Being an AWA Fellow has been a defining phase in my life.

The African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA) EmpowerHer Project is a fellowship supported by Code for Africa (CfA) in partnership with the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) . It brought together four female African Wikipedians-in-Residence under AWA to support experienced Wikimedians in closing the gender gap and increasing the visibility of African women on Wikipedia and Wikidata.

I remember that while applying for this fellowship, I wrote: “ If I can learn so much as a participant, I will definitely learn more as a fellow .”And looking back now, that became my reality.

Those weeks were filled with learning, stepping out of my comfort zone, thinking on my feet, and taking responsibility for others. I intentionally supported each participant who showed interest in the project, ensuring that both newbies and experienced editors stayed on track.…