Wikimedia Deutschland
Wikimedia Deutschland supports Wikipedia and its sister projects by promoting volunteer involvement, developing free software, and advocating for accessible knowledge. It runs various initiatives to make cultural and educational content freely available to the public.
Services
Wikimedia Deutschland supports Wikipedia and its sister projects by promoting volunteer involvement, developing free software, and advocating for the human right to access knowledge and education at all societal levels. The organization runs several initiatives including 'Bündnis Freie Bildung', which advocates for digital policy changes and open educational resources, and 'Bündnis F5', focused on broader digital policy advocacy. Legal advocacy is another key service, highlighted by 'Monsters of Law,' addressing legal questions about free knowledge frameworks.
Projects
Wikimedia Deutschland hosts a variety of projects aimed at freeing knowledge and making it accessible to all. This includes supporting Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and more. Specific projects like GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) work to make cultural data and information accessible to the public. The 'Verschlusssache Prüfung' project advocates for free access to publicly funded examination tasks. Additionally, the 'Lizenzhinweisgenerator' tool assists users in reusing images from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons with proper licensing.
Programs
Wikimedia Deutschland runs the 'Fellow-Programm Freies Wissen' which supports young researchers through scholarships aimed at making their research and teaching globally accessible. The 'UNLOCK Accelerator' is another significant program that supports the development of prototypes that contribute to an open and informative society. These programs are designed to foster the spread of free knowledge and digital innovation.
Advocacy Initiatives
Wikimedia Deutschland is deeply involved in advocacy work, particularly in the areas of digital policy and open educational resources. Initiatives such as 'Bündnis Freie Bildung' advocate for digital policy changes and the promotion of open educational resources. The organization also engages in legal advocacy through 'Monsters of Law,' addressing various legal questions related to free knowledge.