Event:Africa Wiki Challenge 2026/FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Africa Wiki Challenge 2026

Q: What is the Africa Wiki Challenge 2026? A: It is a continental campaign to document Africa’s water resources and sanitation systems under the theme "Liquid Heritage: Documenting the Changing State of Africa’s Water Resources and Sanitation Systems." Participants create and improve Wikipedia articles, upload media to Wikimedia Commons, and contribute to Wikidata.

Q: Who can participate? A: Any African, person of African descent, or anyone interested in documenting African knowledge and heritage. Participants must have a Wikipedia account.

Q: Do I need prior Wikipedia experience? A: No. Training sessions, guides, and mentorship are provided to help beginners create and edit articles effectively.

Q: When does the challenge run? A: The challenge runs from 25 May 2026 – 30 June 2026.

Q: How do I participate? A: # Sign up via the registration form.

Create a Wikimedia account if you do not already have one.
Register through the Africa Wiki Challenge 2026 page to track contributions.

Q: How do I choose which articles or topics to work on? A: Participants can select from the campaign’s Article List or propose notable topics related to African water resources, sanitation, and environmental management.

Q: What kind of content is allowed? A: Content must be verifiable, neutral, and relevant to the theme. This includes articles, edits to existing articles, media uploads (photos, videos, infographics), and Wikidata contributions.

Q: How are contributions tracked and scored? A: Contributions are tracked through the campaign dashboard. Points are awarded based on article creation, edits, and media contributions, depending on the size and quality of content.

Q: Can I participate virtually? A: Yes. The campaign supports hybrid participation, including virtual meetups, trainings, and collaborative editing sessions.

Q: Are translations allowed? A: Yes. Contributions in African and diaspora languages are encouraged. Use the tag to indicate translations.

Q: How can I get help or connect with others? A: Join the official WhatsApp and Telegram groups for participants and organisers, or attend Virtual Office Hours for guidance on editing, media uploads, and translations.

Q: Are there hashtags for social media? A: Yes. Use #AWC26, #AfricaWikiChallenge2026, #LiquidHeritage, #WaterAndSanitation, #AfricanWaterSystems, and optionally add your country or hub (e.g., #AWC26Ghana).