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Ngozi osadebe

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Primary Wikimedia projects:

Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikicommon

Region:

West Africa (Nigeria)

  • Language capabilities (language and level of proficiency): I speak and write English and Igbo Language fluently
  • Regional experiences: I live and work in West Africa (Nigeria). I am a Nigerian by birth.

Personal Statement: Considerations for Personal Statement. I have been a contributor to Wikimedia projects since 2017. I have been contributing mostly in the area of Art and Feminism. I have passion for for closing the gender gap in Wikipedia pages as it relates to Women and all marginalized groups in the society. I organize Wikipedia editing events for Art and Feminism. In 2023, I expanded my scope of contribution to African Environment as a result of paucity of information on the African Environment in Wikipedia.

  • I have been a contributor to Wikimedia projects since 2017. I have been contributing mostly in the area of Art and Feminism. I have passion for for closing the gender gap in Wikipedia pages as it relates to Women and all marginalized groups in the society. I organize Wikipedia editing events for Art and Feminism. In 2023, I expanded my scope of contribution to African Environment as a result of paucity of information on the African Environment in Wikipedia.
    • [Explain your motivation and reasons for wanting to join the task force] I want to join the task force because most information on women especially African women are not recorded in Wikipedia pages. Africa has very few contributors to Wikipedia and majority of the contributors are men. There is need to sensitize African women on the need to contribute to Wikimedia. Many of the achievements of African women are not published. As such, most of the achievements are not remembered after the death of the achievers. African women need to be sensitized on the importance of publishing their achievements in reliable sources that will lead to getting them documented in digital encyclopedia's such as Wikipedia. I t has been my dream to hear the story of Africa women from African women themselves. Joining the taskforce will help me to achieve this.
  • What specific skills or experiences can you contribute to the Wiki Women* Task Force?
    • [Detail Strategic Vision and Leadership Potential] I have a lot of skills to contribute to the Wiki Women Task Force. I am a women advocate. I am a regular face in women meetings talking about life skills for women (Women Survival skills) and the need for women to stand up for their rights and the rights of their children. I will bring this advocacy to bear on the the Work of the Wiki women task force.
    • I have managerial skills. I am the foundered and Director of an NGO, Literacy for Sustainable Living Nigeria, Coordinator, Forum for African Women Educationalist, Enugu State Chapter, Coordinators, Surplus People in the University Research Group and AuthorAid National Research Hub, South East Nigeria. The experiences I gained from these leadership positions will be beneficial to the Wiki Women Task Force.
    • I have research skills. Being an Academic Librarian, at the status of a Reader/Associate Professor. I will bring my research skills to bear on the work of the taskforce ensuring that decisions of the taskforce are based on reliable and authentic information.
    • I have digital skills. I have been contributing to Wikimedia projects since 2017. I easily adapt to technological changes.
    • I am fully aware of the gender gap in Wikimedia projects. I have been battling to help in closing this gap since 2017.
  • What are your goals for participating in the Wiki Women* Task Force?
    • [Outline your Commitment to Gender Equity and Inclusion]
    • I am a champion of gender equity and inclusion. I am an event organizer of Art and Feminism. I opened a library section for students with disabilities in my university (The University of Nigeria, Nsukka). I teach post-graduate students with disabilities to contribute to Wikimedia. I organize Art and Feminism Wikipedia edit-a-thon for Women in my University for University Women. I look forward to a world where every voice is valued and respected.
  • How do you work across diverse group?
    • [Outline how you communicate and collaborate]
    • I am a team player. I can communicate through face to face meetings, Online platforms such as E-mail, WhatsApp, Telegram and Collaborative writing tools. I can collaborate within and across disciplines and countries.

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