The DCW-K Edit-a-thon on Kashmiri Wikipedia was a significant event hosted by the Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group in collaboration with the Deoband Community Wikimedia (DCW). This collaborative initiative aimed to bolster the content and enhance the accessibility of Kashmiri-language resources on Wikipedia, enabling native speakers and those interested in Kashmiri culture to access a wealth of information in their own language.
Scheduled to run from June 21 to July 20, the edit-a-thon invited contributors from various backgrounds and expertise to come together in an effort to create, improve, and expand articles related to Kashmiri heritage, history, language, and more. This month-long marathon of knowledge sharing emphasized the importance of local representation in the digital knowledge ecosystem, fostering greater cultural preservation and visibility for the Kashmiri language on a global scale.
Participants engaged in a series of structured sessions, interactive discussions, and collaborative workshops that provided them with the tools and resources to contribute effectively to the platform. Newcomers and experienced editors alike had the opportunity to learn more about Wikipedia’s editing guidelines, community standards, and the significance of verifiable, well-cited information.
By the end of the event, the DCW-K Edit-a-thon succeeded in drawing attention to the value of locally driven content on Wikipedia, enabling the Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group to continue their mission of building a more inclusive and representative digital encyclopedia. For more details on this impactful initiative, visit the official DCW-K Editathon page.