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

An author shares their experience in the Africa Wiki Women On-Wiki Skills Mentorship Program, describing how the training transformed them from a novice into a confident Wikimedia contributor. The program taught practical skills including Wikipedia editing, proper citation, and content policies while helping address the gender gap in online knowledge representation. The author now plans to continue contributing to Wikimedia projects and mentor others in the movement.