Presentation from Wikimania 2011 (Haifa) about the Wikimedia Chapters - outlining their Cool Projects.

1. Wikimedia Chapters Lodewijk Gelauff @effeietsanders [email_address]

2. Definition Just a quite random selection To inspire, not to be complete

3. Frankfurt

4. Cambridge

5. Taipei

6. Alexandria

7. Buenos Aires

8. Gdansk

9. Haifa

10. To be continued...

11. Meetups

12. Denmark: Wiki Wednesday Photo: More info: First Wednesday of the month Meeting at a location which is also interesting (library, museum etc) Photo: More info: http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WW

13. Philippines: Wikipedia Kapihan Photo: http://vaes9.codedgraphic.com/posts/first_wikipedia_kapihan More info: Coffee meeting Informal Wikimedians and friends Discussion ~20 participants Local Wikimedians not fond of meetings

14. 10 year Wikipedia

15. Czech: 10 th anniversary concert Photo:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Koncert_10_let_Wikipedie_-_3671.jpg More info: http://ten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague/cs http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_10_Concert_Prague 10 th anniversary of Wikipedia Concert Public Domain Recordings

16. Taiwan: regular meetups Regular meetups in Taiwan Summer 2011: Audience: Novice users 1 day Workshops Reliability, writing style Contest Photo: http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2011%E5%B9%B4%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E7%B6%AD%E5%9F%BA%E4%BA%BA%E5%A4%8F%E8%81%9A%E5%A4%A7%E5%90%88%E7%85%A7.jpg More info: http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:%E8%81%9A%E4%BC%9A/2011%E5%B9%B4%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E5%A4%8F%E8%81%9A

17. France: Street panels Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_10_Rennes_-_exposition_-_9426.JPG More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Seb35/Signpost/WP!O Wikipedia 10 in Rennes, France Special celebration: Real life articles Picture replaced by 'live feed' Going local Support from the city

18. Conferences

19. Philippines: WikiCon Photo: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2nd_WikiCon%27s_class_picture.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Philippines/Projects/2nd_Annual_Convention Conference, 1 day Sharing knowledge and discussion Truth in Numbers General Meeting

20. US-NYC: Wiki Conference New York Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wikiconf_NYC_2010_open_space.JPG More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Wiki-Conference 2 nd annual conference in New York August 2010 Keynotes Clay Shirky & Sue Gardner 120 participants Unconference: Lots of Open Space!

21. Australia: WikiAcademy Queensland Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MilesDogwoodCrossing.JPG More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Australian_Wikipedians%27_notice_board&oldid=435783421#Dogwood_Crossing_WikiAcademy Workshop How to add information to Wikipedia State University of Queensland ~20 participants, mostly from Cultural Heritage Institutions

22. US-NYC: Glamcamp NYC Photo: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GLAMcamp_NYC_-_16.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAMcamp_NYC 'GLAM' experts from Wikimedia all over the world May 2011 New York Public Library Funded through WMF grant

23. PR

24. Hong Kong: New Year stall Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia10thBirthdayHongKongFair20110129HKMACgroup.jpg More info: http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E7%B6%AD%E5%9F%BA%E5%AA%92%E9%AB%94%E5%8D%94%E6%9C%83/2011%E7%B6%AD%E5%9F%BA%E7%99%BE%E7%A7%91%E5%8D%81%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95 Chinese New Year Market Football courts full with stalls Wikimedia stall Merchandize: Wikimedia + friends

25. Italy: WikiGuide Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_ridotto.ogv More info: http://www.wikimedia.it/index.php/WikiGuide/en Screencast Italian – translations available Three editions: Wikipedia Wikimedia Commons Wikisource

26. Macau: User recruitment Photo: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186730301384289 More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186730301384289 Tea meeting Sharing news & information August 2011: Updates from Wikimania Trying to get more active users through real life meetings Help people overcome problems

27. Italy: Wikiquote twitterbot Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roboreptile.jpg More info: http://twitter.com/#!/itwikiquote Quote of the day Twitter Amiamo persino le lodi che non crediamo sincere. Il privilegio dei grandi è vedere le catastrofi da una terrazza. (Jean Giraudoux) We even love the praises believed insincere. The privilege of big men is watching catastrophes from a terrace. (credit: Brownout)

28. Macedonia: Social networks Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Foto_Rumania_Cables.JPG More info: N.A. Presence Macedonian Wikipedia on Twitter & Facebook “Следете ја Википедија на македонски јазик на Facebook и Twitter! ”: Ask people to follow Wikimedia/Wikipedia through the sitenotice

29. Distribution

30. Israel: Africa project Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gorilla-thinclient.svg More info: http://www.wikimedia.org.il/Press_release:Wikipedia_Goes_To_Africa Africa Center Cameroon – Linux pre-installed Offline Wikipedia in French and English Cooperation WMFR & WMCH

31. UK: QR pedia Photo: http://www.zakelijk.qrdigi.com/qr-pedia (non-free) More info: http://shkspr.mobi/blog/index.php/2011/02/qr-codes-for-museums/ QR codes – scannable url Language settings dependent Derby museum – pilot Tourists! One size fits all.

