Wikimedia Deutschland, Wikimedia chapter in Germany
Wikimedia Deutschland is a nonprofit organization in Berlin that works to spread free knowledge and information. The group has more than 110,000 members and employs around 180 staff members who manage projects like Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata, along with developing software tools that make editing and sharing content easier.
Wikimedia Deutschland was founded on June 13, 2004, in Berlin as the first official Wikimedia chapter in Germany. It grew from the desire to support Wikipedia and other knowledge projects, and has since become central to promoting free content and open access to information throughout the country.
Wikimedia Deutschland embodies a philosophy of free knowledge that shapes how volunteers and members see their role in society. People here believe that education and information belong to everyone, regardless of background or circumstances.
Anyone interested can join as a member or make donations through an online platform to support the organization's work. The organization is located in the Kreuzberg district in Berlin and coordinates its activities from there, with events, training sessions, and community projects happening throughout the year.
The organization runs a campaign called Verschlusssache Prüfung that aims to give students free access to exam questions that many schools normally keep secret. This shows how the group fights practical barriers to learning and works toward educational fairness in everyday situations.
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