User:Chandapiwa Malema
About me
[edit]My name is Chandapiwa Kelly Malema.I am a passionate Wikimedia contributor and community volunteer from Botswana, dedicated to promoting free knowledge, local culture, and digital
| — Wikimedian ♀ — | ||
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| Name | Chandapiwa Kelly Malema | |
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| Country |  Botswana | |
| Languages | (English) and (Tswana) | |
| Contact info | ||
| chandapiwamalema5@gmail.com | ||
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| Joined | November 2022 | |
literacy. I started my journey with the Wikimedia movement in 2022 and have since actively contributed to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and various Wikimedia initiatives. Since then, I have grown into an active contributor and volunteer, participating in local Wikimedia events, competitions, and outreach initiatives. I am currently the community manager at Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana.
Volunteer work
[edit]- Began my journey as a Wiki median with Wikimedia User Group Botswana in 2022 during the Wiki Loves Women campaign.
- I have volunteered and assisted new contributors with account creation and Wikipedia navigation.
- Edited and created articles in Setswana, contributing to the growth of local content.
Contributions
[edit]- Article Creation & Editing: Developed and improved Wikipedia articles in Setswana.
- Photography & Media Contribution: Uploaded high-quality images to Wikimedia Commons.
- Wikidata Contributions: Added structured data for local subjects and cultural content.
- Wikiquote: Added and organized Setswana-language quotes to enrich cultural content.
Key Roles in the Wiki Community
[edit]- Community Manager, Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana
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On-going and completed Wikimedia Projects
[edit]2026 Projects
- Organiser, Art and Feminism Training 2026
- Organiser,University of Botswana School Adoption Program 2026
2025 Projects
- Organiser, Setswana Wikipedia Challenge 2025
- Organiser, Wikidata Botswana 2025 Celebrating 13 Years Report
- Organiser, Wiki Loves Botswana 2025
- Facilitator, Event:AfroCreatives WikiProject+film 2025 in Botswana
Awards & Recognition
[edit]- First Place, Wikidata Botswana 2025
- First Place, Visible Wiki Women Wikidata Contest 2025
- First Place, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos – Botswana 2024
- First Place, I edit Setswana Wikipedia.
- Second Place (Highest Uploader), Photography Challenge powered by Africa Knowledge Initiative, 2023
- 3rd Place, Art and Feminism 2025