Every year, #WikiLovesFolklore invites people around the world to document cultural traditions, rituals, and celebrations and share them freely on Wikimedia Commons. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

Wikimedia Georgia is now an official Wikimedia chapter! 🎉  Over the last ten years, the chapter has supported free knowledge through partnerships with local institutions, and its Wikicamps and Wikiclubs bring teachers and students into the movement. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/FPBY

Everyone uses Wikipedia. Few people understand how it works. The policies, rules, systems, and ways of working that have guided Wikipedia's growth into one of the internet's most iconic platforms serve as lessons in building trust in a changing information environment ➡️ medium.com/freely-shari...

George Pendergast, known as "G3," turned 100 and still edits Wikipedia daily. Since starting in his 80s, he has created and improved articles on WWII and overlooked women’s histories. His work shows that contribution has no age limit. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/FJi5

On the third Wednesday of every month, the Wikimedia Foundation’s Research Team and guest scholars invite you to explore the latest findings in Wikimedia-related research, livestreamed and open to all. See what is shaping Wikimedia in this vital platform for transparent exchange ➡️ w.wiki/uJn

At the University of Notre Dame, in the US, a ballet enthusiast turned new Wikipedian began translating biographies of women in dance into Spanish – spotlighting overlooked figures and addressing gender gaps in the arts.  Read more ➡️ w.wiki/FFNf

For 8 years, Wiki Loves Butterfly has added 16,500+ images and 600+ species to Wikimedia Commons. Recent finds include two dragonflies recorded in West Bengal for the first time, plus rare butterflies like the Chinese Plushblue.  Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/FFNd

In Indonesia, the Data Visualization Contest planned by Wikimedia Indonesia turned facts into visuals on endangered languages, heritage, gender gaps in sports, and schools.  Learn how open knowledge can become advocacy and learning ➡️ w.wiki/Ef4x

At Chile’s northern edge, Wikimedia Chile brings free knowledge to remote Visviri. Students and teachers use Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons to document local life and preserve Aymara stories, blending tradition and digital skills.  Read more ➡️ w.wiki/FEWL

What if the world’s knowledge were in every language? That’s possible with Abstract Wikipedia, a language-independent project that accelerates knowledge creation and sharing. Learn why this project is a finalist for a MacArthur Foundation #100andChange grant ➡️ www.macfound.org/press/perspe...

Another fantastic picture contributed to Wikimedia Commons by a talented Wikimedian. This picture of the day shows a rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri) and her two chicks who are peeking out from a tree hole.  Find more fascinating imagery ➡️ w.wiki/7dzN

Wikimedia Commons has grown into one of the world’s largest repositories of freely usable media. We celebrate 21 years of not only the files, but the people who make them discoverable, accurate, and freely available. Join the community ➡️ commons.wikimedia.org

The world’s largest encyclopedia became the factual foundation of the web, but now it’s under attack. Read more from @joshdzieza.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/cs/features/...

Wikimedia Commons needs more than just cameras 📸 Uploaders, organizers, translators, reviewers, data experts – you are all part of the mission. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

Wikimedia Indonesia is reaching young people through #JadiTahu "Now You Know", a video series that answers common Wikipedia questions in quick, plain-language clips. Watch and learn more about the project ➡️ w.wiki/F69E

A tool that helps users understand why content is filtered, a database that monitors and manages information, and a living library that catalogs works in the public domain. These are this year's Coolest Tool Award winners, a competition for software created and used by Wikimedians ➡️ w.wiki/6Yz

Wikimedia residencies often focus on Commons, but NIHR in the UK tried something new: improving health content on Wikipedia without turning researchers into editors. Experts drafted plain-language articles off-wiki; then, volunteers published them. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/F68i

The Fante Wikimedians Community in Ghana is preserving and promoting the Fante language online. Volunteers share knowledge, review articles, and inspire contributions to Fante Wikipedia, which now has more than 2,000 articles. Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/F69t

Three Wikimedians traveled through Adana, in Türkiye, to document village life and preserve cultural heritage at risk of being forgotten. Despite challenges, they created an open archive of photos now on Wikimedia Commons.  Learn more ➡️ w.wiki/F69T

Egypt’s Wikimedians are bringing history online. 🌍  The GLAM in Egypt project partnered with museums, libraries, and archives to share artifacts – from pharaoh statues to Islamic calligraphy – on Wikimedia projects.  Explore more ➡️ w.wiki/EtUc

What if Wikipedia were a museum you could walk through? 🖼️ "The Museum of All Things" is an immersive virtual experience built from Wikipedia’s open knowledge. It reimagines how we experience information. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)

From a 2015 edit-a-thon to 400+ student articles, a wikibook, and 160 of her own, librarian Loretta has transformed classrooms and inspired editors. Her work champions curiosity, equity & open access. #WikiCelebrate Loretta ➡️ w.wiki/_oUH2

From Galician to Mirandese, minority languages took center stage at Porto Meeting 2025.   Workshops, heritage walks and cultural exchanges highlighted how language revitalization blends technology, culture, and community. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/EtUK

What are our community's favorite Wikimedia Commons images? Find out with the Picture of the Day 📷  The photo selected for 21 August was taken in Rangtia, in the Sherpur District of Bangladesh. Explore more of the community's favorite pictures ➡️ w.wiki/7dzN

At #DRAPAC25, Wikimedians will join civil society, policymakers, and technologists to reimagine digital rights, AI governance, and open knowledge in Southeast Asia. 🌏📚 We'll lead sessions on #ASEAN human rights and digital policy agendas, and more! Come join us: medium.com/wikimedia-po... 📎

