Wikimania 2022/Individual Reports/pine12k

Username pine12k

1. How I attended Wikimania 2022 I attended Wikimania 2022 virtually via YouTube also in-person in Kampala, Uganda at Capital kitchen restaurant. Wikimedians from all parts of the country came and we celebrated together.

2. What I spent the scholarship funds on I spent my scholarship funds on the following; I bought a laptop to enable my virtual event powered without any disturbances, then data, electricity & transport.

3. Takeaways from 3 Wikimania sessions I attended and their description key take-aways per session.

a) Art + feminism It was interesting how people play with pictures and communicate to the world.

b) Wikimedian of the Year 2022 This session was amazing, celebrating the people who have had an impact on Wikipedia in a year. I was encouraged by young Taavi Vaanane, his energy and persistence left me wanting. Then Dr. Nkem Osuigwe she is a woman of zeal. She works tirelessly and restlessly, always encouraging Librarians and reminding them that they can actually make it as Librarians on Wikipedia.

c) Understanding DEI in Wiki Loves Monuments and federated campaigns I was able to know some of the challenges faced by the different local community groups in organizing local competitions. I loved the discussion of how information is freely documented by the communities and how cultural heritage is built with the monuments which raise awareness to the world.

4. How I connected with other people during Wikimania 2022? How I celebrated at Wikimania 2022 I connected very well with people. I met wonderful talented wikimanians from different fields eg lawyers Doctors Librarians etc. The discussions were wonderful, people shared their experiences and challenges with Wikipedia which