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Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group

Location of Myanmar
LocationMyanmar
Country codeMMR
Legal statusvoluntary and non-profit organization
Approval dateJanuary 23, 2020
Main officeYangon
Official language(s)Burmese
Other language(s)English, Kachin, Kayah, Karen, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan
AffiliationsESEAP
Mailing listwikimedia-mm
TwitterMyanmar Wikipedia
FacebookMWCUG
Myanmar Wikipedia




Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group (MMR) is a Wikimedia user group dedicated to supporting and promoting Wikimedia projects in Myanmar. Our group brings together volunteers passionate about free knowledge, with a focus on increasing Myanmar-related content across Wikimedia platforms and fostering a vibrant community of contributors.

Our Mission

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  • Promote free knowledge and open-source culture in Myanmar
  • Increase the quantity and quality of Myanmar-related content on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects
  • Support and empower local contributors through training, workshops, and community events
  • Help minority language users in Myanmar to set up their own Wikimedia projects
  • Preserve and promote Myanmar's rich cultural and linguistic heritage through digital documentation
  • Collaborate with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other partners to expand access to knowledge
  • Foster inclusivity and representation of Myanmar's diverse ethnic and linguistic communities within Wikimedia projects

Activities

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  • Organize edit-a-thons and workshops to train new editors and improve Myanmar-related content
  • Conduct outreach programs to universities, schools, and libraries to promote Wikimedia projects
  • Participate in and organize local and regional Wikimedia events
  • Develop resources and tools to support editing in Myanmar languages, including minority languages
  • Collaborate on WikiProjects focused on Myanmar-related topics and linguistic diversity
  • Provide mentorship and technical support for minority language Wikimedia initiatives

Get Involved

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We welcome all individuals interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects in Myanmar. Whether you're an experienced editor or new to Wikipedia, you are invited.

To become a member, please add your name at Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group/Members.

Contact information

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The Myanmar Wikimedia Community User Group was officially recognized by the Wikimedia Affiliations Committee on 31 January 2020.