Illustration of a person reading while seated on a stack of books with pages flying. Text reads: Wikipedia has over 65 million articles. Here's how to start the next one.

Creating a new article is one of the most rewarding things you can do on Wikipedia.

The principles are simple: neutral tone, information drawn from reliable sources, community review. Learn how to start ➡️ w.wiki/jCa

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WikiProject Editor Retention supports volunteers, offering mentorship, recognition, and spaces to connect. It champions civility and kindness in discussions. Learn more about this beacon of positivity ➡️ w.wiki/337m

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Check out some featured articles ➡️ w.wiki/3acc (3/3)

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Featured articles represent Wikipedia's very best work: professional standards of writing, presentation, and sourcing. Every one is assessed by volunteers, not an algorithm. (2/3)

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What is the highest honor a Wikipedia article can receive? To some, that's "featured" status. A featured article goes through peer review and is assessed by the Wikipedia community before earning its star. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)

Inspired by old school cartoons and love for free knowledge, Baby Globe is now a global sensation.

Created by Wikimedian Jonathan Ferreira, it began as a sketch during a train commute. Learn the full story  ➡️ w.wiki/J2iE

The Wikipedia app adds offline reading, an Explore feed, and reading lists. It also supports editing. Free.

Try the app (Google Play) ➡️ play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Try the app (App Store) ➡️ apps.apple.com/br/app/wikip...

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Help us continue to celebrate #Wikipedia25. Vote for Wikipedia on The Webby Awards.

The "25 Years of Wikipedia" is nominated for Websites & Mobile Sites ➡️ wbby.co/57637N

And Wikipedia's Docuseries is up for Best Social Video Series – Longform category ➡️ wbby.co/58994N

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Ever find a red link on a Wikipedia page? That means there's a missing article. 

Women in Red is a volunteer‑driven initiative that turns red links about notable women into blue by creating and improving tens of thousands of biographies ➡️ w.wiki/347

When you sign up to become a mentor, the Growth Team mentorship program automatically assigns mentors to new editors. The program is designed to support newcomers with editing help and guidance. 

By welcoming new editors and helping them find their footing, mentors support a culture of collaboration and shared contribution that keeps Wikipedia alive and growing.

Learn more about the program ➡️ w.wiki/HVeB

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Going from curious to confident: get to know the Wikimedia's Growth Team mentorship system, pairing experienced Wikipedia editors with newcomers who are just starting to contribute.

“[To newcomers and seasoned editors alike: “find your people”], I guarantee there 
are editors somewhere in 
the world who will be as passionate about your favorite topics as you are.”

Her dedication was recognized at Wikimania 2023, where she was honored as Wikimedia Laureate for her efforts to make scientific knowledge freely available for all. (2/2)

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Siobhan Leachman is a New Zealand citizen scientist, open knowledge advocate and prolific Wikimedian whose work focuses on natural history. She connects museum collections and biodiversity data with the public and champions open access. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)

Close-up of a tabby cat with green eyes looking through a narrow opening, with blurred indoor objects in the background. Text reads: On Wikipedia, all facts and claims must be backed by reliable sources.

Trustworthy information is the foundation of Wikipedia. Verifiability means anyone can check that facts and claims are supported by reliable, published sources. Editors cite sources so readers can confirm facts for themselves.

Discover the details of the policy ➡️ w.wiki/FVY

Gifts to the Wikimedia Endowment build a long‑term fund that protects the independence and stability of the free encyclopedia, ensuring that economic uncertainty never jeopardizes access to information.

Learn more about the purpose of the Endowment ➡️ wikimediaendowment.org

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Free knowledge needs a solid foundation. The Wikimedia Endowment is a permanent fund created in 2016 to support the technology, volunteers, and programs that keep Wikipedia and its sister projects accessible to everyone today and for generations to come.

“Korea is still conservative and not tolerant of minorities … I thought we needed to distribute neutral and verifiable information about them widely, and I planned a project to improve HIV/AIDS-related articles. I am very proud of the project.”

We celebrate Gu Eun‑ae, also known as Motoko C. K., for fostering an inclusive movement and strengthening Wikimedia’s presence in her region. Her work shows how one person can broaden the conversation and invite more people to join the movement. (2/2)

Black-and-white portrait of a woman with long dark hair and round glasses, set against a geometric background in blue, beige, and red with small star and flower motifs above her head. Text reads: She's growing the movement, in Korea and beyond. Gu Eun‑ae (User:Motoko C. K.) co‑founded Wikimedia Korea and has made the free knowledge movement better worldwide. In 2024 she was the Honorable Mention for Wikimedian of the Year.

