How to join Elisy
Why Join Elisy
Elisy is a collaborative movement built on a simple belief: humanity can solve its greatest challenges when we work together with clarity, expertise, and hope.
We are not here to complain about what's broken. We are here to build what works. Every article we write, every expert we bring together, every solution we explore – these are steps toward a world where clean water reaches every community, where conflicts are prevented before they start, where nature and humanity thrive together.
You don't need special credentials or decades of experience. You need only two things: a willingness to contribute constructively, and alignment with our values. Whether you can offer an hour a week or want to lead a major initiative, there is a place for you here. Start small, learn as you go, and grow your contribution over time.
This is not just a wiki. This is a community building the roadmap for humanity's future.
Getting Started
Here's how to become part of Elisy:
- Join our community on Discord – this is where coordination, collaboration, and onboarding happen
- Introduce yourself in the #introductions channel – share your interests, skills, and what you'd like to work on
- Explore the roles below – find one or more ways to contribute (you can always change or combine roles)
- Take your first task – start with something small and concrete
- Ask for guidance – mentors and topic leads are here to help you get started
You can contribute immediately or take your time to observe and learn. Both are welcome.
How to Contribute
Elisy welcomes many types of contributions. You can pick one role, combine several, or create your own way to help. You can switch roles anytime as your interests evolve.
Knowledge & Research
Share Expertise
- Write articles, proposals, and guides in your field (AI, ecology, health, policy, engineering, education, etc.)
- Research and gather sources to support solution-focused content
- Verify data and build structured briefs
- Using AI tools to assist is encouraged – human judgment and verification remain essential
Improve Content
- Edit articles for clarity, structure, and consistency
- Translate key pages into multiple languages
- Help experts format and publish their knowledge
- Fact-check claims and ensure proper sourcing
Visual & Media
Create Visual Content
- Design diagrams, infographics, and illustrations
- Generate images using AI tools (with human curation)
- Edit videos – turn updates and ideas into short explainers
- Maintain visual style and templates across the wiki
Communication & Outreach
Spread the Word
- Write social media posts and newsletter summaries
- Coordinate official social channels and content calendars
- Draft press releases and communicate with journalists
- Represent Elisy at universities, research institutions, and NGOs
Build Connections
- Invite experts, partners, and supporters to join
- Make introductions between people working on related challenges
- Help build bridges between organizations and initiatives
Technology & Systems
Build Tools
- Develop MediaWiki features, AI integrations, and automation tools
- Maintain servers, backups, security, and monitoring
- Design and test user experience improvements
- Create data pipelines and analytics systems
Support AI Integration
- Help contributors use language models responsibly and effectively
- Build tools that enhance human judgment rather than replace it
Coordination & Strategy
Lead Topics
- Steward specific domains (e.g., AI Safety, Water Access, Biodiversity)
- Set direction and priorities for topic areas
- Coordinate contributors working on related challenges
Manage Projects
- Define tasks, track progress, and remove blockers
- Measure impact and identify gaps
- Propose strategic initiatives and next steps
Maintain Quality
- Uphold editorial guidelines and content standards
- Moderate discussions and ensure constructive dialogue
- Review contributions and provide feedback
Community Support
Help Newcomers
- Onboard new contributors and recommend first tasks
- Mentor people as they learn to contribute
- Review edits and provide constructive feedback
Ensure Accuracy
- Verify sources and citations
- Advise on sensitive topics and ethical considerations
- Help maintain diplomatic safety in all content
Volunteer Wherever Needed
- Test new features and tools
- Clean up data and organize content
- Support any urgent needs that arise
Partner Organizations
Elisy collaborates with institutions that share our mission:
- Universities and research laboratories
- NGOs, foundations, and international organizations
- Technology companies and startups
- Media outlets and publishers
- Educational platforms and communities
If you represent an organization interested in partnering with Elisy, please reach out via Discord or our coordination channels.
Principles of Contribution
When contributing to Elisy, these principles guide our work:
- Start Small
- Begin with a concrete, manageable task – improve one paragraph, add a source, design one diagram, or help with one translation. You don't need to tackle everything at once.
- Focus on Solutions
- We describe how things can work, not just what's broken. Present ideal approaches and concrete paths to achieve them.
- Verify Everything
- Cite sources for all factual claims. Prefer authoritative sources (UN agencies, peer-reviewed research, established NGOs). Verify links before adding them.
- Stay Diplomatically Safe
- Every word we write must be safe for Elisians anywhere in the world to read. Avoid naming specific countries in sensitive contexts. Focus on systems and solutions, not blame.
- Use AI Thoughtfully
- AI tools can accelerate your work, but human judgment, verification, and ethical oversight remain essential.
- Link and Connect
- Connect related pages, avoid duplicating content, and help build the knowledge web.
- Propose Boldly
- Big ideas are welcome. Propose them on a new page with a clear problem statement and solution path.
What Happens Next
When you join Elisy, you become part of a global community working on solutions that matter. You'll collaborate with experts, researchers, communicators, and builders from around the world. You'll learn, grow, and contribute to a body of knowledge that can guide humanity toward better outcomes.
Your contribution – whether it's a single well-sourced paragraph, a powerful diagram, a key translation, or a major research initiative – becomes part of something larger. Together, we are building the roadmap for solving humanity's greatest challenges.
Welcome to Elisy. Let's build the future together.