About Wikimedia Yoruba
Empowering communities through knowledge, culture, and collaboration.
- Who We Are
Wikimedia Yoruba is a community-driven movement committed to promoting the Yoruba language, preserving cultural heritage, and expanding access to free knowledge through Wikimedia platforms.
We unite volunteers, educators, and cultural advocates who are passionate about documenting, preserving, and sharing Yoruba knowledge with a global audience.
Mission
To promote and preserve the Yoruba language and culture by empowering individuals to contribute to free and accessible knowledge.
Vision
A world where Yoruba knowledge is widely accessible, digitally preserved, and globally recognized.
- Who We do
Mobilizing Communities for Knowledge and Cultural Preservation
- Digital Preservation of Yoruba Heritage
- Community-Led Knowledge Sharing
- Education & Wikimedia Training
- Cultural Promotion & Global Visibility
- Meet Our Team
Our team consists of dedicated volunteers and leaders committed to advancing the mission of Wikimedia Yoruba.
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- 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.
- 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
Clearly defined roles, including Board members and executive officers, guide operations effectively.