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    Oct 22

    NEW: Everyone, everywhere deserves access to reliable information about . We are joining forces with to make critical public health information available under a free license, to share on , , and more:

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Don't want to go back to the office? You don't have to. Our distributed staff have been working remotely for years. (And we're hiring!)

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    Oct 25

    It’s pretty cool these people used Wikipedia as one of their sources for grammar! Great work!

    New MIT algorithm automatically deciphers lost languages (story by )
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  4. Oct 25

    Since the start of , Wikimedia volunteers and have been on the frontlines to combat the spread of misinformation around the pandemic. Now, we are joining forces to help share reliable COVID-19 information with more people in more places.

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    Oct 24

    The first -supported in-person activity in the world since March (in accordance with our new COVID mitigation protocols): the satellite training event in , . Félicitation ! Report:

    Un premier évènement satellite wikicite en Haïti réussi
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  6. Oct 24

    Are you a young content creator looking to share your work on , , and other free knowledge projects? Visit the website to watch a masterclass training video with Wikimedia Foundation staff:

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  7. Oct 23

    "Here, I was needed. Here, I could do something." Librarian Mary Mann shares how she found renewed purpose during the pandemic by contributing to . Get ready to feel inspired ⬇️

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  8. Retweeted
    Oct 23

    Another of my favorite projects this year is our grant to support volunteers cataloging ancient Balinese palm-leaf manuscripts.

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  9. Oct 23

    Our CEO was recently interviewed by about all things Wikipedia, including: • Reliable sources • How volunteer editors are covering • The future of And so much more! Check it out here ↓

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    Oct 23

    Equitable access to trusted health information is critical to keeping people safe & informed during the pandemic. Our new collaboration with the will increase access to reliable health information from across multiple countries, languages & devices.

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    The World Health Organization and Foundation expand access to trusted information about on 👉
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    Oct 22

    Partnerships on purpose. and will provide access to reliable content, valuable and necessary information on .

    So proud of this collaboration between and we announced today that will give more people everywhere access to reliable, free knowledge about COVID-19, so we can beat this together!
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  12. Oct 22

    Happening tomorrow! ⏬

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    Do you want to share your content on projects and reach millions? This masterclass has you covered 🎓 Save the date for this session: 🗓️ Fri Oct 23 ⏰ 9AM ET/1PM GMT 🎥
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    Oct 22

    The collaboration is part of a shared commitment from both organizations to ensure everyone has access to critical public health information surrounding the pandemic 👉

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    The World Health Organization and Foundation expand access to trusted information about on 👉
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  14. Oct 22

    To our community and colleagues in Nigeria, we are with you. May you feel the love of hundreds of thousands of Wikimedians around the world, all sending wishes for your safety and strength. ♥️

    Thank you , for your message, it came at the right time. Now, we all are fine, though we can't tell what will happen tomorrow. So, we need the prayers of all Wikimedians across the globe in this trying time.
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    Oct 22

    Since 's start, millions of people worldwide have relied on to stay informed. Now, and are joining forces to help ensure everyone, everywhere has access to trustworthy information about the pandemic.

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    Oct 22

    🚨 BIG NEWS: The is granting free use 🔓 of its published information, graphics, and videos—making its work openly available for reuse, resharing, and importantly, for translations.

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    Oct 22

    With 5,000+ articles in over 175 languages, volunteers are making information available for people everywhere. Today we announced a new / collaboration to give them (and the world) new WHO resources for their efforts.

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  18. Oct 21

    "You could make a strong case for suggesting that is the most valuable single site online, and the most eloquent and enduring representative of the internet as a force for good." Explore Wikipedia's past, present, and future, via . ⏬

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    Oct 21

    Great insights 👏 from and on how to engage with global communities.

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    ☝️ A takeaway from Alex Stinson's () "Engaging Global Communities" session: Don't allow the desire to track and evaluate "success" through specific tools change your design choices for an event—which can limit access and make it less inclusive.
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  20. Oct 20

    What made one of the world's most-popular websites—and how it can it continue to improve? These questions and more are explored in Wikipedia @ 20: Stories of an Incomplete Revolution, edited by + Jackie Koerner and out now:

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