From Dagbani Wikipedian Contributor to a More Confident wikimedian: My Journey Through the AWW On WikiSkills Mentorship Program
A contributor shares their experience completing the AWW On-Wiki Skills Mentorship Program, which helped them improve their editing, sourcing, and neutrality skills on Wikimedia platforms. The program emphasizes the value of mentorship in building sustainable knowledge communities in Africa.
Why it matters
It highlights the importance of digital literacy and collaborative knowledge-sharing initiatives in developing regions.
When I joined the On wiki skill mentorship program , I was eager to improve my understanding of Wikimedia editing and learn how to make meaningful contributions to free knowledge. The program provided a structured learning environment where mentors guided mentees through important aspects of on-wiki editing, including article creation, referencing, reliable sourcing, neutrality, and adherence to Wikimedia policies.Through interactive sessions and practical assignments, I gained valuable knowledge that helped me improve both the quality and impact of my contributions
This is a first-person account of a professional development program.
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