The Wiki Walkthrough
The Wiki Walkthrough
[edit]The Wiki Walkthrough is a Wikimedia outreach and education initiative focused on empowering new and aspiring contributors—especially from Africa and underserved communities—to understand and actively participate in contributing to Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and more.
We combine clear video tutorials with on-the-ground training, mentorship, and community engagement to help bridge the gap from passive readers to confident editors.
Mission
[edit]To make Wikimedia projects accessible and practical by providing step-by-step guidance, localized training, and mentorship — transforming readers into editors, especially in underrepresented regions.
Vision
[edit]A world where everyone, regardless of background, can confidently contribute to free knowledge
What We Do
[edit]- Educational Media
- YouTube video tutorials for beginners
- Tools walkthroughs, editing tips, and live sessions
- Community Training
- Wikipedia edit-a-thons and workshops
- Wikidata and Commons contributor support
- African language Wikipedia training
- Mentorship and Community Building
- Ongoing support for new editors
- Train-the-trainer models
- Peer support networks (Telegram, WhatsApp)
- Localized Knowledge
- Focus on bridging knowledge gaps in Africa
- Promoting digital literacy and open culture
Target Audience
[edit]- New editors and Wikipedia readers
- Students and educators
- Community organizations and youth groups
- African language communities
Motto
[edit]From reader to editor — we show you how.
Online Presence
[edit]- YouTube Channel: The Wiki Walkthrough (coming soon)
- Telegram: The Wiki WalkThrough
- Email: tiisusharif@gmail.com
- Social Media: (to be announced)
Get Involved
[edit]- Watch and share our videos
- Invite us to run a training or workshop
- Suggest new tutorial topics
- Collaborate as a local trainer or volunteer
- Support our mission through partnerships
Status
[edit]The project is currently in early stages and welcomes collaborators, local trainers, and community input. Please reach out on the talk page or via email to get involved.