http://www.google.com/events/kiswahili-wiki/
We invite you to take part in this challenge to create Wikipedia
articles in Kiswahili. We hope to make the online experience richer
and more relevant for 100 million African users who speak Kiswahili.
You've never created a Wikipedia article before? No problem. We will
have training available at the start of the competition. The articles
you create will be attributed to you,which will earn you instant and
lasting online fame,and prizes will be given away to the winners who
qualify. You could win a mobile phone,netbook or even a laptop. Other
prizes include wireless Internet modems and wearable Google gear. All
participants who meet the set criteria will receive a certificate of
participation from Google for your efforts.
Sign up to make a difference,have fun,and win some cool prizes.
What is the Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge?
This is your opportunity to bring Africa's information online by
creating Wikipedia articles in Kiswahili. You can participate by
translating English Wikipedia articles into Kiswahili or by writing
your own articles from scratch. You can choose your own topic to write
about. Are you a pursuing a degree in Physics? Translate the entry for
'condensed matter' from English to Kiswahili. Studying literature? Write
an entry on your favorite local author. Or translate an article about
your favorite musician or sports team. Just think about what topics
would be of interest to some of the 100 million Kiswahili speakers
worldwide. Eligibility
The Kiswahili Wikipedia Challenge is open to students enrolled in
participating schools and individuals who are passionate about the
Kiswahili language.
For full details of eligibility,please see the official rules.
Go borrow vessels!