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WikiMedicine workshop in Rwanda

August 29, 2025
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On August 22, 2025, We successfully hosted a WikiMedicine workshop in Kigali, facilitated by Dr. James Heilman to train members in translating and creating health-related content for Kinyarwanda Wikipedia using tools from the Wiki Project Med Foundation (WPMEDF). The initiative aimed to enhance access to reliable health information in Kinyarwanda,…

22 Mar 25

Empowering Open-Source Knowledge Leaders Through Wiki Clubs

At our head office in Kacyiru, we are hosting capacity-building training for Wiki Club mentors(Teachers) and students from GS Ruhunda and GS Gishari in Rwamagana District, GS Nyinawimana in Gicumbi District, and Kageyo TSS in Gicumbi District. This training is part of our WikiClub Initiative, a project that fosters knowledge…

19 Mar 25

Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Contest in Rwanda

Join the Photography and Media Contest in Rwanda Wiki Loves Africa (WLA) is an annual photography, video, and audio contest that invites participants from across Africa to contribute freely licensed media to Wikimedia Commons. These contributions help illustrate Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, enriching global knowledge with authentic African visuals.…

09 Mar 25

Empowering Rwandan Youth through Wiki-Clubs: Bridging the Digital Knowledge Gap

A Movement for Open Knowledge and Digital Literacy: Author: Rugamba Robert In an era where digital literacy is a key driver of progress, ensuring young people have the skills to navigate, create, and share knowledge is more important than ever. The Wikimedia Rwanda Wiki-Club initiative is designed to do just that—empower students…