WIKIMOVE

Jul 11 2024 21 ep. 51 mins 8
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WIKIMOVE is an audio and videocast where we discuss the future of the Wikimedia movement. Visit our meta page for more information.

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Building Capacity for Tech Development

Jul 11 2024 56 mins  
What’s in this episode? In the last episode of season 2, we talk about ways to distribute tech development based on projects and ideas from the Global Majority. Our guests describe the way they have been developing software around lexicographical data as well as community training around Wikidata, supported by a grant from Arcadia Fund acquired by Wikimedia Deutschland.Our g

The Global Majority Speaks out on Tech!

Jun 04 2024 35 mins  
What’s in this episode? Last month, a text called the “Global Majority Wikimedia Technology Priorities" was published on Meta. This is a manifesto, signed by a growing number of Wikimedia organizations and individuals, which addresses decision making about technology in the Wikimedia Movement - particularly when it comes to creating technology that is designed for use

Charting the Movement Charter

Apr 09 2024 32 mins  
What's in this episode...In this episode we talk about the Wikimedia Movement Charter - the “artifact” that spells out who we are, what values we have, and what roles and responsibilities the various Movement bodies have. The close-to final draft of the charter is now online for comments and review. We talk with two members of the Movement Charter Drafting committee, and a

Events for an Equitable Movement

Mar 07 2024 59 mins  
What’s in this episode?In this episode,we talk to Felix and Željko about the past and the future of Wikimedia events. We start with a critical review of the current event structure and practices, learn how an event team led to developing a Wikimedia Agenda for an entire continent, and start drawing a picture of what events could look like that are aligned with our strategy.Our g

Grants and Hubs

Feb 06 2024 51 mins  
What’s in this episode? In this episode we talk with two women who have been instrumental in implementing movement strategy. Our guests are...Yop Rwan Pam tells about the WMF movement strategy grant program, how it works and some of the innovative ideas it already has helped to bring on the road. Barbara Klen shares about the Central and Eastern European Hub, how it sta

Looking back and looking ahead

Jan 15 2024 50 mins  
What’s in this episode? Join us for an episode where we revisit highlights from our conversations throughout 2023. In this special episode, we’ll discuss and replay snippets from our guests that left lasting impacts on us. We’ll also take a look ahead, and our hosts will share intriguing predictions and thoughts on the trajectory of our movement in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See

Recommendation 4: The story behind it

Dec 07 2023 46 mins  
What’s in this episode? In this episode we come back to the “Why” of developing governance for the Wikimedia Movement. Our guests uncover the story behind Movement Strategy recommendation #4: 'Ensure Equity in Decision Making', which set the path for writing a charter and creating a global council. Whether you're new or a long-time Wikimedian, this episode offers insight

The Past, Present and Future of Wikimedia Affiliates

Nov 06 2023 59 mins  
What’s in this episode? Affiliates are the recognized organizations and groups in the Wikimedia movement that support volunteers, advocate for free knowledge and come together as the backbone of the movement. We talk about how Wikimedia’s somewhat ad hoc affiliate landscape has emerged, discuss the relationship between organizations and communities, and imagine what role a

Overcoming Harassement and the Transgender Gap

Oct 04 2023 45 mins  
What's in this episode?In this podcast episode we interview two long-time non-binary Wikipedia editors, Pax and Tamzin. They discuss their efforts to improve the representation of marginalized groups and reduce harassment on Wikipedia, reinforcing the importance of the movement strategy's focus on safety and inclusion. The guests talked about their fight against vandalism and provi

Wikimedia Deutschland for the Movement

Jun 07 2023 62 mins  
What is in this episode? The two leading women of Wikimedia Deutschland share why they think movement strategy is critical for the survival of our movement and of free knowledge. They talk about what they see as WMDE’s role in moving towards the strategic direction, what WMDE already does, and how the ways of working of the largest chapter have already changed.Our guests are