WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Wiki Loves Cookbooks: A Delicious Recipe for Sharing African Culinary Heritage

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Author(s): Joris Darlington Quarshie, Stella Agbley	Username(s): Joris Darlington Quarshie, Stella Agbley	Session type: Lecture
Author(s): Joris Darlington Quarshie, Stella Agbley	Affiliation: OFWA, WGUG, WikiWomen User Group	Session track(s): GLAM, Heritage, and Culture
Abstract: Join us for the exciting launch of Wiki Loves Cookbooks, a new campaign designed to celebrate and document the rich culinary traditions of Africa! This session will delve into the importance of preserving African cuisine and the power of Wikibooks as a platform for sharing these recipes with the world.		Audience : Basic
		Mode: Hybrid
		Special requirements: Translation

How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? 1. Celebrating African Cuisine: Wiki Loves Cookbooks empowers African communities to document and share their unique culinary heritage, fostering cultural pride and identity. 2. Building a Shared Knowledge Base: The campaign will create a valuable resource on Wikibooks, accessible to everyone, where people can learn and be inspired by the vast diversity of African cuisine. 3. Promoting Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: Wiki Loves Cookbooks will encourage collaboration among African communities, fostering a platform for knowledge exchange and recipe discovery. 4. Developing Digital Skills: The session will provide training on contributing to Wikibooks, equipping participants with valuable digital skills for documenting and sharing their culinary knowledge.

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