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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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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
Rumors, conspiracy theories, and doctored images travel online faster than you can fact-check them. Media literacy is the skill set that helps you slow down and scrutinize what you see. 🧵⬇️ (1/3)
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2025 are in 🌿🥇 🧵⬇️ (1/6)
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Wikipedia is written, edited, and fact checked by nearly 250,000 volunteers. This work continues to ensure it is reliable, well sourced, and from a neutral point of view.

As Wikimedia Foundation's Lisa Seitz-Gruwell puts it, this is your chance to make a difference. Donate ➡️ donate.wikimedia.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Unlike most major websites, Wikipedia does not run ads or sell user data. Instead, it is supported by a global community of people who value free access to knowledge.

Read more ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/how-is-wikipedia-funded/

#Wikipedia25
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Wikipedia has been a gift to the world for 25 years. Now’s your chance to give back and shape its future.

Hear from Zack McCune, our Director of Brand, and donate now ➡️ donate.wikimedia.org

#Wikipedia25
December 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's a big milestone for free knowledge! 🎉

The Wikimedia Foundation spoke at the UN General Assembly Hall, representing Wikipedia’s volunteer community.

We showed that the future of the internet and sustainable development depend on protecting public spaces online and the people who build them.
December 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Vietnamese Wikipedia is one of the largest Wikimedia projects in Asia. However, the lack of  users with extended rights has been posing a challenge to the Vietnamese Wikimedians User Group.

The community has found clever solutions to continue achieving breakthroughs. Get inspired ➡️ w.wiki/GTTC
December 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Take a step back, relax, and join the Istanbul Medipol University Wiki Club on a walk to register the churches of Beyoğlu, at the heart of Istanbul ➡️ w.wiki/GZVz
December 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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How do we protect common online spaces and public interest, community-led projects? How do we make them thrive? 🌐 🌍 🌏 🌎

Today at 4:45 PM Eastern Time, watch the live broadcast of our #WSIS+20 side event, "Building the commons: creating and maintaining digital public goods": lnkd.in/e74p36xN
December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You may know Wikipedia as a massive, free encyclopedia. But where does the wider Wikimedia movement organize itself?

The answer is Meta-Wiki, the hub for coordination, documentation, and planning across all Wikimedia projects. 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Within a year, Konan N'Da N'Dri had made more than 19,000 edits across French Wikipedia, created dozens of new articles, and become a patroller.

His curiosity and commitment to knowledge reflect the very spirit of the Wikimedia movement. For this, he was recognized as the 2025 Newcomer of The Year.
December 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Small donations to the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation help keep Wikipedia free for billions.

See exactly how this top-rated, transparent charity uses your support ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/donations-to-wikipedia/

#Wikipedia25
December 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Access to knowledge is a human right.

On Human Rights Day, we celebrate those who make information free and shared for all – translating, documenting, and opening doors to learning worldwide.

Learn more ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/public-policy/
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Bernadette Meehan has dedicated her career to mission-driven roles and public service work. Her background is closely aligned with Wikimedia's vision of free knowledge for all.

Meet the new CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/welcome-ceo
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In a move to make freely licensed sport photography more accessible, the Wikimedia Ghana User Group uploaded over 3,900 high-quality photos from the 13th African Games to Wikimedia Commons.

Explore the groundbreaking collaboration ➡️ w.wiki/GKGY
December 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
From sharing to changing: developed by a strong community, Wikimedia Brasil's new strategy is defined by three axes that will guide their actions, pushing the mission of free knowledge forward.

Learn about the importance of strategic planning with @wikimediabrasil.bsky.social ➡️ w.wiki/GKFa
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On Wikipedia, differing viewpoints aren't an obstacle. They're a strength.

By channeling conflict into collaboration, Wikipedia shows what the internet can look like when people argue with purpose instead of outrage.

Read more ➡️ medium.com/freely-shari...
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Vera de Kok's dedication exemplifies how one person can enrich our collective visual memory through both artistry and technical know‑how.

For her incredible contributions to our movement, @veradekok.nl was honored as the 2025 Media Contributor of the Year 🎊
December 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The votes are in 🎉

Every year, the Wikimedia community comes together to select the "Picture of the Year" from hundreds of community-submitted photos. These images, called featured pictures, are recognized as the highest quality images on the site.
December 1, 2025 at 2:36 PM
265,000+ people contribute to Wikimedia projects monthly.

Together, they have created 65+ million Wikipedia articles in 300+ languages ​​and added 128+ million media files to Wikimedia Commons.

All Wikimedia projects are viewed 18+ billion times per month.

Thank you.
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Mateusz Kopeć's journey with the Wikimedia movement shows that dedication, curiosity, and a willingness to learn can lead from a single punctuation fix to a role safeguarding Wikipedia.

His work got him recognized as the 2025 Functionary of the Year 🎊
November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What happens when a global community of volunteers comes together to make a free library? You get Wikisource, a digital library of public domain and freely licensed texts, films, and more.

Join the celebration by exploring Wikisource – and maybe transcribing a page yourself ➡️ w.wiki/XWE
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A major milestone for open knowledge in South America: a local Wikimedia initiative has been selected as one of the top 10 projects supported by UNESCO’s Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change.

Read more ➡️ w.wiki/GC4c
November 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
How does a website with no corporate advertising and no paywall stay online?

Only 2% of readers give, but this small group makes all the difference. This grassroots support keeps Wikipedia independent and free.

If you can, donate today ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/give/
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM