Wikimedians of Kerala/Events/Wikimedians of Kerala meetup - August 2023

Wikimedians of Kerala meetup
വിക്കിമീഡിയ സംഗമോത്സവം
Wikimedians of Kerala meetup; വിക്കിമീഡിയ സംഗമോത്സവം
Status	Completed
Genre	Wikimedians of Kerala meetup
Date(s)	August 13, 2023
Begins	August 13, 2023
Ends	August 13, 2023
Frequency	Single Event
Venue	Venue 3, Tagore Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram,
Country	India
Participants	Students, academicians and public across the Kerala state.
Organised by	Malayalam Wikimedia community and Wikimedians of Kerala

The Malayalam Wikimedians organized a wonderful meetup, which took place on the 13th of August 2023,in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. This event was organized as a component of the esteemed Freedom Fest, an initiative by the Government of Kerala, with the objective of fostering discussions on inclusivity and access in the development of a Knowledge Society. Wikimedia volunteers from various parts of the country attended, totaling 40 participants. The session commenced with the inauguration by K. Anvar Sadath, the CEO of KITE Kerala, and Dr. Fuad Jaleel chaired the event. Adv. TK Sujith extended a warm welcome, while Tony Nirapath conveyed the vote of thanks.

Event Details

Date: 13th August 2023
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Registration

The following members registered for the event.

Tony
Sairam K
Sajal Karikkan
Akhil Krishnan S
രാജേഷ് ഒടയഞ്ചാൽ
Kannan shanmugam
Vishnu M
മുഹമ്മദ് യാസീൻ എസ് എസ്
AJILAL KR
പ്രശോഭ് ചാത്തോത്ത്
Jalajamoni.B
Fuad Jaleel
Abhishek Varghese Ninan
ഷാനവാസ് കാരിമറ്റം
Akbarali
സുഗീഷ്
Rezim Shajahan
Adithya K
Rahulraj P V
അനിൽ
MANOJ
Aysha
Monusha.J.J
Sivanesh
Aneesh g s

Objective

The primary objective of this gathering was to create a platform for Academicians, Practitioners, Stakeholders, and Students of Kerala to come together and discuss the crucial aspects of inclusivity and accessibility in a Knowledge Society. Through interactive sessions and talks, participants will be encouraged to actively engage with the Wikimedia projects, share knowledge, and collaborate to further the movement's goals.

Session

Introduction to Wikimedia for the Public:

This session was tailored for the general public to familiarize them with the Wikimedia movement, its core values, and its various projects. Attendees gained insights into the world of collaborative knowledge creation and sharing. User:Akhilan led the session.

Wikimedia Movement Strategy 2030:User:Akbarali

Delving into the future, this session explored the Wikimedia Movement's long-term strategy, focusing on its goals and aspirations for the year 2030. Participants discussed how to align efforts to achieve a more inclusive and accessible knowledge ecosystem.

Wikimedia Commons: A Treasure Trove of Free Media:User:Shagil Kannur

Learn about Wikimedia Commons, a repository of free media files, and how it supports the availability of valuable multimedia resources for the global community.

Wikidata Lexemes: Advancing Linguistic Knowledge:User:Vis M

An enlightening talk on Wikidata Lexemes, focused on its significance in advancing linguistic knowledge and resources.

School wiki:User:Vijayanrajapuram.

SchoolWiki was launched in 2009 to foster a culture of collaborative learning among students. The website currently features details of over 15,000 schools through SchoolWiki is a great achievement. SchoolWiki was launched in 2009 to foster a culture of collaborative learning among students. The website currently features details of over 15,000 schools in Kerala and gives a bird’s eye view of the schools’ elementary data, historical references, infrastructure, renowned Alumni, School websites etc. News report

Photo Walk at Thiruvananthapuram:

Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture of Thiruvananthapuram during a captivating photo walk. Participants had an opportunity to capture and contribute images to Wikimedia Commons, enriching the repository of freely available media.

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