CIS-A2K/Events/She Leads/Program/Submitted/Wikipedia Awareness and Basics Workshop

Basic Information

Name of the Event/Activity

Wikipedia Awareness and Basics Workshop

The tentative venue for this workshop and meet-up is Tales & Sprits, Balewadi, in Pune. It is located in the suburb of Baner, and is about 50 minutes away from the Pune Airport.

Type of Event/Activity

Meet-up and Training Workshop

Email address

• eloquentinsan.wiki@gmail.com

Purpose of the Event/Activity

The purpose of this meet-up and training workshop is to raise awareness about Wikipedia and its sister projects, particularly Wikimedia Commons in and among females who are interested to explore the dynamics of open knowledge and contribute to the movement's growth in India. Participants will learn about several Wikimedia projects, and equip themselves with the basics and semi-advanced nuances of editing Wikipedia articles and contributing media to Wikimedia Commons alongside understanding how licensing works on the project. The aim is to encourage more females to join open knowledge platforms and become active contributors, and help reduce the gender gap and developing the female leadership within Indian Wikimedia ecosystem

Expected start date and end date of the Event/Activity

10th May 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

List of users who will be organising the Event/Activity

• User:Eloquent Insan

Program and Metrics

Agenda/Program of the Event/Activity

1. Introduction to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia Movement
2. Benefits of contributing to Wikipedia
3. Basics of editing Wikipedia articles
4. Copyright and Notability Guidelines
5. Uploading media to Wikimedia Commons
6. Adding labels to Wikidata items
7. Hands-on editing session
8. Q&A session

Expected Matrix or Outcomes from the Event/Activity Planned

1. Increased awareness about Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
2. At least 5-6 new contributors creating new accounts. Participants will be equipped with basic editing skills and knowledge about Wikimedia projects, particularly about Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia
3. The event mainly aims to reduce the gender gap and will help train about 4 or 5 females.

Expected number of attendees

• 8-10 people. I also expect Aafi to join us as a co-trainer to make the event more promising.

Post Event/Activity Engagement

Follow-up engagement plan post the event/activity

1. Provide continued support and assistance to new contributors through WhatsApp or Telegram.
2. Organize follow-up sessions to address any further questions or challenges.
3. Encourage participants to join online Wikimedia communities for ongoing learning and collaboration, within the South Asian and wider movement.

Budget

Tentative budget: 30,000

1. Travel and accommodation for Aafi: 20,000
2. Food and beverages: 7000
3. Local Travel: 3000