Our Community

Our organization runs on the passion of our dedicated community of volunteers. People who are devoted to learning and contributing their quota to bridging the skills, technology, and information gap in Africa. It is this dedication that culminates in our drive to contribute to the Open Movement.

Our Programs

As a non-profit, we desire to impact lives in diverse ways. We’re looking for opportunities to contribute to the African Development story. A story that resonates with the quality, impact, and importance of our programs.

GLAM & Content Creation

Advocacy

Open Education

Consultancy

Partner With Us

Our plethora of mutually beneficial partnerships are vital to the running of our activities. At the heart of our organization is the desire to impact and influence without seeking to make profit. Become a part of our impactful journey and leave your own unique mark on the African continent and its West African sub region.

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Open Foundation West Africa at Wiki Indaba Conference 2024 Johannesburg

November 10, 2024

The Wiki Indaba Conference 2024 in Johannesburg was a vibrant gathering, pulsating with the energy of African Wikimedians coming together to exchange knowledge and advance Wikimedia projects across the continent. Open Foundation West Africa (OFWA) was proud to be part of this dynamic space, with key team members contributing to discussions, panels, and presentations that focused on empowering African communities through Wikimedia. Here’s a recap of our activities during this exhilarating event.

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Unlocking the Power of Digital Documentation Using Wikipedia: A Workshop for Ghana's Film Industry

August 26, 2024

In an era where the preservation of cultural heritage is more critical than ever, we proudly hosted a pivotal workshop to empower professionals in the Ghana Film Industry. This workshop was themed “Mastering the Essentials of Contributing Film & Television Content to Wikipedia,” and was a collaborative effort involving Open Foundation West Africa, The Africa Narrative, the National Film Authority, FESPACO, the US Embassy Ghana, and the Wikimedia Foundation. Beyond the workshop, the collaboration with the partners as mentioned above is under a major campaign dubbed the AfroCreatives WikiProject. The campaign aims to measurably enhance information on Wikipedia about the art and industry of African film.

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Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century: Insights from the Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 Edition

August 22, 2024

The Africa Wiki Challenge, a unique and annual online campaign, is the brainchild of Open Foundation West Africa (OFWA). It stands out as a platform that empowers Africans and diasporans to create and expand Africa-related content on Wikipedia. This distinctive campaign is held in honour of Africa Union Day, a day that celebrates and promotes significant contributions by Africans and Africans in Africa.

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