Tag: Wikimedia community
Leona Whitcombe
Wikipedia Birthday 2025 Celebrations and Community Activities
Wikipedia turned 24 in 2025 with global celebrations led by volunteers who edited, translated, and preserved knowledge. From Tokyo to Nairobi, communities came together to update underrepresented histories and expand access in local languages.
Leona Whitcombe
Global South Wikipedia Initiatives: Funding and Events
Wikipedia in the Global South is built by volunteers who fight to document local knowledge. Learn how funding and community events are expanding access to free knowledge in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Leona Whitcombe
Wikimania 2025 Conference Coverage and Highlights
Wikimania 2025 brought together over 2,000 volunteers from 92 countries to shape the future of free knowledge. Highlights include new tools for editor safety, a $12M fund for underrepresented languages, and a firm stance against AI-generated content without human oversight.
