Wikimedia Community User Group Uganda

More than 30 Makerere University students explored Wikimedia, learned Wikipedia editing skills and put them into practice through a hands-on edit-a-thon. Building skills. Growing contributors. Expanding open knowledge. #WikimediaUganda #Wikipedia

Knowledge grows when more people contribute. 🌍 Last Friday, Wikimedia Uganda joined @bangaafayo1 Initiative Uganda for a Wiki-COLAU Edit-a-thon, introducing its team and volunteers to Wikimedia projects and opportunities to contribute to open knowledge. #WikimediaUganda

Happy New Month Every contribution, whether improving an article, adding information to Wikidata, uploading photographs or helping another editor, plays a part in making knowledge more accessible. #WikimediaUganda #WikimediaCommunity

Women deserve to be seen, heard and represented online. 💜 Join Art + Feminism Uganda 2026 for training on Wikimedia resources, 16 Days of Activism article editing, and mental health awareness. DM us or join our WhatsApp community for access details. #16DaysOfActivism

Join Connection from Wikimania Paris to learn about Wiki Loves Monuments, photo competition judging, and tools for managing campaign contributors. Bring your questions and join the conversation! link: Dm or Join Community Group #WikimediaUganda #WikimediaTools #wikimaniaparis

🇺🇬🏆 On Uganda’s Independence Day, Wiki Loves Sport 2026 contributors and mentees came together for a day of sport and community. Now, back to documenting Uganda’s sporting stories. Join the project: zurl.co/Ocp7c #WikiLovesSport

✨ New on Wikipedia! ✨ Charles Kamurasi, Omujwera Musuuga of @Tooro Kingdom, now has a dedicated article. It covers his history, leadership, and role in the kingdom’s succession. 📖 Read here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charle… #Wikipedia #TooroKingdom #UgandaHistory

✨ New on Wikipedia! ✨ The article on Omukama Nyabongo I of Tooro is now live, documenting his succession as the 14th Omukama after King Oyo’s passing in Sept 2026. 📖 Explore more about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyabon… #Wikipedia #UgandaHistory #TooroKingdom

🚨 HAPPENING TODAY Thinking about applying for Wikimania 2027 in Santiago? Join us this evening for a practical conversation on preparing your application, with insights from experienced Wikimedians. 👉 Join the session #Wikimania2027 #WikimediaUganda #WikimaniaSantiago

🚀 Thinking about Wikimania 2027? Join us this Thursday for a practical session with experienced Wikimedians, hosted by Alyce Namale. Bring your questions, learn from experience and get tips for preparing your application. 📍 Online #Wikimania2027 #WikimediaUganda

Today we mark the International Day of Peace, established by the UN in 1981. Learn more about Peace Day and contribute knowledge about peace, peacebuilding and related topics. 📖 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intern… #PeaceDay #WikimediaUganda

The wait is almost over! After weeks of photography, uploads and judging, we’re ready to reveal the results! 🏆 Learn more about Wiki Loves Earth 2026: meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki… #WikiLovesEarth #WLE2026 #WLE2026Uganda #WikimediaUganda

Learn. Practice. Contribute. 🇺🇬📚 Wiki Loves Sport mentees got hands-on training in Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, then put those skills into action with the launch of Wiki Loves Sport 2026. Join the campaign: w.wiki/KgNs #WikiLovesSport

Literacy opens the door to knowledge. Today, we celebrate literacy and the role it plays in making knowledge more accessible to everyone. Read. Learn. Share. Supporting a world where knowledge is open and accessible to all. #literacyday

Together, We Are the Community The 2026 Annual General Meeting brought our community together to reflect on our journey, celebrate achievements, share ideas, and look ahead to what’s next. #WikimediaUgandaAGM2026 #WikimediaUganda

Celebrating Our Community, Our Journey & Our Impact A special moment at the WCUGU 2026 Annual General Meeting as we came together to cut the cake and celebrate another chapter of our journey. Learn more about what we do w.wiki/8hUp #WikimediaUgandaAGM2026

🔴 HAPPENING NOW | WCUGU AGM 2026 It’s a day of reflection, celebration, community engagement, and looking ahead as we review our journey, recognise outstanding contributions, and shape the next chapter of our Wikimedia community. #WikimediaUganda #WCUGU #WCUGUAGM2026

Wikimedia Uganda AGM 2026 It’s been a busy year for our community. Now it’s time to look back at the work, reflect, and look ahead. Follow the AGM online #WikimediaUganda

That feeling after scoring. Alvin Kitiibwa celebrates with Meddie Kasule after scoring for Gomba against Bulemeezi. Jackshots256 w.wiki/TcNh Got sports photos? Join Wiki Loves Sport: w.wiki/KgNs #WikiLovesSport

Old texts shouldn't have to disappear from reach. On Wikisource, contributors proofread and validate public-domain texts, making them freely available for anyone to read, research and use Want to help preserve more? Join us #Wikisource #WikimediaUganda