32. Cultural Partners

33. Australia: State Library of Queensland Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:StateLibQld_1_100120.jpg More info: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:State_Library_of_Queensland Image donation of 50,000 images Historically relevant metadata

34. Sweden: Nordic Museum Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kronprins_Karl,_sedermera_kung_Karl_XV._Fritz_von_Dardel,_1849_-_Nordiska_Museet_-_NMA.0032206.jpg More info: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Nordiska_museet Content donation 1000 images Historical interest to Scandinavia Crown prince Karl (later Karl XV of Sweden)

35. Portugal: IUCN Red List Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IUCN-Headquarters.jpg More info: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:IUCN_red_list Red list Spatial data for distributions of species

36. Argentina: RTA Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edicion-Canal-7-Argentina-b.JPG More info: http://wikimedia.org.ar/wiki/Nuestro_acervo_cultural_com%C3%BAn,_disponible_gracias_a_una_iniciativa_de_RTA Radio and Television Argentina Archive material Encyclopedic 25 video excerpts so far – mainly historical speeches

37. UK: Backstage Pass Photo: http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seax_of_Beagnoth.JPG More info: http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Backstage_Pass British Museum Wikipedian in Residence Liam Wyatt Take a look behind the screens See more than other people Encouragement & involvement ~30 participants on different tours

38. France: Palais de Versailles Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Orangerie.jpg More info: http://www.wikimedia.fr/partenariat-avec-le-ch%C3%A2teau-de-versailles Wikipedian in Residence Bridge between organisation and Wikimedia Facilitate, not create Access ~290 articles ~1800 images

39. Poland: Por Wikimedia Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PL_Wikimedia_Polska_2010_113.JPG More info: http://pl.wikimedia.org/wiki/Pro_Wikimedia_2010 Luxury: many content donations per year Recognition Community award Symbolic appreciation Four categories: 'GLAM' Non-'GLAM' institutions Culture event organizations Private donations September

40. Education

41. Argentina: Wikipedia en el aula Photo: http://wiki.wikimedia.org.ar/images/pdf/wiki_para_armar2.pdf More info: http://wikipediaenelaula.educ.ar Ministry of Education, Buenos Aires province Publication booklet (Patricio Lorente) Further collaborations Advice 12:00, Arbel

42. Germany: Schulprojekt Photo: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia-Schulprojekt_Andreanum_-_Schuelerworkshop_2.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia-Schulprojekt School project Training volunteers to give workshops ~40 schools participating ~20 volunteers trained Train the trainer – make it scale

43. Estonia: Vikipeedia koolides Photo: http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilt:Carl_Robert_Jakobsoni_nimeline_G%C3%BCmnaasium_2010.JPG More info: http://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikipeedia:Vikipeedia_koolides Lectures 15 high schools About: Usage of Wikipedia as a source Contribute to Wikipedia as part of curriculum

44. Macedonia: Wikipedia Why, Who, How Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Book_question2.svg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Macedonia/What_is_Wikipedia%3F_Why%3F_How%3F_Who%3F Lecture/seminar (1-2h) Target: students and pupils Become active!

45. Canada: Medical students Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Doctor_Luke_Fildes.jpg More info: http://wikimedia.ca/wiki/Projects/Scholarship Writing contest on medical topics Students $1000 Scholarship, paid for by a board member for the winner to write more

46. Hong Kong: Toolkit liberal studies Photo: More info: http://wikimedia.hk/index.php/Education_Toolkits_for_Liberal_Studies Liberal studies: obligatory course for students How to find information and use it Wikimedia Hong Kong produces lesson package Important role for Wikipedia More follow up to come, i.e. writing contest

47. Switzerland: Third Age Online Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_But_All_with_colors.jpg More info:http://www.thirdageonline.eu/blog/project-tao-status-update-after-the-first-half-year%E2%80%A6/ European collaboration Wikimedia Switzerland Wikimedia Deutschland Seniorweb Berne University And others Umbrella: activities, workshops, material etc. Workshop Wiki Loves Monuments Silberwissen Now, Tavor

