Access to Knowledge Without Barriers
The year 2023 has been productive for Free Knowledge Africa and the initiative for an open knowledge movement in Africa. In line with our mission of promoting free and open knowledge by Africans in travel, sports, tourism, geography, and cultural heritage towards sharing and contributing to global knowledge, we have embarked on a series of …
Africa has been called a lot of things: A jungle, a desert, a forest of wildlife. Some say Africans speak ‘Africa’ as a language, others even regard the whole of Africa as a country. And it’s sad because we know that Africa is much more than that. We know that our precious continent is more …
‘Unveiling Nigeria: Explore, Contribute, Celebrate!’ Fellow travel enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of our much-anticipated campaign, ‘Explore Nigeria 2024.’ Nigeria is a beautiful country with great people and offers countless destinations worth exploring for people who are travel enthusiasts. With over 200 million people, Nigeria is the most populous African country. Nigeria …
In a world where knowledge knows no borders and collaboration transcends geographical constraints, a powerful force has emerged – open licensing. This unassuming concept has ignited a wildfire of innovation, education, science, technology, and cultural preservation that spans across continents and cultures. During our last month’s webinar, we discussed extensively the topic: “Breaking Boundaries: Open …
If you missed our recent webinar, “Success Stories: Young Digital Creators Thriving with Open Licensing,” don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re excited to bring you the highlights of this insightful and inspiring webinar. Our focus was on the success of young digital creators in the open movement. We invited speakers who are active …
Are you looking to Digitize your Collection, your Organization’s Archival records, or any form of Digitization Project? Then look no further. Digitize your collections, archival data, or any form of data with Free Knowledge Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free and open knowledge in Africa. Objective The process of Digitization involves capturing physical …
Do you want to unlock the full potential of Wikimedia Commons and harness the power of Creative Commons licenses? If so, you’re in for a treat! Last month, we had a thrilling webinar, “Open Sharing Unveiling: A Practical Session for Mastery of Wikimedia Commons and CC Licenses.” In today’s digital age, the sharing and dissemination …
In today’s world, the open sharing of information is more important than ever. It allows the Library and other GLAM Institutions to collaborate and learn, fostering innovation and progress. The open movement has given rise to the Creative Commons and Wikimedia, and the 21st Century Librarian has a crucial role to play. In relation to …
One of our core objectives at Free Knowledge Africa is to promote free and open knowledge in Africa through advocacy. And that is why we decided to launch our podcast; FKA PODCAST. The podcast takes you on a captivating journey through the world of accessible education and knowledge empowerment on the African continent. Join us …
For Decades, the Open GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archive, Museum) movement has been a strong advocate for introducing open access to cultural heritage Institutions. This movement is centered on promoting accessible knowledge for all. In early 2018, Douglas McCarthy and Dr. Andrea Wallace decided to conduct an Open GLAM survey. This survey aimed to uncover the …
