Wikipedia for Peace: Kick Off 2017

WIKIPEDIA FOR PEACE: KICK OFF 2017 Seminar/Training in Vienna, 17- 21 March 2017 Wikipedia for Peace is a project that brings together peace activism with Wikipedia! We try to improve the content on peace and justice-related topics on Wikipedia – and at the same time increase the interest on peace and social movements within our communities. SCI Austria and Wikimedia Austria have organized two international “Wikipedia for Peace” camps in 2015 and 2016 (see here). This training/seminar will motivate engaged people from all around Europe (and beyond) to start up “Wikipedia for Peace” projects, sharing the experiences we already have and coming up with new ideas. At the same time, we want to turn the project into a movement within Service Civil International (SCI) and Wikimedia, starting an online and offline community that is engaged with peace. The training will use discussion and non-formal learning methods rather than formal presentations. The training is funded through Erasmus+, so travels, accommodation and food are covered by the European Commission.

APPLICATION FORM Last name (as written in Passport) First name Birth date Nationality Personal address Name of sending organisation Phone number E-mail address Estimated travel costs to Vienna (both way) Do you need a visa? (Yes/No) If yes, Passport number: Special diets / other needs: (Food will be mostly vegetarian) Language Native Very good Good Poor Language skills English (Add the languages that you can speak and put a cross on your language level)

Do you have a previous experience/role within SCI (national branch, group or partner organization) or other peace/volunteering organizations? If yes, please describe your experience(s) and activities.

Do you have any experience/role within Wikipedia and/or Wikimedia? If yes, describe your experience(s) and activities.

What is your main motivation to take part in this seminar?

What do you expect to gain from your participation?

How do you expect to use skills and knowledge received during the seminar?

Would you like to actively participate in the event by presenting a workshop / a learning tool / an education topic for discussion, useful in the preparation of Wikipedia events or peace activism? If yes, please describe your ideas for a session:

Please return the completed application form to [email protected]