On 26 February 2026, a Training of Trainers (ToT) session for the WikiChallenge African Schools 2026 programme was held in Francistown, Botswana, at Ntshe House. The event brought together 15 passionate educators from 12 schools to learn how to guide students in creating and editing Wikipedia articles.
The WikiChallenge African Schools is an annual competition that encourages primary and secondary school students across Africa to contribute knowledge about their local communities to Wikipedia. The 2026 edition focuses on empowering teachers as facilitators to support young knowledge creators.
During the session, participants received hands-on training on Wikipedia editing, copyright compliance, and project management. The goal is to help students document their heritage, culture, and environment in a verifiable and neutral manner.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy in African schools. By training teachers, the programme aims to create a sustainable model for student participation in open knowledge projects.
