One Like, One Edit, One Translation, Endless Possibilities: My Wikimedia Story
Ntlafatso Veronicah Gaowele shares her personal journey of becoming a bilingual Wikimedian in Botswana. Her story highlights the impact of community-driven knowledge sharing and the challenges of digital access.
Why it matters
It illustrates the importance of grassroots efforts in preserving local languages and knowledge in the digital age.
It started with a simple scroll through Facebook in March 2023, an invitation to commemorate Wangari Maathai Day by translating climate change articles from English into Setswana. What seemed like a small opportunity become the beginning of a journey I never imagined. I am Ntlafatso Veronicah Gaowele, a bilingual Wikimedian from Botswana committed to preserving local knowledge and inspiring others to join the Wikimedia movement.
The content is a personal narrative and does not contain political or social bias.
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