Foto.wiki.br/Activities

Foto.wiki.br is a specialized user group focused on enriching the Wikimedia movement with high-quality, diverse, and inclusive audiovisual content. We address the challenges of limited high-quality visual resources on Wikimedia Commons, underrepresentation of specific topics and communities, and the need for greater expertise in audiovisual content creation within the movement. Our programs, approaches, and strategies are built upon three interconnected pillars: Community Empowerment, Content Enrichment, and Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy.

I. Community Empowerment (Programs, Approaches, and Strategies):

Programs:
- Multi-level Training Program: A comprehensive program offering a range of workshops and courses, from introductory photography and videography to advanced topics like 3D photogrammetry, storytelling, and inclusive communication. This includes specialized training on Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata.
- Mentorship Program: Connecting experienced contributors with newcomers, providing guidance, support, and fostering community building.
- Inclusive Leadership Development: Focused training and support to empower individuals from underrepresented groups to take on leadership roles within the organization and the broader Wikimedia movement.
- DEI Focused Workshops: Running a series of workshops dedicated to topics across Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), specifically tailored to audiovisual content creation, representation, and community interaction.
Approaches:
- Agile and Iterative Methodology: Employing Scrum and Lean principles to ensure flexibility, responsiveness, and continuous improvement in all our activities.
- Collaborative and Participatory Governance: Utilizing a horizontal organizational structure with distributed leadership and decision-making, empowering all members to contribute to the group's direction.
- Open and Transparent Communication: Maintaining open communication channels and fostering a culture of transparency in all organizational processes.
- Focus on Accessibility: Prioritizing the creation of accessible audiovisual content, ensuring usability for people with disabilities.
- Community Building: We focus on building a strong community, through in-person and online meetups, workshops and events.
Strategies:
- Targeted Recruitment: Actively recruit members from underrepresented communities to ensure diversity and inclusivity.
- Skill-Based Training: Offer targeted training to equip members with the skills needed to create high-quality content and contribute effectively to Wikimedia projects.
- Continuous Feedback: Solicit and incorporate feedback from the community to improve programs and activities.
- Sociocracy/Holacracy: Implement these systems to enable a horizontal approach to work, with a high level of individual responsibility.

II. Content Enrichment (Programs, Approaches, and Strategies):

Programs:
- Wiki Loves Competitions: Actively participate in and promote Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Folklore, and create new contests focused on specific themes or underrepresented topics.
- Museum Digitization Project: Digitize collections from natural history museums, focusing on high-quality images, detailed metadata, and integration with Wikidata.
- Animal Track Cataloguing Project: Document and identify animal tracks, creating a unique visual resource for Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata.
- Expeditions: Organize photographic and videographic expeditions to document biodiversity, cultural heritage, and underrepresented communities.
- Festival Documentation: Cover local cultural festivals.
Approaches:
- Strategic Content Gap Analysis: Identify and prioritize content gaps on Wikimedia Commons, focusing on areas where audiovisual resources are lacking or underrepresent diverse perspectives.
- High-Quality Standards: Establish and promote high-quality standards for audiovisual content creation, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and aesthetic appeal.
- Wikidata Integration: Prioritize the integration of audiovisual content with Wikidata, providing rich metadata and linking visual resources to other knowledge bases.
- Innovation in Formats: Experiment with and promote innovative audiovisual formats, such as 360° video, VR/AR content, and multimedia storytelling.
- Proactive Content Creation: Create and run expeditions and other programs to fill gaps in content, not only relying on contests.
Strategies:
- Thematic Focus: Concentrate efforts on specific thematic areas (e.g., biodiversity, cultural heritage, social justice) to maximize impact.
- Geographic Focus: Prioritize documenting underrepresented regions and communities.
- Long-Term Vision: Develop a long-term content creation strategy, ensuring a sustainable and growing contribution to Wikimedia Commons.
- Promote Reuse: Develop marketing to promote the use of assets, and a framework to measure it.

III. Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy (Programs, Approaches, and Strategies):

Programs:
- GLAM Partnerships: Actively cultivate partnerships with GLAM institutions to digitize and share their audiovisual collections.
- Advocacy Campaigns: Participate in advocacy campaigns to promote open access, copyright reform, and policies that support free knowledge.
- Educational Outreach: Develop educational programs and resources to promote the use of Wikimedia Commons in schools and universities.
Approaches:
- Collaborative Partnerships: Build strong relationships with organizations that share our values and mission, fostering collaboration and resource sharing.
- Community Engagement: Engage with local communities in all our activities, ensuring their participation and benefiting from their knowledge.
- Policy Advocacy: Advocate for policies that support free knowledge and open access.
Strategies:
- Targeted Partnerships: Identify and prioritize potential partners based on their alignment with Foto.wiki.br's mission and strategic goals.
- Clear Communication: Develop clear and compelling communication materials to engage potential partners and funders.
- Long-Term Relationships: Build long-term relationships with partners, fostering mutual trust and collaboration.
- Internationalization: Connect with international partners to increase knowledge exchange, and to provide context to the information being created.

Challenges and Mitigation Strategies:

Challenge	Mitigation Strategies
Limited Funding	Diversify funding sources (grants, donations, sponsorships, earned income). Develop strong grant proposals. Implement cost-saving measures.
Volunteer Burnout/Attrition	Implement volunteer recognition programs. Offer support and mentorship. Promote a healthy work-life balance. Distribute workload effectively. Provide clear roles and responsibilities.
Technical Difficulties/Platform Issues	Provide technical support and training. Develop contingency plans for platform outages. Stay informed about platform updates. Explore alternative platforms as needed.
Lack of Participation	Implement targeted outreach and marketing. Offer incentives. Make events and activities accessible. Partner with other organizations. Foster a strong sense of community.
Copyright and Licensing Issues	Provide training on copyright and licensing. Develop clear guidelines for content creators. Establish a process for addressing copyright violations.
Maintaining Quality and Accuracy	Establish clear quality standards for content. Implement peer review processes. Provide training on content creation and curation best practices.
Representing Diverse Perspectives	Actively recruit members from underrepresented communities. Prioritize content creation that addresses gaps in representation. Develop inclusive communication guidelines. Conduct regular DEI audits.
Coordination with WMBR	Maintain open communication with WMBR. Establish clear agreements on areas of collaboration and responsibility. Participate in joint planning and evaluation activities.
Competition for funding and attention	Clearly communicate the unique value proposition of the group. Focus on differentiation through specialized expertise. Develop a compelling narrative and strong brand identity. Diversify funding streams.
Keeping up with technological change	Continuous training of members, and open call for new members with new skills. Partnerships with tech companies. Constant search for free tools.

