Event:Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Contest Launch
Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Launch
Wiki Loves Africa (WLA) is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute free media that is relevant to their experience to Wikimedia Commons for use on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia communities (Wikimedia movement), and also make this shared media freely available for the Humankind.
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the contest and the international organizers think it's a good opportunity to reflect on the journey so far hence this event. The theme for 2026 is Rites and Rituals and participants are encouraged to contribute media (photographs, video and audio) that illustrate the specific theme.
Details
- Date: 5th March 2026
- Time: 16:00 UTC
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Venue: Zoom
Participation
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- The global launch will happen on 5th March, 2026 at 16:00 UTC on Zoom. Everyone interested can join us.
- Open to all current and previous participants, organizers, community leaders and stakeholders, photographers and related communities, Wikimedia staff and members of the open knowledge movement interested in media, contests and/or Africa.
- Great for both new and experienced Wikimedians.
- To take part, please register on this event page. It's a great chance for people who are new or already know about Wiki Loves Africa to work together and learn. It is guaranteed to be a fun and engaging event.
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