Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Annual plan of Wikimedia Serbia 2026

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Wikimedia Community Fund

Annual plan of Wikimedia Serbia 2026

Fluxx IDR-GS-2509-20362

start date2026-01-01

end date2026-12-31

budget (local currency)193500 EUR

amount requested (USD)213004.8 USD

grant typeWikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

funding regionCEECA

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 1

organization (if applicable)Wikimedia Serbia (Викимедија Србије)

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Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)

Wikimedia Serbia (Викимедија Србије)

Do you have any approved General Support Fund requests? (required)

Yes, I have already applied and received a General Support Fund

You are applying as a(n). (required)

Wikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

Are your group or organization legally registered in your country? (required)

Yes

Do you have a fiscal sponsor?

No

Fiscal organization name.

N/A

Please provide links to the following documents if they are available

These documentation can be provided in your local language(s), no translations required.

• Organizational website
• Detailed financial reporting and/or audits
• Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes
• Documentation of the general assembly decision on your plan

- Organizational website- https://wikimedia.rs/

• Detailed financial reporting and/or audits - https://rs.wikimedia.org/wiki/Извештаји#Финансијски_извештаји

• Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes

https://rs.wikimedia.org/Политике https://wikimedia.rs/o-nama/upravni-odbor/ https://rs.wikimedia.org/wiki/Статут https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLPZ3JOPhMZvRXjIzpxPQF6PiDN3lhjn/view

Main proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)

Annual plan of Wikimedia Serbia 2026

2. Do you want to apply for the multi-year base funding for 3 years? (required) (only for returning applicants)

No

2.1. Provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan? (required)

N/A

3. Proposed start date. (required)

2026-01-01

4. Proposed end date. (required)

2026-12-31

5. Does your organization or group have an Affiliate or Organizational Annual Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)

Yes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-1zBPBamiP3d8YvjQtTnfFBei6z4DX5EYgPlznKsdqo/edit?usp=sharing

6. Does your affiliate, organization or group have a Strategic Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)

Yes

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2Co-6NLQqtFMlRyK415zHcC83oLlUoJ/view?usp=sharing

7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)

Serbia

8. What are your programs, approaches, and strategies? What are the challenges that you are trying to address and how will your strategies support you in addressing these challenges? (required)

Wikimedia Serbia will finalize the implementation of its current strategic plan (2024–2026) in 2026 and initiate the process of shaping a new strategy for the period 2027–2029. The new Strategy will be built in a careful evaluation of achieved results, active consultations with the community and partners, and alignment with the broader Movement Strategy recommendations. The present strategy is carried out primarily through three core programs, Education, GLAM, and Diversity, while the organization also remains engaged in regional and global initiatives.. Across all programs, volunteer engagement and support remain a central focus, both for long-standing contributors and newcomers who are just starting to get involved.

In the Education program, WMRS continues to face challenges such as the lack of openly accessible educational resources, skepticism toward Wikipedia in academic settings, limited understanding of the free knowledge concept, and the tendency of professors to stick to traditional teaching practices. To respond, Wikimedia Serbia works on building and maintaining partnerships with schools and universities, organizes accredited seminars as a method of professional development for teachers, and develops skills among both students and teachers. This program also encourages participation in academic events and the publication of research papers, in order to reduce prejudice against Wikipedia and promote it as a useful tool for teaching and learning. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the ongoing student protests, which have been taking place since November 2024 at public faculties across the country, the focus will shift to cooperating with private universities and high schools if the protests continue throughout 2026.

The GLAM program remains focused on preserving cultural heritage and making it widely available. Many cultural institutions in Serbia hold valuable materials that are at risk of deterioration or remain undigitized due to a lack of resources. Wikimedia Serbia addresses this by having Wikipedians in Residence, supporting digitization, and organizing campaigns and events. Starting in 2026, scientific institutions will also be included in this program, paving the way for its formal transformation into the Culture and Science Program from 2027. This expansion ensures broader impact, sustainability, and more diverse content contributions.

The Diversity Program continues to address gaps in representation on Wikimedia projects, both in terms of content and community participation. Through its activities, WMRS works on decentralizing initiatives beyond Belgrade, empowering volunteers in smaller communities, and providing opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable groups to share knowledge. The program also strengthens the organization’s work by investing in workshops and close work with volunteers.

In 2026, Wikimedia Serbia will also focus on strengthening its own structures. This means investing in staff development, clarifying roles to make the work more efficient, and maintaining open communication with the community. Special attention will also be given to documenting and sharing lessons learned, so that successful models can be replicated both locally and internationally. By doing so, the organization aims to remain adaptable and resilient in the face of new challenges and opportunities.

