Wikimedia Belgium bewikimedia https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Belgium MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.13 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikimedia Wikimedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Translations Translations talk 2 753 38401 22661 2026-08-01T23:36:30Z Pathoschild 275 global user pages ([[m:Synchbot|requested by Revi C.]]) 38401 wikitext text/x-wiki s7l31vm7btg9p7hwj4hy4wj4v6hxgyh 3 754 38400 22660 2026-08-01T23:01:18Z Pathoschild 275 global user pages ([[m:Synchbot|requested by Revi C.]]) 38400 wikitext text/x-wiki esxe13mcstpjlux1bt2hqwxr2v8t8mn 1198 12464 38402 2026-08-02T08:05:25Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Newsletter July 2026" 38402 wikitext text/x-wiki lq467wjph08n0522btex8pyv1299glz 0 12465 38403 2026-08-02T08:05:26Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Newsletter July 2026" 38403 wikitext text/x-wiki t74m5c0bsgr7esifthivpu4qddb8577 38405 38403 2026-08-02T08:05:47Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== 🌐 New Wikimedia Belgium Website ==" 38405 wikitext text/x-wiki nlriu6lkihvd9wq7n7tucti7tovafyv 38407 38405 2026-08-02T08:06:41Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikimedia België.svg|thumb|left|upright|Wikimedia Belgium]] Our website has gotten a fresh update! At '''[https://wikimedia.be/nl/ wikimedia.be]''', you'll now find a clear introduction to Wikimedia Belgium, our mission, and our activities." 38407 wikitext text/x-wiki t41ar6juu4uflwt9e0vb30sonagw0ih 38409 38407 2026-08-02T08:06:57Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "At the same time, we have better organized our online presence. This ensures that each website has its own clear role and helps us avoid duplicate information." 38409 wikitext text/x-wiki qdv63gaps8ifufepaudsmzy05c7zji2 38411 38409 2026-08-02T08:17:13Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Are you looking for information about Wikipedia? Then you've come to the right place at '''[[w:en:wiki/Main_Page|Wikipedia]]'''. Would you like to support the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund? You can do so at '''[https://www.friendswikimedia.be/en/ friendswikimedia.be]'''. And our organizational wiki, with documentation and internal information, remains available at '''[https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Belgium be.wikimedia.org]'''" 38411 wikitext text/x-wiki np3ls4rj2ikliciwadlz8b1sbj93l8n 38413 38411 2026-08-02T08:17:51Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With this clear structure, we hope you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for more quickly and navigate the Wikimedia ecosystem in Belgium more easily." 38413 wikitext text/x-wiki 86783xrsvc9ba5pgh34j64rrqaoilk5 38415 38413 2026-08-02T08:18:08Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== 💬 Why do you think we aren't being selected? ==" 38415 wikitext text/x-wiki 8q078ldczgo4rzv47aplz1u6gejy62u 38417 38415 2026-08-02T08:20:07Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Standaard Solidariteitsprijs - Deelname Wikimedia België - 2026.png|thumb|Standard Solidarity Award - Wikimedia Belgium Participation - 2026 ]] Once again this year, Wikimedia Belgium was not among the organizations selected for the '''De Standaard Solidarity Award'''. It's a shame, especially since we felt our campaign addressed a very contemporary issue." 38417 wikitext text/x-wiki ooz0x2v4g9u0zwd3m9cldoynn4go87d 38419 38417 2026-08-02T08:22:28Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This was our seventh time participating. Over the years, we tried different approaches, but we never managed to narrow down our selection." 38419 wikitext text/x-wiki 7fh8qvapgueyyhlu9gfoe10dvsev2ad 38421 38419 2026-08-02T08:22:43Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "'''That raises some questions.'''" 38421 wikitext text/x-wiki su66ct6z7vjp45c3ox0lg3xwcdj5abo 38423 38421 2026-08-02T08:22:58Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Are Wikipedia and Wikimedia perhaps less well-known than we think? Does an organization that primarily advocates for free digital knowledge appeal less to the imagination? Or is it mainly locally based charities or campaigns run by professional advertising agencies that stand out?" 38423 wikitext text/x-wiki eaz4i5pjvx27h6bdihiui9zxezgwh2l 38425 38423 2026-08-02T08:25:34Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "We don’t know the answer. That’s why we’d like to hear your thoughts. Why do you think Wikimedia Belgium keeps missing the mark when it comes to selection? Do you have any ideas, feedback, or suggestions for our next participation? Let us know, maybe your insights will help us present a stronger case in the next edition." 38425 wikitext text/x-wiki ngjvmc84h0pw9mb4qaw2hycqjxi2t8v 38427 38425 2026-08-02T08:25:46Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "====👉 [mailto:caren@wikimedia.be Share your thoughts and help us brainstorm]====" 38427 wikitext text/x-wiki h8sq1dzwe56ttr5kymp7ew98uexz8n6 38429 38427 2026-08-02T08:27:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Governance in motion: How do we prepare Wikipedia for the future? ==" 38429 wikitext text/x-wiki hm3vht312h5i61bbjpmuknwbzo28fzf 38431 38429 2026-08-02T08:29:07Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:GovCon 2026 - Emiel Rijshouwer.jpg|thumb|left|On May 30, 2026, Emiel Rijshouwer was the keynote speaker at the Governance Conference in Amsterdam]] How can we ensure that Wikipedia will still be relevant twenty years from now? That question, both explicitly and implicitly, was central to the Governance Conference held in Amsterdam on May 30, 2026." 38431 wikitext text/x-wiki 4barfv8whs8ihpwwgovm0asg6pqihm6 38433 38431 2026-08-02T08:36:42Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "During the Governance Conference, more than thirty Wikimedians from various countries came together to discuss the future of decision-making within Wikimedia. The program included presentations on the history of Wikipedia as a self-organizing community, the Dutch-language Arbitration Committee (ArbCom), and an international exchange with representatives from the English, German, and Swedish Wikimedia communities." 38433 wikitext text/x-wiki 5gx662zrn6trxfhutkp4ijbtilmepz9 38435 38433 2026-08-02T08:37:04Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In workshops, participants worked on concrete ideas to further strengthen the governance of the Dutch-language Wikipedia. The conference not only provided new insights, but also valuable international contacts and inspiration." 38435 wikitext text/x-wiki 13vx3jet4lt198kbgnx4td214ou0gio 38437 38435 2026-08-02T08:37:25Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "These discussions are part of a broader strategic conversation currently taking place within the '''Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network''' (SWAN). After all, what will Wikimedia look like in ten or twenty years?" 38437 wikitext text/x-wiki rr2p91ec3s5gx12qcjiyl2vggq7e7zq 38439 38437 2026-08-02T08:38:22Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The rise of AI, changing search behavior, and a new generation of internet users raise many questions. How do we keep Wikipedia appealing to both readers and new volunteers? Should we focus more on multimedia or AI-powered search features? Can we make the website and the process of editing articles simpler? And what would a potential decline in readership mean for the Wikimedia movement and its partners?" 38439 wikitext text/x-wiki g80hjb6361niu5k3o1fe08i0b7wghng 38441 38439 2026-08-02T08:38:37Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One thing became clear in Amsterdam: if Wikimedia wants to remain the leading source of free knowledge in the coming decades, we will need to continue not only to update our content, but also to innovate the way we collaborate, make decisions, and engage new generations." 