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'''''[[Chalo Chatu]]''''' is a free online collaborative encyclopedia by the [[Chalo Chatu Foundation]]. Launched on 1 June 2016, the website aims to be a knowledge hub that will preserve the History and Pride of [[Zambia]]. We are a non-profit organisation and content on this website is contributed by volunteers.
'''''[[Chalo Chatu]]''''' is a free, online encyclopedia operated by the [[Chalo Chatu Foundation]]. Established on 1 June 2016, the platform serves as a comprehensive knowledge repository dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and national pride of Zambia. As a professionally managed non-profit organization, Chalo Chatu operates through a coordinated editorial and research team supported by institutional partnerships and community contributors. The encyclopedia strives to provide an authoritative, centralized resource that documents Zambia’s heritage and promotes educational access within and beyond the country.


==Writers and contributors==
== Writers and contributors ==
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Documenting an entire nation is no easy task! Because of that, we have a number of passionate writers and contributors who have voluntarily come on board to gather information from various locations of the country.  
Documenting an entire nation requires structure, planning, and teamwork. Chalo Chatu’s editorial process is led by trained writers, researchers, and editors operating under the Foundation’s management. Community contributions are welcomed; however, all submissions undergo editorial review to ensure factual accuracy, neutrality, and alignment with Chalo Chatu’s publishing standards.


Refer to the section below on how you too can contribute and help build this encyclopedia for this generation, and the generations to come.
== How you can get involved ==
Anyone registered on the site may suggest or improve articles through the Edit function. Contributors are expected to maintain civility, neutrality, and verifiability in every submission. Opinions or unverifiable claims are not accepted. Once a topic of interest is identified, contributors may request article creation or submit well-sourced research for editorial consideration.


==How you can get involved==
The controlled editing system ensures that updates are accurate and timely, maintaining professional integrity comparable to academic and institutional standards.
Anyone who is registered to the site can contribute to Chalo Chatu by clicking on the Edit tab in an article. It is important to realize that in contributing to
Chalo Chatu, users are expected to be civil and neutral , respecting all points of view, and only add verifiable and factual information rather than personal views and opinions. Once the contributor has decided a topic of interest, they may want to request that the article be written (or they could research the issue and write it themselves). The ease of editing Chalo Chatu results in many people editing. That makes the updating of the encyclopedia very quick, almost as fast as news websites.


===Become a writer/contributor===
=== Submit information or research ===
# Are you passionate about documenting Zambia? Good! You can join our team of volunteers and help this website grow. Simply '''[[:Special:RequestAccount|request for an account]]''' and we will be happy to have you on board as a contributor!
# Are you a historian, researcher, or journalist interested in contributing verified information? You can collaborate with the Foundation by sending your submission to '''[[:Special:RequestAccount|request an account]]''' or e-mailing the editorial office at <big>contribute@chalochatu.org</big>.
# Or, if all you want to do is send us a piece of information that you feel would be of interest to society, feel free to e-mail it to us at <big>contribute@chalochatu.org</big>.
# If you have credible documents, photographs, or publications relevant to Zambia’s national record, you may submit them for verification and inclusion.


You can think of a topic to write about, or check through our '''[[:Special:WantedPages|list of wanted pages]]'''.
You may also refer to our '''[[:Special:WantedPages|list of wanted pages]]''' for topics of national importance.


===Editing Chalo Chatu pages===
== Writing an article ==
Chalo Chatu content is intended to be factual, notable, verifiable with cited external sources, and neutrally presented.
:Main: ''[[Chalo Chatu:Writing better articles|Writing better articles]]''


Chalo Chatu uses a simple yet powerful page layout to allow editors to concentrate on adding material rather than page design. Page aspects facilitated include:
While the encyclopedia welcomes public input, only reviewed and approved content is published live. Contributors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with editorial expectations before submitting new material.
* sections and subsections —which follow a page's lead section introduction and (if specific conditions are met) a table of contents ,
* references ,
* images,
* tables,
* indentations
* lists ,
* links,
* ISBNs ,
* maths ,
formatting elements and most world alphabets and common symbols, most of which have simple formats that are deliberately very easy and intuitive.


