[Wikimedia-l] Thanks for making IYD2023 an unforgettable experience

[Wasi]

Dear Everyone,

We hope you are all enjoying the wonderful moments following the
celebration of International Youth Day 2023
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023> with
the WikiVibrance team. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all
those who joined the event and made it even more joyful. Without your
participation, this event wouldn't have been possible. We were truly amazed
by the enthusiastic involvement of young people from various corners of the
world.

We did our utmost to organize Youth Day for Wikimedia's youth community,
with the aim of boosting their contributions. While we can't be certain of
our success, the love and support we received from the participants meant
the world to us.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the incredible organizers who
worked tirelessly to ensure the event ran smoothly. We know it's hard to
adequately thank the organizing team, but we deeply appreciate the amazing
work you all put into making the event a success.

Here, we'd like to share some key highlights from IYD 2023:

1. *Xperience Call*: We provided a platform for young individuals to share
their inspiring stories with the world. We were thrilled to hear the
success stories of these young voices. You can find the recordings of the
Xperience Call here:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_Xperience_Space_Call.webm.

2. *Edit-a-thon*: We organized an edit-a-thon focusing on youth-related
topics in various communities. A total of 158 people participated in the
edit-a-thon. Together, they created 1494 new articles and updated 3173
existing articles. For more detailed statistics, please visit the meta
page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Metrics

3.* Nominations and Barnstars*: As part of IYD 2023, we took nominations
from the community and awarded Barnstars to individuals who have
consistently helped and inspired young people to work within the Wikimedia
movement. For more information, please visit the nomination page:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Nomination.

4. *Wiki Loves Cosplay*: We also organized "Wiki Loves Cosplay" as part of
IYD 2023. So far, we've received 58 image uploads from different parts of
the world. If you're interested in participating or learning more about it,
please visit the meta page:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Cosplay.

As we wrap up IYD 2023 for this year, we want to assure you that we'll be
back again in 2024 with even more exciting initiatives. Once again, our
sincere thanks go out to the participants, well-wishers, and organizers for
making IYD 2023 a reality. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the next
Youth Day, where we hope to bring you something truly exciting.

Thank you,
Wasi
On behalf of the IYD 2023 Core Organizing Team
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[Wikimedia-l] Nominate for the Youth barnstar!!

[Wasi]

Hey there everyone!

We're thrilled to share that as part of IYD23
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023>we are
awarding the youth barstars
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WikiVibrance_Barnstar.svg> to the
youth champs in our movement. This year, we're shining the spotlight on
those who are consistently supporting and guiding the youth in our journey,
as well as those amazing young individuals who are setting the inspiration
bar sky-high with their outstanding contributions.

Ever had that one person who's been your rock, guiding you whenever you
needed a helping hand? Now's your chance to show them some love with a
well-deserved Barnster nomination! Also, if there's a youth out there who's
been rocking it with their inspiring work, nominate them too!!
To nominate for the youth Barnstar, go to the link and add the name:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Nomination

We get it, these barstars might not change the world, but we're pretty darn
sure they'll give a fantastic boost to the incredible work these folks are
doing. Let's spread the good vibes and honour the people making a
difference!

Kind regards,
Wasi
On behalf of the International Youth Day organizing team
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[Wikimedia-l] [Wiki Loves Cosplay] Participate and win prizes!!

[Wasi]

Still in the joy of International Youth Day 2023!!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Are you a lover of anime, cartoons, comic books, television series, and
video games? We are delighted to let you know that The #WikiLovesCosplay
Contest is on.

Join us in the fun of cosplaying your favourite characters and documenting
images of them on Wikimedia Commons from August 16 to September 30, 2023,
and win amazing prizes. 🏆

See more information on how you can participate here -
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Cosplay

Upload your images directly through the link- https://w.wiki/7KDt

Let's bring characters to life together!!

#Cosplay #CaptureTheCosmos

Cheers
Wasi
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Get ready to celebrate in full swing at International Youth Day 2023 with us!

[Wasi]

Greetings everyone!

We hope you're all enjoying a fantastic day!

Time is flying, and we're getting closer and closer to the much-anticipated
celebration of Youth Day 2023. Our excitement is growing by leaps and
bounds as we approach the launch webinar for the International Youth Day
2023 campaign, set to take place on August 12, 2023, at 11:00 UTC. If you
haven't secured your spot yet, there's no need to delay. Simply click the
registration button right here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023

We see the fun that will flow from the launch webinar into the big
Xperience Space call. And we want you to help us make this even better for
you.

Here's how you can be a part of it all! We're on the lookout for young
wikimedians who are interested in sharing their insights and experiences
about the challenges they encounter in their daily wiki journey. How did
they conquer these obstacles? Who were the guiding Wikimedians and/or
Wikimedia communities that provided support?

