Community Resources and Partnerships/India Rapid Project/Tulu Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration
Applicant
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Yakshitha
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Project
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Tulu Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-11-01 - 2026-10-30
- 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)
Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary
- 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)
Tulu Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration is being organized to mark a decade of dedicated contributions towards the preservation and promotion of the Tulu language and culture. This landmark event acknowledges the journey of Tulu Wikipedia since it went live and brings together Tulu Wiki contributors along with members of the Karavali Wikimedians User Group for the first large-scale gathering dedicated to the Tulu community. The celebration aims to strengthen collaborations within the community, enhance the spirit of open knowledge sharing, and provide a platform for building long-term partnerships. It will also highlight recent milestones such as the successful launches of Tulu Wiktionary and Tulu Wikisource in 2024, the achievement of Unicode support for the Tulu-Tigalari script, and the inclusion of Tulu in Google Translate, all of which mark significant progress in digitizing and globalizing the Tulu heritage.
In addition to celebrating these achievements, the event seeks to foster knowledge and expertise sharing by inviting esteemed guests and experts in open-source technologies from across India to share insights and experiences. Through discussions and workshops, strategies will be explored to leverage open-source tools for the continued growth of Tulu Wikimedia projects. Equally important, the celebration is designed to build community spirit by uniting contributors in this landmark gathering, strengthening the bonds among them, and motivating newer contributors to join. Finally, the event will focus on shaping a collective vision for the future by discussing upcoming projects, setting goals, and identifying opportunities to further enhance the digital footprint of the Tulu language. By combining celebration, collaboration, and vision-setting, the Tulu Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration will stand as a defining moment in the journey of Tulu Wikimedia initiatives.
- Marking a Decade of Tulu Wikipedia: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tulu Wikipedia going live, recognizing its role in preserving and promoting Tulu language and culture.
- Community Gathering: Bring together Tulu Wiki contributors and members of the Karavali Wikimedians User Group for the first large-scale conference dedicated to the Tulu community.
- Strengthening Collaborations: Build stronger ties within the community to advance open knowledge sharing and cultural documentation.
- Celebrating Recent Milestones: Highlight achievements such as the launch of Tulu Wiktionary and Tulu Wikisource in 2024, Unicode support for the Tulu-Tigalari script, and the inclusion of Tulu in Google Translate.
- Low visibility and awareness: Many Tulu speakers are still unaware that Tulu Wikipedia exists or how they can contribute.
- Limited active contributors: Despite 10 years, the number of regular editors remains small, which affects content diversity and growth.
- Language-specific barriers: Tulu has fewer digital resources and tools compared to major languages, which discourages participation.
- Community engagement gaps: Offline connections among contributors are limited, leading to less collaboration and motivation.
- Fostering Knowledge & Expertise Sharing: Invite experts and guests from across India to share insights on open-source technologies and explore strategies for expanding Tulu Wikimedia projects.
- Building Community Spirit: Strengthen unity among contributors through this landmark event and encourage new contributors to join the movement.
- Vision for the Future: Discuss upcoming projects, set a roadmap, and identify opportunities to further enhance the digital presence of the Tulu language.
- 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.
1. Tulu Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration
Audience: Only Wikimedians and their families
Purpose: Internal community celebration, recognizing contributors, strengthening community bonding, and honoring a decade of Tulu Wikipedia.
2. One-Day Workshop & Press Briefing
Audience: Open to the public (language enthusiasts, researchers, media, students, and general public)
Purpose: To spread awareness about Tulu Wikipedia, build new collaborations, encourage contributions, and gain media visibility for the project.
- 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.
Bharathesha Alasandemajalu -Event Coordinator
Yakshitha - Event Coordinator
Ashay -Participant Engagement & Documentation Lead
Chidanannda - Logistics & Operations Manager
- 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)
Target participants are participants from Karavali Wikimedians User Group.
Before Event:
- Send invitations through social media groups,and personal outreach.
- Introducing the theme
- Create a WhatsApp/Telegram group to build connection among participants in advance.
During Event
- Begin with an icebreaker activity to make everyone comfortable.
- Facilitate group discussions and hands-on exercises to keep sessions interactive.
- Use visual aids, real-life examples, and community stories to connect with participants.
- Encourage questions, peer-sharing, and open dialogue.
Follow up after the event
- Share event documentation (photos, summary notes, workshop outcomes) on community platforms.
- Provide learning resources and links for further engagement.
- Collect structured feedback (via Google Form ).
- Invite participants to join upcoming online/offline sessions or contribute to ongoing community projects.
- 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.
1.The idea of celebrating the 10th anniversary of Tulu Wikipedia was first shared with community members through our dedicated WhatsApp groups and during informal online calls with active editors. These discussions helped shape the basic concept and scope of the celebration.
2. Further inputs and refinements were gathered during our monthly online meetups, where community members deliberated on potential activities, logistics, and priorities.
- 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)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Not applicable
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Invest in Skills and Leadership Development
Metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
The project provides an opportunity to celebrate the success of Tulu Wikipedia, recognize the contributions of community members, and encourage new participants to join.
The anniversary celebration and workshop will support community growth and engagement by strengthening bonds among existing editors, re-energizing them, and inspiring new members.
The press briefing and public workshop will enhance awareness and outreach, creating visibility among language enthusiasts, researchers, media, and students.
The activities are expected to contribute to sustainability and retention by fostering a stronger sense of belonging, recognition, and motivation within the community.
The project will help us reflect on content and impact, allowing us to better understand and measure the cultural and educational significance of Tulu Wikipedia in the Tulu-speaking community.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 25 | |
| Number of editors | 6 | |
| Number of organizers | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 300 |
| Wikidata | 50 |
| Wiktionary | 50 |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| 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)
Participation Metrics:
- Registration Forms (Google Forms / Eventbrite) – to track sign-ups and demographic details.
- Attendance Sheet – physical or digital check-in to confirm actual participation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Post-workshop Google Forms – short evaluation of knowledge gained.
- Feedback Forms – self-assessment from participants about confidence in applying what they learned.
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)
441200 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)
4999.33 USD
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Yes
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