Latest revision as of 09:13, 26 April 2025

🖋️ Contribute to Wimbum Vault

Wimbum Vault is built by people like **you** — researchers, elders, students, and cultural lovers who care about preserving Wimbum heritage.

Whether you want to share stories, translate, correct facts, or add photos — your help is welcome!

✅ What You Can Contribute

Stories, proverbs, or oral traditions
Articles about historical places or people
Information on music, dance, food, and rituals
Photographs of traditional items, attire, or festivals
Translations in Limbum, English, or French

🧰 Start a New Article

Click the button below to create a new article with a helpful structure already in place:

👉 Create a New Page

Tip: Choose a clear title, e.g., “Nkambe Palace”, “Mbipgo Harvest Festival”, “Limbum Greetings”

✍️ Already Have an Account?

Log in here to begin editing.
If you don’t have an account yet: Create one now.

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-'''🛠️ How to Get Involved with Wimbum Vault
+= 🖋️ Contribute to Wimbum Vault =
-'''
-Wimbum Vault thrives because of people like you! Follow these simple steps to start contributing:
+Wimbum Vault is built by people like **you** — researchers, elders, students, and cultural lovers who care about preserving Wimbum heritage.
+Whether you want to share stories, translate, correct facts, or add photos — your help is welcome!
-'''✅ Step 1: Create an Account'''
+== ✅ What You Can Contribute ==
-- Visit [wimbumvault.org](https://wimbumvault.org/)
+* Stories, proverbs, or oral traditions
+* Articles about historical places or people
+* Information on music, dance, food, and rituals
+* Photographs of traditional items, attire, or festivals
+* Translations in '''Limbum''', '''English''', or '''French'''
-- Click "Create account" at the top right corner
+== 🧰 Start a New Article ==
-- Fill in your username, password, and email
+Click the button below to create a new article with a helpful structure already in place:
-- Confirm your email address through the link sent to your inbox
+👉  [[Template:ArticlePreload|Create a New Page]]
-'''🔐 You need an account to edit or add new pages. This helps protect the site from spam.'''
+''Tip: Choose a clear title, e.g., “Nkambe Palace”, “Mbipgo Harvest Festival”, “Limbum Greetings”''
----
+== ✍️ Already Have an Account? ==
-'''✍️ Step 2: Start Editing or Creating Articles'''
+* [https://wimbumvault.org/wiki/Special:UserLogin Log in here] to begin editing.
+* If you don’t have an account yet: [https://wimbumvault.org/wiki/Special:CreateAccount Create one now].
-- Log in to your account
+__NOEDITSECTION__
+__NOTOC__
-- Visit an existing article and click **"Edit"**
+[[Category:Help]]
-- Or go to the search bar and enter a topic — if it doesn’t exist, click "Create this page"
-- Use simple language, correct spelling, and organize your information clearly
-- Add references or links where possible
-'''💡 You can write about traditions, language, stories, historical figures, places, or anything related to Wimbum culture.'''
-'''🖼️ Step 3: Upload Images or Media'''
-- Before uploading, ensure your image is relevant and appropriate
-- Use formats like JPG, PNG, or SVG
-- Keep file sizes below **10MB**
-- Add a short caption or description for each image
-'''📷 Traditional outfits, landmarks, tools, events, or cultural symbols are great!'''
-'''🌍 Step 4: Translate Content'''
-- Help translate articles into '''Limbum''', '''English''', or '''French'''
-- You can add multiple language versions to help more people understand
-'''🗣 Multilingual articles promote cultural awareness and access.'''
-'''👥 Step 5: Join the Community'''
-- Connect with other contributors via discussion pages
-- Ask questions, suggest edits, or collaborate on major articles
-- Follow the platform’s guidelines and stay respectful
-'''🧭 Step 6: Follow Contribution Guidelines'''
-- Keep content factual and respectful
-- Avoid personal attacks or political bias
-- Respect cultural values and community ownership
-'''🌟 Step 7: Become a Trusted Editor'''
-- Make consistent, helpful contributions
-- Reach out if you're interested in becoming a moderator or content reviewer
-- Trusted editors can help manage edits and maintain the quality of the wiki
-'''🎉 You’re Part of Something Bigger'''
-Every story shared and every article improved helps preserve Wimbum heritage for future generations.
-'''🖋️ Ready to contribute?''' Start here: 👉 (https://wimbumvault.org/wiki/Main_Page)