Central Asian WikiCon 2025/Submissions/Collaborating with Civil Society and Governmental Organizations to Advance Wikimedia Projects: Experiences and Strategies
| ID : 29 | Collaborating with Civil Society and Governmental Organizations to Advance Wikimedia Projects: Experiences and Strategies | ||
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| Author(s): Elbek Khabibullaev | Username(s): Eldin begi | Type of submission: workshop | |
| Affiliation: Kyrgyz Wikipedia, Kyrgyz Wikimedians User Group | Theme(s): Education, Community Engagement, Partnerships, Strategy | ||
| Abstract:
Wikimedia communities in Central Asian countries are in the process of being newly established compared to other communities and are currently seeking resources and new experiences to systematically implement Wikimedia projects. In this context, sharing experiences of collaboration with public and government organizations, as well as developing new ideas and proposals, will be beneficial for all communities. In the workshop, each participant will share their vision of how they want to see their community and Wikimedia projects in the future, as well as what needs to be done to achieve this goal. The second objective of the workshop is to exchange experiences between language groups. Participants will talk about how they develop wiki projects and their communities, what events they organize, and how they collaborate with other organizations and government bodies. Additionally, there will be short team-building games to help participants get to know each other and interact more actively. |
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| Level of advancement: medium | |||
| Special requirements: Marker, flipchart, projector, seating arrangement. | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of Central Asia?
In this workshop, Wikimedia users will engage in practical discussions on applying new strategies and methods to develop Central Asian communities and Wikimedia projects. They will also discuss the fundamentals of collaboration with public and government organizations and share successful experiences. As a result of this event, participants will gain knowledge and experience on motivating the community, planning collective actions to impact the community, and collaborating effectively. The workshop will enable collaboration with participants from the Wikimedia ecosystem, facilitate the development of new projects, and allow for the exchange of experiences on community development. It will create opportunities for building future partnerships, establishing connections, and increasing community engagement. | |||
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