If you're engaged in youth work, we invite you to share your narrative as
well. How did you navigate the dynamics of working with young individuals?
What obstacles did you face, and how did you surmount them? Feel free to
highlight your success stories too.

Your experiences hold tremendous value in guiding the younger generation
within the movement, enabling them to work more efficiently. Moreover, this
presents an excellent opportunity to forge connections and strengthen bonds
with fellow enthusiasts.

Are you interested to share your experience? Please don't hesitate to reach
out. You can reply directly to this email or express your interest in our
Telegram chat group. We'll be in touch shortly with the next steps.
Link to the telegram group: https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0

We need more help from you to make the events more lively.
Please Suggest songs that are youth-focused or celebrate life.
We want to play that during the idle moments of the IYD2023 launch webinar
and xperience call. It will turn the boring moments into a wholesome
experience. You can drop your preferred song here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/IYD_Music_Playlist

Let's make Youth Day enjoyable together.


Kind regards,
Wasiul Bahar,
On behalf of the International Youth Day organizing team

On Mon, Aug 7, 2023 at 1:28 AM Wasi  wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> Hope you're feeling fantastic!
>
> We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikivibrance> is gearing up to rock the
> celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with
> Jungwikipedianer
> <https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Jungwikipedianer>, Wikimedia
> Community User Group South Sudan
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_South_Sudan>,
> NDEC Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/NDEC_Wikipedia_Editorial_and_Research_Team>,
> Project Korikath <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Project_Korikath>, Wikimedia
> Community User Group Turkey
> <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Turkey>,
> Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open Knowledge Tanzania.
>
> Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the
> excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of
> electrifying activities that you won't want to miss.
>
> To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an
> absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all
> walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into
> the action with us.
>
> 🌐 *Launch Webinar *
> 📅 Date: August 12, 2023
> 🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC
> 🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for
> event" button here -
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023
>
> But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next
> big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience
> there.
>
> 🌐 *Xperience Space Call*
> 📅 Date: August 13, 2023
> ⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
> 🎯 Register at:
>  
> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and_Timelines#Xperience_Space
>
> Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths
> from every corner of the globe.
>
> Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth
> Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable
> memories!
> Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people:
> https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0
>
> Kind regards,
> Wasiul Bahar,
> On 

[Wikimedia-l] Get ready to celebrate in full swing at International Youth Day 2023 with us!

[Wasi]

Hello everyone,

Hope you're feeling fantastic!

We're thrilled to announce that Wikivibrance
 is gearing up to rock the
celebrations for International Youth Day 2023, in collaboration with
Jungwikipedianer ,
Wikimedia Community User Group South Sudan
,
NDEC Wikipedia Editorial and Research Team
,
Project Korikath , Wikimedia
Community User Group Turkey
,
Wikimedians of Arusha User Group, and Open Knowledge Tanzania.

Our young champions from every corner of the movement are turning up the
excitement for International Youth Day 2023 with a whirlwind of
electrifying activities that you won't want to miss.

To kick things off, we're hosting a launch webinar that's going to be an
absolute blast! You'll get to connect with inspiring young minds from all
walks of the movement and get the lowdown on how you can dive right into
the action with us.

🌐 *Launch Webinar *
📅 Date: August 12, 2023
🕒 Time: 11:00 UTC
🎯 Ready to join the party? Secure your spot by hitting the "Register for
event" button here -
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:International_Youth_Day_2023

But that's just the beginning, my friends. Brace yourselves for the next
big show– the Xperience Space Call! It's going to be an amazing experience
there.

🌐 *Xperience Space Call*
📅 Date: August 13, 2023
⏰ Time: 14:00 UTC
🎯 Register at:
 
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/International_Youth_Day_2023/Activities_and_Timelines#Xperience_Space

Don't miss the ride of a lifetime – join and exchange skills with youths
from every corner of the globe.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make International Youth
Day 2023 an absolute explosion of joy, learning, and unforgettable
memories!
Also, feel free to join our Telegram group to connect with amazing people:
https://t.me/+iFIIN8Q7rZY0NDE0

Kind regards,
Wasiul Bahar,
On behalf of the International Youth Day 2023 Organizing Team
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[Wikimedia-l] Re: Wikimedia UK Strategic Report for 21/22

[Wasi]

Awesome!!
Very unique way to publish a report.
Wasi

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM Lucy Crompton-Reid <
lucy.crompton-r...@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

> Dear all
>
>
> Wikimedia UK has just published our Strategic Report for the financial
> year 2021/22. Excitingly, this is our first fully digital format, which
> we hope brings to life the breadth of Wikimedia UK’s activities and impact.
>
>
> You can find the report directly here
> <https://2022strategicreport.wikimedia.org.uk/> or on our website
> <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> under Strategic Report.
>
>
> Best wishes
>
> Lucy
>
>
> --
> Lucy Crompton-Reid (she/her)
> Chief Executive
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