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Happy 25th Anniversary to @Wikipedia π
25 years of free knowledge, powered by a global community of volunteers. We are proud to be part of this movement that makes information accessible to all. ππ
#Wikipedia25 #FreeKnowledge
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Today, we celebrate Ghanaβs Constitution Dayβa reminder of our shared commitment to freedom, justice, and good governance.
Happy Constitution Day, Ghana
#ConstitutionDay
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19 Dec 2025
Our AGM is today! π
π 2:00 PM (GMT)
Join us virtually via Zoom using the link below:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8630834206β¦
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18 Dec 2025
Our AGM is tomorrow! π
π 2:00 PM (GMT)
Join us virtually via Zoom using the link below:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8630834206β¦
#AGM #OFWA
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Open Foundation West Africa retweeted
15 Dec 2025
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Wali Wikimedians Community introduced Wali Wikipedia (still on the incubator) to UBIDS-WikiHub at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD UBIDS), WA
#Waali
#Wali
#UBIDS
#Wikipedia
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8 Dec 2025
π’ Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is around the corner!
π 19th December 2025
β° 2pm GMT
Register here: forms.gle/bjN5EKokDxQjQv1c6
Letβs reflect on the year and plan ahead together.
#AGM #OFWA
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3 Dec 2025
Excited to announce the winners of the Afrocreatives Wikiproject Ghana Edition! π
Congrats to all winners, and thank you to every participant for your great contributions! π¬π
#acwpfilm25 #winners #ghanafilms
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Open Foundation West Africa retweeted
1 Dec 2025
Proud to join the Information Integrity Workshop with @OFWAFRICA, @TheMFWA, @Code4Africa & @Wikimedia. We explored how policy gaps fuel misinformation and why clear, inclusive laws are vital to protect truth and empower citizens.
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28 Nov 2025
We convened media and CSO representatives for our Information Integrity Workshop. We explored fact-checking, AI-generated content verification & policy insights on the 2025 Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.
#InformationIntegrity #Ghana
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13 Nov 2025
Highlights from our just ended AI for Child Growth and Learning Workshop with Expanding Boundaries International πΈ
Participants learnt how to use AI as a personal planning tool, to support holistic child development at home and in schools.
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12 Nov 2025
Big thanks to everyone who joined the AI for Child Growth & Learning Workshop!
Your passion made it all worth it. Canβt wait to see you at our next one! π
#AIforLearning #DigitalEducation
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10 Nov 2025
Join us tomorrow, for an in-person session exploring how Artificial Intelligence can be leveraged to support holistic child growth and learning.
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11th Nov 2025 | π 9:00 AM β 1:00 PM
π OFWA, Sal Heights
π Register here: bit.ly/ai4child
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6 Nov 2025
Congratulations! π
6 Nov 2025
Kumasi, Ghana π¬π, has secured TWO Global Nominations in the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge.
βThis is a major international recognition.
βThe spotlight is on Team Coney Aurora and Team Astro Voyagers.
βA massive congratulations, road to global finalists ππ
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3 Nov 2025
Registration is still open for the AI for Child Growth & Learning Workshop.
Gain practical skills to use AI responsibly β helping children think critically & learn safely.
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11 Nov 2025 | β° 9AMβ1PM | π OFWA
π Register: forms.gle/RT4jeRNsQyRkA9iW9
#AIforEducation
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Join the Africa Wikimedia Technical Community (AWMT)! π
Weβre excited to welcome new members who want to make an impact through open-source technology.
Whether youβre a developer, designer, data analyst, or tech enthusiast, this is your chance to collaborate, learn, and build tools that support @Wikimedia projects, especially those focused on African languages and communities.
Fill out this form to get started: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fβ¦
cc: @OFWAFRICA @wikitech_knust
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16 Oct 2025
Weβre live! π
Couldnβt get into the Zoom room? No worries β you can still join us live on YouTube to follow the sessions, learn, and connect with mentors and tech enthusiasts from across Africa.
π₯ Watch the livestream here: youtube.com/live/m6MNIkdDTIoβ¦
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15 Oct 2025
π The #AfricaWikiChallenge2025 winners are here! π
Big congrats to our amazing winners & contributors ππΎ
Youβre helping shape how Africaβs story is told π
#AWC2025 #winners #OFWA
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15 Oct 2025
The wait is over! π
The AWMT Hackathon Prep Launch 2025 kicks off tomorrow!
Join this virtual event bringing together tech enthusiasts and newbies to learn, connect, and contribute to the Wikimedia movement. π»π
π Register now: bit.ly/AWMTHackathonLaunch
#AWMTLaunch2025
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14 Oct 2025
β³ 2 days to go! π₯³
Join the Africa Wikimedia Hackathon Prep Launch 2025 β a 2-day online event to explore open source tools, contribute to Wikimedia & prep for Novemberβs grand hackathon.
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Oct 16β17 | 10AMβ2PM UTC
π Register: bit.ly/awmtlaunch
#AWMT #HackathonPrep
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