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frequently and should contribute to its expenses. A little from many can make a big difference. I would hate to see Wiki discontinued for lack of funds.}} |
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{{cquote|As a Librarian and information professional for 25 years, I witnessed and promoted the conception and evolution of this amazing entity called the Internet. Though the Net and its offspring such as Wikipedia challenged the role and need for reference specialists such as myself as it democratically empowered the many, we never felt threatened by it. Rather, we embraced it, demanded more of it, and it responded in spades. Because of this I am so much more capable, inquisitive, and resource-full than I could have imagined a mere 15 years ago! Among the thousands of sites I have bookmarked over the years, Wikipedia is certainly one of the most dog-eared. It is a brave and beautiful technology. We are all the better for its abiding presence.}} |
{{cquote|As a Librarian and information professional for 25 years, I witnessed and promoted the conception and evolution of this amazing entity called the Internet. Though the Net and its offspring such as Wikipedia challenged the role and need for reference specialists such as myself as it democratically empowered the many, we never felt threatened by it. Rather, we embraced it, demanded more of it, and it responded in spades. Because of this I am so much more capable, inquisitive, and resource-full than I could have imagined a mere 15 years ago! Among the thousands of sites I have bookmarked over the years, Wikipedia is certainly one of the most dog-eared. It is a brave and beautiful technology. We are all the better for its abiding presence.}} |
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Revision as of 23:19, 17 February 2011
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Wikipedia is Changing Lives
Here are just a few of the amazing stories that our users shared with us. We thank them for their willingness to tell their story about Wikipedia.
- From our 2010-2011 Fundraiser
- From our 2009-2010 fundraiser
A story from Romania:
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You can find the article that Adama started in the French Wikipedia: Agnam-Goly.
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