2024:Program/Empowering Women Leaders: She Leads Program
Session title: Empowering Women Leaders: She Leads Program
- Session type: Lightning talk
- Track: Contributor/Community Engagement
- Language: en
The She Leads program, initiated by CIS-A2K, seeks to address the gender gap within the Wikimedia community by providing opportunities for female Wikimedians to step into leadership roles. Through a series of workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events, She Leads equipped women with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead initiatives, organize events, and contribute meaningfully to Wikimedia projects.
Description
[edit | edit source]The purpose of the She Leads program is to empower and support female Wikimedians in taking on leadership roles within their communities. By providing resources, guidance, and a platform for collaboration, She Leads aims to foster an inclusive and diverse Wikimedia community where women are empowered to shape the future of the movement.
- How does your session relate to the event theme, Collaboration of the Open?
The She Leads program directly aligns with the event theme of "Collaboration of the Open" by fostering collaboration and engagement among Indian female Wikimedians. This program provides a platform for women to collaborate with each other, share ideas, and work together towards common goals within the Wikimedia community.
- What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Resources
[edit | edit source]Speakers
[edit | edit source]- Nitesh Gill
- Nitesh is the part of Centre for Internet & Society - Access to Knowledge (CIS-A2K). As a program officer, she collaborates with Indian communities to support their Wikimedia projects, organize events, and facilitate outreach efforts.