Wikimedians of Kuwait User Group
Wikimedians of Kuwait User Group
(مجموعة مستخدمي ويكيميديا الكويت)
(مجموعة مستخدمي ويكيميديا الكويت)
Background
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| Location | Kuwait |
| Founding date | November 2024 |
| Official language(s) | Arabic |
| Other language(s) | English |
Wikimedians of Kuwait User Group or Wikimedia Kuwait is an Arabic user group that aims to support Wikimedia projects within Kuwait and the Arab community. Its primary mission is to bridge the digital content gap related to Kuwait specifically and the Arab countries in general. The group focuses on promoting free knowledge and improving digital content across various Wikimedia projects.
Board members
Objectives
The Wikimedians of Kuwait User Group aims to:
- Bridging local content gaps on Arabic Wikipedia: Developing and creating articles related to Kuwait, the Gulf countries, and the Arab world, focusing on topics such as history, culture, economy, and geography, while encouraging both local and global contributions in this context.
- Bridging global content gaps on Arabic Wikipedia: Developing and creating articles related to world countries and global events.
- Enhancing accessibility: Facilitating access to accurate and reliable information for readers, educators, and researchers in Kuwait and the Arab region.
- Encouraging new contributors: Attracting and training new editors and photographers to promote the culture of volunteering and enrich Wikimedia projects.
- Project management: Organizing activities and events in the Arab community, such as editing competitions, photography competitions, and training workshops focused on Wikimedia projects.
- Building partnerships and collaboration: Establishing effective partnerships with Wikimedia User Groups in other Arab countries and global communities to exchange expertise, support joint projects, and enhance cultural and knowledge documentation on a broader scale.
- Representing Kuwait in global initiatives: Participating in projects and campaigns such as Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Women, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki Loves Sport, WikiForHumanRights, and other international initiatives.