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WikiConference India 2016 updates

WikiConference India 2016 is here!

Hi,

Thanks for signing up as a volunteer for WikiConference India 2016 (WCI 2016). Here are some updates regarding the event:

• WCI 2016 will take place on 5th, 6th, and 7th of August 2016 at Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran (Mohali). Please save these dates. We will open conference registration soon.

• PEG request for WCI 2016 has been approved. We appreciate WMF PEG team's support and decision in facilitating this. We thank all community members who endorsed and contributed to this initiative. We are excited and look forward to an intensive month planning and executing WCI 2016.

• Phase 1 filtering of scholarship applications has been done. Among 450+ applications, 200+ applications have been shortlisted for final review. We are expecting to announce the results by July first week.

• WCI 2016 Call for Participation is open now. Please submit your proposals for paper presentations, lightning talks, and workshops.

• Please take WCI 2016 Program Survey and help us design the conference based on community's needs.

• Please initiate and participate in the Punjab edit-a-thon. It is a gift from all Indian language communities for the Punjabi community which is hosting the conference. The community that adds most number of bytes or words will be awarded a trophy.

• Please review our conference Code of Conduct.

• Please place any feedback regarding the event at the meta talk page. You can also join us for the weekly IRC sessions we hold every Wednesday and Saturday at 2130 IST at #wikiconferenceindia channel. You may also find frequent updates through our Facebook group and mailing list.

Regards,

Ravi,

WCI 2016 Team.

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WikiConference India 2016 program

Congratulations again on your proposal being selected!

We hope you have registered for the conference. If not please follow the instructions at: http://wci2016.doattend.com/ If you are a scholarship recipient - use the Wikimedia Registration option. In case you are not attending or unable to attend, please let us know at the earliest so that the schedules can be readjusted accordingly.

The program schedule is available here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Programs

Please make sure you read the presenter guidelines. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Presenter_guidelines

We look forward to seeing you in Chandigarh!

For program committee

Shyamal

en:User:Shyamal

Reporting and other updates for WikiConference India 2016 scholarship recipients

WikiConference India 2016 reporting and other updates!

Hi,

Glad to get in touch with you after the conference!

• Please give your feedback for the conference through this survey before 25th August 2016.
• As part of the scholarship agreement, please document your learnings and experience using the form here before 31st August 2016.
• If you haven't claimed reimbursement yet, please fill this claim form and post it to the following address before 18th August, 2016. Please attach original bills and boarding passes. Please note that we won't be extending the date any further.

Address:

The Centre for Internet and Society,

Attention: Mr. Ajoy Kumar,

No. 194, 2nd ‘C’ Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, 560071.

• Please upload your conference presentations at Commons under WikiConference India 2016 presentations category.
• Please upload pictures, videos you shot during the conference at Commons under an appropriate subcategory of WikiConference India 2016 category.

Message posted by Ravi

Maithili Wikimedians Mission 10

Hello,

Did you know...?
Maithili Wikimedians volunteer members has taken a challenge in itself i.e. Mission 10. The focus and aim of the challenge is to complete 10,000 articles on Maithili Wikipedia before the end of this year 2016. As of November 30, 5,555 articles were made on Maithili Wikipedia. From the 1^st of December until the 31^st of December the challenge will run on Maithili Wikipedia. The challenge is divided on 2 basic parts Online and Offline events. The online event is focused on creating articles and offline parts is about meeting with Maithili speakers from different parts of Nepal. For more info, Please see project page here on meta-wiki as well local page on maiwiki. Kind Regards, TBhagat (talk) --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 16:00, 2 December 2016 (UTC)

Thank you and Happy Diwali

		Thank you and Happy Diwali
		"Thank you for being you." —anonymousHello, this is the festive season. The sky is full of fireworks, the houses are decorated with lamps and rangoli. On behalf of the Project Tiger 2.0 team, I sincerely thank you for your contribution and support. Wishing you a Happy Diwali and a festive season. Regards and all the best. -- Tito Dutta (talk) 16:33, 27 October 2019 (UTC)

• Special thanks for the tool. -- Tito Dutta (talk) 16:33, 27 October 2019 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Women South Asia Barnstar Award

Dear Neechalkaran, Thank you for organizing the Wiki Loves Women South Asia Project and collaborating with us from behalf of Tamil Wiki Community. We are appreciative of your tireless efforts for your Jury work and all your support for this project on Tamil Wikipedia. We are deeply inspired with your persistent efforts, dedication to keep the editors motivated and support to bridge the gender and cultural gap on Wikipedia. Your tireless perseverance and love for the movement has brought us one step closer to our quest for attaining equity for underrepresented knowledge in our Wikimedia Projects. We are lucky to have inspiring and wonderful leaders like you in our movement. Please find your Wiki Loves Women South Asia postcard here. Keep shining! From behalf of Wiki Loves Women South Asia Team Wikilover90 (talk) 18:56, 6 July 2020 (UTC)

Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 Submission selected

Hello Neechalkaran,

Greetings from Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 organizing committee. We are glad to inform you that your submission is selected and it would be great to have your session.
Submission: Internship Program in Tamil Wiki Projects

Date and time: Sunday, 21 February, 15:55 - 16:25 IST
Please see the program schedule: Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021/Program

For any query or support assistance, please write to our email at wmwmcis-india.org

Regards,

Jayanta (CIS-A2K) (talk) 19:30, 3 February 2021 (UTC)
Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 organizing member

Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 Program Schedule: You are invited 🙏

Hello Neechalkaran,

Hope this message finds you well. Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 will take place from 19 to 21 February 2021 (Friday to Sunday). Here is some quick important information:

• A tentative schedule of the program is published and you may see it here. There are sessions on different topics such as Wikimedia Strategy, Growth, Technical, etc. You might be interested to have a look at the schedule.
• The program will take place on Zoom and the sessions will be recorded.
• If you have not registered as a participant yet, please register yourself to get an invitation, The last date to register is 16 February 2021.
• Kindly share this information with your friends who might like to attend the sessions.

Schedule : Wikimeet program schedule. Please register here.

Thanks
On behalf of Wikimedia Wikimeet India 2021 Team

Announcing a Scholarship Opportunity for Wikimedians - WTS

Dear Wikimedian, we would like to announce that Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2nd Wikimedia Technology Summit, proposed event dates are the 3rd, and 4th of March 2023 (Friday & Saturday)  at The International Institute of Information Technology - Hyderabad, India. The scholarships will primarily support active Wikimedia Technology developers and other stakeholders to participate in the summit.

Wikimedia Technology Summit (WTS) aims to share and discuss state-of-the-art tools, technologies, knowledge, and ongoing research within Wikimedia and its sister projects.  

The scholarship applications will be open from 11 December 2022 to 31 December 2022.

The applications for scholarships and program submissions are already open! You can find the form for the scholarship at

2nd Wikimedia Technology Summit.

Please post a message on the talk page for any questions. Thanks in advance, and many greetings,

On behalf of the organizing committee, 2nd Wikimedia Technology Summit. Kasyap (talk) 06:46, 26 December 2022 (UTC)

neechal.toolforge.org

Hi, I would like to know about https://neechal.toolforge.org which is not working at the moment! Would you be able to get it back up and running again? I think this tool is very useful. Regards, ZI Jony ^(Talk) 11:48, 6 March 2025 (UTC)

Thank You for being part of WLF and F&F Activities in India 2025

Dear Neechalkaran 👋

A heartfelt thank you for being an integral part of the Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) and Feminism and Folklore (F&F) campaigns in India as part of the India Rapid Project. Your contributions and efforts have played a crucial role in enriching Wikimedia with diverse cultural, regional, and gender-equity-focused content.

I truly appreciate your commitment to open knowledge and community engagement.

Next Steps:

• 👉 If you haven’t shared your event metrics yet, please add them to this Event Metrics Spreadsheet

• 👉 Complete and publish your final event report for the workshops and photowalks your community/User Group has conducted, if you haven’t already. This is essential for documentation, learning, and the final reporting process under the India Rapid Project.

• 👉 Finally, please fill out this Feedback and Assessment Form to share your reflections on the campaign.

Please try to complete this by 27th July 2025 (IST).

Your input will help us assess the overall impact of these campaigns and contribute to the final reporting and learning outcomes. Once again, thank you for your contributions and dedication. :) 🌿

Warm regards,
❙❚❚❙❙ GnOeee ❚❙❚❙❙ ✉ 13:03, 24 July 2025 (UTC)

[Action Required] View Your Help Desk Slot – Wikimania 2025 Hackathon

Hello Neechalkaran!

Thank you once again for signing up to support the Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Help Desk. The final schedule has now been published on Wikimedia Phabricator

Please scroll down on the page to locate your name and time slot. If you are no longer available for your assigned shift or would like to suggest a change, feel free to leave a comment on the Phabricator task or contact the organisers directly.

We deeply appreciate your time and support in making the Hackathon a success!

