Vietnam Wikimedians Collective
| Vietnam Wikimedians Collective | |
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| Location | Vietnam |
| Country code | VN |
| Founding date | 10 October, 2026 |
| Membership |
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| Staff | 3 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese, English |
| Affiliations | ESEAP |
Vietnam Wikimedians Collective (VWMC) is a volunteer-driven community initiative dedicated to supporting the development of Vietnamese Wikimedia projects, promoting open knowledge, and fostering collaborative Wikimedia-related activities in Vietnam.
VWMC aims to connect contributors, educators, media creators, designers, technologists, and individuals interested in free knowledge in order to help build a more active, sustainable, and accessible Wikimedia ecosystem in Vietnam.
Activities
[edit]Media development
[edit]VWMC develops media content related to Vietnamese Wikimedia projects and open knowledge across popular social media platforms in Vietnam, including Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Instagram, and X.
Collaborative editing
[edit]The group organizes various editing and content development initiatives, including:
- Editing Programs System (EPS)
- Policy and Guideline Improvement Program (PGIP)
- Vital Article Development Program (VADP)
- High-quality Article Translation Program (HATP)
- Themed Editing Month Program (TEMP)
- Editor Support Program (ESP), funding experienced contributors to develop high-quality content.
- Collaborative editing activities with other communities
Community meetups
[edit]VWMC organizes online and in-person meetups approximately twice per year to strengthen community connections, encourage collaboration, and facilitate knowledge exchange among contributors, including:
- Spring Meetup
- Anniversary Meetup (held annually on 10 October)
Partnerships
[edit]The group seeks partnerships with schools, historical sites, cultural institutions, and educational organizations to bring Wikipedia and sister projects closer to the public through workshops, interactive activities, and practical initiatives.
Community initiatives
[edit]In addition to its core community programs, VWMC also organizes and supports initiatives such as:
- Article of the Year Awards (AYA)
- Lunar New Year Logo Awards (LNYLA)
Organizational structure
[edit]Executive Board
[edit]- Plantaest – media management and strategic consulting
- Băng Tỏa – editing program coordination
- Trương Minh Khải – meetup and logistics coordination
Collaborators
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Participants
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Operational model
[edit]Due to legal and operational considerations, VWMC does not operate as a traditional membership-based user group. The organization consists solely of an Executive Board and does not maintain formal membership status.
Instead, VWMC operates through collaborative initiatives, volunteer participation, and contributor recognition mechanisms designed to support flexible and sustainable community engagement.
Principles and direction
[edit]VWMC aims to develop a long-term, transparent, and risk-aware operational model suitable for year-round community activities.
The group places importance on collaboration, sustainability, accessibility, and responsible community coordination.
VWMC is independently operated by volunteers and is not a legal representative office of the Wikimedia Foundation.