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From News – Wikimedia Foundation: Wikimedia Foundation joins Digital Public Goods Alliance to champion open knowledge infrastructure

Transparency is a core principle of the Wikimedia Foundation, the free knowledge projects we host, and the volunteers around the globe who contribute to them. To honor that principle, twice a…

“Moderating for the first time highlighted the importance of preparation and creating an inclusive space where participants feel engaged.” – Lois

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ICFJ and Wikimedia Foundation Seek Applications for Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards in Africa

**15 January 2026** — Wikipedia, the world’s largest online information resource, turns 25 today, marking a quarter century of making trustworthy, human-powered knowledge accessible worldwide.

Today, the Wikimedia Foundation, the global nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia, announced that two new members have joined its Board of Trustees: **Michał Buczyński **and **Bobby Shabangu**.

**San Francisco** (9 December 2025) — The Wikimedia Foundation today announced the appointment of Bernadette Meehan as Chief Executive Officer.

In this role, we are responsible for hosting and protecting Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.

For over almost 25 years, Wikipedia has grown to become the backbone of knowledge on the internet.

### Lessons from Wikipedia: Keeping information reliable in the digital age Read a new series to explore how Wikipedia can inspire new standards of knowledge integrity for our times.

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