Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi/Founding and Participating
Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi was founded by Wikimedia contributors who recognized the need for a collaborative platform to promote free knowledge, open education, digital literacy, and the preservation of Malawi's languages, cultures, history, and heritage through Wikimedia projects.
The founding contributors have helped in developing Wikimedia content related to Malawi, including improving articles, creating and translating content in Malawian languages, contributing media to Wikimedia Commons, and supporting the growth of Wikimedia projects.
The group welcomes all Wikimedia contributors, researchers, educators, students, photographers, language advocates, and anyone interested in sharing free knowledge. Participation is open to individuals who support the goals and values of Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi.
This page documents the contributors involved in establishing and supporting the community. Wikimedia usernames are used as the primary identifier, as is common practice across Wikimedia projects.
Background
[edit]The Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi was established by Wikimedia contributors from Malawi who share the goal of promoting free knowledge, open education, digital literacy, and the documentation of Malawi's languages, cultures, history, and heritage through Wikimedia projects.
The initiative was created to provide a platform for Malawian Wikimedians to collaborate, organize outreach activities, and strengthen participation in Wikimedia projects including Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and other Wikimedia platforms.
Founding members
[edit]The following Wikimedia contributors initiated the establishment of Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi:
| Wikimedia username | Real name (optional) | Main areas of contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbuka Arch | Tumbuka Wikipedia, Chichewa Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, Malawi-related content | |
Participating members
[edit]Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi welcomes contributors who support the mission and objectives of the group.
To participate, add your Wikimedia username below using:
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List of participants
[edit]Former participants
[edit]Notes
[edit]Participation in Wikimedia Community User Group Malawi does not require membership fees. Anyone interested in contributing to free knowledge, Wikimedia projects, and Malawi-related content may participate.
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