48. Content creation

49. Sweden: Internet i Sverige Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WMSE_%C3%A5rsm%C3%B6te_2011-37.jpg More info: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2NYY/N4/25/wikimedia-sweden-launches-project-internet/ Wikipedia hired Internet in Sweden WikiProject Missing topics etc. Facilitate

50. Germany: Landtagsprojekt Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Plenarsaal_des_Nieders%C3%A4chsischen_Landtages_in_Hannover.jpg More info: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Landtagsprojekt Landtag: local parliament Go to the parliament Photo session Bundestag 2011: two states

51. Indonesia: Bebaskan Pengetahuan Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Logo_Bebaskan_Pengetahuan_2012.jpg More info: http://www.wikimedia.or.id/wiki/Free_Your_Knowledge_2010 Writing Contest I 3 months Winner: Wikimania 2010, Gdansk 10 universities Training Contest

52. Indonesia: Pijar Teologi Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Logo_pijar_teologi_final.jpg More info: http://www.wikimedia.or.id/wiki/Beacon_of_Theology_2011 Writing contest II 2,5 month Theology 1 university, ~70 participants

53. Indonesia: Papat Limpad Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pelatihan_Papat_Limpad.JPG More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:WM_ID/Javanese_Wikipedia_Revitalization_Project Writing contest III 7 months Targeting Javanese language Had increased editors, but now decreasing Writing contest to the saviour?

54. UK: Hoxne Challange Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hoxne_Hoard_1.jpg More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:GLAM/BM/Hoxne_challenge Put Wikipedians in a room Lock the door Don't let them out until they described a tough topic

55. Philippines: Wikipedia takes Manilla Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_Takes_Manila_01.jpg More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Takes_Manila Photo hunt Centre of Manilla ~100 participants Using photo contest tools Related: Saturday, 11:00 Rapaport

56. Poland: Wikiekspedycja Photo: http://pl.wikimedia.org/wiki/Plik:Wikiekspedycja_2011_map.svg More info: http://pl.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikiekspedycja_2011 White space regions Photograph-a-lot Small groups Expedition Thousands of images Related: Saturday, 11:00 Rapaport

57. Israel: Elef Millim Photo: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_IMG_1536.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Elef_Millim_project Field trips ~30 Document an area Related: Saturday, 11:00 Rapaport

58. Multi chapter

59. Iberocoop Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iberocoop.svg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Logo_Iberocoop.svg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Iberocoop Multiple chaptersand candidate chapters 'Latin' speaking countries: 12 so far Cooperation, mutual support Mental support during vegetarian meetings Exchange ideas and lessons 2011: Encuentro Wikimedia Iberoamericano

60. Austria: Fundraising summit Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Victor_Dubreuil_-_Barrels_on_Money,_c._1897_oil_on_canvas.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fundraising_2011/Fundraising_Summit 11 chapters + WMF Learn about and prepare fundraising

61. Wiki Loves Monuments Photo: http://www.wikimedia.ch/File:LUSITANA_WLM_2011_d.svg More info: www.wikilovesmonuments.eu 15 countries We just love monuments 2010: Netherlands Photo contest Saturday, 11:00 Rapaport

62. Other

63. Netherlands: WikiPortrait Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikiportret_advertentie_72dpi.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikiportrait External upload platform Since 2008 Easier permissions

64. Russia: Copyright lobbying Photo: More info: N.A. Copyright law Proposals included in drafts Also in G8 discussions via Russia

65. Spain: ONCE cooperation on accessibility Photo: More info: N.A. ONCE foundation Improve participation of blind people in open knowledge Develop tools (i.e. Braille search) Develop contents for and about blind people Multi year cooperation

66. Crazyness

67. Look around Israel: Wikimania Photo: Maniago More info: www.wikimania.org

68. Association of Stroopwafel Addicts Photo: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimania2007_Florence_with_stroopwafel.jpg http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eating_stroopwafels_is_a_blast.jpg More info: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/ASA

69. Thanks to... Submissions: Ole Palnatoke Andersen - anthere - Cristian Consonni - Bence - Mike Peel - Galileo Vidoni - rupert thurner - Vladimir Medeyko - Waldir - Mariyanah - Teele Vaalma - Harel - Ted Chien - Susanne Schade - Kiril Simeonovski - Lourie Pieterse - Tomasz Ganicz - Niklas Laxström - Jan Ainali - Amir E. Aharoni - James Heilman - Milos Rancic - Josh Lim - Tango Chan - Holger Motzkau - whhalbert - Siebrand Mazeland - Richard Knipel - Gautam - Jorge Sierra - Lars Åge Kamfjord - Andrew - Limojoe Preparing: Béria Lima And all the photographers! Licences: Just check the links