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Overview

The Africa Wiki Women initiative is a transformative community effort aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of African women on Wikimedia projects by promoting their growth within and beyond the Wikimedia movement. The initiative ensures that African women's voices, achievements, and perspectives are recognised and represented throughout Wikimedia projects, guided by the principles of inclusivity, impact, and sustainability.

A mahangar Wikipedia, babbar kundin ilimi ta yanar gizo a duniya, labarai da gudummawar mata ‘yan Afrika suna da matuƙar ƙaranci. Wannan rashin wakilci yana daga cikin wani faɗaɗɗen yanayin dijital inda dandamalin intanet na duniya da abun ciki ake fi ƙirƙirawa ne daga ƴan kaɗan, musamman daga ƙasashen Yammacin Turai, fararen fata, da maza. Duk da cewa kashi 58% na al’ummar duniya suna da damar shiga intanet, inda kashi 75% daga cikinsu suka fito daga Kudu na Duniya kuma kashi 45% mata ne, har yanzu duniyar dijital tana ƙarƙashin rinjayen hangen Yammacin Turai.

Gibin jinsi a tsakanin masu gyaran Wikipedia wani muhimmin ɓangare ne na wannan matsala. Mata suna da matuƙar ƙarancin wakilci a wannan matsayi, wanda hakan ke shafar abun ciki da ingancin labaran da suka shafi mata a wannan dandali. Wannan gibi yana da alaƙa da dalilai daban-daban, ciki har da al’adu a cikin al’ummar masu gyara, kallon sakaci ga sha’awar mata, da kuma yiwuwar shinge kamar basirar amfani da fasaha ko rashin ƙwarin gwiwa. Bincike, kamar aikin CIS A2K kan cike gibin jinsi da kuma sadarwar bambanci, adalci, da haɗawa, ya zurfafa cikin waɗannan ƙalubale.

Shirin African Wiki Women yana da nufin fito da muryoyi da labaran mata ‘yan Afrika fili, domin ya wadatar da abun cikin Wikipedia tare da tabbatar da daidaitaccen wakilci. Ta hanyar mai da hankali kan ayyukan al’umma, bincike, da haɗin gwiwa, shirin yana ƙoƙarin cike gibi da kuma fito da bambancin gudummawar mata ‘yan Afrika ga ilimin duniya.

Bugu da ƙari, wannan shiri ya wuce kawai batun wakilci a Wikipedia. Ya haɗa da bayar da horo na ƙwarewa a cikin-wiki da wajen-wiki ga mata Wikimedian. Ta hanyar ƙoƙari na musamman kamar koyar da ‘yan mata da mata amfani da kayan aikin dijital irin su Google Suite da ƙirar yanar gizo, bayar da shawarwari da tallafin horo, da kuma ƙirƙirar wurare masu aminci don raba labaran juriya, shirin yana da nufin ƙarfafa gudummawar mata ‘yan Afrika ga ayyukan Wikimedia daban-daban.

Sabanin yaƙin Wiki Loves Women, wanda ya mayar da hankali kan shirye-shiryen ƙasa-da-ƙasa masu matakai da yawa don fito da muryoyin mata fili, shirin Africa Wiki Women yana aiki a matsayin al’ummar yanki ga mata ‘yan Afrika waɗanda suke ganin kansu a matsayin Wikimedian. Manufarsa ita ce ƙarfafa bunƙasa tare da haɗa maza masu goyon bayan daidaiton jinsi, ta hanyar ilmantar da su yadda za su iya tallata da kuma ƙara bayyanar mata Wikimedian a Afrika da ma duniya baki ɗaya.

A taƙaice, shirin African Wiki Women wani cikakken yunƙuri ne ba kawai don magance ƙarancin wakilcin mata ‘yan Afrika a Wikipedia ba, har ma don ba su ƙarfi tare da ƙwarewa da goyon bayan da suke buƙata domin su bunƙasa a matsayin masu bada gudummawa da shugabanni a cikin al’ummar Wikimedia.

