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Wikipedia sister projects

Wikipedia is written by volunteer editors and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization that also hosts a range of other volunteer projects:

Wikipedia in other languages

This Wikipedia is written in English. Many other Wikipedias are available; some of the largest are listed below.

Wikipedia community

Every page on Wikipedia is a collaborative effort. But there are some special places reserved for specific types of discussion and assistance. Find what you're looking for here:

  • Help (contents) — Use this if you need help editing. There is also a comprehensive range of help articles available here. You can ask a question about using Wikipedia at the Help Desk.
  • Community bulletin board — Requests for help within the Wikipedia community.
  • The Village Pump — These are main discussion forums for Wikipedia.
  • The Signpost — This is Wikipedia's local newspaper.
  • The Community Portal — This is the center of community involvement. Learn about projects and activities you can join to help improve Wikipedia.