* Articles that do not meet [[Notability in the Chalo Chatu|notability standards]] or lack reliable sources are not accepted.
* Avoid creating promotional or personal content. Chalo Chatu documents subjects of national, historical, and educational relevance only.
* All content must be written from a neutral point of view and be supported by verifiable references.


Normally editing is chosen by clicking the Edit tab at the top of a Chalo Chatu page (or on a
Before submitting, contributors should research existing pages to prevent duplication and ensure the topic meets Zambia-focused notability guidelines.
section-edit link ). This will take you to a new page with a text box containing the editable text of the page you were viewing. In this box, you can type in the text that you want to add, using wiki markup to format the text and add other elements like images and tables. You should then press the Show preview button to review your contributions for any errors. When you have finished editing, you should write a short edit summary in the small field below the edit-box describing your changes before you press the Save page button. This will help others to understand the intention of your edit. To avoid accidentally leaving edit summaries blank, you
can select "Prompt me when entering a blank edit summary" on the Editing tab of your personal preferences.


===Donations===
== References ==
Chalo Chatu is a highly-efficient non-profit project driven by a dedicated team of volunteers from all across Zambia. You can help support our efforts by making donations towards:
All published articles must be supported by reliable sources such as academic publications, official documents, recognized news outlets, or historical records. Unverified or self-published material is not accepted unless it relates to oral history or public records acknowledged by community consensus.


*'''Technology: ''Servers, bandwidth, maintenance, development''.''' To support our rapidly growing website and vast information, Chalo Chatu runs on a large server that comes with high monthly and yearly costs.
Reliable sources include:
* Books and journals from reputable publishers
* Major newspapers and media institutions
* Government archives or institutional publications
* Peer-reviewed academic studies


*'''Projects''': In order to research and gather information on various topics from all parts of the country, we incur logistical costs such as travel and internet bandwidth. The project currently does not have its own equipment and has been relying on individual volunteers to use their own equipment, such as computers and cameras, to gather information. This has, however, proven difficult for those that don't have their own.
Websites, blogs, and social media are not considered reliable sources unless published by recognized institutions or experts.
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==Contact us==
== Editing Chalo Chatu pages ==
For general enquiries and information, you can reach us by e-mail on <big>bwanji@chalochatu.org</big>
Chalo Chatu’s editorial system ensures all pages are factual, neutral, and verifiable. Content may be edited through user submissions, but publication follows internal review and approval.


You can also connect with us on our social media channels:
Editors focus on content development, not page design. Wiki markup supports the following:
* Section formatting
* References and citations
* Images and tables
* Lists, links, ISBNs, and mathematical notation
* Support for most alphabets and symbols


*[http://www.twitter.com/chalochatu '''Twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/chalochatu]
When editing, contributors must provide an edit summary describing their changes. Major revisions or deletions without clear justification may be reverted.
*[http://www.facebook.com/chalochatu '''Facebook''': http://www.facebook.com/chalochatu]
*[http://www.instagram.com/chalochatu '''Instagram''': http://www.instagram.com/chalochatu]


''Stay updated with our daily posts and conversations by following our hashtag <big>#ChaloChatu</big> on all our social media channels.''
== Donations ==
Chalo Chatu operates as a non-profit knowledge institution sustained through grants, partnerships, and public contributions. Donations directly support:
* '''Technology:''' servers, hosting, and platform maintenance
* '''Research projects:''' travel, digitization, and data collection
* '''Outreach:''' training programs, educational partnerships, and media archiving
 
 
== Contact us ==
{{main|Chalo Chatu:Contact us}}
For general enquiries or collaboration proposals, contact the editorial office at <big>bwanji@chalochatu.org</big>.
 
