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== <center> Press releases </center> ==
== <center> Press releases </center> ==
<center>''You can subscribe to our press release mailing list [[mail:press-release|here]].''</center>
<center>''You can subscribe to our press release mailing list [[mail:press-release|here]].''</center>
<center>''Subscribe to our general news and announcements email list [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l here].''</center>

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Press releases

You can subscribe to our press release mailing list here.
Subscribe to our general news and announcements email list here.
Seventh Annual Campaign to Support Wikipedia Kicks Off
15 November 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the non-profit behind Wikipedia, today announced the launch of its annual fundraising campaign.
Wikimedia Foundation announces changes to Board of Trustees
9 July 2010 Today, at the sixth annual Wikimania Conference, the Wikimedia Foundation announced important changes to the Board of Trustees.
Zack Exley and Barry Newstead join the Wikimedia Foundation executive management team
10 June 2010 Barry Newstead joins as Chief Global Development Officer (CGDO), and Zack Exley joins as Chief Community Officer (CCO). The new positions fill out Wikimedia's senior team as it prepares to launch its new strategy, which calls for growing readership and new editors, particularly in the Global South.
Wikimedia Foundation will engage academic experts and students to improve public policy information on Wikipedia
11 May 2010 A new project designed to improve the quality of public policy-related articles on Wikipedia has been announced. It is the first time the Wikimedia Foundation has launched a project designed to systematically increase the quality of articles in a particular topic area.
Wikimedia Foundation Appoints Jing Wang and Mimi Ito to its Advisory Board
11 May 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its Advisory Board, Mimi Ito and Jing Wang. Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and Jing Wang is an author and professor of Chinese cultural studies.
Indian Journalist and film-maker Bishakha Datta joins Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
5 April 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation today announced that Indian journalist, filmmaker and non-profit leader Bishakha Datta has joined its Board of Trustees.
Wikimedia Foundation announces $2 million grant from Google
17 February 2010 Donation will support capacity investments in Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects.
Telefónica and Wikimedia Foundation Partner to Advance Learning and Increase Access to Free Knowledge
1 February 2010 Strategic partnership will improve access to Wikimedia educational and informational content in Latin America and Europe.
Wikimedia Foundation Hires Danese Cooper as Chief Technical Officer
28 January 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation today announced that it has hired open source evangelist and experienced technology manager Danese Cooper as CTO.
Wikipedia Annual Fundraiser Goal Supported by Record Number of Donors
5 January 2010 Over $8 Million USD Raised by 230,000 donors in Campaign to Protect Wikipedia.
Wikimedia Foundation Appoints Craig Newmark to its Advisory Board
13 November 2009 Craigslist.org founder to share customer service and public service experience in support of Wikipedia.
Sixth Annual Campaign to Protect Wikipedia Kicks Off
10 November 2009 Wikimedia Foundation invites readers, editors and contributors to show support and help raise over $7.5 million.
Wikimedia and comScore partner to improve understanding of the reach and impact of free knowledge on the Web
3 November 2009 Digital market intelligence leader expands Wikimedia’s global user research horizon.
Wikimedia Foundation Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees at Wikimania in Buenos Aires
25 August 2009 Appointments confirm recent community elections and formalize new roles for members.
Omidyar Network Commits $2 Million Grant to Wikimedia Foundation
25 August 2009 Grant brings financial and human capital support from Omidyar Network.
Wikimania 2009 kicks off this week in Buenos Aires
24 August 2009 Fifth annual conference takes place August 26, 27, 28, 2009.
Wikimedia Foundation receives $500,000 in operational support from Hewlett Foundation
20 August 2009 The Wikimedia Foundation has received a $500,000 grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to expand its work bringing free educational content to everyone on the planet.

Archived releases: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Materials

Contacts



Regional contacts

Official chaptersOther regional contacts by language

Official chapters

The local chapters listed below are independent associations with no legal control of or responsibility for the websites of the Wikimedia Foundation and vice versa. Local chapters and their representatives do not speak in an official capacity on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation. These contacts are only given for convenience of the press.