38441 wikitext text/x-wiki gc9wx6ruhkt1uianchxkwkvhvg7zv3q 38443 38441 2026-08-02T09:02:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Looking Back on Wikimania Paris 2026: Thinking Together About the Future of Wikimedia ==" 38443 wikitext text/x-wiki 8aq538sxf8folfzdw0ptp3qb206js8h 38445 38443 2026-08-02T09:03:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikimania Paris wordmark.gif|thumb|Wikimania Paris wordmark|alt=File:Wikimania Paris wordmark.gif]] From July 21 to 25, Paris was all about Wikimania 2026, the Wikimedia movement’s annual global conference. Following a pre-conference on July 21, there were four days of presentations, workshops, discussions, and meetings focused on the future of our projects." 38445 wikitext text/x-wiki mqhtoch45fraqs5j50ivun938xoijvc 38447 38445 2026-08-02T09:03:42Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This year, the Wikimedia Foundation brought 1,250 participants together in person in Paris. Belgium was also represented: at least eight Belgian Wikimedians attended, including board member Nyo Dekens. We’re already looking forward to the next edition, which will take place next year in Santiago, Chile." 38447 wikitext text/x-wiki djwh83v62er5xfwxpkmckajcpa9n6cu 38449 38447 2026-08-02T09:04:52Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In addition, participants were also able to join virtually. About 2,000 people followed the conference remotely. With more than 250 sessions and over 450 speakers, the program was exceptionally extensive. Virtual participation did present some technical challenges, such as issues with audio, video, and navigation on the platform. Fortunately, most problems were quickly resolved, and participants were able to find their way to the various sessions." 38449 wikitext text/x-wiki klxseu3eif05c3ftrybjvsu03o7ro7a 38451 38449 2026-08-02T09:06:15Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The theme of Wikimania 2026 was '''"reedom, Equality, Reliability"'''. These values served as the common thread throughout the conference." 38451 wikitext text/x-wiki a6l6r56g9jg10wdxqqlf0zuicinzj36 38453 38451 2026-08-02T09:06:24Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Key Themes ===" 38453 wikitext text/x-wiki 7qzs968hggf5iqj6vy5dr2z385b8q52 38455 38453 2026-08-02T09:07:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One of the main topics of discussion was the impact of artificial intelligence on Wikimedia projects. How can we use new technologies without losing sight of the reliability and human collaboration that characterize Wikipedia?" 38455 wikitext text/x-wiki bbtwf2x98cfuf9h5fjgap9bweaue93p 38457 38455 2026-08-02T09:07:32Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The future of Wikipedia was also discussed at length: how do we reach new generations of readers, and how do we attract new volunteers? In addition, the discussion focused on the further development of the Wikimedia platforms and new ways to make knowledge more accessible." 38457 wikitext text/x-wiki ft0okbh440qzbhfsmenvwu85f1ca2jx 38459 38457 2026-08-02T09:16:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "During the hackathon, participants collaborated on technical projects, while the '''[https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Team_challenges Team Challenges]''', projects that had been in the works over the past few months, took shape during Wikimania." 38459 wikitext text/x-wiki jf3bfhg7tqxe6fcylr8tn7h4h6k5fby 38461 38459 2026-08-02T09:16:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Interesting Sessions and Insights ===" 38461 wikitext text/x-wiki 24c8hjn5lt1avwz84z07jm3gbzt3r1k 38463 38461 2026-08-02T09:16:30Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Some of the sessions that drew a lot of interest included:" 38463 wikitext text/x-wiki qljx6ncz06jxo8u24rrxwj3r782rsb3 38465 38463 2026-08-02T09:24:55Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "* Structured data on Wikimedia Commons and new tools such as Depictor; * Wikidata and the use of Metabase as a community database; * Tabular data and interactive charts; * The impact of AI on Wikimedia platforms; * New features for Wikipedia readers, such as benefits for logged-in users and improvements to the mobile app; * Addressing conflicts of interest within Wikimedia organizations." 38465 wikitext text/x-wiki lf1luy3fqkmbwah8t031ncwn73wz55c 38467 38465 2026-08-02T09:25:14Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The '''Wikimedians of the Year 2026''' were also honored at Wikimania. Their stories once again demonstrate the passion, knowledge, and commitment that exist within the Wikimedia community worldwide." 38467 wikitext text/x-wiki mdf4cz1ywt0moi74jaltqvnec6xmgly 38469 38467 2026-08-02T09:25:22Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "All sessions were recorded and are available online afterward. So if you missed certain presentations, you can still check out the program and watch the recordings." 38469 wikitext text/x-wiki 7mg1ep62xvoa9d3vjxxx7586mly6xkp 38471 38469 2026-08-02T09:25:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "After four days filled with inspiration, conversations, and new ideas, we’re wrapping up Wikimania Paris eager to continue building a free, reliable, and inclusive knowledge community." 38471 wikitext text/x-wiki 09w6f02655l50jthdfx1jrtjrld4ten 38473 38471 2026-08-02T09:25:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "==== Next year: Wikimania Santiago! 🌎 ====" 38473 wikitext text/x-wiki 5hy44l2p4g2w3roczklf5fa5zwprsbl 38475 38473 2026-08-02T09:25:49Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund: A New Structure for Future Projects ==" 38475 wikitext text/x-wiki ms11s2xnpuogs1c1kza7x9ekffr7zza 38477 38475 2026-08-02T09:27:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Logo Erfgoedfonds Koning Boudewijnstichting.png|thumb|left|Logo of the King Baudouin Foundation Heritage Fund]] Whereas projects were previously supported on a case-by-case basis depending on the available funding, there will now be a single, comprehensive application covering a two-year period." 38477 wikitext text/x-wiki d26o0xy5z027ocs6su2l8mdbo9vwcod 38479 38477 2026-08-02T09:28:40Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== One Application, One Report ===" 38479 wikitext text/x-wiki pglq5zbzvvj60mdwgbwh2nfs1fgwghb 38481 38479 2026-08-02T09:34:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Under the new system, separate project applications and interim reporting for each project will be eliminated. Instead, there will be a single final report after two years. Based on that report, the KBS will decide whether a project can continue." 38481 wikitext text/x-wiki 6qzhy2b4n8y3hj2b8117err29mz2ida 38483 38481 2026-08-02T09:37:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "From now on, the application process will be handled through a digital portal. Wikimedia Belgium will designate a single person to submit the biennial application. Board member Geert has indicated that he wishes to continue in this role, with support and advice from the board, former committee members, and potential advisors." 38483 wikitext text/x-wiki 891l42q3akmnewsiiywgmhdel9wtk7z 38485 38483 2026-08-02T09:37:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== A New Way of Collaborating ===" 38485 wikitext text/x-wiki sbm6meolw7f5q5q21m8nzcce3gy0fs1 38487 38485 2026-08-02T09:37:51Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One important change is that a nonprofit organization supported through the Friends Fund is no longer allowed to pass on grants to other nonprofits. This means that the current practice, in which partners were supported through contributions or payment requests, must change. In the future, Wikimedia Belgium will likely cover the costs itself and collaborate with partners through methods such as invoicing." 