AWA Inclusion Project
Code for Africa (CfA), in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy of Foreign Affairs is offering stipend-based fellowships to Seven (7) African Wikipedians under the African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA) 2026 Fellowships.
These fellowships will support experienced Wikimedians in closing content gaps, organise online edit-a-thons, facilitate technical training, and establish partnerships with organisations dedicated to strengthening ecosystem defense in the fellowship's thematic focus (gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and democracy) in Southern Africa countries; South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar on Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Fellows will contribute to bridging content gaps on topics such as gender disparities, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and xenophobic practices in South Africa, helping to ensure a more inclusive and well-informed digital space in Southern Africa and its neighboring countries.
Fellowship Details
[edit]- Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows
- Duration: up to 6 months
- Award amount: Each Fellow receives a stipend of USD 575 as data support for their contributors to carry out the deliverables as detailed in the Wikipedian in Residence Fellowship Particulars of this program.
- Additional support: Onboarding and technical training, Incentives for contributors, One-on-one mentorship and ongoing support from CfA's Team.
Fellowship Main Theme and Topics
[edit]| Main Theme | Topics |
|---|---|
| Democracy & Elections | Electoral systems, Political parties, Election results, Governance structures, Election logistics |
| Government, Public Institutions , Local (Munincipal) Service Delivery | Ministries and agencies, Public Infrastructure, Public servants |
| Xenophobia & Human Rights | Xenophobic incidents, Migration and refugee issues,
Advocacy groups |
| LGBTQ+ Rights | Activists and organisations, Legal frameworks, Public figures |
| Gender & Women’s Representation | Women politicians, Gender policies, Women’s organisations, Gender-based violence |