Press releases

You can subscribe to our press release mailing list here.
Subscribe to our general news and announcements email list here.
Seventh Annual Campaign to Support Wikipedia Kicks Off
15 November 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF), the non-profit behind Wikipedia, today announced the launch of its annual fundraising campaign.
Wikimedia Foundation announces changes to Board of Trustees
9 July 2010 Today, at the sixth annual Wikimania Conference, the Wikimedia Foundation announced important changes to the Board of Trustees.
Zack Exley and Barry Newstead join the Wikimedia Foundation executive management team
10 June 2010 Barry Newstead joins as Chief Global Development Officer (CGDO), and Zack Exley joins as Chief Community Officer (CCO). The new positions fill out Wikimedia's senior team as it prepares to launch its new strategy, which calls for growing readership and new editors, particularly in the Global South.
Wikimedia Foundation will engage academic experts and students to improve public policy information on Wikipedia
11 May 2010 A new project designed to improve the quality of public policy-related articles on Wikipedia has been announced. It is the first time the Wikimedia Foundation has launched a project designed to systematically increase the quality of articles in a particular topic area.
Wikimedia Foundation Appoints Jing Wang and Mimi Ito to its Advisory Board
11 May 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its Advisory Board, Mimi Ito and Jing Wang. Mimi Ito is a cultural anthropologist and Jing Wang is an author and professor of Chinese cultural studies.
Indian Journalist and film-maker Bishakha Datta joins Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees
5 April 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation today announced that Indian journalist, filmmaker and non-profit leader Bishakha Datta has joined its Board of Trustees.
Wikimedia Foundation announces $2 million grant from Google
17 February 2010 Donation will support capacity investments in Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects.
Telefónica and Wikimedia Foundation Partner to Advance Learning and Increase Access to Free Knowledge
1 February 2010 Strategic partnership will improve access to Wikimedia educational and informational content in Latin America and Europe.
Wikimedia Foundation Hires Danese Cooper as Chief Technical Officer
28 January 2010 The Wikimedia Foundation today announced that it has hired open source evangelist and experienced technology manager Danese Cooper as CTO.
Wikipedia Annual Fundraiser Goal Supported by Record Number of Donors
5 January 2010 Over $8 Million USD Raised by 230,000 donors in Campaign to Protect Wikipedia.
Wikimedia Foundation Appoints Craig Newmark to its Advisory Board
13 November 2009 Craigslist.org founder to share customer service and public service experience in support of Wikipedia.
Sixth Annual Campaign to Protect Wikipedia Kicks Off
10 November 2009 Wikimedia Foundation invites readers, editors and contributors to show support and help raise over $7.5 million.
Wikimedia and comScore partner to improve understanding of the reach and impact of free knowledge on the Web
3 November 2009 Digital market intelligence leader expands Wikimedia’s global user research horizon.
Wikimedia Foundation Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees at Wikimania in Buenos Aires
25 August 2009 Appointments confirm recent community elections and formalize new roles for members.
Omidyar Network Commits $2 Million Grant to Wikimedia Foundation
25 August 2009 Grant brings financial and human capital support from Omidyar Network.
Wikimania 2009 kicks off this week in Buenos Aires
24 August 2009 Fifth annual conference takes place August 26, 27, 28, 2009.
Wikimedia Foundation receives $500,000 in operational support from Hewlett Foundation
20 August 2009 The Wikimedia Foundation has received a $500,000 grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to expand its work bringing free educational content to everyone on the planet.

Archived releases: 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Materials

Contacts



Regional contacts

Official chaptersOther regional contacts by language

Official chapters

The local chapters listed below are independent associations with no legal control of or responsibility for the websites of the Wikimedia Foundation and vice versa. Local chapters and their representatives do not speak in an official capacity on behalf of the Wikimedia Foundation. These contacts are only given for convenience of the press.

