From Learner to Contributor: My Journey Through the AfricaWomen on Wiki Skills Training Program

This article shares a personal account from a participant in the Africa Wiki Women On-Wiki Skills Mentorship Program, describing how they gained practical skills in Wikipedia editing, citation practices, and Wikimedia Commons uploads. The author highlights how the program works to close gender gaps in online knowledge representation and helps overcome challenges with Wikimedia’s interface and policies. They encourage other African women to join the program for personal growth, networking, and meaningful participation in free knowledge.