Kiwix4Schools Africa Mentorship Program

Ruby Damenshie-Brown is a passionate open knowledge enthusiast, Wikipedian, and women's and climate advocate with a wealth of experience in project and program management. Since 2019, she has been an active editor on Wikipedia and has contributed to numerous articles on a variety of topics.

As an experienced project and programs manager, Ruby has a talent for conducting evaluations that lead to impactful projects and community building. In her role as a leader at Open Foundation West Africa, she launched the Kiwix4schools project in 2020, drawing inspiration from other experienced volunteers who were implementing it at the time. Under her leadership, the Kiwix4schools project has grown from a local event to a continental-wide program, building skills and creating impact beyond Ghana and Africa at large.

Ruby's expertise and experience developing and implementing programs and projects were recognized when she was selected as the Wikiforhumanrights Fellow 2022. As part of this campaign, Ruby's impact was doubled, making a significant contribution to the global Wikiforhumanrights community.

In addition to her work with Wikipedia and Open Foundation West Africa, Ruby was a member of the UCOC Enforcement guidelines and volunteers as the Eduwiki Sub-Sahara Africa Regional coordinator. She is passionate about building lasting and fruitful connections, and her hobby is cooking.

Ruby's dedication to open knowledge, women's and climate advocacy, and community building make her an asset to any conference or event. Her leadership, expertise, and passion for creating positive change will undoubtedly inspire and motivate others in the Wikimedia community and beyond.