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Many people are surprised to learn that Wikipedia is hosted by a nonprofit organization. It is actually the *only* website in the top-ten most-visited global websites to be run by a nonprofit. We are not funded by advertising. We don’t charge a subscription fee. We don’t sell your data. We operate primarily on donations from people just like you. This holiday season, we invite you to consider making a donation. Here are 7 reasons why, that also clarify who we are, what we do, and why your donations matter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d58Ft_WV

In a groundbreaking achievement, five new languages are now officially part of Wikipedia, thanks to the Future of Language Incubation initiative! Southern Ndebele, Pannonian Rusyn, Iban, Obolo, and Tai Nüa now live and thrive on the free encyclopedia. This milestone showcases the power of collaboration in expanding access to knowledge. By simplifying the process for new language communities to join Wikipedia, the initiative has opened doors for more voices to be heard. As these new language versions grow, the Wikimedia Foundation is committed to further expanding linguistic diversity. The Future of Language Incubation initiative simplifies the process to create Wikipedia projects for emerging language communities. Through the offering of tailored support and resources, it empowers these communities to document their knowledge in their own languages, fostering linguistic preservation and accessibility. The five newly added Wikipedia languages represent millions of speakers worldwide, including: ➡️ Southern Ndebele with 1.1 million speakers in South Africa ➡️ Iban with 2.45 million speakers in Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia ➡️ Obolo with 318,000 speakers in Nigeria ➡️ Pannonian Rusyn with 20,000 speakers in Serbia and Croatia ➡️ Tai Nüa with 720,000 native speakers in communities across Central Europe and Southeast Asia. Visit Diff to understand better this exciting development ➡️ https://w.wiki/C9fX

🚨 We are worried about the decision of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court on liability rules for the removal of content on digital platforms. 🚨 Internet companies, including other platform hosts, have warned in a statement that “the future of the internet in Brazil and fundamental values are at stake”: https://lnkd.in/e4mWY3Rq The Wikimedia Foundation also believes that modifying liability rules with the declaration of unconstitutionality of article 19 of the Marco Civil da Internet could: ⚠️ Represent a devastating blow to community-driven models of information sharing and content moderation. Wikipedia, as we know it, could not exist, since volunteer communities would be unable to establish and enforce content standards if the Foundation was liable for every edit or upload or edit; ⚠️ Limit individuals’ capacity to exercise their free speech by actively participating in the creation and development of collaborative information-sharing projects; ⚠️ Create a climate of legal uncertainty, leading to a surge in lawsuits against small and/or nonprofit platforms hosts such as the Foundation. The financial burden of defending against these lawsuits could devastate organizations like ours; ⚠️ Severely limit our ability to provide equal access to information for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, which weakens public discourse and harms society as a whole. Like the organizations that published the statement, we are deeply concerned about the potential impacts of the proposed changes to the Marco Civil da Internet. We advocate a model that ensures a free, diverse, and inclusive digital environment for all Brazilians. 🌎🌐

Over the last 20 years, Latvian Wikimedian Mārtiņš Bruņenieks (User:Papuass) has made more than 155,000 contributions across Wikimedia projects. ✨ Mārtiņš's journey highlights the power of collaboration and creativity within the Wikimedia movement. Starting in 2005 with a simple maintenance edit – adding a missing closing tag in an image gallery – Mārtiņš has grown into a prolific contributor, writing more than 3,000 articles in Latvian Wikipedia, where he is also an administrator. Over time, he became engaged in more technical tasks, building tools that support free knowledge and empower communities all around the world. Mārtiņš has also helped organize several campaigns and contests on Wikimedia projects, such as Wiki Loves Monuments and Wiki Loves Earth. But the one he has been most engaged with is the regionally beloved CEE Spring, one of the largest writing contests in the Wiki-world. Each year, the communities of Central and Eastern Europe gather to write articles in different language versions of Wikipedia. This year alone, the campaign brought together 36 Wikipedia communities and resulted in over 10,000 new articles. Through innovative projects and a passion for problem-solving, Mārtiņš bridges the gap between technology and people, showing how open collaboration can lead to meaningful impact. His story is a testament to the possibilities that open up when technical expertise meets the commitment to the greater good. Dive into Mārtiņš's inspiring journey and see how tech skills can drive community impact ➡️ https://w.wiki/CEgo #WikiCelebrate

You may know that anyone can edit Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia. But that does not mean people can write anything they want. Take #AWikiMinute to learn more.

Collaborate: “To work together with others to achieve a common goal.” In its 22-year history, Wiktionary has invited people from around the world to collaboratively write a multilingual free dictionary. From definitions and translations to etymologies and pronunciations, Wiktionary is a treasure trove of linguistic knowledge. It includes a thesaurus, rhyme guides, phrasebooks, language statistics, and extensive appendices, offering not just definitions, but also the tools to truly understand words in context. Whether you are learning a language, uncovering the origins of a word, or just curious about how languages connect, Wiktionary is here to preserve and share the beauty of global languages 🌍📚 Explore Wiktionary ➡️ https://w.wiki/7bBJ

What do human rights mean to thinkers, activists, and leaders from across history and around the world? Today, on Human Rights Day, you can find out in their own words on Wikiquote. A community-curated online collection of notable quotes, Wikiquote is where the words from these inspiring people converge, offering insights that span philosophies, cultures, and time. Wikiquote is a resource to investigate the rich diversity of thought that drives progress and promotes understanding. Explore quotes about human rights and more ➡️ https://w.wiki/CBy3

🛡️ In a world where misinformation can spread faster than the truth, who is standing guard? The Wikimedia Foundation, through platforms like Wikipedia, plays a pivotal part in combating misinformation. PEN America, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting free expression, explained this unique role in a recent interview with Maggie Dennis, Vice-President of Community Resilience and Sustainability at the Wikimedia Foundation. Unlike traditional media outlets, Wikimedia projects rely on a vast network of volunteers dedicated to maintaining accurate and neutral content. These contributors engage in human-led content moderation, continuously editing and improving articles to ensure reliability. This collaborative approach not only upholds the integrity of information, but also fosters a community committed to truth and transparency. “We firmly believe that Wikipedia’s most important bulwark against disinformation is the platform’s open, transparent, and participatory model. The more humans take part, the better the internet’s knowledge becomes. Studies have shown that when a larger number of volunteer editors contribute to a Wikipedia article from diverse political backgrounds, it produces higher-quality articles,” said Dennis. Read the article by PEN America ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en8JnT_U

If you have ever visited Wikipedia, you may have seen a message asking for a small donation. That’s because Wikipedia is made possible primarily by donations from individual donors – people just like you. Take #AWikiMinute to learn more.