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We are the nonprofit organization that hosts Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. Working to create a world where every human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.

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Under the project Wiki Documents Bengal Terracotta, the West Bengal Wikimedians User Group has been documenting the intricate terracotta panels of temples in South Asia.

They are combining the efforts of photographers and researchers. Get inspired by their clever solutions ➡️ w.wiki/FnNW
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Join the movement: donate, edit, or get involved in a sister project. The Foundation supports volunteers so everyone can share in the sum of human knowledge. 

Get to know the Wikimedia Foundation ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/what-we-do/ (5/5)
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Funded by millions of small donations – not advertising – the Wikimedia Foundation keeps Wikipedia free, secure, and independent. The average one‑time gift is about $11. Every contribution helps sustain open knowledge. (4/5)
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The Foundation does not act alone. Partnerships with groups like Google, the Biodiversity Heritage Library, and UNESCO help close knowledge gaps, expand access to information and promote knowledge equity and inclusion everywhere. (3/5)
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
More than 265,000 volunteers contribute to Wikimedia projects in over 300 languages. Initiatives to support community health, machine‑learning tools, and gender diversity help contributors thrive and expand free knowledge worldwide. (2/5)
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Everyone knows Wikipedia, but not everyone knows the nonprofit that keeps it running. The Wikimedia Foundation hosts Wikipedia and other free-knowledge projects. It maintains servers and builds open‑source tools, keeping knowledge accessible 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Risker corrected a typo in singer James Blunt's article nearly two decades ago. This inspired her to become one of English Wikipedia’s most trusted leaders: administrator, arbitrator, and checkuser. Her journey from fixing a typo to guiding global policy shows small actions can lead to big impact.
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Look behind the scenes ➡️ w.wiki/48M9 (5/5)
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
These transparent assessments don’t replace your judgment as a reader, but they help editors monitor quality and track progress across millions of pages. (4/5)
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The letter grades – Stub, Start, C, B, A, Good Article, and Featured Article – describe how close a page is to being comprehensive and well‑written. Anyone can assess articles below Good Article status; higher ratings require peer review. (3/5)
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Content assessment tells editors where improvement is needed. Most assessments are done by volunteers, with help from machine‑learning tools that predict quality and feed statistics into bots. Over eight million articles have been rated. (2/5)
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
What makes a good Wikipedia article? When you land on a page, you’re seeing the result of ongoing evaluation. Volunteer editors rate articles from Stub to Featured Article based on accuracy, sourcing, structure, and clarity. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
January 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
These community‑driven rules, drafted two decades ago and still guiding volunteers, create a blueprint for trust in the digital ecosystem.

Learn more ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2025/10... (5/5)
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
No original research means Wikipedia isn’t a place for personal theories or new interpretations. Editors summarize what reliable sources say; they don’t invent or speculate. (4/5)
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Verifiability means every fact must come from a published, reliable source readers can check themselves. If a claim can’t be verified, it doesn’t belong. (3/5)
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Neutral point of view means articles must present all significant views fairly and without bias. Editors strive to represent information so readers can form their own opinions. (2/5)
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
The Wikimedia community doesn't waver on three standards.

Volunteers rely on three core policies to keep Wikipedia articles balanced, sourced, and fact‑based: neutral point of view, verifiability, and no original research. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Get up close and personal with the winners of the macro/close-up category ➡️ wikilovesearth.org (4/4)
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
This thread shows the first 10 place winners awarded under the landscape category. (3/4)
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Much of the world's natural beauty and animal species rest in places none of us will ever visit. So why not let one of the world's highest quality photo contests bring them to your virtual doorstep? (2/4)
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
The landscape winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 will help you get a new perspective of our world 🧵⬇️ (1/4)
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
One of the best things about being part of the Wikimedia community? You never know where your next casual conversation will lead you.

Get to know how a chat in Poland sparked successful developments for Wikimedia India ➡️ w.wiki/GZSj
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Wikipedia was once an impossible dream. Today, it is 25 years of humanity at its best. Join us in celebrating what has become the backbone of knowledge on the internet.

Donate now ➡️ donate.wikimedia.org

#Wikipedia25
December 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
After years in the making, Wikimedia France is celebrating the official launch of what promises to be a turning point for digital commons in Europe.

Get to know Wikimedia France's role in shaping the project ➡️ w.wiki/GTQC
December 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Wikipedia has no ads and no subscriptions. Your support is essential for making it as accessible as humanly possible.

Hear from Zack McCune, Director of Brand at the Wikimedia Foundation, and help keep the free encyclopedia going. If you can, donate today ➡️ donate.wikimedia.org

#Wikipedia25
December 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM