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Phased deployment of the CampaignEvents extension across various Wikipedias

Namaste!

Firstly, apologies for posting this message in a different language!

I am writing on behalf of the Campaigns product team who are planning a global deployment of the CampaignEvents extension to all Wikipedias, starting with a small batch in April 2025.

The Odia Wikipedia is one of the wikis proposed for this phase! This extension is designed to help organizers plan and manage events, wikiprojects, and other on-wiki collaborations. Also making these events/wikiprojects more discoverable. You can find out more here on the FAQs page.

The three main features of this extension are:

Event Registration: A simple way to sign up for events on the wiki.
Event List: A calendar to show all events on your wiki. Soon, it will include WikiProjects too.
Invitation Lists: A tool to find editors who might want to join, based on their edits.

Please Note: This extension comes with a new user right called "Event Organizer," which will be managed by the administrators of Odia Wikipedia, allowing the admins to decide when and how the extension tools are used on the wikis. Once released, the organizer-facing tools (Event Registration and Invitation Lists) can only be used if someone is granted the Event-Organizer right, managed by the admins. The extension is already on some wikis,e.g Meta, Wikidata, English Wikipedia (see full list). Check out the phased deployment plan and share your thoughts by March 31, 2025.

Dear Admins, your feedback and thoughts are especially important because this extension includes a new user right called "Event Organizer," which will be managed by you. Once you take a look at the details above and on the linked pages, we suggest drafting a community policy outlining criteria for granting this right on Odia Wikipedia. Check out Meta:Event_organizers and Wikidata:Event_organizers to see examples.

For further enquiries, feel free to contact us via the talkpage, or email rasharma@wikimedia.org.

--RASharma (WMF) (ମୋ ଆଲୋଚନା) ୧୫:୧୭, ୨୧ ମାର୍ଚ୍ଚ ୨୦୨୫ (IST)[reply]

Invitation to Participate in the Wikimedia SAARC Conference Community Engagement Survey

Dear Community Members,

I hope this message finds you well. Please excuse the use of English; we encourage translations into your local languages to ensure inclusivity.

We are conducting a Community Engagement Survey to assess the sentiments, needs, and interests of South Asian Wikimedia communities in organizing the inaugural Wikimedia SAARC Regional Conference, proposed to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

This initiative aims to bring together participants from eight nations to collaborate towards shared goals. Your insights will play a vital role in shaping the event's focus, identifying priorities, and guiding the strategic planning for this landmark conference.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/en8qSuCvaSxQVD7K6

We kindly request you to dedicate a few moments to complete the survey. Your feedback will significantly contribute to ensuring this conference addresses the community's needs and aspirations.

Deadline to Submit the Survey: 20 January 2025

Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of the Wikimedia SAARC community and fostering regional collaboration. Thank you for your time and valuable input.

Warm regards,
Biplab Anand

A2K Monthly Report – December 2024

Dear Wikimedians,

Happy 2025! We are thrilled to share with you the December edition of the CIS-A2K Newsletter, showcasing our initiatives and achievements from the past month. In this issue, we offer a detailed recap of key events, collaborative projects, and community engagement efforts. Additionally, we provide a preview of the exciting plans we have in store for the upcoming month. Stay connected with our dynamic community as we celebrate the progress we’ve made together!

In the Limelight: Santali Food Festival

Dispatches from A2K
Monthly Recap

Learning hours Call
Indic Wikimedia Hackathon 2024
Santali Food Festival

Coming Soon - Upcoming Activities

She Leads Bootcamp

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Open Community Call - Expressions of Interest to host Wikimania 2027 in India

ଦୟାକରି ନିଜ ଭାଷାରେ ଅନୁବାଦ କରିବାରେ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରନ୍ତୁ

Dear Wikimedians,

Happy 2025.. 😊

As you must have seen, members from Wikimedians of Kerala and Odia Wikimedia User Groups initiated preliminary discussions around submitting an Expression of Interest (EoI) to have Wikimania 2027 in India. You can find out more on the Meta Page.

Our aim is to seek input and assess the overall community sentiment and thoughts from the Indian community before we proceed further with the steps involved in submitting the formal EOI.

As part of the same, we are hosting an open community call regarding India's Expression of Interest (EOI) to host Wikimania 2027. This is an opportunity to gather your valuable feedback, opinions, and suggestions to shape a strong and inclusive proposal.

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 15th 2025
⏰ Time: 7pm-8pm IST
📍 Platform: https://meet.google.com/sns-qebp-hck

Your participation is key to ensuring the EOI reflects the collective aspirations and potential of the vibrant South Asian community.

Let’s join together to make this a milestone event for the Wikimedia movement in South Asia.

We look forward to your presence!
Warm regards,
Wikimedians of Kerala and Odia Wikimedians User Group's
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New Wikimedia Campaign Launching Tomorrow: Indic Writing Systems Campaign 2025

Dear Wikimedians,

We are excited to announce the launch of the Indic writing systems campaign 2025, which will take place from 23 January 2025 (World Endangered Writing Day) to 21 February 2025 (International Mother Language Day). This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts of WikiProject writing Systems to raise awareness about the documentation and revitalization of writing systems, many of which are currently underrepresented or endangered.

Representatives from important organizations that work with writing systems, such as Endangered Alphabets and the Script Encoding Initiative, support the campaign. The campaign will feature two primary activities focused on the list of target scripts:

Wikidata Labelathon: A focused effort to improve and expand the information related to South Asian scripts on Wikidata.

Wikipedia Translatathon: A collaborative activity aimed at enhancing the coverage of South Asian writing systems and their cultural significance on Wikipedia.

We are looking for local organizers to engage their respective communities. If you are interested in organizing, kindly sign-up here. We also encourage all Indic Wikimedians to join us in this important campaign to help document and celebrate the diverse writing systems of South Asia.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to your active participation.

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A2K Monthly Newsletter – January 2025

Dear Wikimedians,

We are delighted to share the January edition of the CIS-A2K Newsletter, highlighting our initiatives and accomplishments from the past month. This issue features a detailed recap of key events, collaborative projects, and community engagement efforts. Plus, get a sneak peek at the exciting plans we have for the upcoming month. Let’s continue strengthening our community and celebrating our collective progress!

In the Limelight

Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons App Usage in India: Key Insights and Challenges

Dispatches from A2K

Monthly Highlights

Learning Hours Call
She Leads Bootcamp 2025
Wikisource Reader App

Coming Soon – Upcoming Activities

Participation in Wikisource Conference
Second Iteration of She Leads

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Looking forward to another impactful year ahead!

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