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    Wikimedia

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    The Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that manages Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, with a mission of ensuring that every individual can freely share in the world's sum of knowledge. The Foundation believes that everyone has both the potential to contribute to this shared knowledge and the right to access it without barriers. To achieve this, it develops software tools that enhance the experiences for users and contributors, supports diverse volunteer communities, and advocates for policies that protect and promote free knowledge. Funded by donations from millions of individuals globally, the Wikimedia Foundation operates as a charitable organization, fostering inclusivity and equity within its workforce while embracing a remote-working culture that spans numerous countries.

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