How do you tell the story of free knowledge? How do you make that story resonate around the world? 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

AI is reshaping how we discover news, how rules are made for its use, and how knowledge flows across the world. At SXSW 2026, three panels featuring insights from the Wikimedia Foundation will explore how these shifts are transforming our world. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)

The Wikimedia Hackathon 2025 brought 200+ coders, builders, and dreamers from 30+ countries to Istanbul. From tools flagging gendered language to Wikidata-scale projects, 45 showcases proved one thing: when Wikimedia’s tech community meets, innovation sparks. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/EtXA

Happy 19th anniversary, Wikiversity! 🎉 For nearly two decades, Wikiversity has been a hub for open learning, empowering people worldwide to create and share free courses, research, and teaching materials.  Here’s to another year of limitless discovery! Keep learning ➡️ w.wiki/EZGk

Creators, educators and Wikimedians joined forces for the Wikirush Challenge, boosting educational content across Indonesia. From workshops to a winning video on waste sorting, the program proved collaboration drives impact.  Read more ➡️ w.wiki/EtWw

Wikimedia Commons: the world’s free media library 📸🎶🎥 🧵⬇️ (1/5)

Get ready for the City of Light 💡 Next yearʼs Wikimania will take place in Paris, France, from 21 to 25 July 2026. We cannot wait to gather again and keep building the future of free knowledge, together. À l’année prochaine. See you next year 🗓️

Wikimania 2025 brought together people from across the Wikimedia movement and across generations. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)

Mission accomplished! Thank you to the Kenyan and the East African Wikimedian communities for such a wonderful experience at #Wikimania2025. Over the last days, Wikimedians from across generations and regions have celebrated together. We are grateful for the inspiration you have given us.

The final day of #Wikimania2025 is packed 🎁 We are closing out with sessions that look at the future of the Wikimedia movement, the sustainability of our communities, and the tools and strategies we will need next. Watch live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@TheWikimedi...

Over 1,000 Wikimedians from more than 120 countries are gathering online and in person in Nairobi, Kenya, for #Wikimania2025 🌟 Follow the thread to see some of the memories we are building together 📷 🧵⬇️ (1/6)

Are you ready for day 3 of #Wikimania2025? 🚀 Spend today learning and connecting with the African Wikimedia community - there's sessions on preserving linguistic diversity, building multilingual campaigns, Wikiclubs in Côte d’Ivoire, and more. Watch live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@TheWikimedi...

Generations united in celebration of a bold mission. The Wikimedia movement is a worldwide network of humans who collaborate to build free knowledge. We are honored to recognize them at #Wikimania2025, the milestone 20th edition of our global conference. #Wikimania #WikimediaMovement

Day 2 of #Wikimania2025 starts now ⭐ Join us for sessions focused on the technology that powers the Wikimedia movement – ranging from the reader experience, AI, live demos, and how to host impactful tech events. Plus: the first round of Lightning Talks! Watch live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@TheWikimedi...

Introducing the 2025 Wikimedian of the Year award winners ✨ These contributors are helping our movement thrive. Editors, translators, tech contributors, organizers. The humans behind the usernames. Recipients were announced live during the opening ceremony of #Wikimania2025 🧵⬇️ (1/9)

The first day of Wikimania always kicks things off with excitement. Here are some sessions you can look forward to: The highly anticipated opening ceremony 🎉 Wikimedian of the Year awards 🏆 And more! Watch live ➡️ www.youtube.com/@TheWikimedi... #Wikimania2025

Wikimania starts today 🎉 #Wikimania2025 is bringing the free knowledge movement together online and in Nairobi, Kenya. Wikimedians are gathering to celebrate, connect, and collaborate. Join us ➡️ wikimania.org

The very first Wikimania took place in 2005 in Frankfurt, Germany. Since then, it’s traveled the world, connecting people who care about free knowledge. 🧵⬇️ (1/7)

The Core Organizing Team behind this year’s Wikimania is a group of dedicated Wikimedians from across East Africa. Their hard work helps make this year’s gathering possible. 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

Since 2024, Nicaela Phuyu has worked with Wikimedistas de Bolivia to amplify Indigenous voices through free knowledge. From Quechua-language projects to climate justice and Guaraní memory work, her journey bridges culture, community, and activism. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/EgNY

Only 13% of Wikipedia editors are women, and just 19% of content is about women. In a feature by Georgetown University’s Massive Data Institute, our VP of Global Advocacy, Rebecca MacKinnon, explores how community and participation can help close the gap. ➡️ mdi.georgetown.edu/news/guwikie...

It is almost here 🎉 Get ready for Wikimania 2025 🧵⬇️ (1/4)

87 Wikimedians from 21 countries got together during the ESEAP Strategy Summit 2025 to discuss collaboration, governance, and community in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. It was a time for sharing projects, building ties, and celebrating culture. Read more ➡️ w.wiki/Efxv

From Bogotá to the world 🇨🇴🌎 EduWiki 2025 brought global educators and Wikimedians together to explore how open knowledge is shaping the future of education. Discover how culture, collaboration, and learning came together for good ➡️ w.wiki/ETkb

Wikifunctions is the newest Wikimedia project: a free and collaborative library of code. Now two years old, it is on a mission to change how we share knowledge across languages and tools. Learn more about the project ➡️ w.wiki/78KF