Gu Eun‑ae co‑founded Wikimedia Korea and has played a central role in growing the chapter and advancing the free knowledge movement. Her leadership was recognized in  2024 with an Honorable Mention at the Wikimedian of the Year awards. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)

Text reads: How Wikipedia learned to hold itself accountable. The world's free encyclopedia turned a 2005 hoax into a blueprint for trust.

2005: a fake biography exposed a flaw. Wikipedia volunteers fixed it, adding citations and protections for living people.

Learn more on the #Wikipedia25 time capsule  ➡️  wikipedia25.org/en/increasin...

“The Ukrainian language … like any other smaller languages … has to be actively supported if it wants to survive against more aggressive cultures. I want to support my native tongue online and to make it easier for my fellow citizens to do their part.”

Her leadership extends beyond the keyboard: she organizes editing courses and outreach projects to empower neurodivergent participants and broaden who feels welcome. Her dedication was recognized at Wikimania 2024, where she was awarded Functionary of the Year. (2/2)

Black-and-white portrait of a woman with long dark hair facing forward, set against a blue and yellow geometric background with diamond shapes and stylized eye motifs. Text reads: Her efforts are making a global impact. Geography teacher and long‑time Ukrainian Wikipedia editor Vira Motorko translates articles, mentors newcomers, and helps neurodivergent participants feel welcome. She was 2024 Functionary of the Year. 

Vira Motorko has spent more than 15 years building knowledge on the Ukrainian Wikipedia. A geography teacher by profession, she translates articles from English into Ukrainian and mentors new editors, sharing her love of free knowledge. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)

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The Wikimedia Foundation stands against online censorship. 

Join us in advocating for a single internet where people everywhere can share and learn without barriers. Learn more about the dangers of internet censorship ➡️ w.wiki/5n5E

Person seen from behind wearing a blue T-shirt printed with "Wikipedia" in multiple languages, standing in front of a large paper-covered wall with handwritten notes and posted papers. Find out why science magazine Nature says it's now more important than ever.

Nearly 280,000 volunteers uphold five pillars: neutrality, verifiability, free content, civility, and boldness.

After 25 years, the standard hasn't wavered. Read an article in "Nature" on why Wikipedia matters  ➡️ www.nature.com/articles/d41... (2/2)

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As social media algorithms amplify misinformation, Wikipedia's model is now more important than ever. A "Nature" writer calls it an antidote to a poisoned information ecosystem. 🧵⬇️ (1/2)

In the early 2000s, Mervat had the dream of building her own encyclopedia. Today, she develops it with the aid of the network of wiki friends she built over the years.

One of the most experienced contributors to Arabic Wikipedia, Mervat shares the source of her unbreakable motivation ➡️ w.wiki/JGCk

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Free knowledge isn't truly free if half the world is underrepresented. On International Women's Day, we celebrate editors, organizers, and advocates who change that. Through projects like Women in Red, Art+Feminism, WikiGap, and others, more women share their stories.

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Calling all student developers 📣 Google Summer of Code is looking for your set of skills!

The online, global program focuses on bringing new contributors to open-source software development.

Registration to be a contributor ends on 31 March. Learn more and spread the word ➡️ w.wiki/JDHA

A collage of three women. Text reads: Celebrate Women. Find an event and join the campaign to close the gender gap in Wikimedia projects.

Every March, the Wikimedia movement celebrates Women's History Month with the “Celebrate Women” campaign.

Find the event closest to you and search for activities you can do on your own. You can make a difference by contributing to knowledge equity ➡️ w.wiki/Hywq

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Then there's the Surreal Barnstar, for the Twin Peaks characters of Wikipedia. And the Translation Barnstar, for the people who help make knowledge truly global. 

See the full list of barnstars ➡️ w.wiki/u9d (5/5)

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Let's not forget the Special Barnstar, for the appreciation you can't quite put into words. And the Barnstar of Diplomacy: for that one friend who can defuse a citation showdown with nothing but vibes and a well-placed hyperlink. (4/5)