Wikipedia shows knowledge is power
The community-run, free online encyclopaedia celebrates its 25th birthday with an informative and inspiring mini-series about the contributors who keep it alive.
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- Director Adrian Yu
In collaboration with creative agency Kin, nonprofit organisation the Wikimedia Foundation has launched this insightful and uplifting campaign celebrating the people who make Wikipedia possible as the online encyclopaedia it reaches its 25th birthday.
Directed by Adrian Yu, the video docuseries takes a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at a global community of volunteers who write, edit, and fact check information according to rigorous standards on neutrality and reliability.
The series centre around eight of these editors, including a Californian who has spent two decades documenting hurricanes and storms, an Indian medical doctor who shared critical COVID-19 information during the global pandemic, an elderly librarian in Tokyo making knowledge available in Japanese.
“In a world shaped by algorithms, misinformation, and endless noise, Wikipedia reminds us of something simple and profound — the joy of learning, the power of curiosity, and the beauty of knowledge built by people, for people." says Sophie Ozoux, co-founder at Kin.
Wikipedia – Meet Mireia, who is bringing Brazil’s diverse history to Wikipedia #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Andrew, the Wikipedia editor chasing hurricanes for two decades straight #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Yuriko, who brings knowledge from the past into the present so people can learn #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Maxime, who is turning artifacts and architecture into shared knowledge for all #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Joanne, who noticed a historical woman was missing on Wikipedia and took action #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Netha, the Wikipedia editor who quietly debunks medical myths for millions #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Gabe, who shares photos on Wikipedia that truly represent Black culture #Wikipedia25
Wikipedia – Meet Goodness, who champions the Igbo language so Nigerian traditions can live on #Wikipedia25