Foto.wiki.br's multi-faceted strategy, combining community empowerment, targeted content creation, and strong partnerships, directly addresses these challenges. By fostering a skilled and engaged community, prioritizing high-quality and diverse content, and building strong relationships with partners, Foto.wiki.br is well-positioned to contribute significantly to the Wikimedia movement's goals and address the challenges facing the free knowledge ecosystem. Our focus on agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and the 2030 Strategy will help us navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

Pool of activities

1. Content Projects

Our content strategy is fundamentally data-driven. A core activity in our 2026 plan is to conduct a deep, methodical census of audiovisual content gaps. This is not a one-time task to set static targets for the year; instead, it is the foundation of a continuous, dynamic process. Our agile methodology involves revisiting this census data throughout the year, combining it with real-time learnings from our projects and our community's evolving capacity to establish meaningful, realistic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for each activity as it approaches.

We have been asked to provide specific, fixed numerical targets for the entire year in this proposal. We want to be transparent about the methodological tension this creates. This request required us to accelerate a core part of our analytical work and produce these numbers now, all while simultaneously managing other critical activities, including the complete reconstruction of this grant proposal itself.

Therefore, while we are providing the following numerical targets to meet the application's requirements, it is important to frame them as good-faith projections derived from a preliminary analysis under significant time constraints. They represent a snapshot of our current understanding. As our data-driven process unfolds in 2026, these initial estimates will evolve into more precise and strategically aligned metrics. We believe this iterative approach to metric-setting is a strength of agile workflows and welcome a continued dialogue on how to best represent this dynamic process in future grant reporting.

Activity: Expedition to a Conservation Unit (Biodiversity Focus)

Description: A strategic fieldwork expedition to a specific, under-documented conservation area to generate a new collection of high-value, ethically-sourced biodiversity images.
Justification: This is a strategic intervention to create a deep, high-quality dataset in a specific area, providing unique value that contests cannot (WM2030 Rec #8). The location will be chosen not only for its biodiversity but also for its relevance to local or traditional communities, with a plan for ethical engagement.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Fills critical, specific content gaps related to biodiversity that broad contests often miss. By focusing on a single area and engaging with local communities, it can create a rich, contextualised dataset that serves researchers, educators, and policymakers, supporting conservation efforts.
Success Metrics: To fill a critical, pre-identified biodiversity content gap by generating a high-quality, ethically-sourced image collection, measured by:
1. Generating and uploading a minimum of 700 high-resolution, curated images to Wikimedia Commons.
2. Ensuring at least 70% of the final uploaded images are over 15 megapixels.
3. Achieving the use of at least 20 images from the expedition in Wikidata entries within 6 months of upload.
Failure Metrics: The expedition fails to generate a significant number of high-quality images (fewer than 400 usable images are produced); ethical engagement with local communities is unsuccessful or harmful; logistical issues prevent the expedition's completion.
SDGs: SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Wiki Loves Living Heritage Expedition

Description: An expedition to ethically source a unique collection of content on living heritage, focusing on cultural practices, festivals, or traditions.
Justification: The expedition is designed to generate unique, high-value content on intangible heritage that a contest format cannot capture (WM2030 Rec #8). It must be conducted with an ethics-first protocol, ensuring the community has full agency over how their culture is represented and shared.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Allows for the in-depth, respectful documentation of complex cultural practices. This ethical, collaborative approach builds trust with source communities and produces rich, contextualised knowledge that contests cannot provide, directly addressing the visual gaps for Indigenous Lands (98.15% no photo) and Quilombos (68.38% no photo).
Success Metrics: A unique collection on living heritage is ethically sourced from the expedition, increasing the representation of the target culture on Wikimedia Commons, measured by:
1. Generating at least 300 new, high-quality images.
2. Producing at least one documentary short (3-7 minutes) telling the story of the community.
3. Receiving positive feedback from community leaders on the documented ethics-first protocol.
Failure Metrics: The expedition fails to source a unique collection of content (fewer than 100 images); the ethics-first protocol is breached, causing harm or distrust with the community; logistical or safety issues prevent the expedition's completion.
SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Activity: Photographic Walk of Intangible Heritage

Description: A guided walk or event focused on documenting intangible heritage, such as cultural practices, festivals, or traditions, as part of the Wiki Loves Folklore & Living Heritage campaign.
Justification: This project directly addresses the critical content gap on Wikimedia Commons regarding Brazil's intangible cultural heritage, where our data shows only 8.30% of Festivities have photos (WM2030 Rec #8). By creating a focused campaign, it engages communities in preserving their own culture.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Preserves and disseminates knowledge about intangible cultural heritage, much of which is at risk of disappearing. It empowers local communities to document their own traditions.
Success Metrics: To reduce the content gap on Wikimedia Commons related to Brazil's intangible cultural heritage, measured by:
1. Generating at least 200 new, high-quality images from the event.
2. Engaging at least 25 participants from the local community.
3. The use of at least 15 new images in relevant Wikidata entries within three months.
Failure Metrics: Low participation (fewer than 10 participants); poor quality of images generated; few of the new images (fewer than 5) are used in Wikipedia articles.
SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Supporting Wiki Loves Monuments (2026)