38487 wikitext text/x-wiki 27gvxv6jk5jvhkzplv49iru918r8fmr 38489 38487 2026-08-02T09:38:01Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This also opens up new possibilities: in addition to collaborating with external partners, for example, Wikimedia Belgium could explore in the future whether it can recruit Wikimedians in Residence on its own." 38489 wikitext text/x-wiki 3fh94hmkyhflx8mxlz62hti2grz2s2v 38491 38489 2026-08-02T09:38:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== What Will Be Retained? ===" 38491 wikitext text/x-wiki b2c5s4cr8zkirwmr3sofzm42e25kwk9 38493 38491 2026-08-02T09:40:27Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The basic principles of the fund will remain largely the same. The QR code and structured message for donations will be retained. The initial contribution of 1,000 euros will not be required again, and there will no longer be a minimum annual budget. Furthermore, any remaining funds from the current system can be transferred to the new fund." 38493 wikitext text/x-wiki 28t2abgitb3ltuqh7qyprjytzqyo0aw 38495 38493 2026-08-02T09:40:43Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Outlook ===" 38495 wikitext text/x-wiki mdofkvbkybnw009qh6ox64u2yo0crvp 38497 38495 2026-08-02T09:40:53Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Over the coming months, the practical details of the application process will be further developed. Wikimedia Belgium will draw up a new multi-year plan that clearly outlines the projects we intend to carry out in the coming years and the budget required to do so." 38497 wikitext text/x-wiki d8uv4kifan9123ln7u1ih01cdpjolsg 38499 38497 2026-08-02T09:41:10Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The reform presents a number of challenges, such as accurately estimating the available budget and organizing project implementation with partners. At the same time, the new system offers opportunities to further professionalize our operations and expand Wikimedia projects in a sustainable manner." 38499 wikitext text/x-wiki 3621lrpbxvwq6q0bdut0j4jcnbhyo8n 38501 38499 2026-08-02T09:41:47Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Handy New Tools for Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ==" 38501 wikitext text/x-wiki se2tbk0o2489sphpvx3njvuripd7orp 38503 38501 2026-08-02T09:42:01Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:CropTool2-logo.svg|thumb|CropTool2 logo]] Wikimedia platforms are constantly improving. Recently, several new and updated tools have become available to help volunteers work more efficiently, manage images, and further improve Wikipedia articles." 38503 wikitext text/x-wiki gtefijbkj0vhawlxwnvzaw3gn5g8rs4 38505 38503 2026-08-02T09:42:10Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== No more bot notifications on your talk page? ===" 38505 wikitext text/x-wiki c8inpsbkkp4141zrffriwweehmggyb9 38507 38505 2026-08-02T09:42:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you prefer not to receive automatic messages from bots on your personal talk page? If so, you can easily change this setting. Add the following code at the top of your talk page: <nowiki>{{bots|allow=none}}</nowiki>" 38507 wikitext text/x-wiki k7p8ylsj363tgritmm7jg5ap1um2q3u 38509 38507 2026-08-02T09:42:29Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This works in both the text editor and the visual editor." 38509 wikitext text/x-wiki aqkin14upnjynfhdkyp53o1jkv70z6l 38511 38509 2026-08-02T09:42:40Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== A Single Global User Page for All Wikimedia Projects ===" 38511 wikitext text/x-wiki rqotktwo5ath0nrrnl9ytv8rrajy3sz 38513 38511 2026-08-02T09:42:52Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With a global user page, you no longer need to create a profile on each Wikimedia platform separately. Through [[m:Special:MyPage|Meta-Wiki]], you can create a single page that will automatically appear on all Wikimedia platforms where you do not yet have a local user page." 38513 wikitext text/x-wiki smyvad6cn8z0icf4z05h2gun0j5r977 38515 38513 2026-08-02T09:43:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== CropTool Updated Thanks to Vera de Kok ===" 38515 wikitext text/x-wiki c3s3t2rnqt7avw1vn66hh7abc7x48ww 38517 38515 2026-08-02T09:43:38Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Vera de Kok has improved the CropTool and made it more user-friendly. With this tool, you can easily crop existing photos on Wikimedia Commons." 38517 wikitext text/x-wiki 67gvp07iz4mjzyx0ytxnula16lmq772 38519 38517 2026-08-02T09:43:51Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Even without CropTool, you can still make minor edits on your smartphone before uploading an image to Wikimedia Commons. A good crop or a small correction can make a big difference in the quality of an image right away." 38519 wikitext text/x-wiki hja32xpc5ywezi9h784z6lyriqof9k4 38521 38519 2026-08-02T09:44:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "More information: [https://www.veradekok.nl/en/2026/07/making-croptool-better-for-everyone/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Making CropTool better for everyone]" 38521 wikitext text/x-wiki kvehcrlk9mr7gkeo8xjt71kr7jv2dcf 38523 38521 2026-08-02T09:44:16Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Micro-Task Generator: Small Tasks, Big Improvements ===" 38523 wikitext text/x-wiki a7nde0tmfpuvk2i31s1ox1ghwlyg97l 38525 38523 2026-08-02T09:44:25Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The Wikipedia Micro-task Generator helps volunteers make targeted improvements to Wikipedia articles. The tool works based on a list of pages or a category and breaks down larger improvement projects into smaller, manageable tasks." 38525 wikitext text/x-wiki 1uob8r4hzjk06rda768rekeu1j4dlvz 38527 38525 2026-08-02T09:45:10Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This makes it easier to continue improving the quality of Wikipedia step by step." 38527 wikitext text/x-wiki jpjxuc5mzbkaq3pf8kay7koggbyvvg6 38529 38527 2026-08-02T09:45:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "More information: [https://w.wiki/MoH2?utm_source=chatgpt.com Micro-task Generator on Wikimedia Meta-Wiki]" 38529 wikitext text/x-wiki k4mnxr0zrjwcdx9nvhzo1r8cl8zqqth 38531 38529 2026-08-02T09:45:41Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With these new and improved tools, contributing to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons is once again a little more accessible. Whether you're an experienced Wikipedian or just getting started, there's always a tool that can help you." 38531 wikitext text/x-wiki 9k1qddmi6zcgpepxggbtbm81crfuuv3 38533 38531 2026-08-02T09:45:55Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Industrial Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Industrial Heritage with a Podcast and Festival ==" 38533 wikitext text/x-wiki gj688tm6s9gkt9yjl3san34bl3z5h06 38535 38533 2026-08-02T09:46:27Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Industriemuseum Gent frontaal zicht.jpg|thumb|left|Industriemuseum Gent]] The Industriemuseum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with stories, gatherings, and activities centered on industrial heritage. One of the highlights of the anniversary year is the new podcast series '''"Fabrieksgefluister"''', which takes listeners behind the impressive factory facades and into the world of machines, technology, and craftsmanship." 