DWUG Core Team with Veronica Thamaini

On October 8–9, 2026, the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group (DWUG) had the pleasure of hosting Veronica Thamaini , Senior Manager of Regional Funding Programs at the Wikimedia Foundation, at its office in Tamale , Ghana. The two-day visit provided an opportunity to showcase our work across the Mabia language communities, reflect on our achievements, discuss ongoing challenges, and explore opportunities to strengthen and sustain our impact.

The visit combined cultural exploration with strategic discussions on language preservation, free knowledge, education, community development, and the future of Wikimedia projects in Ghana.

Exploring Tamale’s Creative and Cultural Spaces

On October 8, we visited Red Clay Studio and the Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (SCCA) in Tamale to explore the region’s vibrant creative and cultural landscape, learn more about initiatives preserving and promoting artistic expression, and share some of the cultural spaces that make northern…