Description: Providing effective in-kind support for the Wiki Loves Monuments (WLM) contest in Brazil, in conjunction with WMB.
Justification: Supporting WLM demonstrates a commitment to collaboration within the movement and strengthens the broader Brazilian Wikimedia ecosystem (WM2030 Rec #5).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Strengthens the entire Wikimedia ecosystem by fostering collaboration instead of competition between different affiliate groups.
Success Metrics: Strengthening the collaborative role within the Brazilian Wikimedia ecosystem, measured by:
1. Documented positive feedback from the WLM organising team on the effectiveness of our support.
2. Our promotional efforts resulting in a 10% higher reach on shared posts compared to our baseline.
Failure Metrics: The support provided is not seen as effective or collaborative by the WLM organising team; the relationship between the groups is strained.
SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Wiki Loves Africa Contest

Description: The execution of the "Wiki Loves Africa" photography contest to celebrate and increase the visibility of Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Justification: This contest directly targets a major representational gap concerning Afro-Brazilian heritage on Wikimedia Commons (WM2030 Rec #8).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Fills a critical content gap regarding the culture and heritage of the African diaspora in Brazil. This contest helps to rewrite biased historical narratives.
Success Metrics: To increase the representation of Afro-Brazilian culture and living heritage on Wikimedia Commons, measured by:
1. Attracting at least 100 participants, with a focus on engaging new contributors from the target community.
2. Generating at least 500 new, high-quality images.
Failure Metrics: The contest sees low participation (fewer than 50 participants); the images generated are of low quality or do not adequately represent the theme; it fails to attract new contributors from the target community (less than 10% are new).
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Activity: Wiki Loves Birds (2026) Contest - Audio First

Description: The execution of the "Wiki Loves Birds 2026" contest, redesigned as a high-engagement model focused primarily on generating a rich collection of bird song and call recordings. Photographs will be a secondary category.
Justification: This is a direct and innovative response to our data analysis, which revealed that audio is the most critically underrepresented media format (only 0.13% of living beings have audio). This "audio-first" approach contributes uniquely to content goals (WM2030 Rec #8 & #9).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Fills a massive media gap, making articles multi-sensory. Creates a valuable scientific dataset for bioacoustics research. Engages a new contributor profile interested in sound recording.
Success Metrics: To drive community engagement and fill a critical media gap, measured by:
1. Generating and uploading a minimum of 500 new, high-quality audio recordings.
2. Documenting the vocalizations of at least 20 species that previously had no audio recordings on Wikimedia Commons.
3. Achieving the use of at least 50 new audio files in relevant Wikidata entries within 6 months.
4. (Secondary) Receiving at least 1,000 high-quality photo submissions.
Failure Metrics: Fewer than 150 usable audio recordings are submitted; the audio quality is poor for the majority of submissions; fewer than 10 audio files are integrated into Wikipedia articles.
SDGs: SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Wiki Loves Earth (Launch & Execution)

Description: The successful launch and execution of the "Wiki Loves Earth" contest, engaging a broad community in documenting biodiversity and natural heritage sites.
Justification: Launching WLE is a proven, high-engagement model for documenting biodiversity (WM2030 Rec #8), leveraging citizen science to address the 80.53% of Conservation Units (UCs) with low photo coverage.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Creates a massive, globally-sourced repository of images that can be used to track environmental changes and raises public awareness about conservation.
Success Metrics: Successful launch and execution of the contest, measured by:
1. Achieving at least 3,500 total photo submissions (a ~28% increase from 2024).
2. Engaging at least 200 participants (a ~19% increase from 2024), with 30% being first-time contributors.
3. The final delivery of all WLE material, demonstrating reliability and accountability.
Failure Metrics: The contest launch is unsuccessful; participation is low (below 150 participants); the quality of images is poor; contest reporting is not delivered on time.
SDGs: SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Activity: Wiki Loves Folklore & Living Heritage Contest

Description: The generation and curation of a high-quality, diverse collection of images from the "Wiki Loves Folklore & Living Heritage" contest, in partnership with WMB.
Justification: This project directly addresses a critical content gap on Wikimedia Commons regarding Brazil's intangible cultural heritage (WM2030 Rec #8). The outreach strategy must ensure active engagement with Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, and regional communities.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Preserves and provides free access to knowledge about folklore and cultural traditions. It fosters intercultural understanding and ensures cultural knowledge of non-mainstream communities is valued.
Success Metrics: To reduce the content gap on Wikimedia Commons related to Brazil's intangible cultural heritage by X%, measured by:
1. Generating at least 1,000 new, high-quality images.
2. Ensuring at least 40% of submissions represent Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, and other non-mainstream traditions.
3. The use of at least 20 new images in relevant Wikidata entries or Wikipedia articles within three months.
Failure Metrics: The contest does not attract diverse submissions (less than 10% from target communities); the images are not used in Wikipedia articles (fewer than 20), indicating low encyclopedic value.
SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

2. Capacity Building & Community

These activities are designed to empower our community members by developing their technical, creative, leadership, and interpersonal skills. A skilled and engaged community is the foundation for creating high-quality content and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our group. Where feasible, online workshops will be recorded and uploaded to Wikimedia Commons to create a permanent and scalable library of training resources.