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Other regional contacts by language

The following individuals are long time Wikipedians. Some speak officially for the Wikimedia Foundation, others do not. However, all can provide you with an interesting interview, and insight into our projects. To obtain a interview contact for areas or languages not listed here, please talk to Jay at the Wikimedia Foundation office.

Meta-Wiki logo
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Bengali (বাংলা)

Nahid Sultan (Bangladesh)
nahid@wikimedia.org.bd
Moheen Reeyad (Bangladesh)
moheenreeyad@wikimedia.org.bd

Catalan (Català)

J. Gustavo Góngora (Spain)
ganastonia@hotmail.com

Chinese (汉语, Zhōngwén)

Tzu Chiang Liou (Taiwan)
tcliou@wikimedia.tw

English

David Gerard (United Kingdom)
+44 (0)7733 223 584
Nicholas Moreau (Toronto, Canada)
nicholasmoreau@gmail.com
Mark Pellegrini (Delaware, United States)
mapellegrini@comcast.net
Dan Rosenthal (Washington, DC, United States)
drosenthal@wikimedia.org

Finnish (Suomi)

Markku Seppänen (Finland)
markkuseppanen@yahoo.com
+358 40 745 7314

Norwegian (Norsk)

presse@wikimedia.no

Slovene (Slovenščina)

Jernej Polajnar
Public Representative
jernej.polajnar@kabelnet.net

Spanish (Español)

J. Gustavo Góngora (Spain)
ganastonia@hotmail.com
Juan David Ruiz (Chile)
zuirdj@gmail.com
Iván Martínez (México)
Ivan.Martinez@wikinewsie.org

Turkish (Türkçe)

Tahsin Ozun (Turkey)
tahsinozun@gmail.com
+90 (543) 841 9605

Ukrainian (Українська)

Yuri Perohanych / Юрій Пероганич
(Kyiv, Ukraine / Київ, Україна)
Wikimedia Ukraine Founder,
+38 067 505 1201
perohanych@gmail.com
fb.com/perohanych


Other regional contacts by language

The following individuals are long time Wikipedians. Some speak officially for the Wikimedia Foundation, others do not. However, all can provide you with an interesting interview, and insight into our projects. To obtain a interview contact for areas or languages not listed here, please talk to Jay at the Wikimedia Foundation office.

Meta-Wiki logo
This page has been archived.
Its content is no longer being maintained, is likely out of date, and may be inaccurate.

This page can be relocated to Meta-Wiki.

Bengali (বাংলা)

Nahid Sultan (Bangladesh)
nahid@wikimedia.org.bd
Moheen Reeyad (Bangladesh)
moheenreeyad@wikimedia.org.bd

Catalan (Català)

J. Gustavo Góngora (Spain)
ganastonia@hotmail.com

Chinese (汉语, Zhōngwén)

Tzu Chiang Liou (Taiwan)
tcliou@wikimedia.tw

English

David Gerard (United Kingdom)
+44 (0)7733 223 584
Nicholas Moreau (Toronto, Canada)
nicholasmoreau@gmail.com
Mark Pellegrini (Delaware, United States)
mapellegrini@comcast.net
Dan Rosenthal (Washington, DC, United States)
drosenthal@wikimedia.org

Finnish (Suomi)

Markku Seppänen (Finland)
markkuseppanen@yahoo.com
+358 40 745 7314

Norwegian (Norsk)

presse@wikimedia.no

Slovene (Slovenščina)

Jernej Polajnar
Public Representative
jernej.polajnar@kabelnet.net

Spanish (Español)

J. Gustavo Góngora (Spain)
ganastonia@hotmail.com
Juan David Ruiz (Chile)
zuirdj@gmail.com
Iván Martínez (México)
Ivan.Martinez@wikinewsie.org

Turkish (Türkçe)

Tahsin Ozun (Turkey)
tahsinozun@gmail.com
+90 (543) 841 9605

Ukrainian (Українська)

Yuri Perohanych / Юрій Пероганич
(Kyiv, Ukraine / Київ, Україна)
Wikimedia Ukraine Founder,
+38 067 505 1201
perohanych@gmail.com
fb.com/perohanych