What connects a teenager in Bayombong , a 70 year-old librarian in Tokyo, and an 8 year-old student in Sabah ? They all find joy and connection in contributing to Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is built by individuals who generously contributed their time, knowledge and skills. While some came and went, others stayed for the joy of contributing and the sense of belonging felt by being part of a larger community.

“While writing Wikipedia articles is an independent endeavor for each individual Wikipedian, it is the volunteer community around the world that has nurtured the Wikipedia ecosystem for 25 years.”

Wadakuramon

But, in a region as diverse and geographically vast as ESEAP , the challenge is creating ways for these voices and efforts to connect & collaborate.

ESEAP brings together communities from 32 geographic areas across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.…