38535 wikitext text/x-wiki bquei2ntuh3w5dbkdv7g5amxjoanz7q 38537 38535 2026-08-02T09:47:48Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "For the podcast, the museum collaborated with [https://www.deziekesteur.be/ De Zieke Steur], known for works such as '''''Nordkapp Stories''''', '''''Geisha''''' and '''''Stoffelijk'''''. Podcast creator [[w:nl:Wederik_De_Backer|Wederik De Backer]] spoke with museum staff and creators, bringing their knowledge and passion to life. The episodes are narrated by Studio Brussel host Marie Neefs." 38537 wikitext text/x-wiki phv347d845prban9hiennzgih9ej9i8 38539 38537 2026-08-02T09:50:36Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In the first episode, you’ll dive into the world of steam engines. [https://etwie.be/nl/kennisbank/actoren/robin-debo Robin Debo] from the ETWIE expertise center explains how important steam has been—and still is—in our daily lives. In the second episode, you’ll take a walk with [https://immaterieelerfgoed.be/ nl/leertrajecten/weven-met-machinale-schietspoelgetouwen-van-erfgoed-tot-experiment Oktay Sançak], former coordinator of the textile machines, past the mu..." 38539 wikitext text/x-wiki kho54yuq4b6r40col0pp314vq6cye99 38541 38539 2026-08-02T09:52:41Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38541 wikitext text/x-wiki 2udgpjud6kla6yxzvpnmcrtp44gr5d9 38543 38541 2026-08-02T09:53:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38543 wikitext text/x-wiki dmvhzri8pl3heecq1xtiu8pc6rn3tcx 38545 38543 2026-08-02T09:54:11Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38545 wikitext text/x-wiki qwx3qqhs3xa9dk09a2qfqe5jo9ooob4 38547 38545 2026-08-02T09:54:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38547 wikitext text/x-wiki 4hj533ctji6sej9jetqgqble5fqfrux 38549 38547 2026-08-02T09:56:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In the upcoming episodes, listeners will be taken on a journey into the world of dye plants, weaving, textile dyeing, and lettering, among other topics. With *Fabrieksgefluister*, the Industriemuseum aims to make industrial heritage accessible to a broad audience and to show how technology and history remain relevant today." 38549 wikitext text/x-wiki 3glw0gr3nhq8eisgloyz9z05i4b8mln 38551 38549 2026-08-02T09:56:24Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The anniversary year will come to a festive close during the free '''Industry Festival, from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27'''. Visitors can enjoy exhibits, guided tours, walking tours, workshops, and an extensive program of entertainment for all ages. In addition, the museum building will gain a new eye-catcher: an impressive mural next to the iconic factory building." 38551 wikitext text/x-wiki agq6bm5vokbs2zt4cu1dexhnst4oct8 38553 38551 2026-08-02T09:56:34Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "A great opportunity to discover, experience, and reexamine industrial heritage through a contemporary lens." 38553 wikitext text/x-wiki b0a4kdx4cu7g7roxwoa6sos6kwxv8p7 38555 38553 2026-08-02T09:56:59Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "You can read all about it [https://www.industriemuseum.be/nl/nieuws/2026/7/50-jaar-industriemuseum-podcast-en-industriefestival here]." 38555 wikitext text/x-wiki 37crm4ugqyaf3vzdh9ip4cnio2cl2yf 38557 38555 2026-08-02T09:57:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Agenda ==" 38557 wikitext text/x-wiki 8e7db3kkh25od5v6wur5zpv42c74c5h 38559 38557 2026-08-02T09:57:08Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Looking for Facilitators for Writing Sessions ===" 38559 wikitext text/x-wiki 7lnxejdrw4eb7nni063m3r70gir0010 38561 38559 2026-08-02T10:03:22Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikipedia-schrijfsessie Internationale Vrouwendag Sint-Niklaas 9.jpg|thumb|Wikipedia Writing Session for International Women's Day in Sint-Niklaas]] This fall, Erfgoedcel Dijk 92, in collaboration with local historical societies and Wikimedia Belgium, is organizing a series of Wikipedia editing sessions in the Dender-Schelde-Durme region. In addition, the monthly editing session organized by Literair Gent will resume." 38561 wikitext text/x-wiki fbet1tvng3ehqa3z1sdffzm292u4pd8 38563 38561 2026-08-02T10:03:45Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "'''Scheduled writing sessions:''' * August 20 – Literair Gent, STAM (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) * October 10 – Berlare * October 14 – Hamme * October 6 or 15 – Zele" 38563 wikitext text/x-wiki a5ac60dxtakhfzgw09mb27rcgkob56g 38565 38563 2026-08-02T10:03:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "To ensure that this and future writing sessions run smoothly, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to help participants write and edit Wikipedia articles. Experience as a mentor is not required: a good knowledge of Wikipedia and a desire to help others get started are all that’s needed." 38565 wikitext text/x-wiki gzklr3u34apdomha8jac8hfmr8kfoa8 38567 38565 2026-08-02T10:04:14Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you like to help lead a writing session from time to time? If so, please send us your contact information via email. This will help us build a pool of facilitators we can contact for future activities, without requiring you to commit to a specific session right away." 38567 wikitext text/x-wiki hsstqz4vglobbe9rnqlonolfkq3xjtj 38569 38567 2026-08-02T10:04:33Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "==== 👉 Interested in becoming a writing session facilitator? Sign up [mailto:info@wikimedia.be via email] and help welcome new Wikipedians! ====" 38569 wikitext text/x-wiki m5gcno6fg4w6z9jyacy6caenkspwb37 38571 38569 2026-08-02T10:04:37Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 ===" 38571 wikitext text/x-wiki red3mffbbcfhpbszmbrsn7yobyrdz01 38573 38571 2026-08-02T10:06:28Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:1014 Saint Peter's Church in Leuven Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg|thumb|left|Saint Peter's Church in Leuven Photo by Giles Laurent|Saint Peter's Church, Leuven - Photo by Giles Laurent]] From '''September 1 through October 31, 2026''' [[c:Commons: Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2026|Wiki Loves Monuments]] will take place once again—the international photography contest focused on cultural heritage. Anyone can participate by uploading photos of protected monuments to Wikimedi..." 38573 wikitext text/x-wiki bnkhwn3grw3k9sh22sh3w4pnawbk8sb 38575 38573 2026-08-02T10:06:38Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you like to participate? Mark the contest on your calendar and get your best heritage photos ready!" 38575 wikitext text/x-wiki l013bf9kli73dafnxvsnfr04hsec2kl 38577 38575 2026-08-02T10:06:49Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Open Monument Day 2026 ===" 38577 wikitext text/x-wiki s6xcur8wv01fcsevp43ecns5jqzpufy 38579 38577 2026-08-02T10:07:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Open Monumentendag logo.jpg|thumb|Open Monumentendag logo]] [https://www.openmonumentendag.be/ Heritage Day Flanders] will take place this year on Sunday, September 13. Curious to see which monuments and heritage sites will be opening their doors? The full program will be announced on August 20 at 11:00 a.m." 38579 wikitext text/x-wiki 9tkbmvutb9yo30i3h5pgbzif1z00eqb 38581 38579 2026-08-02T10:08:01Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Check out what’s available in your area soon and start planning a day filled with heritage sites—from castles and historic homes to archaeological sites and other unique locations." 