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Wikimedia Foundation
Software Development
San Francisco, CA 73,634 followers
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.
About us
About the Wikimedia Foundation The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world in which every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We believe that everyone has the potential to contribute something to our shared knowledge, and that everyone should be able to access that knowledge freely. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support the volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive. The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $15. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. The Wikimedia Foundation is a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California, USA.
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https://wikimediafoundation.org
External link for Wikimedia Foundation
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Non-Profit, Free knowledge, Open Source Culture, Internet, Technology, Mobile, Open Source, Education, Free Knowledge , and Wikipedia
Locations
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1 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104, US
Employees at Wikimedia Foundation
Updates
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Wikimania starts in less than 3 weeks! Wikimania is the annual global conference organized by and for the volunteers behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. This year's edition will take place from 7 to 10 August in Katowice, Poland, and also online. If you are planning to travel to Poland for #Wikimania2024, swipe through this post for travel tips. Visit wikimania.org to learn more.
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The question about introducing dark mode to Wikimedia projects has never been “why”. It has always been “how”. The Web team at the Wikimedia Foundation explains how they made dark mode possible with the help of the Wikimedia community.
Yes, you read that right. Dark mode is (finally!) here. One of the most requested features, dark mode improves accessibility and reduces eye strain for readers and volunteer editors across Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. While creating dark mode may seem simple, it required overcoming tricky and unique challenges particular to Wikipedia, such as respecting and maintaining accessibility of user-generated content. The Wikimedia Foundation’s engineering teams worked closely with communities to bring dark mode to light. It is now available on select wikis, and will soon be deployed to others. Learn more about the benefits of dark mode, the challenges in making it a reality, and how you can contribute. ➡️ https://w.wiki/Agzk
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Children roll bicycle tires through an improvised obstacle course at a rice processing factory. The giant cones are called topas and serve as protection for the rice that dries overnight. The scene, photographed by Azim Khan Ronnie in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, is the first winning image of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. Wiki Loves Folklore is an international photography contest celebrating the world's rich folk traditions and cultures. This year, more than 41,000 mesmerizing images representing over 140 countries were submitted. Visit Wikimedia Commons to see all winning images ➡️ https://w.wiki/AfSo
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Once again, the Wikimedia Foundation's application for observer status at WIPO, the United Nations agency for intellectual property, was blocked by China. This is the fourth time that China opposed our request, based, once again, on false accusations that the Foundation is complicit in spreading disinformation. This misrepresents Wikipedia's volunteer-driven model. The free encyclopedia's policies and practices are rooted in accuracy and neutrality; they help effectively counter misinformation and disinformation online. Observer status would enable us to participate and contribute to WIPO committees where intellectual property norms are set. As the host of the world’s largest online encyclopedia, the Wikimedia Foundation has practical expertise in many of the issues of interest being discussed at WIPO, including traditional knowledge, copyright, access to knowledge during times of crises, and Artificial Intelligence. The Foundation's presence at WIPO would help to ensure that the future of copyright truly reflects the global and diverse needs of the internet. We hope that WIPO leadership will act to help advance global access to free knowledge by enabling our observer status application to move forward in the near future. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dNvu47uh
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Do you ever wonder how content gets published or moderated on Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia? Or who is in charge of making those decisions? We have covered those topics and more so you can learn how content governance works on Wikipedia, in only a minute. Watch this #AWikiMinute video to get the answers ▶️
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“Like your body, your mind also gets tired, so refresh it by wise sayings.” -Ali bin Abi Talib, Nahjul Balagha, Sayings: 91 🎉📚✨Join us in celebrating the birthday of Wikiquote! This Wikimedia project is a free online compendium of sourced quotations from notable people and creative works, available in multiple languages. Wikiquote preserves the wisdom, wit, and insights of notable figures, making them accessible to everyone. Whether you are looking for inspiration, researching a topic, or simply enjoying memorable quotes, Wikiquote is an invaluable resource. Explore Wikiquote today and discover a treasure trove of quotes that span across cultures, eras, and disciplines. Wikiquote offers translations of non-English quotes and links to Wikipedia for further information. Happy birthday, Wikiquote! Check out a randomized page on Wikiquote ➡️ https://w.wiki/6sy7
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In May, representatives from over 20 countries gathered in Santiago to debate the challenges of promoting free knowledge in digital spaces. Hosted by Wikimedia Chile, the first ever Wiki Advocacy Meetup brought together members of the Wikimedia community and Latin American civil society activists. Watch to learn more 🌐
Del 2 al 4 de mayo, Wikimedia Chile fue el anfitrión de la 1° Wiki Advocacy Meetup, un encuentro global que reunió a más de 20 países, entre ellos miembros del movimiento Wikimedia a nivel global e integrantes de la sociedad civil de América Latina. En el marco de la Conferencia UNESCO por el Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa 🌍📚 La instancia tuvo como objetivo intercambiar experiencias respecto a los actuales desafíos para promover y defender el modelo Wikimedia en distintos territorios, además de identificar tendencias globales que podrían afectar la sostenibilidad del conocimiento libre en los entornos digitales, y definir temáticas prioritarias a atender. Con el objetivo de dar pie al fortalecimiento de una red de Wikimedistas involucrados en acciones de incidencia y defensa del conocimiento libre en política pública, con énfasis en la inclusión del sur global 🌐🤝 Te invitamos a revisar este video resumen y conocer más sobre los próximos pasos para seguir fortaleciendo la voz de Wikimedia en política pública en https://w.wiki/AJsq 🔗 ENG: From May 2nd to 4th, Wikimedia Chile hosted the 1st Wiki Advocacy Meetup, a global event that brought together participants from over 20 countries, including members of the global Wikimedia movement and civil society representatives from Latin America. This event was held in the context of the UNESCO Conference for World Press Freedom Day 🌍📚 The meetup aimed to exchange experiences regarding current challenges in promoting and defending the Wikimedia model in various regions, as well as to identify global trends that could affect the sustainability of free knowledge in digital environments and define priority topics to address. The goal was to strengthen a network of Wikimedians involved in advocacy and defense of free knowledge in public policy, with an emphasis on the inclusion of the Global South 🌐🤝 We invite you to watch this summary video and learn more about the next steps to continue strengthening Wikimedia's voice in public policy at https://w.wiki/AJsq 🔗
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Wikimania, the annual global conference that unites thousands of Wikimedians to celebrate free knowledge, starts next month. 🎉 Join us from 7 to 10 August, both online and in person in Katowice, Poland. Learn more and register: wikimania.org #Wikimania2024
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📸📚 Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP) 2024 is here! This is the fifth edition of the WPWP campaign , an annual campaign where editors and communities from around the world add photos to Wikipedia articles that are missing visuals. Despite there being over 100 million images available on Wikimedia Commons, only a small fraction are used on Wikipedia. The WPWP campaign aims to bridge that gap by enriching articles with vibrant and informative photos. ⏳ Deadline for entries: 31 August 2024 🏅 Results announcement: 10 October 2024 Learn how to participate ➡️ https://w.wiki/AJpu
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