Deoband Community Wikimedia Turns 5: Celebrating Five Years of Free Knowledge and Looking to the Horizon
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Established on 31 July 2021, DCW began as a group of three people, recruiting more than 40 active volunteer members who contribute across Wikimedia projects and represent the community at major Wikimedia spaces like Wikimanias and WikiConferences. Among the prominent DCW initiatives are the [[DCW Conversation Hour]], [[Heritage Lens]], and WikiClubs like [[Wiki Club AMU]]. | Established on 31 July 2021, DCW began as a group of three people, recruiting more than 40 active volunteer members who contribute across Wikimedia projects and represent the community at major Wikimedia spaces like Wikimanias and WikiConferences. Among the prominent DCW initiatives are the [[DCW Conversation Hour]], [[Heritage Lens]], and WikiClubs like [[Wiki Club AMU]]. | ||
===Reflections=== | |||
To mark the 5th anniversary, members, contributors, and academic collaborators shared reflections over the past week on their experiences with DCW: | |||
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''"I immensely enjoyed the Deoband Community Wikimedia [https://dcwwiki.org/Youth_Focus_Meetup,_October_2025 workshop], and it was also lovely hosting the group at my place. I look forward to welcoming you all again. Congratulations on the fifth anniversary, and on helping build a more open and inclusive world."'' | |||
<br><br>'''— Prof Swati Chawla''' | |||
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''"Reflecting on DCW’s five-year journey reminds me that strong communities are built by people who quietly show up, support others, and give their time without expecting anything in return."'' | |||
<br><br>'''— Muntaqibah''' | |||
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''"I am pretty sure that DCW will grow into a very important element in the academic culture of the future."'' | |||
<br><br>'''— Dr. Aishwarya Kumar''' | |||
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''"Looking back at the past five years, joining Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW) has been one of the best decisions of my Wikimedia journey."'' | |||
<br><br>'''— User:Khaatir''' | |||
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''"I don’t think words can truly capture the impact DCW has had on all our lives, whether in big ways or small. It has opened us to the world while also helping us discover the world within ourselves. For that, I will always be grateful."'' | |||
<br><br>'''— Sana Sabir''' | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:14, 1 August 2026
On 31 July 2026, Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW) completed five years as an organized Wikimedia community. On 1 August 2026, community members and editors held a 3-hour event in Nehru Place, New Delhi, marking the anniversary and discussing plans.
Established on 31 July 2021, DCW began as a group of three people, recruiting more than 40 active volunteer members who contribute across Wikimedia projects and represent the community at major Wikimedia spaces like Wikimanias and WikiConferences. Among the prominent DCW initiatives are the DCW Conversation Hour, Heritage Lens, and WikiClubs like Wiki Club AMU.
Reflections
To mark the 5th anniversary, members, contributors, and academic collaborators shared reflections over the past week on their experiences with DCW:
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"I immensely enjoyed the Deoband Community Wikimedia workshop, and it was also lovely hosting the group at my place. I look forward to welcoming you all again. Congratulations on the fifth anniversary, and on helping build a more open and inclusive world."
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"Reflecting on DCW’s five-year journey reminds me that strong communities are built by people who quietly show up, support others, and give their time without expecting anything in return."
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"I am pretty sure that DCW will grow into a very important element in the academic culture of the future."
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"Looking back at the past five years, joining Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW) has been one of the best decisions of my Wikimedia journey."
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"I don’t think words can truly capture the impact DCW has had on all our lives, whether in big ways or small. It has opened us to the world while also helping us discover the world within ourselves. For that, I will always be grateful."
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