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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.orgOct 8, 2026, 9:10 PMReposted by @wikimediafoundation.org

Knowledge built by humans. This is Wikipedia.

If you're using automation to access the website, do it through our APIs. Learn more at developer.wikimedia.org.

@wikimediafoundation.orgOct 5, 2026, 5:24 PM

At Wikimedia, hacking means better tools for free knowledge. Developers gather at Wikimedia hackathons to fix bugs, improve accessibility, build new tools, and turn ideas into software that helps share free knowledge.

Learn more about Wikimedia hackathons by accessing the mainframe ➡️ w.wiki/SsCJ

A group of Wikimedians happily holding the banner for Wikimedia Hackathon. Text reads: You've heard of hackathons. Now it's time to understand them. A place where people come together to build, experiment, and make Wikimedia projects better for everyone.
@wikimediafoundation.orgOct 2, 2026, 6:44 PM

Wikipedia seeks to inform, not to influence.

CEO Bernadette Meehan joins Heather Gerken and Muhammad Yunus for a conversation on how to defend democracy in the age of AI. Moderated by Maria Ressa, the main stage session was hosted by the @clintonfoundation.bsky.social Global Initiative.

@wikimediafoundation.orgOct 1, 2026, 7:19 PM

The values that underpin @wikipedia.org are more relevant now than ever.

Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan discusses how to secure reliable information in an AI-driven world during the 2026's General Assembly SDG Media Zone, convened by the UN Department of Global Communications.

@clintonfoundation.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 9:46 PMReposted by @wikimediafoundation.org

“We seek to inform, not to influence.”

At #CGI2026, Wikimedia CEO Bernadette Meehan shared why neutrality and access to different perspectives matter as AI reshapes how we find and consume information.

Watch more highlights: clintonglobal.org/2026

@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 30, 2026, 9:02 PM

AI is built on human knowledge. But who protects the people and systems behind it?

Across every conversation at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, our message was the same: we need to protect free and open knowledge in the age of AI ➡️ wikimediafoundation.org/news/2026/09...

A picture of the Wikimedia Foundation CEO Bernadette Meehan during the 81st United Nations General Assembly's SDG Media Zone. The text reads: "AI depends on human knowledge. At the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Wikimedia is calling for people behind that knowledge to have a stronger voice shaping AI's future."
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 28, 2026, 4:09 PM

What if Wikipedia was a symphony? 🎶

"Listen to Wikipedia" transforms the efforts of hundreds of thousands of editors into audible and visible actions ➡️ listen.hatnote.com

@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 25, 2026, 6:11 PM

You don't need to see the logo to know you’re on @wikipedia.org.

It's Nice That explores over two decades of the free encyclopedia visual evolution, highlighting the Wikimedia Foundation's role in preserving its brand loyalty ➡️ www.itsnicethat.com/features/wik...

A picture of the Baby Globe plushie taken during Wikimania 2026 in Paris. Text reads: Who designs Wikipedia? It's Nice That explores 25 years of visual evolution, from its iconic puzzle globe to a growing
world of community-driven design.
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 22, 2026, 6:00 PM

Selena Deckelmann, CPTO at the Wikimedia Foundation, increasingly focuses on ensuring that AI is grounded in collective human knowledge, rather than shaped by a small number of powerful actors.

Read more ➡️ time.com/collection/e...

A focus picture of the Wikimedia Foundation CPTO Selena Deckelmann. Text reads: "Who gets to shape the knowledge AI learns from? Selena Deckelmann, named one of TIME's 2026 Executives of the Year, is helping keep human collaboration at the heart of Wikipedia's future"
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 21, 2026, 6:35 PM

The Wikipedia on Aruba pilot project engaged more than 300 participants and helped create a foundation for continued community growth. Reflect on the pilot project ➡️ w.wiki/STYR

@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 21, 2026, 6:35 PM

What does it take to build a Wikimedia community? In Aruba, it started with a shared goal: helping more people contribute knowledge about the island, including in Papiamento.

