Ooh good. Its great to know more Africans will be there. Rexford | khophi.co On Jun 16, 2015 11:50 AM, "Habib M'henni" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello everybody, > > In deed, I've got scholarship to attend Wikimania this year. Emna (in cc) > from Tunisia will be also there. > Mohamed Bachounda from Algeria, Walaa Abdelmanaem and May Hashem from > Tunisia are going to Mexico also. > > The African stand is a good idea but we have to organize a permanent > representatives, last year in London we were so busy with the Wikimedia TN > User group stand that I missed several sessions in Wikimania that's why, > this year I made a request to be represented as a member of the WikiFranca > stand (I didn't knew about African's one). > > I will not present all time at WikiFranca and Emna could help me to > represent Tunisia in both. > > So, we will bring some leaflets about out activities and some foods from > Tunisia. > > Best, > > Habib > > Le 16 juin 2015 12:17:25 CET, > [email protected] a écrit : >> >> Send African-Wikimedians mailing list submissions to >> [email protected] >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> [email protected] >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> [email protected] >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of African-Wikimedians digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Wikimania and African space (Nkansah Rexford) >> 2. Re: Wikimania and African space (Felix Nartey) >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:05:18 +0000 >> From: Nkansah Rexford >> <[email protected]> >> To: Mailing list for African Wikimedians >> <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Wikimania and African space >> Message-ID: >> <CAAh37tpdcdo68mrto=afmws4tmsevzddhfraap6hwefteog...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> 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 ? (Tunisia ?) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And who is coming to Wikimania ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Anthere >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing >>>>>> [email protected]https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >> >> >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/african-wikimedians/attachments/20150616/b32b1ad5/attachment-0001.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:17:22 +0000 >> From: Felix Nartey <[email protected]> >> To: Mailing list for African Wikimedians >> <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] Wikimania and African space >> Message-ID: >> >> <cad7ofmxzoz0w0sex8dmwk3xs0ouxpybuy9s_i9-x+atvwij...@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Rex don't get the figures wrong, it's just 3 and not 4. >> >> Dumi is going on the ticket of the FDC. Plus I agree, the numbers are not >> encouraging for Africa. I don't think our number even constitutes 2% of the >> total scholarships given and I hope this is looked into for future purposes. >> On Jun 16, 2015 11:05 AM, "Nkansah Rexford" <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> 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 ? (Tunisia ?) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> And who is coming to Wikimania ? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Anthere >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>>>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> African-Wikimedians >>>>>>> [email protected]https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>>>> [email protected] >>>>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> +Rexford <http://google.com/+Nkansahrexford> | khophi.co >>>>> <http://khophi.co/about> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> African-Wikimedians mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >> >> >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <https://lists.wikimedia.org/pipermail/african-wikimedians/attachments/20150616/512ae970/attachment.html> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> African-Wikimedians mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians >> >> >> End of African-Wikimedians Digest, Vol 7, Issue 90 >> ************************************************** >> >> > ..................................................... > Habib M'henni > Ingénieur civil et technologue à l'Iset de Nabeul > Membre fondateur de CLibre et Wikimedia TN User Group > http://about.me/habibmhenni > http://blog.habibmhenni.tn > Téléphone : +216 52232190 > [K9.Andro ] > > _______________________________________________ > African-Wikimedians mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/african-wikimedians > >
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