Understanding the Gender Gap


  • Gibin Jinsi a cikin Masu Gyaran Wikimedia: Mata suna da ƙarancin wakilci a cikin masu gyaran Wikipedia. Dalilan da ake iya danganta hakan sun haɗa da kallon sakaci ga sha’awar mata, al’adun al’ummar masu gyara, da kuma yiwuwar shingaye kamar ƙwarewar fasaha ko ƙarancin ƙwarin gwiwa. Shirye-shiryen bincike kamar CIS A2K Research: Bridging gender gap da binciken Diversity, equity, and inclusion communications sun zurfafa cikin waɗannan ƙalubale.
  • Faɗaɗɗen Yanayin Dijital: Mafi yawan ilimi da abun cikin intanet ana samar da su ne daga ƴan kaɗan (musamman maza fararen fata na Yammacin Turai). Tsarin ƙira da gudanarwar dandamalin intanet na duniya ba sa yawan wakiltar mata, mutanen launi, da kuma Kudu na Duniya. Duk da cewa kashi 58% na al’ummar duniya suna da damar shiga intanet, inda kashi 75% na masu amfani da shi suka fito daga Kudu na Duniya kuma kashi 45% mata ne, har yanzu fagen dijital yana ƙarƙashin rinjayen hangen duniyar Yammacin Turai.
  • Wakilcin Abun Ciki a Wikipedia: Bincike na iya duba yawan da ingancin labaran da suka shafi mata a Wikipedia. Gibin jinsi a tsakanin masu gyara na iya yin tasiri ga wakilcin mata a cikin abun ciki.
  • Dynamism na Al’umma a cikin Wikimedia: Abu ne mai muhimmanci a fahimci ƙwarewar da mata ke samu a cikin al’ummar masu gyaran Wikimedia. Wannan ya haɗa da mu’amala da sauran masu gyara, tallafin da suke samu ko rashin shi, da kuma ƙalubalen da suke fuskanta a matsayin shugabanni. Ana iya gano da kuma tallata matakan tallafi masu adalci ga mata domin ƙarfafa wakilcinsu da halartar su.
  • Son Zuci na Jinsi a cikin Abun Cikin Wikipedia: Yiwuwar son zucin jinsi a cikin yadda ake gabatar da maza da mata a cikin labarai yana bukatar bincike. Abubuwan da za a kula da su sun haɗa da harshen da ake amfani da shi, wakilci a fannoni da aka saba ɗauka na maza, da kuma tasirin da irin wannan son zucin yake da shi ga inganci da sahihancin abun ciki.

Our Missionː
To equips African women with the digital skills, mentorship, and platforms to create, edit, and share knowledge, closing representation gaps online and building a generation of confident digital contributors and leaders across the continent

Our Visionː
A digital world where African women are fully and equitably represented as subjects, contributors, and leaders across knowledge, media, and technology platforms..


Governance Structure


Governance Structure

The Africa Wiki Women (AWW) governance structure is designed to promote transparency, accountability, collaboration, and inclusive leadership. The community is led by a team of volunteers and professionals who work together to deliver the organization's strategic priorities, programs, partnerships, and community initiatives.

Governance Body Primary Responsibilities
Advisory Board
  • Provides strategic guidance and long-term vision.
  • Offers mentorship and institutional support.
  • Strengthens partnerships and organizational sustainability.
Executive Director
  • Provides overall leadership and strategic direction.
  • Oversees implementation of programs and operations.
  • Represents AWW in global partnerships and engagements.
Management Team
  • Supports organizational planning and decision-making.
  • Coordinates departmental activities.
  • Monitors implementation of annual work plans.
Administrative Department
  • Administration and documentation.
  • Meeting coordination.
  • Finance and compliance support.
  • Human resource administration.
Communications Department
  • Community communications.
  • Social media management.
  • Newsletter and website updates.
  • Branding and public relations.
Programs Department
  • Plans and manages Wikimedia campaigns.
  • Coordinates mentorship and training programmes.
  • Oversees community engagement activities.
Partnerships & Resource Mobilization
  • Develops strategic partnerships.
  • Leads fundraising and grant opportunities.
  • Maintains relationships with donors and collaborations
Community Members
  • Participate in Wikimedia campaigns.
  • Contribute to open knowledge projects.
  • Volunteer in committees and community initiatives.