38581 wikitext text/x-wiki s375cjn5r0gggxbrql8kt244vpdewy8 38583 38581 2026-08-02T10:08:03Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Contact us ==" 38583 wikitext text/x-wiki 3e3k180zj9521odpm5pzna8id2qr8h8 38585 38583 2026-08-02T10:08:04Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Activities" 38585 wikitext text/x-wiki 0jxi4v9201cdf0uz21uq73eloiz4r3e 38587 38585 2026-08-02T10:08:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Fiscal gift" 38587 wikitext text/x-wiki rsq66hb8j1hrjsqojo4w3yfr5v2i1ic 38589 38587 2026-08-02T10:08:07Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Helpdesk" 38589 wikitext text/x-wiki r5f289tzkyx1moi7np50uyt4atuyt0i 1198 12466 38404 2026-08-02T08:05:46Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== 🌐 New Wikimedia Belgium Website ==" 38404 wikitext text/x-wiki n87ysi2tuitbqzg0w9hrp5kvx4qhfnz 1198 12467 38406 2026-08-02T08:06:40Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikimedia België.svg|thumb|left|upright|Wikimedia Belgium]] Our website has gotten a fresh update! At '''[https://wikimedia.be/nl/ wikimedia.be]''', you'll now find a clear introduction to Wikimedia Belgium, our mission, and our activities." 38406 wikitext text/x-wiki 1so17hqmqko7a73wj2ixef0lzgdlhj9 1198 12468 38408 2026-08-02T08:06:57Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "At the same time, we have better organized our online presence. This ensures that each website has its own clear role and helps us avoid duplicate information." 38408 wikitext text/x-wiki 2j4xlxfguawznipc9wshuhhrgek1ese 1198 12469 38410 2026-08-02T08:17:12Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Are you looking for information about Wikipedia? Then you've come to the right place at '''[[w:en:wiki/Main_Page|Wikipedia]]'''. Would you like to support the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund? You can do so at '''[https://www.friendswikimedia.be/en/ friendswikimedia.be]'''. And our organizational wiki, with documentation and internal information, remains available at '''[https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Belgium be.wikimedia.org]'''" 38410 wikitext text/x-wiki 8esudz7p63s2cutnsi7xg9ctywbyf84 1198 12470 38412 2026-08-02T08:17:51Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With this clear structure, we hope you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for more quickly and navigate the Wikimedia ecosystem in Belgium more easily." 38412 wikitext text/x-wiki lmna8hispgd80lxfjf9alr3q8vlgx94 1198 12471 38414 2026-08-02T08:18:07Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== 💬 Why do you think we aren't being selected? ==" 38414 wikitext text/x-wiki b3o1ddlii3n00z3twel43w6n51wryxu 1198 12472 38416 2026-08-02T08:20:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Standaard Solidariteitsprijs - Deelname Wikimedia België - 2026.png|thumb|Standard Solidarity Award - Wikimedia Belgium Participation - 2026 ]] Once again this year, Wikimedia Belgium was not among the organizations selected for the '''De Standaard Solidarity Award'''. It's a shame, especially since we felt our campaign addressed a very contemporary issue." 38416 wikitext text/x-wiki 5lzi7ttp31h3cw4eoe10lzwtz5o7o2f 1198 12473 38418 2026-08-02T08:22:27Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This was our seventh time participating. Over the years, we tried different approaches, but we never managed to narrow down our selection." 38418 wikitext text/x-wiki jp1amzoyqfvw0cg1krjtn4l03i5nqnc 1198 12474 38420 2026-08-02T08:22:42Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "'''That raises some questions.'''" 38420 wikitext text/x-wiki k99ckh5f7xagg2qr4lgsx1u89cb1xc5 1198 12475 38422 2026-08-02T08:22:57Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Are Wikipedia and Wikimedia perhaps less well-known than we think? Does an organization that primarily advocates for free digital knowledge appeal less to the imagination? Or is it mainly locally based charities or campaigns run by professional advertising agencies that stand out?" 38422 wikitext text/x-wiki 4xo891iax1x7l3huxry8tpj4qgolbiz 1198 12476 38424 2026-08-02T08:25:33Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "We don’t know the answer. That’s why we’d like to hear your thoughts. Why do you think Wikimedia Belgium keeps missing the mark when it comes to selection? Do you have any ideas, feedback, or suggestions for our next participation? Let us know, maybe your insights will help us present a stronger case in the next edition." 38424 wikitext text/x-wiki 4tdukpqbcuu973is6mhywy6zqleq40f 1198 12477 38426 2026-08-02T08:25:45Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "====👉 [mailto:caren@wikimedia.be Share your thoughts and help us brainstorm]====" 38426 wikitext text/x-wiki tvgaoa6jo4zp9to3qe6m3a2iw0xsspl 1198 12478 38428 2026-08-02T08:27:38Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Governance in motion: How do we prepare Wikipedia for the future? ==" 38428 wikitext text/x-wiki d0s28zcaynzw9nuioex6u6woa4bg4g8 1198 12479 38430 2026-08-02T08:29:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:GovCon 2026 - Emiel Rijshouwer.jpg|thumb|left|On May 30, 2026, Emiel Rijshouwer was the keynote speaker at the Governance Conference in Amsterdam]] How can we ensure that Wikipedia will still be relevant twenty years from now? That question, both explicitly and implicitly, was central to the Governance Conference held in Amsterdam on May 30, 2026." 38430 wikitext text/x-wiki idu7x4hxn43dqbuird65vf10imtx8yz 1198 12480 38432 2026-08-02T08:36:42Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "During the Governance Conference, more than thirty Wikimedians from various countries came together to discuss the future of decision-making within Wikimedia. The program included presentations on the history of Wikipedia as a self-organizing community, the Dutch-language Arbitration Committee (ArbCom), and an international exchange with representatives from the English, German, and Swedish Wikimedia communities." 38432 wikitext text/x-wiki 0usw2ply8l3tq2t7ts7c25t633vur0b 1198 12481 38434 2026-08-02T08:37:03Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In workshops, participants worked on concrete ideas to further strengthen the governance of the Dutch-language Wikipedia. The conference not only provided new insights, but also valuable international contacts and inspiration." 38434 wikitext text/x-wiki t6kiakcq0zy5xgl34lutfb2gbapd4f1 1198 12482 38436 2026-08-02T08:37:24Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "These discussions are part of a broader strategic conversation currently taking place within the '''Strategic Wikimedia Affiliates Network''' (SWAN). After all, what will Wikimedia look like in ten or twenty years?" 38436 wikitext text/x-wiki fbvn5jcwtafki2fccpvakqjs7kwon4l 1198 12483 38438 2026-08-02T08:38:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The rise of AI, changing search behavior, and a new generation of internet users raise many questions. How do we keep Wikipedia appealing to both readers and new volunteers? Should we focus more on multimedia or AI-powered search features? Can we make the website and the process of editing articles simpler? And what would a potential decline in readership mean for the Wikimedia movement and its partners?" 38438 wikitext text/x-wiki gmsvzzlovy5y88zxfr2zczqwjn8jfvw 1198 12484 38440 2026-08-02T08:38:36Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One thing became clear in Amsterdam: if Wikimedia wants to remain the leading source of free knowledge in the coming decades, we will need to continue not only to update our content, but also to innovate the way we collaborate, make decisions, and engage new generations." 38440 wikitext text/x-wiki kfu4u0qgdnnzbyshdll8iwzq9pvr3yt 1198 12485 38442 2026-08-02T09:02:53Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Looking Back on Wikimania Paris 2026: Thinking Together About the Future of Wikimedia ==" 38442 wikitext text/x-wiki q56sg42j6oxnoge7tvd9ba7rnl4lvm6 1198 12486 38444 2026-08-02T09:03:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikimania Paris wordmark.gif|thumb|Wikimania Paris wordmark|alt=File:Wikimania Paris wordmark.gif]] From July 21 to 25, Paris was all about Wikimania 2026, the Wikimedia movement’s annual global conference. Following a pre-conference on July 21, there were four days of presentations, workshops, discussions, and meetings focused on the future of our projects." 