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72 Hours Virtual Marathon Edit-a-thon 2026/2.0

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72 Hours Virtual Marathon Edit-a-thon 2026 in the Igbo Wikimedians User Group
Event flyer for the 72 hours marathon edit-a-thon March 2026 in the Igbo Wikimedians User Group

Overview

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The 72 Hours Virtual Marathon Edit-a-thon March edition is focused on strengthening language localization and improving the quality of Igbo Wikipedia articles by fixing reference errors, inconsistencies and gaps, as well as adding the DEFAULTSORT template to biography articles, ensuring that the available content meets the project's standard. This will in turn enhance community engagement and capacity building among participants.

Project Details

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The project takes the form of an edit-a-thon lasting for a duration of 72 hours.

Launch: Saturday March 28 2026, 6:00 PM WAT

Timeline: March 28 – March 31, 2026

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Eligibility

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Individuals with a very good understanding of Igbo language and are interested in contributing to open knowledge. To participate, you must:

  • Attend the virtual launch and training.

Resources

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