Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. is an American non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is best known for operating the Wikipedia encyclopedia, along with several other free knowledge projects such as Wiktionary, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata. Its primary goal is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
About Us
- Founded in 2003 by Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation was established to provide financial and operational support for Wikipedia and its sister projects. - It acts as the parent organization for these projects, ensuring their sustainability and growth, and supports the global community of volunteers who create and maintain the content. - The Foundation is primarily funded through donations from millions of individuals worldwide.
Vision
Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. That's our commitment.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally.
Culture
- The Wikimedia Foundation fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, openness, transparency, and a deep commitment to its mission of free knowledge. - It champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and supports a global community of volunteers and staff. - The work environment emphasizes a mission-driven approach, intellectual curiosity, and a dedication to making knowledge accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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