Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club
Wikimedia Movement · Youth Pilot Programme
Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club
A youth-focused pilot (ages 18–25) testing a scalable model for engaging young people in Wikimedia projects through structured clubs, mentorship, and short, skills-based challenges.
3 pilot countries Rwanda · Tanzania · Nigeria Phase 1 · 2026
Overview
[edit]The Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club adapts proven youth-mobilisation and STEM-education methods to the Wikimedia movement. Through structured local clubs, peer mentorship, and monthly themed challenges, the programme builds:
Editing skills
Wikipedia, Wikidata & Wikimedia Commons
Leadership
Club coordination and community building
Digital literacy
Tools, platforms, and open knowledge
Regional network
East Africa and West Africa youth community
Programme structure
[edit]| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Project coordinator | Leads overall timeline, reporting, and shared learning across countries |
| Country leads | Manage local organising, partnerships, and logistics |
| Club mentors & trainers | 1 mentor per club; technical trainers as needed |
| Clubs | Groups of 8–10 youth; target 5 clubs per country in Phase 1 |
Pilot phases
Preparation
Kick-off events
Challenge cycle 1
Challenge cycle 2
Challenge cycle 3
Evaluation & report
Selection & eligibility
[edit]Who can participate
| Age | 18–25 — final-year secondary students, university students, or community-based youth |
| Club types | Existing Wikimedia youth groups or newly formed teams at schools, universities, or NGOs |
| Commitment | Full pilot phase (January–March 2026) |
| Policies | All participants must follow the Wikimedia Friendly Space Policy and the Code of Conduct, and promote equity and inclusivity |
Expected outcomes · Phase 1
[edit]116
Participants
8-10 members × 3-5 clubs × 3 Countries
8-10 members × 3-5 clubs × 3 Countries
116
Active editors
creating or improving content
creating or improving content
5
Mentors & trainers
per country
per country
3
Pilot countries
Rwanda · Tanzania · Nigeria
Rwanda · Tanzania · Nigeria
These metrics guide monitoring throughout the pilot.
How to get involved
[edit]Youth (18–25)
Join an existing club or start a new one. Contact your country lead or see the Countries page.
Mentors & trainers
Apply for training to support a club. Fill in the sign-up form or contact your country lead directly.
Partner institutions
Schools, universities, libraries, and youth NGOs can collaborate by hosting clubs or training spaces.
Organising team
[edit]For each country's team, see the Countries tab.
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Jury
[edit]The jury evaluates all Wiki Quest submissions across the three pilot countries and determines club scores.
David Rodgers
Juror
Tanzania
English
