Recording DCW Conversation Hour with Ndahiro Derrick Alter

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.

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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 , 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

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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

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 , a space dedicated to movement strategy, leadership development, and innovation in free knowledge.

https://dcwwiki.org/dc-wc

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

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We look forward to your presence and participation.

Best Regards,

Munazza Farooqui

Chief Communications Officer

Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW)

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