Fulfulde Wikimedia Wikidata Lexicographers Club is an initiative of the Wikimedia Fulfulde Community aimed at supporting editors, linguists, language enthusiasts, and volunteers who are interested in documenting the Fulfulde language on Wikidata Lexemes.
Objectives
Build a structured lexicographical database of Fulfulde lexemes (words, forms, and senses) on Wikidata.
Preserve and promote the linguistic and cultural heritage of Fulfulde-speaking communities.
Train volunteers on creating, editing, and improving Wikidata lexemes.
Provide resources and tutorials in Fulfulde for contributing to Wikidata’s lexicographical data.
Collaborate with other Wikimedia communities and linguists working on underrepresented languages.
Activities
Workshops & Trainings: Hands-on sessions for new and existing contributors.
Edit-a-thons: Community-driven events to add Fulfulde words, forms, and meanings.
Documentation: Guides and manuals on lexicography for Fulfulde in Wikidata.
Collaboration: Partnering with universities, language centers, and cultural institutions.
Outreach: Promoting lexicographical contributions among students, teachers, and cultural advocates.
How to Join
Membership is open to:
Wikimedia editors
Linguists and language researchers
Teachers and students
Any volunteer passionate about Fulfulde language preservation
