Setting Sail for Growth as Wikimedians in Kaohsiung: Lessons Learned from ESEAP Conference 2026

​Wikimedia contributors Wiki Asmah and Raflinoer32 recently shared their transformative experiences at the ESEAP Conference 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, emphasizing their active roles in advancing youth leadership and regional community projects. Wiki Asmah championed gender representation and youth empowerment, notably spearheading discussions during the inaugural launch of the official ESEAP Youth Group and advocating for sustainable student engagement through Wiki Clubs—initiatives she intends to cross-pollinate globally with the CEE Youth Group. Meanwhile, Raflinoer32 presented community-driven initiatives such as the Wikibooks culinary project WikiCitaRasa and the botanical documentation effort WikiTutuwuhan, while also engaging in public policy advocacy and serving as a Social Media Ambassador. Building on the momentum of the conference, Raflinoer32 has further solidified his commitment to the movement by being elected as the ESEAP Community Connector for Cycle 2, where he aims to amplify the voices of Indonesian local communities and youth within the broader Wikimedia ecosystem.

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