of Wiki Update, we highlight a recent interview with Charles Mensah from AAMUSTED Library, Kumasi, as part of the WikiSkills for Librarian workshop organized by Open Foundation West Africa. Charles expressed his excitement about learning more about Wikipedia and the relationship between the platform and libraries.

He now feels a sense of responsibility to apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to make a positive impact within his university community and beyond.

Dr. George Tesilimi Banji, a librarian at Ho Technical University, shared his insights after attending the Wikiskills for Librarians workshop on Wikipedia and Libraries in the latest episode of Wiki Update. During the interview, he demystified the myth surrounding Wikipedia and emphasized its importance for librarians to enhance research and education. Dr. Banji provided tips for librarians who want to start contributing to Wikipedia and stressed the need for collaboration between librarians and Wikipedia editors.

At the just ended WikiSkills for Librarians workshops we had Justice Obeng sharing insights about the workshop and demystify the myth surrounding wikipedia.

In this episode of Wiki Update, we had the opportunity to speak with Eric Tamakloe from the Library department of the College of Languages Education at the University of Winneba. He shared his taught-on citation and also gave also provided other insights on how the open tools can be shared with other communities.

In this episode of Wiki Update, we had the opportunity to speak with Efua Mansa Ayiah from the Library department of the College of Languages Education at the University of Winneba. She shared her taught on citation and also gave us something interesting about women in the month of Women.

In this episode of Wiki Update we had to amazing personalities in the persons of Maxwell Beganim & Faisal Ali who are the Co-founders of the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Communities. They shared insights on the emerging communities and how best these new emerging language community can have effect on the youth and the generation to come. We also spoke extensively on their major event happening on 7 January,2023. This event seeks to recruit and also have changes in the language space looking at the pidgin language as a whole. 

We rap-up the year with an episode which has been pending;thus International Podcast Day. Wiki Update as a community podcast seeks to celebrate the day by inviting lead speakers from the open community and beyond to tell engaging stories that has led to impact of the open community and beyond.
We had Dave Lee the founder of International Podcast Day giving the keynote address for the day, We had Maxwell Beganim who is a climate activist given us insights on the importance of podcasting and climate activities, We had Ruby Damenshie-Brown the executive director at Open Foundation West Africa giving us insights on the Universal Code of Conducts & it's importance & the African Wiki Challenge which is an annual campaign that seeks to promote African culture by engaging contributors to ensure that at the end of the day more contribution are made in relation to the African context and skills are acquired at the end of the day, We also had a Mohammed Sadat Abdulai who also spoke extensively about wikidata birthday and it's benefits to the community at-large,Collins Ohene Aboagye a Dr.in training gave us insight on Wikipedia and how it has affected health and it having a good number of articles on health related issue and how it has now become a useful tool to the ordinary person to access, finally we spoke to Amire where he share insights on language and how language is important for doing podcasting.

In this episode of Wiki Update, join Ruby Damenshie-Brown as she shares the same space with Alex Stinson having a session on Growing WikiForHumanRights: Learning from a Global Topics for Impact Campaign at this year's Wikimania 2022:The Festival Edition.

In the latest episode of Wiki Update which is dubbed the Wikimania Edition, we had the privilege to have Haley Lepp (Developer & Advocacy WMF); she gave us a brief insight on why you need to join Wikimania 2022 Hackathon:The Festival Edition & the impacts it would have on most importantly the newbies and also harnessing the skills of old and active community members

In this episode of Wiki Update we had the Opportunity to speak to Olga Vasileva a Product Manager of the Wikimedia Foundation, sharing insights on the new skin of wikipedia and how community appreciate this innovation to have an impact.

send her an email if you have further questions - olga@wikimedia.org

In this episode of Wiki Update, we had the opportunity to speak with Pamela Ofori-Boateng with the pseudonym Wiki Diva, giving us insight on the project she ran at the University of New Mexico, which at the end of the campaign had an impact on her student.

Music Credit: PJ Haward, Issa Vibe

This episode features Marios Magioladitis who is a volunteer and a developer with the Wikimedia Hackathon team. He shares more details on what the event is about and its impact on the community and the global space. He also encourages more newbies to also join the community.