Activity: Awareness-Raising on Intellectual Disability

Description: An online session designed to help the community better understand the realities of people with intellectual disabilities. This session will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A targeted activity to equip the community with skills to handle sensitive topics inclusively (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Combats misinformation and stigma, helping create a safer space and contributing to knowledge equity.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 community members attend the live session.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 150 views within 6 months.
3. A 30% improvement in the self-reported confidence of participants in post-workshop surveys.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants show no change in understanding or confidence.
2. Feedback indicates the session was not helpful.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Building an Anti-Racist Wikimedia Movement Workshop

Description: An online workshop providing contributors with skills to create respectful and equitable content. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Operationalises the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly confronts systemic biases and seeks to dismantle racist narratives in content.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 core collaborators attend.
2. The workshop's learnings inform the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan by the end of the quarter.
Failure Metrics:
1. The workshop does not lead to an actionable DEI plan.
2. Participants provide negative feedback.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Content Editing with Gender Perspective Workshop

Description: An online workshop providing contributors with skills to create respectful, equitable, and gender-aware content. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A prerequisite for achieving true knowledge equity by teaching contributors how to identify and correct gender biases (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly addresses the well-documented gender gap in both Wikimedia content and contributors.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants complete the live workshop.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 200 views within 6 months.
3. The workshop's learnings inform the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not apply learnings.
2. The workshop is poorly attended.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Activity: DEI Audit

Description: An internal audit of the organization's DEI practices to identify and correct biases.
Justification: Operationalises the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space by providing baseline data to make informed decisions (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Moves DEI efforts from aspiration to action by providing concrete data.
Success Metrics:
1. An evidence-based DEI action plan is created from the internal audit.
2. The learning goal to identify the top 3 barriers to inclusion is met, and a plan to address them is formally adopted.
Failure Metrics:
1. The audit fails to identify key barriers.
2. No actionable plan is produced or adopted.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Final Review and Assessment of the Digitisation Project (phase 2)

Description: A final review of a digitization project to assess the equity and inclusivity of the collections being preserved.
Justification: Addresses multiple facets of DEI, aligning with the goal of creating a healthier community culture and improving accessibility (WM2030 Rec #3 & #2).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures that digitization efforts do not inadvertently perpetuate historical biases.
Success Metrics:
1. Assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, measured by participant feedback confirming the project provided actionable advice.
2. At least 2 clear learnings are documented to inform future projects.
Failure Metrics:
1. The review finds the project did not meet its equity or inclusivity goals.
2. The assessment provides no clear learnings.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Activity: Gender and LGBTQI+ Sensitive Photography Workshop

Description: A targeted online training session to equip the community with skills to cover sensitive social issues related to gender and LGBTQI+ communities. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Directly supports the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment by providing tools to avoid causing harm (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Improves the quality and ethical standard of visual content related to LGBTQI+ people, combating stereotypes.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants complete the live workshop.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 250 views within 6 months.
3. An increase of at least 30% in confidence scores in pre- and post-workshop surveys.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants report no increase in confidence.
2. The quality of related content does not improve.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Activity: Inclusive and Anti-Racist Language Workshop

Description: An online workshop to equip the community with skills to use inclusive and anti-racist language. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A targeted activity supporting the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the subtle but pervasive ways that language can exclude or harm community members.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 participants complete the live workshop.
2. An improvement of at least 40% in the self-reported confidence of participants in post-workshop surveys.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants show no change in their understanding or use of inclusive language.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Inclusion of Libras in Videos Workshop

Description: An online course on including Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) in video content to make it accessible. This course will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A direct action to improve accessibility (WM2030 Rec #2) and create a more inclusive culture (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly tackles the digital divide for deaf community members and opens up Wikimedia content to a new audience.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 10 participants complete the live course.
2. The successful production of at least one new accessible video project with high-quality BSL interpretation within three months.
Failure Metrics:
1. No accessible video content is produced after the course.
2. The deaf community finds the resulting content unhelpful.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Introduction to Neurodiversity and Communication Impacts Workshop

Description: An online workshop to help the community learn about neurodiversity and more effective ways of communicating. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Addresses a key aspect of creating an inclusive collaborative environment (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Makes the collaborative environment more accessible for neurodivergent individuals, reducing misunderstandings.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants attend the live workshop.
2. The documented adoption of at least 2 new inclusive communication practices in our internal channels.
Failure Metrics:
1. No observable change in communication practices.
2. Negative feedback from neurodivergent community members that the workshop was inaccurate.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Activity: Mental Health and Well-being for Content Creators Session

Description: An online session focused on actively addressing the mental health and well-being of content creators.
Justification: Addresses a key facet of DEI by creating a healthier community culture (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly addresses the issue of volunteer burnout, a primary operational risk.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 25 participants attend the session.
2. Measured by participant feedback confirming the session provided actionable advice, with a satisfaction score of at least 4 out of 5.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants report the session was not helpful.
2. Low attendance (fewer than 10 participants).
SDGs: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Activity: Unconscious Bias Awareness Workshop

Description: An online workshop designed to make community members aware of their unconscious biases. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Operationalises the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the root cause of many inequities and biases found in Wikimedia content and community interactions.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 participants complete the live workshop.
2. Measured by the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan (informed by this workshop) by the end of the quarter.
Failure Metrics:
1. The workshop does not contribute to the DEI plan.
2. Participants feel the content is unhelpful or accusatory.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Annual Report for Stakeholders (2026)

Description: The publication of a comprehensive annual report in December for stakeholders, detailing the year's activities, achievements, and learnings.
Justification: Fundamental to the commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement (WM2030 Rec #1 & #10).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Fosters long-term relationships with funders and community members by transparently communicating impact.
Success Metrics:
1. The report is published on our wiki by 15 December 2026.
2. The report includes clear data and analysis for at least 90% of the year's success metrics.
Failure Metrics:
1. The report is delayed or not published by the end of 2026.
2. The content is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, damaging stakeholder trust.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Community Needs Assessment

Description: Carrying out an assessment to gather data on the community's needs, which will then be analyzed to inform the annual plan.
Justification: This is the primary data-gathering tool to ensure the group's work remains relevant and user-centered (WM2030 Rec #2).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures that organizational strategy is responsive to the evolving needs of its contributors.
Success Metrics:
1. A data-driven understanding of community needs is established, with a final report published by 31 January 2026.
2. Achieve a participation rate of at least 50% of our 40 core collaborators, plus at least 20 responses from the broader community.
Failure Metrics:
1. The assessment fails to gather sufficient or representative data.
2. The resulting plan does not reflect the identified community needs.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Grant Completion Report