38444 wikitext text/x-wiki gw650p3trvix30oee3p1kzwstbk8bn7 1198 12487 38446 2026-08-02T09:03:41Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This year, the Wikimedia Foundation brought 1,250 participants together in person in Paris. Belgium was also represented: at least eight Belgian Wikimedians attended, including board member Nyo Dekens. We’re already looking forward to the next edition, which will take place next year in Santiago, Chile." 38446 wikitext text/x-wiki pc0higejyr4k0ap8wc2wvyh5uy9r5il 1198 12488 38448 2026-08-02T09:04:52Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In addition, participants were also able to join virtually. About 2,000 people followed the conference remotely. With more than 250 sessions and over 450 speakers, the program was exceptionally extensive. Virtual participation did present some technical challenges, such as issues with audio, video, and navigation on the platform. Fortunately, most problems were quickly resolved, and participants were able to find their way to the various sessions." 38448 wikitext text/x-wiki 2hemaokckx5w5ral34oo20pidk8qk8b 1198 12489 38450 2026-08-02T09:06:15Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The theme of Wikimania 2026 was '''"reedom, Equality, Reliability"'''. These values served as the common thread throughout the conference." 38450 wikitext text/x-wiki r13tkm582i8zoxr3i8dgttngg05hx5h 1198 12490 38452 2026-08-02T09:06:23Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Key Themes ===" 38452 wikitext text/x-wiki jbzz15u866tkx5p1l37penni9wwpu9b 1198 12491 38454 2026-08-02T09:07:18Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One of the main topics of discussion was the impact of artificial intelligence on Wikimedia projects. How can we use new technologies without losing sight of the reliability and human collaboration that characterize Wikipedia?" 38454 wikitext text/x-wiki 72v6hi4ywxmxu07ciic819rlkmjfec2 1198 12492 38456 2026-08-02T09:07:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The future of Wikipedia was also discussed at length: how do we reach new generations of readers, and how do we attract new volunteers? In addition, the discussion focused on the further development of the Wikimedia platforms and new ways to make knowledge more accessible." 38456 wikitext text/x-wiki jqksk3jzkjv40to7kroxagiz1uen0w9 1198 12493 38458 2026-08-02T09:16:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "During the hackathon, participants collaborated on technical projects, while the '''[https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2026:Team_challenges Team Challenges]''', projects that had been in the works over the past few months, took shape during Wikimania." 38458 wikitext text/x-wiki 9fzhwk2zz60vvk3z8gctkctwgb34rv4 1198 12494 38460 2026-08-02T09:16:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Interesting Sessions and Insights ===" 38460 wikitext text/x-wiki p0537gc61f0a2s6bvg6z0oc38b7o7zn 1198 12495 38462 2026-08-02T09:16:29Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Some of the sessions that drew a lot of interest included:" 38462 wikitext text/x-wiki iuy06m3m4ryo0iy1k8zevfrd8pyzk3s 1198 12496 38464 2026-08-02T09:24:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "* Structured data on Wikimedia Commons and new tools such as Depictor; * Wikidata and the use of Metabase as a community database; * Tabular data and interactive charts; * The impact of AI on Wikimedia platforms; * New features for Wikipedia readers, such as benefits for logged-in users and improvements to the mobile app; * Addressing conflicts of interest within Wikimedia organizations." 38464 wikitext text/x-wiki bgn5kinxzlpbs0ta8n1amxoy35hjljz 1198 12497 38466 2026-08-02T09:25:13Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The '''Wikimedians of the Year 2026''' were also honored at Wikimania. Their stories once again demonstrate the passion, knowledge, and commitment that exist within the Wikimedia community worldwide." 38466 wikitext text/x-wiki scs2dp1lfqdkir5nnflwi6ccgnyrqnz 1198 12498 38468 2026-08-02T09:25:22Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "All sessions were recorded and are available online afterward. So if you missed certain presentations, you can still check out the program and watch the recordings." 38468 wikitext text/x-wiki bu6ywapk9w4ti68av2h5zaao3svyzp3 1198 12499 38470 2026-08-02T09:25:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "After four days filled with inspiration, conversations, and new ideas, we’re wrapping up Wikimania Paris eager to continue building a free, reliable, and inclusive knowledge community." 38470 wikitext text/x-wiki j4vkldn0ju42m7zyq9ftwb7bmgqws9d 1198 12500 38472 2026-08-02T09:25:38Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "==== Next year: Wikimania Santiago! 🌎 ====" 38472 wikitext text/x-wiki 1pltgma0cr5ran26klbj0tl63zzddgy 1198 12501 38474 2026-08-02T09:25:49Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund: A New Structure for Future Projects ==" 38474 wikitext text/x-wiki 3rcry1a9lgq0v6r5xhhppiommqi0a04 1198 12502 38476 2026-08-02T09:27:18Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Logo Erfgoedfonds Koning Boudewijnstichting.png|thumb|left|Logo of the King Baudouin Foundation Heritage Fund]] Whereas projects were previously supported on a case-by-case basis depending on the available funding, there will now be a single, comprehensive application covering a two-year period." 38476 wikitext text/x-wiki ad5waycthxm0ccwk8ckmi3btzuneoi5 1198 12503 38478 2026-08-02T09:28:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== One Application, One Report ===" 38478 wikitext text/x-wiki i8pxy4airx0mr4k7x8t67vdok4vtyz0 1198 12504 38480 2026-08-02T09:34:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Under the new system, separate project applications and interim reporting for each project will be eliminated. Instead, there will be a single final report after two years. Based on that report, the KBS will decide whether a project can continue." 38480 wikitext text/x-wiki 5qunmom76n4g75903lg72ssvufbjsfl 1198 12505 38482 2026-08-02T09:37:30Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "From now on, the application process will be handled through a digital portal. Wikimedia Belgium will designate a single person to submit the biennial application. Board member Geert has indicated that he wishes to continue in this role, with support and advice from the board, former committee members, and potential advisors." 38482 wikitext text/x-wiki pewgh6b0zrhag9p71830eqe3pz7n4by 1198 12506 38484 2026-08-02T09:37:38Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== A New Way of Collaborating ===" 38484 wikitext text/x-wiki ra1yz43mhl8idi8xr7jlkq66xa44ktf 1198 12507 38486 2026-08-02T09:37:50Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "One important change is that a nonprofit organization supported through the Friends Fund is no longer allowed to pass on grants to other nonprofits. This means that the current practice, in which partners were supported through contributions or payment requests, must change. In the future, Wikimedia Belgium will likely cover the costs itself and collaborate with partners through methods such as invoicing." 