 We explain how Wikipedia contributes to free knowledge. Today, all the world's knowledge can be found at the touch of a button, but it wasn't always this way. Vast libraries are where the knowledge was stored. In the year 2000, Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger got together to realize their dream. They wanted to create an online encyclopedia that would represent the sum of all the world's knowledge. They hoped to bring experts, scholars and members of the public together to share and publish information that would then be available to everyone for free. So, in 2001, Wikipedia was born. Wikipedia is more than an encyclopedia. It's the world's largest source of online knowledge and a valuable educational resource. It's made up of millions of user-written articles created by a network of volunteers from all over the world working together to provide knowledge to anyone looking for information. Anyone can contribute to Wikipedia by writing and editing articles. They can also get involved with the international Wikipedia community and make connections with people from different backgrounds. Editing articles and keeping in touch with other Wikipedians allows users to increase both their own knowledge and that of other Wikipedia users from around the world. Ultimately, increasing free knowledge. Volunteers also work together with institutions like galleries, libraries, archives, museums and universities to create free access to cultural heritage and academic knowledge. In addition to Wikipedia, there's an entire Wikiverse with other free Wikimedia projects. People can also read books, source literary works, plan trips, get news from around the world and so much more. Wikipedia has made a huge impact in the lives of many. With all the resources it has provided over the last few years, Wikipedia has grown to become the largest collection of free and collaborative knowledge in human history. Why not get involved by contributing to free knowledge?