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Zambia's Wikimedia Knowledge Without Borders Project 2026

For further information, see 2026 Strategic plan.

The Wikimedia User Group Zambia proudly presents Zambia's Wikimedia Knowledge Without Borders Project 2026. This plan outlines our vision, objectives, and key initiatives for the year, reflecting our commitment to advancing free knowledge, expanding local content, and strengthening Zambia’s presence within the global Wikimedia movement.

Mission and Vision

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Our mission is to support and promote free access to knowledge, working with volunteers across the country, and partnering with governmental and non-governmental organisations, cultural and educational institutions, and other mission-aligned groups to make knowledge freely accessible.

Our vision is to become the primary point of contact for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects in Zambia, and to establish ourselves as a leading hub for free knowledge in Africa.

Objectives

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  • Promote Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects in Zambia.
  • Increase the quality and quantity of Zambia-related content on Wikimedia projects.
  • Support the creation and free distribution of educational materials in Zambia.
  • Partner with education-based organisations, including government, to create and distribute open educational resources.
  • Support the mission of the Wikimedia Foundation.
  • Use Wikimedia projects as critical tools for education and learning in Zambia.

Operative Principles

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  • Promote the values of open knowledge.
  • Ensure transparency in all operations.
  • Commit to free access to knowledge.
  • Guarantee high accuracy in content released for educational purposes.
  • Use licenses, formats, and sources that support open knowledge.
  • Recognize volunteer contributions as central to growth and sustainability.
  • Encourage and engage all community members actively.
  • Share learning openly with the global Wikimedia movement.
  • Support diversity within the community.
  • Work toward independence as a Zambian not-for-profit organisation while engaging with the global movement.

Key Initiatives for 2026

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Bridging Content Gaps

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  • Organize article writing competitions, edit-a-thons, and photo walks.
  • Contribute to international campaigns such as Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Monuments, and Wiki Loves Folklore.
  • Document Zambia’s oral histories and cultural heritage through audiovisual projects.

Capacity-Building

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  • Monthly training sessions for community members.
  • Audiovisual training materials for new editors.
  • Technical support for training and workshops.
  • Introduce new tools to make contributions easier.
  • Design educational programs to engage lecturers on the use of Wikipedia.

Advocacy

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  • Freedom of Panorama Launch at RightsCon 2026: Use this major international event to raise awareness and push for policy changes that support Zambia’s cultural and creative freedom.
  • Implement awareness and education initiatives to combat misinformation and promote informed participation during the 2026 election year.
  • Review Zambia’s data protection frameworks and their impact on free knowledge.
  • Partner with legal experts, broadcasters, and educators for workshops and campaigns.

Community Engagement & Communication

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  • Monthly ZedWiki Podcast to inform, inspire, and mobilize community members.
  • Regular community meetings and networking opportunities to foster cohesion and mentorship.
  • Wiki Workshop 2026: A series of hands-on workshops across Zambia to train contributors, introduce new editors to Wikimedia projects, and promote local content creation.
  • Social media campaigns to raise awareness of free knowledge initiatives and recruit new contributors.

GLAM Partnerships

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  • Collaborate with libraries, archives, and museums to donate Zambian content to Wikimedia Commons.
  • Implement Wikipedia-in-Residence programs in GLAM institutions.
  • Build capacity for librarians and curators to contribute to Wikimedia projects.

Membership Registry and Database

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  • Maintain a robust membership registry to track growth and engagement.
  • Create opportunities for members to take leadership roles within the community.
  • Ensure inclusion of storytellers, librarians, academics, journalists, students, developers, and artists.

Resource Allocation

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  • Invest in fan clubs, networks, and community growth.
  • Provide staff support to coordinate programs and community activities.
  • Support operational costs for smooth program delivery.
  • Dedicate resources to monitoring and evaluation for learning and accountability.

Networks and Fan Clubs

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Wikimedia User Group Zambia will continue expanding regional networks and institutional fan clubs across the country. These units form the backbone of program implementation and help drive sustainability at local levels.

Strategy

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We will convene an Executive Retreat at the beginning of 2026 with leaders from all regional units and fan clubs to align on Zambia's Wikimedia Knowledge Without Borders Project 2026. This retreat will focus on capacity development, leadership support, and addressing challenges facing community operations.

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