38486 wikitext text/x-wiki gkd7sax5grjyr3qh8q8sm9o9y7xu3zf 1198 12508 38488 2026-08-02T09:38:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This also opens up new possibilities: in addition to collaborating with external partners, for example, Wikimedia Belgium could explore in the future whether it can recruit Wikimedians in Residence on its own." 38488 wikitext text/x-wiki 1xdtue7wuv8cllkdrrsvr03ots1pf8y 1198 12509 38490 2026-08-02T09:38:39Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== What Will Be Retained? ===" 38490 wikitext text/x-wiki 90vnd7ifn8l8elimabod0pconfzo5qz 1198 12510 38492 2026-08-02T09:40:26Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The basic principles of the fund will remain largely the same. The QR code and structured message for donations will be retained. The initial contribution of 1,000 euros will not be required again, and there will no longer be a minimum annual budget. Furthermore, any remaining funds from the current system can be transferred to the new fund." 38492 wikitext text/x-wiki gwmkxnw6gy2a7ps9m3cqxhas6vby4u5 1198 12511 38494 2026-08-02T09:40:42Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Outlook ===" 38494 wikitext text/x-wiki 6xgwmx4dtm0di4emdnwx4k4mbstgw05 1198 12512 38496 2026-08-02T09:40:52Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Over the coming months, the practical details of the application process will be further developed. Wikimedia Belgium will draw up a new multi-year plan that clearly outlines the projects we intend to carry out in the coming years and the budget required to do so." 38496 wikitext text/x-wiki 00ci0lyrfdknxp1j1667mu59l6603pv 1198 12513 38498 2026-08-02T09:41:09Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The reform presents a number of challenges, such as accurately estimating the available budget and organizing project implementation with partners. At the same time, the new system offers opportunities to further professionalize our operations and expand Wikimedia projects in a sustainable manner." 38498 wikitext text/x-wiki jrnx2zftr3mf1557c0twrypg8cj4s6a 1198 12514 38500 2026-08-02T09:41:47Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Handy New Tools for Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons ==" 38500 wikitext text/x-wiki s6zc051prc7o5880kghi86v6l0pdlb1 1198 12515 38502 2026-08-02T09:42:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:CropTool2-logo.svg|thumb|CropTool2 logo]] Wikimedia platforms are constantly improving. Recently, several new and updated tools have become available to help volunteers work more efficiently, manage images, and further improve Wikipedia articles." 38502 wikitext text/x-wiki t1csu3operqrg3wngd21z2ivfxpza7j 1198 12516 38504 2026-08-02T09:42:09Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== No more bot notifications on your talk page? ===" 38504 wikitext text/x-wiki sfcdilukiqnimgx9opz7dszttj5t8cq 1198 12517 38506 2026-08-02T09:42:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you prefer not to receive automatic messages from bots on your personal talk page? If so, you can easily change this setting. Add the following code at the top of your talk page: <nowiki>{{bots|allow=none}}</nowiki>" 38506 wikitext text/x-wiki iixc48kb2a5alviqnbb0vho4m4g9mmq 1198 12518 38508 2026-08-02T09:42:29Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This works in both the text editor and the visual editor." 38508 wikitext text/x-wiki 3xl9503l0cvcdx4qmexprzc37nkokvt 1198 12519 38510 2026-08-02T09:42:40Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== A Single Global User Page for All Wikimedia Projects ===" 38510 wikitext text/x-wiki 04cb8wm6h5qr1d86nyd4z8n3x26vx6w 1198 12520 38512 2026-08-02T09:42:51Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With a global user page, you no longer need to create a profile on each Wikimedia platform separately. Through [[m:Special:MyPage|Meta-Wiki]], you can create a single page that will automatically appear on all Wikimedia platforms where you do not yet have a local user page." 38512 wikitext text/x-wiki 465wkzfvr8hbylj0chj1w23gpxqo1bv 1198 12521 38514 2026-08-02T09:42:59Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== CropTool Updated Thanks to Vera de Kok ===" 38514 wikitext text/x-wiki fee4qj7my8wns5fkow9klo8g1b4703p 1198 12522 38516 2026-08-02T09:43:37Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Vera de Kok has improved the CropTool and made it more user-friendly. With this tool, you can easily crop existing photos on Wikimedia Commons." 38516 wikitext text/x-wiki 480h5pmzm9l0tkr2sk15nrmpeqbq5wh 1198 12523 38518 2026-08-02T09:43:50Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Even without CropTool, you can still make minor edits on your smartphone before uploading an image to Wikimedia Commons. A good crop or a small correction can make a big difference in the quality of an image right away." 38518 wikitext text/x-wiki asqb13ga12jtlk6z262zvk090ol7n8e 1198 12524 38520 2026-08-02T09:44:06Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "More information: [https://www.veradekok.nl/en/2026/07/making-croptool-better-for-everyone/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Making CropTool better for everyone]" 38520 wikitext text/x-wiki kml2lytft8j7w6tgxt34d5baxjtiyej 1198 12525 38522 2026-08-02T09:44:15Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Micro-Task Generator: Small Tasks, Big Improvements ===" 38522 wikitext text/x-wiki 8cbrqp1ejweu2s4huspkejyvu78nks5 1198 12526 38524 2026-08-02T09:44:24Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The Wikipedia Micro-task Generator helps volunteers make targeted improvements to Wikipedia articles. The tool works based on a list of pages or a category and breaks down larger improvement projects into smaller, manageable tasks." 38524 wikitext text/x-wiki t2ef9vxezicnbdp9jlzsrf931kvz0j1 1198 12527 38526 2026-08-02T09:45:09Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "This makes it easier to continue improving the quality of Wikipedia step by step." 38526 wikitext text/x-wiki 1deearharrbl36jwrsqu32bywlyj0bg 1198 12528 38528 2026-08-02T09:45:31Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "More information: [https://w.wiki/MoH2?utm_source=chatgpt.com Micro-task Generator on Wikimedia Meta-Wiki]" 38528 wikitext text/x-wiki ffeceuywkr3v2z5f8yiisfclm3eevvh 1198 12529 38530 2026-08-02T09:45:40Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "With these new and improved tools, contributing to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons is once again a little more accessible. Whether you're an experienced Wikipedian or just getting started, there's always a tool that can help you." 38530 wikitext text/x-wiki syld4k3ghf2ehnkazt8wk8g0l1kxnbv 1198 12530 38532 2026-08-02T09:45:54Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Industrial Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Industrial Heritage with a Podcast and Festival ==" 38532 wikitext text/x-wiki s1dahgrvzv3oubjgy029ggue25aytnv 1198 12531 38534 2026-08-02T09:46:27Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Industriemuseum Gent frontaal zicht.jpg|thumb|left|Industriemuseum Gent]] The Industriemuseum is celebrating its 50th anniversary with stories, gatherings, and activities centered on industrial heritage. One of the highlights of the anniversary year is the new podcast series '''"Fabrieksgefluister"''', which takes listeners behind the impressive factory facades and into the world of machines, technology, and craftsmanship." 38534 wikitext text/x-wiki qunnptrpc3f7ce35n5y4182bjxryjba 1198 12532 38536 2026-08-02T09:47:48Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "For the podcast, the museum collaborated with [https://www.deziekesteur.be/ De Zieke Steur], known for works such as '''''Nordkapp Stories''''', '''''Geisha''''' and '''''Stoffelijk'''''. Podcast creator [[w:nl:Wederik_De_Backer|Wederik De Backer]] spoke with museum staff and creators, bringing their knowledge and passion to life. The episodes are narrated by Studio Brussel host Marie Neefs." 