Meta-Wiki

Overview and its Usefulness

2025-06-16

BLESSING LINASON

• I am the community manager at Africa and Proud and also the co-founder of the KWASU Wikimedia Fan.
• I have led and co-organized several Wikimedia campaigns and training, promoting Wikimedia projects across communities in Nigeria.

Find me on Twitter at @Blesinsarmantha or at LinkedIn@ Linason Blessing

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Contents

Overview and Introduction to Meta Wiki

• What is Meta-Wiki
• Who Uses It ?
• Why Meta
• Purpose of Meta Wiki.

Key Features of Meta-Wiki

• Documentation and Planning
• Discussion and Collaboration
• Grants and Funding
• Reports and Evaluations

Usefulness of Meta-Wiki for Different Users

• New Contributor
• Event Organizer
• Affiliate Group
• Researcher

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, the participant will be able to:

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1. Identify Meta- Wiki
2. Identify the main uses and functions of Meta-Wiki.
3. Understand the Key Features of Meta-Wiki
4. Understand the Usefulness of Meta-Wiki for Different Users.
5. Learn how to check for ongoing events happening around you.
6. How to Create an Event Meta Page.

Meta-Wiki Overview

The Wiki Documentation Page…

What is Meta-Wiki?

Wikimedia Meta-Wiki which is often shortened to Meta-Wiki or simply Meta.

Meta-Wiki is the central coordination wiki for all Wikimedia projects.

It is not an encyclopedia or a content project like Wikipedia or Wikivoyage, but a hub where community members across the world collaborate and plan.

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Can you guess ?

Who are the primary users of Meta-Wiki ?

Who uses Meta Wiki ?

1. Wikimedia Contributors and Editors;
1. Experienced Wikipedians & Wikimedians
2. Wikimedia Movement Affiliates like User groups, chapters e.t.c.
1. Post updates about their activities
2. Collaborate on global events
3. Share reports
3. Event Organizers & Program Leaders;
1. They document events like edit-a-thons, contests, conferences, or training programs.
2. Meta is where they submit grant proposals and post final reports.
4. Wikimedia Foundation Staff and Committees;
1. Publish policies
2. Review affiliate applications
3. Post grant decisions

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Why Meta Wiki

• Meta-Wiki Primarily exists to support Coordination, Documentation, and Planning for all Wikimedia projects.
• It’s not just about editing content it’s about how the Wikimedia Movement runs.

Purpose of Meta Wiki

Coordination of all Wikimedia projects and communities.

Documentation and discussion space for global initiatives.

Planning and tracking movement strategies, events, and programs.

A platform for submitting grants and joining global conversations.

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https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Key Features of Meta-Wiki

Documentation and Planning�Project pages (e.g., Wiki Loves Africa, 1Lib1Ref)�Documentation for Wikimedia campaigns and outreach.��Discussion and Collaboration�Talk pages and discussion forums (e.g., Requests for comments, Request to be given the right to create an event MetaPage,�Language coordination and translation requests.�

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Key Features of Meta-Wiki

Grants and Funding�Grant portals: Wikimedia Foundation Grants�Examples: Rapid Fund, Conference & Event Fund.�Reports and Evaluations�Project reports, learning patterns, and outcomes of past events�Learning and Evaluation portal.�

Usefulness of Meta for Different Users

• New Contributor: Learn about global projects, grants, and join planning pages.

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• Event Organizer: Document activities, apply for funds, report and showcase impact.

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• Affiliate Group: Coordinate affiliate governance and connect with the movement.

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• Translator: Help localize global campaigns and communication.

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• Researcher: Access detailed reports, data, and program evaluations.

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Sub Saharan African Grant

This explains in details how to have access to grants that have been funded especially Rapid and how they can easily adapt it for their grant.

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan_Africa#Regional_Committee

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Questions?

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https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Main_Page

Let's go for a little practical Tour

Ice Breaker session

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