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 For Wikimedia event organisers ...

WikiFundi is an offline editable environment that provides a similar experience to editing Wikipedia online.

WikiFundi is designed to provide you with offline resources to get your event started. The majority of people who will be using these tools and participating in the writing contest will be entirely new to Wikipedia. WikiFundi has a few things to help them get started.

Guidelines and resources
There is a comprehensive list of resources, guides and cheatsheets to assist new editors in compiling their first articles, and develop their wiki knowledge further. You can also find a whole load of fun and/or introductory videos and resources under the Wikipack Africa section on the start-up screen.

Wikipedia Policies
You can find more about Wikipedia policies by reading the Five pillars, Core content policies, Neutral point of view, Notability, No original research, Verifiability, Identifying reliable sources, Citing sources and What Wikipedia is not.

 For new Wikimedians ...

First, create an account at the top right hand of the page. The links below will take you through how to edit a page and provide good examples of what a good article should contain and look like.

How to create and modify pages
WikiFundi is a wiki, which means you can modify all pages by clicking on the "edit" button at the top right of each page. Please note that WikiFundi require you to create an account. When you think you are ready to write your article, read these guidelines on how to get started If you need help on how to do that and on the syntax to use, please look at how to edit a page, how to write your first article, and how to format a page. You can see how to construct and arrange articles looking at our article showcase. Its also a good idea to check out the Wikipedia's Manual of Style and Words to watch.

You may also choose to experiment in the Sandbox.

Showcase of good Wikipedia articles
To show how articles about specific subjects should be structured and written, we provide you with a Showcase of featured Wikipedia articles. There is also an excellent guideline on Guidance for younger editors.

Ask at the Baobab
Across the continent, the baobab tree is traditionally used as a place to hold important discussions that affect the community. On this page you can discuss any tasks or questions you have about the editing process. These questions can be answered by your facilitator, or your friends or fellow students. There are no foolish questions! See more at Baobab Discussions

 For teachers ... If you are teacher that is part of a Wikimedia educational project, you can start by looking through these articles:
 * FAQ specific for educators and students

Whether you are part of a WikiChallenge or WikiAfrica School programme, or just starting this adventure on your own ... creating Wikipedia articles as part of a schools programme has been proved to benefit students in multiple ways.

We have also created a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject WikiFundi Content/Help:Suggested lesson plan]10 module lesson plan for you. The plan is only a suggestion, but it will help to integrate article creation into your teaching practice. To help, there are introductions to Essential Wikipedia and Plagiarism and Copyright written in a way that is more accessible to students. There are also articles about how to write about a school or a settlement that can help during the article creation process.

Once your class' articles are ready, you can upload the articles to the mainspace.

 For students ...

WikiFundi is a fun way of writing assignments and projects alone or with your friends. Your teacher will walk you through the resources and videos that are avaiable via WikiFundi. You will also get some assignments. First, create an account at the top right hand of the page. The links below will take you through how to edit a page and provide good examples of what a good article should contain and look like. Once you have done your research, you can write your articles using WikiFundi. Before you get started on an article, take a look at this excellent guide for younger editors.

First, you should register at the top right hand of the page Before you write an article, check out the sections on how to ... When you think you are ready to write your article, read these guidelines on how to get started
 * identify reliable sources
 * write about schools
 * write a Wikipedia article about a settlement

Edit and Create!
We know you want to get started! So we have made it easy for you with articles on how to edit, how to create your first article, and how to format your page so the information comes out right. Once you are ready ... click on this page to start your articles.  What is on the WikiFundi box

Africa

The WikiFundi box is an action pack that contains the WikiFundi editing platform, materials and content that facilitates the outreach work done by local Wikimedia chapters, local Wikimedia User Group or isolated individuals in African countries and educations projects such as WikiAfrica Schools and WikiChallenge African Schools. The pack allows for training and contribution to continue when technology, access and electricity outages fail or are not available at all.

Resources for all
Users of WikiFundi will need information on Wikipedia, and how to use of Wikipedia the creation and modification of articles by students. It also provide tips and tricks and pedagogical scenarios. See more at Resources

 Wikimedians 

in Africa

Wikimedia Chapters and UserGroups
Africa is a large continent with a small number of inveterate and determined editors and Wikimedians. This section provides information on the Wikimedia communities that existed in 2016. If you want to know more about what is going on in your country and who you could turn to, check out Wikimedia in Africa.

Wikimedia activities in Africa
This page lists some examples of existing activities at the local or continental or global level. Join in or get inspired: Wikimedia activities in Africa