Community Resources and Partnerships/India Rapid Project/Telugu Indigenous & LGBT Voices:Representation, Capacity Building and Knowledge Equity
Applicant
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
WikiPBR
- Organization
N/A
- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
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Project
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Telugu Indigenous & LGBT Voices: Representation, Capacity Building and Knowledge Equity
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-04-01 - 2026-08-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
India
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Wikimedia Movement Strategy: Knowledge Equity.
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
This project aims to bring
(1) Tribal/Indigenous communities and transgender/gender‑diverse people into the Wikimedia ecosystem as contributors;
(2) document their histories, leaders, languages, arts, culture, and lived.
Tribal communities and transgender groups remain severely underrepresented on Telugu Wikipedia.
Many indigenous histories are transmitted orally; without documentation, they risk being lost.
Transgender communities in Telugu states have rich cultural contributions (Hijra art forms, temple traditions, activism) but very limited coverage.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
Participation Goals
Train 30–40 new contributors from:
Tribal communities (e.g., Gondi, Koya, Lambada, Chenchu, Sugali, Yanadi)
Transgender & Gender‑Diverse groups in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Retain 10–15 active editors after the project.
Content Goals:
Create or improve 150–220 content items including:
Biographies of tribal leaders, artists, activists
Documentation of indigenous languages, festivals, crafts
Articles about transgender history, rights movements, community leaders
Media uploads related to cultural practices (with consent)
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc.
1. Bhargav(Wikipedia User ID: WikiPBR)
My self Bhargav Palivela known as (PBR) has over 14 years of experience in the entertainment and media industry, working across production planning, content development, and storytelling. contributed to satellite, digital, and live stage projects, taking on key roles such as Executive Producer and Line Producer. Beyond my professional work, am deeply committed to documenting culture and preserving knowledge. having respect for language, literature, and community histories inspires my interest in supporting underrepresented groups. Am passionate about ethically documenting and amplifying the voices of tribal communities and transgender groups.
2. Radhakrishna Murthy (Wikipedia User ID: Murthy1983)
Radhakrishna Murthy, a member of the Koya tribal community from Bhadrachalam, is a dedicated educator working in Tribal Welfare Schools. With extensive experience engaging with tribal children and families, he has developed a strong understanding of local cultural contexts and community needs. His work focuses on supporting first‑generation learners, improving learning outcomes, and promoting inclusive education. His contributions make him a respected figure in tribal welfare and community development.
3. Gopinath (Wikipedia User ID: Y.Gopi94)
Gopinath is a motivated student from Degree College with a strong interest in learning, knowledge‑sharing, and community service. As a Wikipedia Outreach Volunteer, he has actively supported open‑knowledge initiatives, conducted awareness sessions, and guided new editors on contributing reliable information.With a keen interest in languages and linguistic diversity, he enjoys exploring how language shapes culture and communication. He contributes to multilingual content and works toward making information more accessible to diverse audiences. Known for his dedication and strong communication skills, he continues to be an active contributor in educational and digital communities.
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
Pre‑planning
Share project draft with India Program Officer (Praveen Das)
Align with Institutional Partner on documentation, compliance, reporting
Finalize outreach with NGOs & tribal welfare organizations
Outreach & Recruitment
Partnerships with:
Tribal Welfare Departments / Integrated Tribal Development Agency ( ITDA ).
Local NGOs supporting indigenous communities (eg .Bhumika Women's Collective in Hyderabad, and collaboration with the local LGBTQIA+ groups )
Transgender rights collectives, community houses (gharanas)
Women & Social Sciences departments of universities
Community visits and orientation sessions
- 9.1. If your project includes in-person activities, are there any international participants travelling to India for them? (required)
- No
- 9.1.1. List all countries of participation. (required)
- 9.2. Will the project be transferring funds to any international participants? (required)
- No
- 9.2.1. List all international participants receiving funding and their countries. (required)
N/A
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
- No
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
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- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
My preposal is about amplifying the voices, skills, and leadership of women and gender-diverse people. It is grounded in principles of intersectional feminism, social justice, and inclusive community building. The Collective seeks to create safe, empowering spaces where women and LGBTQIA+ individuals can access resources, share knowledge, engage in collaborative art and advocacy, and co-design programs that advance gender equity and wellbeing.
In partnership with the local LGBTQIA+ community in Hyderabad, the Collective prioritizes participatory planning, mutual support networks, and culturally responsive programming. This collaboration ensures that activities are shaped by those most impacted by gender and sexual marginalization, fostering solidarity and collective agency.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Conduct 3–4 training workshops covering:
Introduction to Wikimedia ecosystem
Wikipedia editing
Digital literacy
Commons uploads & consent procedures
Wikidata basics
Safety, privacy & culturally sensitive documentation
Workshops may be held in Hyderabad, Warangal, Adilabad, Vizag, Srikakulam, or tribal‑majority regions (based on partnerships).
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 120 | Tribal Communities (Adivasi / Indigenous Groups)
Transgender Community (Including Trans Men, Trans Women, Non‑binary Persons) |
| Number of editors | 80 | |
| Number of organizers | 2 | Wikipedia Expert from Community |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 75 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | 50 |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 50 |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Outreach Dashboard and wiki stats.
Budget
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in Indian Rupees. (required)
427550 INR
- 22.1. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD. (required)
4654.01 USD
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Yes
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