Wikimedians of Arusha/Activity Reports 2023-24/Women in Wiki
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Event Description
The Women in Wiki Training organised by Wikimedia Arusha on 3rd February 2024 aimed to empower women to contribute to Wikimedia projects and address gender inequality in participation. https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Arusha/Women_in_Wiki_February_2024
Goals
Increase the participation and representation of women in Wikimedia projects. Provide training and support for women contributors.
Participants
Over 60 women participated in the training session, gaining valuable skills and knowledge for contributing to Wikimedia projects.
Event Outcomes
- Increased participation of women in editing and content creation across Wikimedia projects.
- Creation of articles and content highlighting notable women and their achievements.
Event Learnings
Targeted training sessions can effectively address gender disparities in Wikimedia participation. Providing a supportive environment encourages women to actively contribute to Wikimedia projects.