We are the nonprofit that hosts @Wikipedia, working to create a world where every human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Join the movement!The nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation provides the essential infrastructure for free knowledge. We host Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world, as well as many other vital community projects. All

Core values

- **Global Access to Knowledge**: The Wikimedia Foundation hosts projects like Wikipedia, which is one of the most visited sites in the world, providing over 62 million articles in 326 languages, and serving 15 billion views every month. This widespread access to free knowledge is crucial for education, research, and general information[1][3].
- **Community Engagement and Diversity**: The Foundation supports a global community of over 280,000 volunteer editors and provides grants to community members, affiliates, and nonprofit organizations, promoting diversity and inclusivity[1][3][4].
- **Education and Learning**: It helps teachers and students access and use Wikimedia projects for learning objectives, promoting knowledge equity and 21st-century skills[3].
- **Advocacy and Protection of Free Knowledge**: The Foundation advocates for free licenses, open source software, and reformed copyright laws, and defends against censorship, ensuring everyone's right to access, share, and create knowledge freely[4].