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7 důvodů, proč byste měli darovat Wikipedii

This post is also available in English.Cette publication est également disponible en français.Esta publicación también está disponible en español.Questo post è anche disponibile in italiano.この投稿は日本語でもお読みいただけます。Αυτό το άρθρο είναι διαθέσιμο και στα ελληνικά. Lidé darují Wikipedii z mnoha důvodů. Nadace Wikimedia, nezisková organizace spravující Wikipedii, zaručuje, že každý získaný dar je investován zpět do Wikipedie, projektů….

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Explore Wikipedia’s New Look

These updated features on Wikipedia will help you… Navigate articles The new table of contents makes it easier to explore all the knowledge within a given Wikipedia article.  It helps you to know which section you are currently reading; it also remains visible as you scroll down the page, making it easier to navigate to….

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Wikimedia Foundation kicks off fundraising campaigns in India, Latin America, and South Africa

Puede encontrar la versión de este artículo en español aquí.Você pode ler a versão em português deste artigo aqui. This month, the Wikimedia Foundation — the global nonprofit that makes knowledge free and accessible to everyone around the world — kicks off a series of fundraising campaigns on Wikipedia in India, Latin America, and South….

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Fundação Wikimedia começa campanhas de financiamento na Índia, América Latina e África do Sul

This post is also available in English.Puede encontrar la versión de este artículo en español aquí. Este mês, a Fundação Wikimedia — a organização sem fins lucrativos que torna o conhecimento livre e acessível a todas as pessoas ao redor do mundo — começa uma série de campanhas de financiamento na Wikipédia na Índia, América….

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Five reasons Wikipedia needs your support

In the 20 years since Wikipedia was born, it has grown to become a valued and beloved knowledge destination for millions across the globe. Now with over 55 million articles, its growth has been fueled by a global volunteer force and donors who explore and visit the site regularly.  Supported by contributions from readers around….

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Why donate to Wikipedia?

Nonprofit organizations across the world are vibrant and diverse with wide ranging missions and objectives. One thing that ties them together is the goal of fundraising and awareness – something each organization approaches differently. At the Wikimedia Foundation, your generous donations help us maintain our independence, serve our diverse and global community, and––unlike many other….

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Margeigh Novotny and Anusha Alikhan

Wikimedia Foundation appoints new Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Product Design

8 October 2021, San Francisco, California — The Wikimedia Foundation today announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents: Anusha Alikhan as Vice President of Communications, and Margeigh Novotny as Vice President of Product Design. The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit organization that supports Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. With this news, both Anusha….

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Wikimedia Foundation reaches $100 million Endowment goal as Wikipedia celebrates 20 years of free knowledge

22 September 2021, San Francisco, CA, USA — The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, today announced that the Wikimedia Endowment has reached its initial $100 million fundraising goal ahead of schedule. This early achievement is a testament to the generosity of Endowment donors around the world and provides enduring….

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Celebrating Latinx stories, culture, and contributions on Wikimedia projects

Today marks the start of a Heritage Month focused on celebrating the history, culture, and influence of Latinx communities in the United States.  The official name of the month itself (National Hispanic Heritage Month) is a living example of the power of language — its history and inequities in who controls it, and its impact….

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Wikimedia Foundation Appoints Maryana Iskander as Chief Executive Officer

14 September 2021, San Francisco, California — Today, the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation announced the appointment of Maryana Iskander as the organization’s new CEO. She is a globally recognized social entrepreneur and an expert in building cross-sector partnerships that combine innovative technology with community-led solutions to close opportunity gaps.   As CEO of….

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