Wikimedia Deutschland

Wikimedia Deutschland's Support for Wikipedia and Sister Projects

Wikimedia Deutschland plays a crucial role in supporting Wikipedia and its sister projects by encouraging volunteer involvement and developing free software solutions. The organization is deeply committed to the human right to access knowledge and education at all societal levels. This support ensures that platforms like Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons remain robust, comprehensive, and freely accessible to all. By promoting volunteer contributions, Wikimedia Deutschland helps to continuously expand and update the wealth of information available across these platforms.

Wikimedia Deutschland's Advocacy Initiatives

Wikimedia Deutschland is at the forefront of advocating for digital policy changes and open educational resources through initiatives like 'Bündnis Freie Bildung' and 'Bündnis F5'. These initiatives aim to influence policy to support digital education and ensure open access to educational resources. By working with various stakeholders, Wikimedia Deutschland seeks to create a more informed and educated society that benefits from freely accessible knowledge and information.

Wikimedia Deutschland's GLAM Project

The GLAM project, spearheaded by Wikimedia Deutschland, collaborates with galleries, libraries, archives, and museums to make cultural data and information accessible to the public. This initiative bridges the gap between cultural institutions and the digital space, allowing a broader audience to access and benefit from cultural heritage. By digitizing and sharing cultural artifacts and data, the GLAM project helps preserve history and promotes cultural education on a global scale.

Wikimedia Deutschland's Fellow-Programm Freies Wissen

The 'Fellow-Programm Freies Wissen' is an initiative by Wikimedia Deutschland that supports young researchers with scholarships. This program aims to make research and teaching globally accessible by encouraging scholars to share their findings freely. By providing financial support and resources, the program helps researchers contribute to the global pool of knowledge, ensuring that their work can benefit a wider audience beyond academic circles.

Wikimedia Deutschland's UNLOCK Accelerator

The UNLOCK Accelerator is an innovative program by Wikimedia Deutschland that supports projects contributing to an open and informative society. This accelerator helps teams develop prototypes for free knowledge, fostering innovation and creativity in the realm of open information. By providing mentorship, resources, and a collaborative environment, the UNLOCK Accelerator enables participants to turn their ideas into tangible solutions that can benefit society at large.