Description: The timely delivery of a comprehensive Grant Completion Report in November for the 2026 grant cycle.
Justification: Ensures full accountability for the grant cycle and fosters continuous improvement (WM2030 Rec #1 & #10).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Maintains funder trust and financial stability. The reporting process also drives internal learning.
Success Metrics:
1. A timely and comprehensive report is delivered by the November deadline.
2. At least one major process enhancement is identified and documented for the future.
Failure Metrics:
1. The report is submitted late or is incomplete.
2. The funder deems the report and project outcomes unsatisfactory, jeopardizing future funding.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Mid-Course Grant Conversation / Report

Description: Preparation and delivery of a high-quality, data-driven mid-term grant report on time.
Justification: A critical accountability checkpoint that maintains funder confidence and demonstrates effective project management (WM2030 Rec #1).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures projects stay on track and allows for course correction.
Success Metrics:
1. Maintain funder confidence, measured by the positive reception of the report delivered by the June deadline.
Failure Metrics:
1. The report is delivered late, is of poor quality, or reveals the project is significantly off-track.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: New Grant Application

Description: The preparation and submission of a high-quality, evidence-based grant application by the September deadline.
Justification: This is the core activity that ensures financial sustainability (WM2030 Rec #1).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the primary strategic risk of funding dependency.
Success Metrics:
1. Secure financial sustainability for the next operational cycle by submitting a compelling, data-driven grant proposal by the September deadline.
2. The proposal is successfully funded.
Failure Metrics:
1. The grant application is submitted late or is rejected by the funder.
SDGs: SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Review and Improvement of Internal Processes

Description: A systematic review of internal processes, conducted in Q4, with the goal of fostering continuous improvement (Kaizen).
Justification: Fundamental to the commitment to accountability and continuous improvement (WM2030 Rec #10).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Prevents organizational stagnation and inefficiency.
Success Metrics:
1. Implement at least one major process enhancement identified during the internal review.
Failure Metrics:
1. The review identifies no areas for improvement, or the identified enhancements are not implemented.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Copyright and Free Licences for Audiovisual Content Workshop

Description: A foundational online workshop to ensure community members understand how to correctly use free licences for their contributions. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Essential for ensuring contributions are legally sound (WM2030 Rec #1 & #6). It lowers the barrier to entry by demystifying complex licensing issues. A recorded version is a critical, scalable resource.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Protects Wikimedia projects from legal risks. It educates a new generation of contributors on the principles of free knowledge.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 community members participate live.
2. The recorded video receives at least 500 views within 6 months.
3. A measurable reduction (>50%) in licensing errors from workshop participants in their subsequent uploads.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants continue to upload content with incorrect licenses.
2. Low live attendance (fewer than 10 participants).
3. Feedback indicates that the content was confusing.
SDGs: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Decolonial Studies and Photography / Decolonising the Photographic Gaze Workshops

Description: A suite of online training workshops that aim to elevate the quality of content from simple documentation to more impactful, ethically-aware, and decolonised visual narratives. Key sessions will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: This directly invests in contributor skills (WM2030 Rec #6) and addresses the need for more diverse and equitable forms of knowledge representation (WM2030 Rec #9).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Challenges and helps dismantle the colonial legacy in photographic archives. It empowers communities to represent themselves on their own terms.
Success Metrics:
1. Elevate the quality of content, measured by a qualitative review of at least 100 images produced by participants.
2. At least 15 participants complete the live workshops.
3. The recorded sessions achieve at least 200 views within 6 months.
Failure Metrics:
1. The content produced shows no change in approach.
2. The workshops receive negative feedback, particularly from members of the communities being documented.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Intercultural Communication Training

Description: An online training session to improve the community's ability to communicate effectively and respectfully across different cultural backgrounds. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Essential for the health and sustainability of a diverse, global community (WM2030 Rec #1 & #6).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Mitigates conflicts and misunderstandings. It strengthens collaboration and makes the community more welcoming.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 core collaborators participate live.
2. Measured by the successful application of skills in on-wiki activities and a visible reduction in cross-cultural misunderstandings.
3. The recorded session receives at least 150 views within 6 months.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not demonstrate improved skills.
2. The training is poorly rated or considered irrelevant.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Nature Photography Course

Description: A course to enhance the practical skills of community members in nature photography and educational content creation.
Justification: This workshop provides essential, practical skills that directly empower the community to create better content (WM2030 Rec #6). The course will include a module on the importance of traditional and indigenous knowledge in understanding local ecosystems.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Improves the quality of biodiversity documentation on Wikimedia Commons. By integrating indigenous knowledge, it promotes a more holistic and respectful approach to documenting the natural world.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 participants complete the course.
2. Directly empower the community, measured by the creation of at least 200 new high-quality nature photographs uploaded to Commons by participants within three months.
3. Receive positive feedback on the applicability of the training from at least 85% of participants.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not create new or better-quality content.
2. Negative feedback on the course content, particularly the module on indigenous knowledge.
3. Low enrolment (fewer than 10 participants).
SDGs: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Activity: On-site Photography Course with Development in Composition and Art

Description: An in-person photography course that goes beyond technical skills to focus on artistic composition and visual development.
Justification: This training aims to elevate the quality of content from simple documentation to impactful, ethically-aware visual narratives. It directly invests in contributor skills (WM2030 Rec #6).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Improves the overall quality and encyclopaedic value of images on Wikimedia Commons. Better composed, more compelling images are more likely to be used in high-visibility articles.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants successfully complete the in-person course.
2. Elevate the quality of content, measured by a qualitative review of a portfolio of at least 10 images from each participant, showing demonstrable improvement in composition and artistic quality.
Failure Metrics:
1. The quality of photos produced by participants does not improve.
2. The course receives poor feedback on its content or instructor (below 3 out of 5).
SDGs: SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Online Educational Photography Workshop

