Wikimedia Affiliate • Yoruba Community

Promoting Free Knowledge
in the Yoruba Language

Darapọ̀ mọ́ wa
✦ Ìtójú Àṣà Yorùbá
✦ Ìmọ̀ fún Gbogbo
✦ Ìdánilẹ́kọ̀ọ́ Wikipedia
✦ Àwọn Edit-a-thon & Ìpolongo
✦ Ìbáṣepọ̀ Àwùjọ
✦ Ìtójú Àṣà Yorùbá
✦ Ìmọ̀ fún Gbogbo
✦ Ìdánilẹ́kọ̀ọ́ Wikipedia
✦ Àwọn Edit-a-thon & Ìpolongo
✦ Ìbáṣepọ̀ Àwùjọ
  • About us

Building Knowledge,
Empowering Communities

We are building a future where Yoruba knowledge is accessible, visible, and thriving globally.

From oral traditions passed down through generations to modern digital contributions, we are at the forefront of safeguarding Yoruba heritage. Through collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, we ensure that our stories, language, and identity are never lost.

  • Digital Preservation of Yoruba Heritage

  • Community-Led Knowledge Sharing

  • Education & Wikimedia Training

  • Cultural Promotion & Global Visibility

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  • Programs 

Our Programs & Impact

We drive initiatives that preserve Yoruba culture, empower communities, and expand access to free knowledge through Wikimedia platforms.

Cultural Preservation & Heritage

We preserve Yoruba culture by documenting oral traditions, indigenous knowledge, and heritage through initiatives like the Yoruba Oral Tradition Project and Wiki Loves campaigns.

Education & Training

We provide structured training and mentorship programs that equip students, educators, and volunteers to contribute effectively to Wikimedia platforms.

Community Engagement

Through outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and Wiki Fan Clubs, we build a strong and active community of contributors.

Collaboration & Campaigns

We collaborate across communities and organize thematic edit-a-thons and campaigns to expand Yoruba knowledge globally.

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  • What we do

Empowering Communities, Preserving Heritage

We unite passionate volunteers, contributors, and cultural enthusiasts to preserve Yoruba heritage, expand access to free knowledge, and drive impactful community initiatives across Nigeria and beyond.

  • Cultural Preservation & Digital Heritage

    We document Yoruba oral traditions, historical archives, and cultural stories to ensure they are preserved and accessible to everyone.

  • Community Engagement & Awareness

    We organize workshops, awareness campaigns, and local events that empower communities to participate in Wikimedia projects and share knowledge globally.

  • Education & Capacity Building

    We provide training, mentorship, and resources to students, fan clubs, and volunteers, equipping them to contribute effectively to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms.

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  • Bylaws

Built on transparency, accountability, and community leadership.

Wikimedia Yoruba operates under a structured governance framework designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective leadership. Our bylaws define how we function as a community-driven organization, guiding decision-making, membership, and organizational operations.

How We Are Governed

The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic direction, policy development, and oversight. The Board manages the affairs of the association while ensuring alignment with its mission and the values of the Wikimedia movement.

Membership is open to individuals who support the mission, with opportunities to participate in decision-making processes, elections, and community activities.

  • Board of Trustees (7–9 members)
  • Community-driven membership
  • Democratic elections
  • Quarterly governance meetings

Transparency

We maintain open and clear processes in decision-making and organizational operations.

Accountability

Leadership operates with responsibility and oversight to ensure integrity at all levels.

Inclusivity

Membership is open to individuals who align with our mission and values.

Structure & Leadership

Clearly defined roles, including Board members and executive officers, guide operations effectively.

  • Our Partners

Collaborating to expand knowledge and cultural impact.

We work with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and global Wikimedia communities to promote free knowledge and preserve Yoruba heritage. Through these partnerships, we expand our reach, strengthen our programs, and empower more people to contribute to Wikimedia platforms.

Academic Institutions

Collaborations with universities support training, research, and student engagement.

Cultural Organizations

Partnerships focused on preserving Yoruba heritage, traditions, and storytelling.

Wikimedia Communities

Collaboration with global Wikimedia affiliates to expand knowledge sharing.

Strategic Partners

Organizations that support outreach, events, and capacity building.