At the regional and global level, WMRS continues to pursue one of its strategic priorities: taking on a leadership role in fostering interregional cooperation and amplifying impact. In 2026, the organization will remain active in structures such as the CEE Hub, Edu Wiki Hub, Content Partnerships Hub, Wikimedia Europe, and the Executive Directors’ Network. Participation in conferences, hubs, and collaborative projects, whether online, offline, or hybrid, enables WMRS to exchange expertise, increase visibility of its work, and contribute to shared learning across the Movement.

The annual activity plan sets out a clear schedule of local, regional, and international activities, with expected outcomes and indicators of success. Alongside programmatic work, organizational tasks are also included to ensure smooth operations, transparency, and solid preparation for the next strategic cycle.

Wikimedia Serbia’s programs rely on long-term and sustainable partnerships and the mutual interest of the parties involved. Wikimedia Serbia works with schools, universities, cultural institutions, NGOs, and Wikimedia affiliates within the Movement, which allows for effective use of resources, broader outreach to target groups, and an enhanced reputation for the organization. Regional cooperation creates opportunities for joint initiatives, while external partnerships expand the scope of free knowledge, from digitization of cultural heritage to engaging students and underrepresented communities.

Finally, in order to strengthen financial stability and long-term sustainability, WMRS will continue trying to diversify resources in 2026, including financial, human, and in-kind support. These efforts will improve the quality of program implementation and enhance the overall capacity of the organization.

9. What categories are your main programs and related activities under? Please select all that apply. (required)

Category	Yes/No
Education	Yes
Culture, heritage or GLAM	Yes
Gender and diversity	Yes
Community support and engagement	Yes
Participation in campaigns and contests	Yes
Public policy advocacy	No
Other	No

Education

9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)

Wiki Camp, Editing Wikipedia Training, Translation, Research, Wikidata programs, Wikimedia Commons programs, Other Wikimedia project programs, Other activities

Other programs and activities if any: - Accredited seminars for teachers to integrate Wikimedia projects into teaching.

• Academic events and publications to promote Wikipedia as an educational tool.
• WikiBooks
• Accredited seminars for Librarians

9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required)

Primary school students, Secondary school students, Vocational, tertiary, or higher education, Teachers or professors, Senior citizens

Other groups if any: N/A

Culture, heritage or GLAM

9.2. Select all your programs and activities for Culture, heritage or GLAM. (required)

Introducing new approaches to underrepresented culture and heritage, e.g. decolonising or reparative work; oral and visual knowledge; outreach to communities of origin, indigenous and first nations self-determination, Supporting institutions to open up their collections, data, metadata, and research, Supporting GLAM professionals to incorporate use of Wikimedia in their work, through documentation, training, or Wikimedian in Residence programs, Partnering with institutions, professional associations, and allied organizations to raise awareness of open culture, ethical sharing, and related issues, Other

Other programs and activities if any: - Publishing regular GLAM newsletters to highlight partnerships and successful models.

• Organizing campaigns and events related to cultural and scientific heritage.
• Developing long-term collaboration agreements with cultural and scientific institutions.

Increasing volunteer engagement and retention through workshops and community events connected to GLAM and science.

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Gender and diversity

9.3. Select all your programs and activities for Gender and diversity.

Bringing in women and/or gender diverse participants and editors, Focusing on creating content about women and/or gender diverse groups, including biographies, intersectional topic areas and/or adding images, Focusing on creating content about marginalized (underrepresented) communities and their knowledge, Focusing on knowledge equity by bringing in contributors from underrepresented communities, Building organizer skills in women and diversity groups, Fomenting female leadership within the movement (either staff, members or boards), Sensitize and educate for gender perspective among Wikimedia projects stewards and editors, Other

Other programs and activities if any: - Organizing WikiLive conference with strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

• Decentralizing activities to smaller towns to empower local communities.
• Promoting friendly space policies at all community gatherings.
• Organizing Reading Wikipedia campaigns
  

Community support and engagement

9.4. Select all your programs and activities for Community support and engagement.

On-wiki training of community members, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, Supporting community members' participation in events and conferences, Offering micro-funding and other financial support to community members , Offering non financial support and services to community members (equipment, space, books, etc.), Other

Other programs and activities if any: - Publishing newsletters to keep the community informed about local and global activities

• Providing consultations and guidance for new volunteers and community projects.
• Supporting decentralized activities across Serbia to strengthen regional communities.
• Encouraging collaboration between experienced and new editors through mentorship initiatives.
  

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)

1Lib1Ref, CEE Spring, WikiForHumanRights, WikiGap, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos, Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kXA1tkLx7kyPCZoqc3PSFXqTyZ-ltM1XP7LVNa_huvU/edit?usp=sharing

11. Describe your team. (required)

Board members (volunteers):

• Miroslav Loci (president) - user:Mickey Mystique
• Filip Maljković (vice-president) - user:dungodung
• Đorđe Stakić - user:