Description: An online workshop focused on teaching skills for creating effective visual materials for teaching and educational purposes. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: The focus on educational photography directly supports the use of Wikimedia content in educational settings, amplifying the group's impact (WM2030 Rec #6).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Increases the value of Wikimedia Commons as a go-to resource for teachers and students.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 20 participants participate live.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 400 views within 6 months.
3. Participants create at least 3 new educational content packages.
Failure Metrics:
1. No new educational content is created by participants.
2. Feedback indicates the training was not applicable to real-world needs.
SDGs: SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Photographic Coverage of Demonstrations and Protests

Description: A training session on how to safely and effectively provide photographic coverage of demonstrations and protests.
Justification: This is a targeted capacity-building activity to equip the community with specific skills to handle sensitive topics inclusively and safely (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Improves the documentation of contemporary social and political movements and prioritises contributor safety.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants complete the training.
2. Measured by pre- and post-workshop surveys that show an improvement of at least 40% in the self-reported confidence and safety-awareness of photographers.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not feel more confident or prepared.
2. An incident occurs due to a lack of safety awareness post-training.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Photography and Memory: Preserving Local Histories

Description: A course that focuses on using photography to document and preserve the stories of often-overlooked and underrepresented communities.
Justification: This is a DEI activity because it actively seeks to document and preserve the stories of underrepresented communities, contributing to knowledge equity (WM2030 Rec #8).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Actively works to fill content gaps about local and underrepresented histories. It empowers communities to become the authors of their own stories.
Success Metrics:
1. The workshops lead to the creation of new content from at least 3 different underrepresented communities.
2. This new content results in the creation or significant improvement of at least 20 new related articles/images.
Failure Metrics:
1. The course fails to engage underrepresented communities.
2. No new content is generated.
3. Feedback from community members is negative.
SDGs: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Storytelling Workshop with Inclusive Narratives

Description: An online workshop that teaches participants how to produce more profound, artistic, and ethically-aware content by focusing on storytelling techniques that incorporate inclusive narratives. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: Elevates the quality of content from simple documentation to impactful visual narratives (WM2030 Rec #6 & #9).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Moves beyond simple documentation to create rich, contextualised content that tells a story, allowing for more nuanced representation.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants complete the live workshop.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 300 views within 6 months.
3. Elevate the quality of content, measured by a qualitative review of a portfolio of at least 50 images produced post-training.
Failure Metrics:
1. The narratives produced show no improvement.
2. The workshop is poorly rated.
SDGs: SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Activity: Training: Digital Marketing

Description: An online training session on digital marketing techniques for community members, particularly women leaders, to promote their initiatives. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A direct investment in the sustainability and health of the community (WM2030 Rec #1 & #6).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Helps Wikimedia projects and campaigns reach new audiences.
Success Metrics:
1. Increase the capacity and confidence of at least 15 community members.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 250 views within 6 months.
3. A target of 20% of participants take on a new leadership role within six months.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not report an increase in confidence or skills.
2. None go on to lead new initiatives.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Activity: Training: Female Leadership in the Wikimedia Movement

Description: An online training focused on developing key leadership and operational skills, with a specific focus on empowering women leaders. This workshop will be recorded and made available on Wikimedia Commons.
Justification: A direct investment in the sustainability and health of the community (WM2030 Rec #1 & #6). The training must be intersectional.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly addresses the gender gap in leadership roles within the Wikimedia movement.
Success Metrics:
1. At least 15 participants successfully complete the live training.
2. The recorded version achieves at least 200 views within 6 months.
3. A target of 20% of participants take on a new leadership role within six months.
Failure Metrics:
1. Participants do not feel empowered or more confident.
2. The training is criticized for not being intersectional.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

3. Governance & Strategy

These activities are the backbone of the organization, ensuring it is well-planned, accountable, transparent, and financially sustainable.

Activity: Annual Planning Meeting

Description: A meeting to conduct and document decisions for the 2026 Strategic Plan, ensuring the organization has a clear direction and can focus its efforts efficiently.
Justification: This is the foundation of a data-driven and accountable approach, providing a clear roadmap for the year. It's a key part of the commitment to transparency (WM2030 Rec #2).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Prevents wasted effort and resources by aligning all activities with strategic priorities. It fosters a culture of accountability and transparency, building trust with the community and funders, which is essential for long-term sustainability.
Success Metrics: The 2026 Strategic Plan is approved and operational, ensuring activities are directly aligned with community needs and strategic priorities, validating the plan's relevance and improving stakeholder buy-in.
Failure Metrics: The strategic plan is not approved or is deemed irrelevant by the community; the meeting fails to produce a clear, actionable plan for the year.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Annual Report for Stakeholders (2026)

Description: The publication of a comprehensive annual report in December for stakeholders, detailing the year's activities, achievements, and learnings.
Justification: This activity is fundamental to the commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement (WM2030 Rec #1 & #10). The report builds trust with the community and demonstrates reliability to funders.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Fosters long-term relationships with funders and community members by transparently communicating impact and challenges. It serves as a public record of the organization's contributions, strengthening its reputation and role within the Wikimedia movement.
Success Metrics: The report is published in December, building trust with the community and stakeholders.
Failure Metrics: The report is delayed or not published; the content is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, damaging stakeholder trust.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Community Needs Assessment

Description: Carrying out an assessment to gather data on the community's needs, which will then be analyzed to generate a report that informs the annual plan.
Justification: This is the primary data-gathering tool to ensure the group's work remains relevant and user-centered (WM2030 Rec #2). The assessment must use accessible methods and actively seek input from less-heard community members to ensure the annual plan reflects their needs.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures that organizational strategy is not developed in a vacuum but is directly responsive to the evolving needs of its contributors. This builds a stronger, more engaged community and increases the long-term impact and relevance of the group's programs.
Success Metrics: A data-driven understanding of community needs is established, ensuring 2026 activities are directly aligned with these needs and strategic priorities.
Failure Metrics: The assessment fails to gather sufficient or representative data; the methodology is not inclusive; the resulting plan does not reflect the identified community needs.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Grant Completion Report

