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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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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OFWA and the Goethe-Institut Ghana partner with the University Of Health and Allied Science library department

August 20, 2024

In the spirit of collaboration, we launched the UHAS Wiki Club in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Ghana and the University of Health and Allied Science library department to empower educators to use open digital spaces. Traditionally, libraries have been the cornerstone of information access. However, the advent of the internet and digital technologies has significantly transformed how information is accessed and managed. E-libraries and online information repositories are becoming increasingly popular, providing users with a vast array of resources at their fingertips. This shift necessitates that librarians adapt by developing new digital skills to remain relevant and effective in their roles.

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