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Creating a more knowledgeable society
In today’s world of fake news and misinformation, access to free and unbiased knowledge is more important than ever. Join us in promoting free knowledge by maintaining and developing the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia and other Wiki projects.
Meet humans who stand behind Wikipedia
Alain Berset: “Wikipedia fosters civic engagement in the service of the common good and helps to strengthen the democracy that our world needs.” The volunteers are the key of Wikipedia's success. Meet some of them from Switzerland.
Celebrating 25 years of Wikipedia and more
In 2026, the global Wikimedia Movement celebrates 25 years of Wikipedia. Wikimedia CH turns 20 this year and organises many events and activities around the double jubilee. The Wikipedia Day 2026 with General Assembly in Bern was part of it.
You help to keep knowledge free
Wikimedia CH is working on many projects to provide access to free knowledge and to safeguard Swiss cultural heritage – one of the pillars of an open society. Your donation help to acheive these objectives. We thank you very much!
A calendar for all Switzerland
Workshops, Editathons, Meet-ups, Conventions - if you want to join Wikipedians in real life, find all events in this calendar for all Wikimedia events in Switzerland and beyond. Here, you meet likeminded people and get part of the Community.
Our Misson
Our vision is a world in which every human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge for a more open and informed society.
Our Vision
At Wikimedia CH, we open doors and bring people together with the aim of sharing free knowledge and supporting our community's work.
Our Programmes
Our programmes offer projects, events and basic training in editing Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms. We provide grants for initiatives that support our mission.
Get engaged
You can write or edit Wikipedia articles, upload images, or insert structured meta data. You can also engage by becoming an association member, a donor, partner or even a staff member!
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