Description: The timely delivery of a comprehensive Grant Completion Report in November for the 2026 grant cycle.
Justification: This ensures full accountability for the 2026 grant cycle. It is also a tool to foster continuous improvement by identifying at least one major process enhancement during the internal review associated with the report's creation (WM2030 Rec #1 & #10).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Maintains funder trust and financial stability, which are critical for the organization's long-term survival and ability to serve the Wikimedia movement. The process of reporting also drives internal learning and process improvement, making the organization more effective and efficient over time.
Success Metrics: A timely and comprehensive report is delivered, ensuring full accountability for the grant cycle. At least one major process enhancement is identified and implemented for the future.
Failure Metrics: The report is submitted late or is incomplete; the funder deems the report and project outcomes unsatisfactory, jeopardizing future funding.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: Mid-Course Grant Conversation / Report

Description: Preparation and delivery of a high-quality, data-driven mid-term grant report on time, confirming the project is on track.
Justification: This is a critical accountability checkpoint. Delivering a high-quality, data-driven report maintains funder confidence and demonstrates a commitment to transparency and effective project management (WM2030 Rec #1). The report must include specific metrics on the progress of DEI goals.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures projects stay on track and allows for course correction if needed. It maintains a transparent and trusting relationship with funders, which is crucial for securing the multi-year support needed to achieve long-term strategic goals.
Success Metrics: To maintain funder confidence and demonstrate accountability, measured by the positive reception of the report and the successful continuation of the grant cycle.
Failure Metrics: The report is delivered late, is of poor quality, or reveals the project is significantly off-track, leading to a loss of funder confidence.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Activity: New Grant Application

Description: The preparation and submission of a high-quality, evidence-based grant application by the September deadline to secure funding for the next operational cycle. This involves collecting learnings from the first half of 2026 to build a strong evidence base and getting community feedback.
Justification: This is the core activity that ensures financial sustainability (WM2030 Rec #1). A data-driven, well-justified proposal is essential for securing the resources needed to continue the mission.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the primary strategic risk of funding dependency. A successful application ensures the organization can continue to operate and scale its impact, allowing for long-term planning and investment in key strategic areas like technology, community support, and content gap-filling.
Success Metrics: To secure financial sustainability for the next operational cycle by submitting a compelling, data-driven grant proposal by the September deadline.
Failure Metrics: The grant application is submitted late or is rejected by the funder, creating a severe financial risk for the organization's future operations.
SDGs: SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Review and Improvement of Internal Processes

Description: A systematic review of internal processes, conducted in Q4, with the goal of fostering continuous improvement.
Justification: This is fundamental to the commitment to accountability and continuous improvement (WM2030 Rec #10). The internal review ensures the organization learns and becomes more efficient.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Prevents organizational stagnation and inefficiency. By regularly reviewing and improving how work gets done, the organization can adapt to new challenges, scale its operations more effectively, and maximize the impact of its resources, contributing to its long-term health and sustainability.
Success Metrics: To foster continuous improvement by implementing at least one major process enhancement identified during the internal review.
Failure Metrics: The review identifies no areas for improvement, or the identified enhancements are not implemented.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

4. DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Activities

These initiatives are specifically designed to make the community and its content more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible.

Activity: Awareness-Raising on Intellectual Disability

Description: A session designed to help the community better understand the realities of people with intellectual disabilities so they can be more included and represented accurately and respectfully.
Justification: This is a targeted capacity-building activity designed to equip the community with the specific skills needed to handle sensitive topics and interact inclusively. It directly supports the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment (WM2030 Rec #3) by providing practical tools to avoid causing harm.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Combats misinformation and stigma surrounding intellectual disabilities on Wikimedia platforms. It helps create a safer and more welcoming space for all contributors and ensures that content related to this topic is created with empathy and accuracy, contributing to broader knowledge equity.
Success Metrics: Assessed by pre- and post-workshop surveys that measure an improvement in the quality of documentation and the self-reported confidence of photographers covering sensitive topics.
Failure Metrics: Participants show no change in understanding or confidence; feedback indicates the session was not helpful or was poorly delivered; content created post-workshop continues to be insensitive.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Building an Anti-Racist Wikimedia Movement Workshop

Description: A workshop aimed at providing contributors with the essential skills to create respectful and equitable content, as part of a DEI audit and action plan.
Justification: This operationalizes the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3). The workshop provides contributors with the skills needed to create respectful and equitable content, which is a prerequisite for achieving true knowledge equity.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly confronts systemic biases within the Wikimedia movement. It seeks to dismantle racist narratives in content and create a safer, more inclusive environment for contributors from BIPOC communities, which is critical for diversifying the community and the knowledge it produces.
Success Metrics: Measured by the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan by the end of the quarter, based on learnings from the internal audit and workshops.
Failure Metrics: The workshop does not lead to actionable recommendations or a DEI plan; participants provide negative feedback; no change is observed in on-wiki behavior or content creation practices.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Content Editing with Gender Perspective Workshop

Description: A workshop that provides contributors with the essential skills to create respectful, equitable, and gender-aware content.
Justification: This operationalizes the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3). It is a prerequisite for achieving true knowledge equity by teaching contributors how to identify and correct gender biases in Wikimedia content.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly addresses the well-documented gender gap in both Wikimedia content and contributors. It empowers editors to create and improve articles about women and non-binary individuals and to use gender-neutral language, making the platforms more representative of human knowledge.
Success Metrics: Measured by the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan (informed by this workshop) by the end of the quarter.
Failure Metrics: Participants do not apply learnings to their editing practices; the workshop is poorly attended or receives negative feedback; the DEI action plan is not adopted.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

