User:AInacio (WMB)/CapX/WikiIndaba 2024
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Meet the Capacity Exchange | ||
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| Author(s): Tochi Precious | Username(s): Tochi Precious | Session type: lightning talk | |
| Affiliation: Igbo Wikimedians User Group and Capacity Exchange | Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives | ||
| Abstract:
The Capacity Exchange (CapX) is a website for peer learning and collaboration between Wikimedians, designed to connect people for the exchange of skills, knowledge, and services globally. Tochi Precious is a member of the CapX Advisory Committee. In this lightning talk, she will briefly share the project's background of global collaboration in the light of her experience. |
Audience : basic | ||
| Mode: in-person | |||
| Special requirements: none | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
The lightning talk will benefit the Wiki Indaba participants with information about the Capacity Exchange, its importance in the context of the Movement Strategy, and how users can access and engage with the platform via mobile phone or laptop. | |||
- Interested participants
(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)
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Exploring the Capacity Exchange: Connect, Share, and Build your Community Capacities | ||
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| Author(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio | Username(s): Tochi Precious, Andi Inácio | Session type: workshop | |
| Affiliation: Igbo Wikimedians User Group, Wiki Movimento Brasil, and Capacity Exchange | Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives | ||
| Abstract:
The Capacity Exchange (CapX) is a website for peer learning and collaboration between Wikimedians, designed to connect people for the exchange of skills, knowledge, and services globally. Join this workshop to explore CapX first-hand. There will be a walkthrough on how to create your profile, list your skills, map learning gaps, and search for peers with matching skills or services. You can access it via your mobile phone or laptop. |
Audience : basic | ||
| Mode: Hybrid | |||
| Special requirements: HDMI, Internet connection, online conferencing system, Translation | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
This workshop will benefit the Wiki Indaba participants with practical experience with the CapX tool, which is a global approach for local skills development. They will also be able to ask questions and provide feedback to the project development team. Moreover, the workshop will foster on-site peer connections and knowledge sharing, which aligns with the goal of improving community health. | |||
- Interested participants
(register below and ask your questions now to the session organiser)