With gratitude,
Wikimania 2025 Hackathon Coordination Team

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:41, 04 August 2025 (UTC)

Expression of Interest: Advanced Train the Trainer (ATTT) 2025

Dear User,

I hope you are doing well. We are pleased to inform you that the Open Knowledge Initiative team at IIIT-H is organising an event called Advanced Train the Trainer. The Expression of Interest is already open for submissions, and we encourage you to apply if you are interested or haven't applied yet. The deadline to submit your Expression of Interest has been extended until 26 August. The Advanced Train the Trainer (ATTT) 2025 will be held on 10, 11, and 12 October 2025 at IIIT-Hyderabad. Wikimedians from India will be a part of the event.

ATTT is designed for experienced Wikimedians, particularly those who have previously participated in Train the Trainer. The program aims to develop further their leadership, thematic expertise, and practical application skills. The training will be conducted in two thematic tracks:

• Evaluation, Impact, and Data Storytelling – Learn to measure, analyse, and narrate the impact of Wikimedia initiatives through hands-on labs and peer feedback.
• Project Design: From Learning to Action – Work on a 3-month project with mentoring and planning tools, turning learning into impactful, context-driven initiatives.

• Apply here: Expression of Interest form
• Deadline to apply (extended): 26 August 2025
• Event Dates: 10-12 October 2025

Note: If you are unsure about which track to choose, please still submit your application by answering the questions thoroughly. Our team will review it and assign you to the most suitable track. If you are not comfortable applying directly on Meta, you may send your proposal (using the Meta template and with a valid reason) to nitesh@research.iiit.ac.in. If selected, the OKI team will publish it on Meta on your behalf.

We look forward to receiving your applications and working together to shape impactful Wikimedia leadership!

Regards,

Open Knowledge Initiatives Team

IIIT-Hyderabad MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:44, 24 August 2025 (UTC)

Preparations starts for Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism and Folklore - Apply for WMF grants

Dear Neechalkaran,

Frameless

Warm greetings

Round 3 of the Wikimedia Rapid Fund is now open!
The deadline to submit proposals is November 1, 2025.

This is your chance to request funding for international projects of Feminism and Folklore.

Key Resources

• Rapid Fund Overview
• How to Apply (Fluxx instructions)
• Past Proposals and Reports
• Application Guides & Templates
• Wiki Loves Folklore
• Feminism and Folklore

Action Steps

1. Review eligibility and funding criteria.
2. Draft your proposal – objectives, activities, timeline, and budget.
3. Coordinate with your international team via support@wikilovesfolklore.org
4. Submit your proposal on Fluxx before November 1, 2025.

If you need guidance, reach out to us via email.

Let's keep celebrating our shared heritage through open knowledge!

Warm regards,
International Team
Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism and Folklore

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 10:16, 20 October 2025 (UTC)

Join us for “Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages”!

Hello Neechalkaran,

We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring global virtual gathering: the first Capacity Exchange Translat-a-thon.

Together with Language Diversity Hub, the Capacity Exchange (CapX) team will host its first Translation Marathon dedicated to ensuring linguistic equity in access to this amazing tool aimed to connect Wikimedians.
If you enjoy contributing to Wikimedia projects through translating and adapting content into different languages, this event is for you! Join us in the celebration of the multilingual spirit of the Wikimedia Movement at an event where communities that contribute in diverse languages will be able to share local knowledge and collaborate across borders.
Many Tongues, One Movement: Voices Across Languages

• Date: December 6, 2025
• Time: 12 PM (UTC) - Check the event page for your local timezone
• Location: Online (Meta-Wiki + live session links)

Register for the Event here

If you can’t join the live event, you can still contribute to the translations! Edits will be counted for two weeks, until December 20th. And everyone who participates will receive a special badge to display on their CapX profiles.

Strengthen your collaboration through CapX

We invite you and your community to join the Capacity Exchange (CapX), a Wikimedia community-built platform for connecting, collaborating, and exchanging skills with peers across the movement.

CapX helps Wikimedians and organizations find each other, share expertise, and build stronger, more connected communities.

Whether you’re an individual contributor, a user group, a community initiative or an affiliate, CapX helps you grow through knowledge exchange.

Sign up to CapX

More information

→ Explore the CapX platform: capx.toolforge.org
→ Read: User Guide & FAQ
→ Watch: Meet the Capacity Exchange video
→ Join our Telegram community chat: CapX Telegram Group

If your community, usergroup or affiliate would like to have a CapX organization profile, please reach out at capx@wmnobrasil.org, and we’d be delighted to support you.

With warm regards,
Joris Darlington Quarshie
Outreach Facilitator,
Capacity Exchange Project – Wikimedia Brasil

MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:55, 13 November 2025 (UTC)