You can also connect with us on social media:
* [http://www.twitter.com/chalochatu '''Twitter''']
* [http://www.facebook.com/chalochatu '''Facebook''']
* [http://www.instagram.com/chalochatu '''Instagram''']
 
''Follow <big>#ChaloChatu</big> for updates and community discussions.''
 
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Latest revision as of 06:51, 11 November 2025

Chalo Chatu is a free, online encyclopedia operated by the Chalo Chatu Foundation. Established on 1 June 2016, the platform serves as a comprehensive knowledge repository dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and national pride of Zambia. As a professionally managed non-profit organization, Chalo Chatu operates through a coordinated editorial and research team supported by institutional partnerships and community contributors. The encyclopedia strives to provide an authoritative, centralized resource that documents Zambia’s heritage and promotes educational access within and beyond the country.

Writers and contributors

Documenting an entire nation requires structure, planning, and teamwork. Chalo Chatu’s editorial process is led by trained writers, researchers, and editors operating under the Foundation’s management. Community contributions are welcomed; however, all submissions undergo editorial review to ensure factual accuracy, neutrality, and alignment with Chalo Chatu’s publishing standards.

How you can get involved

Anyone registered on the site may suggest or improve articles through the Edit function. Contributors are expected to maintain civility, neutrality, and verifiability in every submission. Opinions or unverifiable claims are not accepted. Once a topic of interest is identified, contributors may request article creation or submit well-sourced research for editorial consideration.

The controlled editing system ensures that updates are accurate and timely, maintaining professional integrity comparable to academic and institutional standards.

Submit information or research

  1. Are you a historian, researcher, or journalist interested in contributing verified information? You can collaborate with the Foundation by sending your submission to request an account or e-mailing the editorial office at contribute@chalochatu.org.
  2. If you have credible documents, photographs, or publications relevant to Zambia’s national record, you may submit them for verification and inclusion.

You may also refer to our list of wanted pages for topics of national importance.

Writing an article

Main: Writing better articles

While the encyclopedia welcomes public input, only reviewed and approved content is published live. Contributors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with editorial expectations before submitting new material.

  • Articles that do not meet notability standards or lack reliable sources are not accepted.
  • Avoid creating promotional or personal content. Chalo Chatu documents subjects of national, historical, and educational relevance only.
  • All content must be written from a neutral point of view and be supported by verifiable references.

Before submitting, contributors should research existing pages to prevent duplication and ensure the topic meets Zambia-focused notability guidelines.

References

All published articles must be supported by reliable sources such as academic publications, official documents, recognized news outlets, or historical records. Unverified or self-published material is not accepted unless it relates to oral history or public records acknowledged by community consensus.

Reliable sources include:

  • Books and journals from reputable publishers
  • Major newspapers and media institutions
  • Government archives or institutional publications
  • Peer-reviewed academic studies

Websites, blogs, and social media are not considered reliable sources unless published by recognized institutions or experts.

Editing Chalo Chatu pages

Chalo Chatu’s editorial system ensures all pages are factual, neutral, and verifiable. Content may be edited through user submissions, but publication follows internal review and approval.

Editors focus on content development, not page design. Wiki markup supports the following:

  • Section formatting
  • References and citations
  • Images and tables
  • Lists, links, ISBNs, and mathematical notation
  • Support for most alphabets and symbols

When editing, contributors must provide an edit summary describing their changes. Major revisions or deletions without clear justification may be reverted.

Donations

Chalo Chatu operates as a non-profit knowledge institution sustained through grants, partnerships, and public contributions. Donations directly support:

  • Technology: servers, hosting, and platform maintenance
  • Research projects: travel, digitization, and data collection
  • Outreach: training programs, educational partnerships, and media archiving


Contact us

Main article: Chalo Chatu:Contact us

For general enquiries or collaboration proposals, contact the editorial office at bwanji@chalochatu.org.

You can also connect with us on social media:

Follow #ChaloChatu for updates and community discussions.

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