There are more articles written about the city of Paris on Wikipedia than the entire continent of Africa. How do we change this? We aim to inspire the future generations and those who mould their minds through a special event - “WikiAfrica Education”#AfroCreation: people, places, stories.

This event brings together different educators to contribute to Wikipedia, whether that be through creating new content, editing or translating existing content. At this event educators will become knowledge creators, not just consumers. Individuals will be facilitated by experienced “Wikimedians” from Wikimedia ZA, to collaboratively find the way that this powerful tool can be used in different classroom contexts.

This exciting event will show educators how they can integrate Wikipedia as a tool in their classroom in exciting and innovative ways. This is an introductory event, and no previous experience with Wikipedia is required! Only an open mind and a willingness to share, learn, and teach!

Please click here to tell us what topics or themes interest you and we can explore at the event. Let us know if you have your own device that can connect to the internet, or if we will need to provide one on the day for you.

Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Learn more about the Moleskine Foundation here.

Learn more about BRIDGE here.

Learn more about Wikimedia ZA here.