Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan
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| Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan | |
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.svg) South Sudan | |
| Location |  South_Sudan |
| Country code | 211 |
| Volunteers | 20 |
| Official language(s) | Arabic, English, |
| Other language(s) | Juba Arabic |
| @WikiSouthsudan | |
| Sudan/ @Wikimedia-Community-User-Group-South sudan | |
Welcome To
Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan
Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan is a team of self-motivated individuals who improve articles on Wikimedia Foundation project websites and promote free and open access to knowledge locally. They also invested in projects that sensitize and train communities about Wikipedia.
Introduction
Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan is a team of self-motivated individuals who improve articles on Wikimedia Foundation project websites and promote free and open access to knowledge locally. They also invested in projects that sensitize and train communities about Wikipedia.
The South Sudan Wikimedia Community is committed to promoting the use and expansion of Wikimedia projects in South Sudan, with the goal of increasing access to free knowledge and information for all citizens. We aim to support and encourage the participation of South Sudanese users in the Wikimedia community, and to work towards the promotion of open access and the sharing of knowledge and culture in the country.
Vision Statement:
Vision
Our vision is to create a thriving and diverse Wikimedia community in South Sudan that serves as a hub for the sharing of knowledge, culture, and information. We envision a country where all citizens have equal access to the vast wealth of knowledge and information available on Wikimedia projects, and where the contributions of South Sudanese users are recognized and valued on a global scale. We strive to create a community that is inclusive, collaborative, and dedicated to the promotion of free knowledge and the democratization of information.
Objectives
- To represent the Wikimedia Foundation to the South Sudan Wikimedia contributing community
- To promote Wikimedia projects and free content in general and to encourage the use of Wikimedia resources in education.
- To recruit technically and non-technically minded people to participate to Wikimedia projects.
- Organisation of conventions, conferences, meetings, workshops, contests, etc.
5 Pillars of strategy as a community
- Increase the number of active South Sudanese users on Wikimedia projects: In the next five years, we aim to increase the number of active South Sudanese users on Wikimedia projects by at least 50%. This will be achieved through a variety of outreach and engagement initiatives, such as organizing workshops and trainings, collaborating with schools and universities, and promoting the benefits of participation in the Wikimedia community.
- Expand the coverage of South Sudanese topics on Wikimedia projects: We will work to expand the coverage of South Sudanese topics on Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and other related projects. This will be done through the creation of new articles and the updating of existing ones, with a focus on underrepresented subjects and communities.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment: We will strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment within the South Sudanese Wikimedia community, fostering a sense of belonging and support for all members. This will involve providing resources and support for new contributors, promoting diversity and inclusivity, and fostering collaboration and peer review within the community.
- Enhance the capacity of the South Sudanese Wikimedia community: In the next five years, we will work to enhance the capacity of the South Sudanese Wikimedia community by providing training and support for members, including tutorials and resources on how to edit and contribute to Wikimedia. We will also work to establish partnerships with relevant organizations and institutions in the country to support the growth and development of the community.
- Promote the South Sudanese Wikimedia community to a wider audience: We will use social media and other online channels to promote the South Sudanese Wikimedia community and its activities to a wider audience, with the goal of increasing visibility and engagement with the public. This will include creating and sharing engaging content, collaborating with other organizations, and using hashtags to reach a larger audience.
Projects and Activities
The Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan has organized and participated in activities that align with the Wikimedia vision and mission. These include:
- WikiForHumanRights 2022 in South Sudan
- WikiLovesAfrica 2022 in South Sudan
- WikiLovesFolklore 2023 in South Sudan
- EduWiki 2022 in South Sudan
- WikiLovesWomen 2022 in South Sudan
- WikiLovesMonuments 2022 in South Sudan
- Wikimania 2022 in South Sudan
- Wikivibrance 2022 in South Sudan
- Africa Youth Month 2022 in South Sudan
History
Participants
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Interested in participating
Reports[edit]
Contact information
You can reach us through our social media pages on Sudan/ Facebook and Twitter
You can also join the discussion on our talk page