Organizations in Wikimedia and Education

Organizations in Wikimedia and Education:

Structures operating in the Wikimedia and education sector refers to all organizations and entities worldwide that are involved in implementing educational projects affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. These initiatives aim to promote the creation and sharing of free educational content within the Wikimedia community.

Mission and objectives:

The organizations involved in the Wikimedia Foundation's educational projects generally share a common mission focused on promoting free knowledge and improving access to education for all. Their specific objectives may vary, but here's a general answer that encompasses the main aspects:

Mission: The mission of these organizations is to foster the creation, dissemination and access to free and educational knowledge worldwide. They are committed to promoting the diversity of knowledge, encouraging community participation and supporting innovative educational projects.

Objectives :

• Broaden access to information: Facilitate the provision of free online educational resources, helping to broaden access to information in different languages and regions of the world.

• Encourage collaboration: Promote collaboration between educational communities, institutions, volunteers and other stakeholders to enrich and diversify educational content.

• Develop digital skills : Support educational programs aimed at strengthening digital skills, media literacy and critical understanding of information.

• Celebrating cultural diversity: Promote cultural diversity through educational projects that reflect and preserve local knowledge, languages and traditions.

• Support formal and informal education: Contribute to formal and informal education by collaborating with educational institutions, teachers, students and self-directed learners.

• Innovating in education: Encouraging innovation in teaching methods and educational tools by exploiting digital technologies.