Activity: DEI Audit

Description: An internal audit of the organization's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices to identify and correct biases, ensuring a fairer environment. The audit involves defining a scope and methodology, collecting and analyzing data, and producing a report with actionable recommendations.
Justification: This operationalizes the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3). The audit provides the baseline data needed to make informed decisions and create a concrete action plan to address barriers to inclusion.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Moves DEI efforts from aspiration to action by providing concrete data on existing problems. This allows for targeted interventions that can effectively increase the diversity of the community and leadership, leading to more equitable knowledge representation.
Success Metrics: An evidence-based DEI action plan is created from the internal audit. The learning goal is to identify the top 3 barriers to inclusion and develop a concrete plan to address them, measured by the formal adoption of the plan by the end of the quarter.
Failure Metrics: The audit fails to identify key barriers; no actionable plan is produced or adopted; the process is not seen as transparent or credible by the community.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Final Review and Assessment of the Digitisation Project (phase 2)

Description: A final review of a digitization project to assess the equity and inclusivity of the collections being preserved.
Justification: This addresses multiple facets of DEI. The review allows for an assessment of the equity and inclusivity of the collections being preserved, aligning with the goal of creating a healthier community culture (WM2030 Rec #3) and improving accessibility (WM2030 Rec #2).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Ensures that digitization efforts, which are resource-intensive, do not inadvertently perpetuate historical biases by only preserving the heritage of dominant groups. This review helps prioritize future projects that can fill critical knowledge gaps about underrepresented communities.
Success Metrics: To assess the effectiveness of DEI initiatives, with one measure being participant feedback confirming that the project provided actionable advice or outcomes.
Failure Metrics: The review finds the project did not meet its equity or inclusivity goals; the assessment provides no clear learnings for future projects.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Activity: Gender and LGBTQI+ Sensitive Photography Workshop

Description: A targeted training session to equip the community with the skills to cover sensitive social issues related to gender and LGBTQI+ communities and interact inclusively.
Justification: This directly supports the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment (WM2030 Rec #3) by providing practical tools to avoid causing harm when documenting sensitive topics.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Improves the quality and ethical standard of visual content related to LGBTQI+ people and events, combating harmful stereotypes and misrepresentation. It fosters a safer environment for LGBTQI+ contributors by promoting respectful interaction and documentation practices.
Success Metrics: To assess if targeted training on sensitive topics improves both the quality of documentation and the self-reported confidence of photographers, measured by pre- and post-workshop surveys.
Failure Metrics: Participants report no increase in confidence; the quality of related content does not improve; the workshop receives negative feedback for being inaccurate or insensitive.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Activity: Inclusive and Anti-Racist Language Workshop

Description: A workshop to equip the community with the skills to use inclusive and anti-racist language, fostering a more respectful and welcoming environment.
Justification: This is a targeted capacity-building activity that supports the goal of creating a safe and welcoming environment (WM2030 Rec #3) by providing practical tools for inclusive communication.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the subtle but pervasive ways that language can exclude or harm community members. By promoting more mindful communication, it helps build a more resilient and collaborative community where contributors from all backgrounds feel respected and valued.
Success Metrics: Measured by pre- and post-workshop surveys that show an improvement in the self-reported confidence of participants in handling sensitive topics and interacting inclusively.
Failure Metrics: Participants show no change in their understanding or use of inclusive language; the workshop is perceived as irrelevant or poorly executed.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Activity: Inclusion of Libras in Videos Workshop

Description: A course on including Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) in video content to make it accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing community members.
Justification: This is a direct action to improve accessibility (WM2030 Rec #2). It addresses a key facet of DEI by creating a healthier and more inclusive community culture (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly tackles the digital divide for deaf community members, who are often excluded from audiovisual knowledge. This initiative sets a standard for accessibility in the movement and opens up Wikimedia content to a new and underserved audience.
Success Metrics: Assessed by the successful production of at least one accessible video project with high-quality BSL interpretation.
Failure Metrics: No accessible video content is produced after the course; the quality of the BSL interpretation is poor; the deaf community finds the resulting content unhelpful.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 4 (Quality Education).

Activity: Introduction to Neurodiversity and Communication Impacts Workshop

Description: A workshop to help the community learn about neurodiversity and how different ways of communicating can be more effective for collaboration.
Justification: This workshop addresses a key aspect of creating an inclusive collaborative environment (WM2030 Rec #3).
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Makes the collaborative environment of Wikimedia projects more accessible and effective for neurodivergent individuals. It helps reduce misunderstandings and conflicts, unlocking the potential of contributors who might otherwise be driven away by communication barriers.
Success Metrics: To determine if the targeted workshop leads to more inclusive communication practices, measured by observation and the number of new related articles/images.
Failure Metrics: No observable change in communication practices; negative feedback from neurodivergent community members that the workshop was inaccurate or unhelpful.
SDGs: SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

Activity: Mental Health and Well-being for Content Creators Session

Description: A session focused on actively addressing the mental health and well-being of content creators.
Justification: This addresses a key facet of DEI by working to create a healthier community culture (WM2030 Rec #3) and recognizing the pressures volunteers can face.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Directly addresses the issue of volunteer burnout, a primary operational risk. By providing tools and fostering a culture that values well-being, it contributes to the long-term sustainability of the community and the movement.
Success Metrics: Measured by participant feedback confirming that the mental health session provided actionable advice.
Failure Metrics: Participants report the session was not helpful or did not provide actionable advice; low attendance.
SDGs: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Activity: Unconscious Bias Awareness Workshop

Description: A workshop designed to make community members aware of their unconscious biases as part of the organization's DEI action plan.
Justification: This operationalizes the commitment to being an inclusive and safe space (WM2030 Rec #3). Awareness is the first step in providing contributors with the essential skills to create respectful and equitable content.
Problems It Can Solve (Looking Towards 2030): Addresses the root cause of many inequities and biases found in Wikimedia content and community interactions. By helping editors recognize their own biases, it can lead to more neutral, objective, and equitable content creation over the long term.
Success Metrics: Measured by the formal adoption of a concrete DEI action plan (informed by this workshop) by the end of the quarter.
Failure Metrics: The workshop does not contribute to the DEI plan; participants feel the content is unhelpful or accusatory.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).