Building Free Knowledge
Together for Botswana.
We are a volunteer-led Wikimedia affiliate working to grow free and open knowledge in Botswana through Wikipedia edit-a-thons, training, and community outreach.
Our Programs
From Wikipedia edit-a-thons to Wiki Loves Africa, we run diverse programs to grow Botswana's digital footprint.
Wiki Loves Africa 2026 in Botswana
The 2026 edition of the annual Wiki Loves Africa photo competition in Botswana.
University of Botswana School Adoption Program 2026
A school adoption programme building a sustainable Wikimedia editing community at the University of Botswana.
Upcoming & Ongoing Programmes
Join one of our current programmes and help us grow the sum of all human knowledge.
Librarian Workshop
A planned workshop equipping librarians with Wikimedia editing and open-knowledge skills.
Strategy Bootcamp
A planned bootcamp to shape the strategic direction of the user group and its volunteers.
Wiki Loves Africa 2026 in Botswana
The 2026 edition of the annual Wiki Loves Africa photo competition in Botswana.
University of Botswana School Adoption Program 2026
A school adoption programme building a sustainable Wikimedia editing community at the University of Botswana.
Latest News
Updates, stories, and reflections from our community.
Building Botswana’s Digital Memory: The Limkokwing University School Adoption Program 2026
The Limkokwing University School Adoption Program 2026 empowered students to contribute to Wikipedia and Wikidata while documenting Botswana’s creative, cultural, and digital industries. Over three months, students gained practical open knowledge skills and made meaningful contributions that increased the visibility of Botswana online.
Inside the University of Botswana School Adoption Programme 2026
Students at the University of Botswana are becoming Wikimedia contributors through a year-long school adoption programme spanning Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia and Setswana editing.
Wiki Loves Africa 2026 Returns to Botswana — Pick Up Your Camera
The world's largest photo competition celebrating African culture is back, and Botswana's heritage, landscapes and everyday life need your lens.
Art + Feminism 2026: Closing the Gender Gap on Wikipedia
Through training sessions and open office hours, WCUGBW volunteers spent the Art + Feminism campaign writing women in art, culture and science back into Wikipedia.
Building Setswana Wikipedia, One Article at a Time
Why a thriving Wikipedia in Setswana matters — and how the Setswana Wikipedia Challenge is growing free knowledge in our own language.
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated volunteers who guide WCUGBW's mission.
Obakeng Dubani
Accountant
Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you edit Wikipedia, attend our events, or partner with us — every contribution helps grow free knowledge in Botswana.