38536 wikitext text/x-wiki oksm4hjoqc4aw7q4c8946tmjgyfmz7i 1198 12533 38538 2026-08-02T09:50:35Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In the first episode, you’ll dive into the world of steam engines. [https://etwie.be/nl/kennisbank/actoren/robin-debo Robin Debo] from the ETWIE expertise center explains how important steam has been—and still is—in our daily lives. In the second episode, you’ll take a walk with [https://immaterieelerfgoed.be/ nl/leertrajecten/weven-met-machinale-schietspoelgetouwen-van-erfgoed-tot-experiment Oktay Sançak], former coordinator of the textile machines, past the mu..." 38538 wikitext text/x-wiki nip04tkhi1hs6dtigl4glax14oel2iy 38540 38538 2026-08-02T09:52:41Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38540 wikitext text/x-wiki dem73ba1qnq69otfb9yuoe3lwdwfwcv 38542 38540 2026-08-02T09:53:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38542 wikitext text/x-wiki 3qp03ulvo8n82xjlbty0vb3vib6z8jv 38544 38542 2026-08-02T09:54:11Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38544 wikitext text/x-wiki kt71qoboivkxc4i6m64s0l8r2pramcv 38546 38544 2026-08-02T09:54:19Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 38546 wikitext text/x-wiki t2yuuz6g6fmh5iemrpq6cnzcpvue75r 1198 12534 38548 2026-08-02T09:56:00Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "In the upcoming episodes, listeners will be taken on a journey into the world of dye plants, weaving, textile dyeing, and lettering, among other topics. With *Fabrieksgefluister*, the Industriemuseum aims to make industrial heritage accessible to a broad audience and to show how technology and history remain relevant today." 38548 wikitext text/x-wiki ct2z1593sysm87p9dhx52qu0ncb0byn 1198 12535 38550 2026-08-02T09:56:24Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "The anniversary year will come to a festive close during the free '''Industry Festival, from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27'''. Visitors can enjoy exhibits, guided tours, walking tours, workshops, and an extensive program of entertainment for all ages. In addition, the museum building will gain a new eye-catcher: an impressive mural next to the iconic factory building." 38550 wikitext text/x-wiki j1k0jlcldpz6sjkuiq7s6e1z45fk776 1198 12536 38552 2026-08-02T09:56:34Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "A great opportunity to discover, experience, and reexamine industrial heritage through a contemporary lens." 38552 wikitext text/x-wiki htbns4y6fh37618d5fjv5v6mffnpiuy 1198 12537 38554 2026-08-02T09:56:58Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "You can read all about it [https://www.industriemuseum.be/nl/nieuws/2026/7/50-jaar-industriemuseum-podcast-en-industriefestival here]." 38554 wikitext text/x-wiki 19f0cn0stdtzhby3bd31jqvsdtpdtnx 1198 12538 38556 2026-08-02T09:56:59Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Agenda ==" 38556 wikitext text/x-wiki 3bfc8jtccz4rxhtqmobaweskcmmajx0 1198 12539 38558 2026-08-02T09:57:08Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Looking for Facilitators for Writing Sessions ===" 38558 wikitext text/x-wiki 4t40ng9b2jgoad3vasu1060n9u5fltt 1198 12540 38560 2026-08-02T10:03:21Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Wikipedia-schrijfsessie Internationale Vrouwendag Sint-Niklaas 9.jpg|thumb|Wikipedia Writing Session for International Women's Day in Sint-Niklaas]] This fall, Erfgoedcel Dijk 92, in collaboration with local historical societies and Wikimedia Belgium, is organizing a series of Wikipedia editing sessions in the Dender-Schelde-Durme region. In addition, the monthly editing session organized by Literair Gent will resume." 38560 wikitext text/x-wiki ivvte9cl7gq51qdbuantv2t4znr7m4g 1198 12541 38562 2026-08-02T10:03:44Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "'''Scheduled writing sessions:''' * August 20 – Literair Gent, STAM (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) * October 10 – Berlare * October 14 – Hamme * October 6 or 15 – Zele" 38562 wikitext text/x-wiki dn9i1cl2xt3lugg9bv9l18w2dcqwky2 1198 12542 38564 2026-08-02T10:03:53Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "To ensure that this and future writing sessions run smoothly, we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to help participants write and edit Wikipedia articles. Experience as a mentor is not required: a good knowledge of Wikipedia and a desire to help others get started are all that’s needed." 38564 wikitext text/x-wiki 82gv5p1upk5z13q3c3a57hmbylwhbjg 1198 12543 38566 2026-08-02T10:04:13Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you like to help lead a writing session from time to time? If so, please send us your contact information via email. This will help us build a pool of facilitators we can contact for future activities, without requiring you to commit to a specific session right away." 38566 wikitext text/x-wiki rd3fvvldm8b9c2pcanptu6plks9abz8 1198 12544 38568 2026-08-02T10:04:32Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "==== 👉 Interested in becoming a writing session facilitator? Sign up [mailto:info@wikimedia.be via email] and help welcome new Wikipedians! ====" 38568 wikitext text/x-wiki 68enx5ta72slvy382cp6117lqznsl0i 1198 12545 38570 2026-08-02T10:04:36Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 ===" 38570 wikitext text/x-wiki dpb8j10ksdgq9v85ulo4092p0t9habz 1198 12546 38572 2026-08-02T10:06:28Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:1014 Saint Peter's Church in Leuven Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg|thumb|left|Saint Peter's Church in Leuven Photo by Giles Laurent|Saint Peter's Church, Leuven - Photo by Giles Laurent]] From '''September 1 through October 31, 2026''' [[c:Commons: Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2026|Wiki Loves Monuments]] will take place once again—the international photography contest focused on cultural heritage. Anyone can participate by uploading photos of protected monuments to Wikimedi..." 38572 wikitext text/x-wiki 111j9en8hyfawmeh0pkrtrsha8mmq18 1198 12547 38574 2026-08-02T10:06:37Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Would you like to participate? Mark the contest on your calendar and get your best heritage photos ready!" 38574 wikitext text/x-wiki asoeq74u6taltqkab9a4jglpqdqgyzh 1198 12548 38576 2026-08-02T10:06:48Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "=== Open Monument Day 2026 ===" 38576 wikitext text/x-wiki c5nhu8edka0flbxl0ntd4hdkrerr2m5 1198 12549 38578 2026-08-02T10:07:53Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "[[File:Open Monumentendag logo.jpg|thumb|Open Monumentendag logo]] [https://www.openmonumentendag.be/ Heritage Day Flanders] will take place this year on Sunday, September 13. Curious to see which monuments and heritage sites will be opening their doors? The full program will be announced on August 20 at 11:00 a.m." 38578 wikitext text/x-wiki 21w8uon42agxh1grfou3d20a74wmyy9 1198 12550 38580 2026-08-02T10:08:01Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Check out what’s available in your area soon and start planning a day filled with heritage sites—from castles and historic homes to archaeological sites and other unique locations." 38580 wikitext text/x-wiki 5sylis8alzw4xu858hd1r74y83fpzdw 1198 12551 38582 2026-08-02T10:08:02Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "== Contact us ==" 38582 wikitext text/x-wiki q3p227i4w4oxu7mbv0c2f7m4t0aefbg 1198 12552 38584 2026-08-02T10:08:04Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Activities" 38584 wikitext text/x-wiki qtcjgc2x1ay79ix8ftwk8ghj7vff5p8 1198 12553 38586 2026-08-02T10:08:05Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Fiscal gift" 38586 wikitext text/x-wiki 356m4xybouqq55gyg18eir4yjzxi4mf 1198 12554 38588 2026-08-02T10:08:07Z Caren Vervaeke 8452 Created page with "Helpdesk" 38588 wikitext text/x-wiki 2xix9s2pzf9cqryzjfs9cu9aeog7ukg