SESSION RECAP & RECORDING
40th DCW Conversation Hour
Dear Wikimedians,
On behalf of the Deoband Community Wikimedia, thank you for joining our
40th Conversation Hour with Ndahiro Derrick Alter, Founder of Wikimedia
Rwanda.
Our discussion centered on the critical shift youth must make from
passive knowledge consumers to active creators, ensuring that local
histories and cultures are accurately represented rather than left
behind. Derrick shared a practical roadmap for sustainable engagement,
from establishing school Wiki clubs to fostering peer-to-peer mentoring.
He also highlighted how translating vital information breaks language
barriers and builds critical research skills. Ultimately, the core
message for emerging contributors is to start small, avoid burnout, and
remember that every minor edit compounds into a lasting global impact.
If you missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussion,
you can watch the full recording below:
▶ Click here to watch the recording [6]
You can also find all our previous Conversation Hour recordings on our
official YouTube channel. [7]
📺 Explore the Full Archive [8]
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Best Regards,
Munazza Farooqui
Chief Communications Officer
Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
On 2026-04-30 17:21, Munazza Farooqui wrote:
Dear Wikimedians,
This is a reminder that our 40th DCW Conversation Hour [1], with
Ndahiro Derrick (Founder, Wikimedia Rwanda) is happening today!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: TODAY, 30 April 2026
Time: 12:30 pm UTC | 6:00 pm IST
Speaker: Ndahiro Derrick
Join The Conversation [4]
[5]
We look forward to your presence and your voice in this space dedicated
to movement strategy and leadership development.
Best Regards,
Munazza Farooqui
Chief Communications Officer
Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
On 2026-04-19 20:27, Munazza Farooqui wrote:
Dear Wikimedians,
We are pleased to invite you to the 40th DCW Conversation Hour [1], a
space dedicated to movement strategy, leadership development, and
innovation in free knowledge.
[2]
Topic: Youth Engagement in Wikimedia
Speaker: Ndahiro Derrick, Founder, Wikimedia Rwanda
Session Key Themes:
* Exploring the specific reasons why young people should prioritize
contributing to Wikimedia in the current digital landscape.
* A look into the new and innovative projects needed today to keep
the movement vibrant and relevant.
* Highlighting the fundamental reasons that drive youth engagement
within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
* Identifying the diverse ways young contributors can take immediate
action and make an impact.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2026
Time: 12:30 pm UTC | 6:00 pm IST
Register to Join [2] Add to Calendar [3]
We look forward to your presence and participation.
Best Regards,
Munazza Farooqui
Chief Communications Officer
Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)
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[1] https://dcwwiki.org/DCW_Conversation_Hour
[2] https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wc
[3]
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[4] https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/48578218192812?p=TBf2HHURz5Z6EDRqu0
[5]
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20260430T123000Z%2F20260430T133000Z&details=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F48578218192812%3Fp%3DTBf2HHURz5Z6EDRqu0&location=Microsoft%20Teams&text=Youth%20Engagement%20in%20Wikimedia%20
[6] https://youtu.be/-8zyJ4YSA8g
[7] https://youtube.com/@dcwwiki?si=DL3NP1Wow7yXp7PE
[8]
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt4sumcgL8a5aDYj2FlHb6aVMpDWUseve&si=0e4nffpfhAOfSLtO_______________________________________________
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