African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA) <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/African_Wikipedian_Alliance/Programs>is excited to receive your applications for any of the 3 fellowships <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:AWA_2025_Fellowships/Home>below. Kindly apply or share with eligible Wikimedians in your network!
1️⃣ AWA EmpowerHer 2026 to increase visibility of African women on Wikipedia and its sister’s projects (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa & Horn) during the International Women’s celebration month in March. - Duration: 1 month | Stipend: $500 - Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows (2 Anglophones and 2 Francophones) - Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/M6h2X8de77Z3ZRds5 2️⃣ AWA Inclusion Fellowship 2026 to promote gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights & democracy (Southern Africa + neighbours). - Duration: 6 months | Stipend: $575 - Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows - Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/EjmfDNPL8nqqPv3H7 3️⃣ AWA DDI Fellowship 2026 to digitalise youth voices & strengthen civic tech/SDG16 content (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa & Horn). - Duration: 5 months | Stipend: $500 - Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows - Apply ▶️https://forms.gle/K58BuEq1YshNufwC6 🔎 Common eligibility: Registered Wikimedian with ≥2 years’ editing experience, active portfolio, no history of blocks/sanctions. Regional ang gender priority given and exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa may be considered. 🗓 *Deadline: 07 January 2026, don’t miss it!* If you have questions, kindly send an email to [email protected] . Please share widely with Wikimedians across these regions! 🌍✍️ Season's greetings 🎄🧑🎄 Bukola James AWA Team
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