I think Habib said he did get a scholarship. That makes it four from Africa.
Rexford | khophi.co On Jun 16, 2015 11:03 AM, "Isla at the Africa Centre" < [email protected]> wrote: > Basically, as far as I see Florence’s proposal, its about either the > wikipedia work within Africa is not visible at all (because none of us are > there), or that people can see that we exist and what we have achieved over > the last year - even if it is in leaflets that are left on an unmanned > table. > > Essentially, we were just not invited. I didn’t get a scholarship either. > The only ones I know who did are Douglas and Bobby, and Dumi as he is on > the FDC committee - perhaps Habib did? Nobody else managed. 2 or 3 people > from Africa doesn’t seem like even 5% of the scholarships to me, but I > could be wrong. > > > On 16 Jun 2015, at 12:57 PM, Felix Nartey <[email protected]> wrote: > > Not like that but rather a unified or collective effort towards showcasing > what each country has got in representing Africa. > > Felix > On Jun 16, 2015 10:32 AM, "Nkansah Rexford" <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> That will mean representatives from each country at the Africa space will >> take turns in manning the space? >> >> On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, Felix Nartey <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I am in support of Florence's suggestion especially in this case where >>> there isn't enough representation from Africa. >>> >>> It won't make sense if only Bobby reserves a space for Wikimedia ZA or >>> Habib for Tunisia Use group at the community village. Even if they decide >>> to, that means they will hardly enjoy the conference since most of their >>> time will be spent under their space and more especially when they are just >>> one each representing their respective countries. >>> >>> I am saddened to say that Africa will be highly underrepresented at this >>> year's Wikimania. I hope this doesn't repeat in subsequent years. >>> >>> Best, >>> Felix >>> On Jun 16, 2015 8:32 AM, "Florence Devouard" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Rex >>>> >>>> The main reason why I was suggesting a collective table is that I am >>>> NOT sure there will be participants from many countries. >>>> As hinted by Raphael, there will be no one from Ghana. Will they be >>>> anyone from Ivory Coast ? From Uganda ? From Ethiopia ? Even from South >>>> Africa ? etc. >>>> The other thing is that even if there ONE person (or even 2) from a >>>> country... it is unlikely that he will manage the table all by himself >>>> during three days. He better enjoy moving around and benefit from all what >>>> Wikimania can offer. >>>> >>>> It may be that Tunisia has enough participants to be able to manage a >>>> table. It may be that they will be the only ones. I do not know if they >>>> asked for a table. >>>> >>>> Well, a collective table would have the following benefits >>>> * team work, getting to know each other better >>>> * showing the other wikimedians what is being done in Africa. >>>> * showing them as well that Africa still need way more representation... >>>> * insure a little presence even from missing countries >>>> >>>> And yeah... I am also thinking that in case we have a table and in case >>>> it has no volunteer managing the table during most of Wikimania, it somehow >>>> also carries a strong message. >>>> "African wikimedians do exist but they are not here" >>>> >>>> Ant >>>> >>>> Le 16/06/15 01:25, Nkansah Rexford a écrit : >>>> >>>> Hi Florence, >>>> >>>> I have no idea who is coming from Ghana to Wikimania this year >>>> (perhaps someone will, yet isn't within our community that we know). As at >>>> now, no one confirmed from our end here concerning attending wikimania >>>> >>>> During Wikimania London, I remember there was not an explicitly >>>> assigned collective space for African teams, but the African teams were in >>>> close proximity, in fact, in a sequential order. The teams weren't under >>>> the 'Africa' collective name, but it was easy finding where the African >>>> teams were located. >>>> >>>> The sequence was ZA, Ghana, and Tunisia: >>>> >>>> https://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village#Map_of_the_Community_Village >>>> >>>> How about instead of requesting for a collective space 'for Africa', >>>> maybe during the placing and arrangement of African teams in the community >>>> village structure, African teams are placed in sequence? ex. say, Ghana - >>>> Table 1, Tunisia - Table 2, ZA - Table 3, then other communities follow, >>>> so with a stop at Table - 1, it easier spotting subsequent African >>>> countries, just like it was arranged for London? >>>> >>>> rex >>>> >>>> On Monday, June 15, 2015, Florence Devouard <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Eh ! >>>>> >>>>> You have been very silent on this topic my friends :) >>>>> >>>>> No feedback at all ? >>>>> >>>>> Ant >>>>> >>>>> Le 11/06/15 12:54, Florence Devouard a écrit : >>>>> >>>>>> Hello everyone >>>>>> >>>>>> Isla and I were talking about Wikimania this morning and an idea >>>>>> showed up :) >>>>>> >>>>>> It seems there will be a "community village" this year in Mexico : >>>>>> https://wikimania2015.wikimedia.org/wiki/Community_Village >>>>>> Last year, it was very successful in London and many chapters had >>>>>> their own space. >>>>>> In most cases, there were 2-4 people sitting at each space to answer >>>>>> any question. Posters, leaflets, books and more generally marketing >>>>>> material. And food. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whilst it would be probably challenging to imagine a space for each >>>>>> user-group/chapter in Africa, we could maybe share a collective space to >>>>>> represent Africa and what is being done here. What do you think ? >>>>>> >>>>>> Through Kumusha and Wiki Loves Africa, we have a bunch of objects we >>>>>> can show. I remember South Africa had made some leaflets about some of >>>>>> their projects. I know Ivory Coast has made some as well. What do you >>>>>> have >>>>>> to share that we could put on a collective table ? >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, amongst the recognized user groups, did some already request a >>>>>> space ? 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