A picture of Bushiri beach made by a Wikimedian. Text reads: How one small Caribbean island is improving Wikipedia. More than 300 people have contributed local knowledge through the Wikipedia on Aruba pilot project.
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 17, 2026, 8:09 PM

Knowledge equity takes the global stage during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The Wikimedia Foundation will be part of the conversation. Follow along as we bring the case for open knowledge and Wikipedia to the halls of the United Nations.

@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 16, 2026, 6:47 PM

Calling all photographers: starting on 21 September, the Wiki Loves Peace international campaign invites you to document peace-related heritage, monuments, museums, public art and peacebuilding initiatives.

Join the next steps for a more peaceful and equitable world ➡️ w.wiki/Nboa

A photo of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial under a bright blue sky. Text reads: What does peace look like? Supported by the United Nations, the Wiki Loves Peace photo campaign documents initiatives, places, and stories around the world.
@wikimediapolicy.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 9:21 AMReposted by @wikimediafoundation.org

Next Monday, "OPEN @ UNGA 81" will explore the relationship between open collaboration and digital sovereignty, spanning open infrastructure, data, and open source software.

Register and join us! www.creativecommons.org/event/open-unga-81-a-conversation-on-collaboration/ (Space is limited)

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An image providing details about the "OPEN @ UNGA 81: A Conversation on Collaboration" event, which will bring together leading voices in open source, digital rights, and digital sovereignty for a day of conversation on the margins of UNGA 81. The event takes place Monday, 21 September 2026, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EDT, with doors opening at 9:30AM at NYU Engelberg Center, Lipton Hall at D’Agostine Hall, on 108 West 3rd Street, New York, NY 10012. The image explains that space is limited, so registering soon is important.
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 14, 2026, 8:22 PM

"Little did I know that this would be the start of something great". Celebrate Juan's collaborations to the free knowledge movement ➡️ w.wiki/UXCV

@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 14, 2026, 8:22 PM

Some Wikimedia journeys begin with simple curiosity, but grow into a lifelong commitment to our movement. Inspired after a donation to Wikipedia, User:BugWarp decided the "coolest thing" he could do was to create an account of his own at only 10 years old.

A picture depicting Wikimedian Juan Kulichevsky. Text reads: The Wikimedian who reached out to Olympic athletes to improve Commons. User:BugWarp has contributed to Wikimedia projects since he was 10 years old."
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM

Whether you are making your first typo fix, improving citations, tackling article cleanup, or taking on more advanced maintenance, there is an entry point for you. Find the maintenance path that's right for you ➡️ w.wiki/4Lvc

Johannes Vermeer' The Art of Painting, but blurred. Text reads: Fix small issues. Correct typos, grammar, formatting, or outdated info. Improve references. Add sources, check citations, and strengthen trust. No more “citation needed”. Welcome new editors. Help curious people learn how Wikipedia works.
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 11, 2026, 9:24 PM

You do not have to become a Wikipedia expert on day one. Wikipedia's maintenance page is organized by experience level, so you can choose a place to start that matches your skills and confidence.

Johannes Vermeer' The Art of Painting. Text reads: Not ready to start your editing journey yet? Not a problem!
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 9, 2026, 2:09 PM

The funny thing is, these can actually teach you a serious thing or two about how Wikipedia really works.

Search for your favorite ➡️ w.wiki/Ausg

A purple-tinted library filled with bookshelves and text explaining that Wikipedia has a hidden collection of humorous community essays based on inside jokes and niche debates.A purple graphic listing humorous Wikipedia community essays.
@wikimediafoundation.orgSep 7, 2026, 2:24 PM

The Task Center helps you find the best way to explore, edit, and contribute across millions of Wikipedia articles. Instead of searching for something to fix, you can jump straight into tasks that match your experience and interests. Check it out ➡️ w.wiki/4CRR

Edvard Munch's 1893 painting “The Scream” blurred. Text reads: Beginner. Fix typos, grammar, and formatting. Intermediate. Improve citations and expand articles. Advanced. Take on more specialized editing tasks. 
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