Advisory Board Members

  1. Emmanuelle G. KAKOU - Côte d'Ivoire
  2. Alexandra TCHUILEU- Cameroon
  3. Alice Kibombo - Uganda
  4. Jael Boateng - Ghana

Executive director

  1. Ruby D-Brown (talk)

Co-Founders

  1. Ruby D-Brown (talk)
  2. Pellagia Njau (talk)
  3. Bukky658 (talk)

Senior Fellows / Heads of Departments

Department Head
Communications and Design Nwonwu Uchechukwu P
Partnerships and Campaigns Aminwa 21
Administration Ojewuyib
Skill Up and Podcast Emmanuella643
Community Engagement (Newbies) Airypedia

Mentors

  1. Oby Ezeilo
  2. Muib Shiefu
  3. Chidi Chinonso
  4. Baluku Brian

AWW Fellows and Ambassadors (2026)

  1. KatieKea
  2. loisy12
  3. AnnComms
  4. Mwalemubanga
  5. EmmyTsd
  6. VNGao
  7. Jossy27
  8. Ingrid twinsy
  9. Melcatherine
  10. Beatrice Kaseke

AWW Fellows and Ambassadors (2025)

  1. Andikan Efiok Eduok
  2. Airypedia
  3. Menna K.R
  4. Seimawu Sugri Seidu
  5. Atyang344
  6. Adeyinka Ekundayo
  7. Joanitha Kassabrankahr
  8. Bibisuccess
  9. Lalinah


AWW Fellows and Ambassadors (2024)

  1. Nwonwu Uchechukwu P
  2. Almaddy2022
  3. Shongola
  4. Aminwa 21
  5. Emmanuella643
  6. Ojewuyib
  7. DivineGaby



Past Inaugural Core Team

  1. Mijesty (talk)
  2. Linason Blessing (talk)
  3. Ridzaina (talk)
  4. Rhoda James


Members

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Programs

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Ongoing programs


Completed programs

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Reports and Resources


AWW Community Resource Hub

Training Resources


Reports

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Presentation Slides

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Photo Gallery

Category:Africa Wiki Women

Wikimania Nairobi WikiWomen lunch

AWW Community Roundtable Event Mid-Year(2026)


Second Cohort On-Wiki Skill Mentorship Graduation Ceremony

LMF Fellows Graduation 2025

Africa Wiki Women Advisory Board Meeting

Africa Wiki Women @Wikimania Nairobi



AWW Wiki Missing Sources Project Files

AWW Skill Up July Training Session

IWD 2025 inperson event(Nigeria)

IWD 2025 inperson event (Ghana)

AWW Skill Up June Training Session

AWW Skill Up April Training Session

AWW Skill Up March Training Session

Africa Wiki women skill up workshop Digital Literacy Training Flyer


AWW Skill Up February Training Session II

AWW Skill Up February Training Session I

Africa Wiki Women Cofounder- Ruby D-Brown Nominated for the Wikiwomen TaskForce representative for sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa Wiki Women Technical Research

Africa Wiki Women Year In Review

Africa Wiki Women at Wikimania 2024-Poland

Introducing Africa Wiki Women at Africa Baraza Feb 2025

Wiki Indaba 2024

Wikidata Birthday Contest Training

Africa Wiki Women at Wiki Nigeria Conference

Africa Wiki Women Meet and Greet Event

Inspire Her Inclusion Campaign

International Women's Day inspire inclusion campaign

She Said Campaign

She said campaign



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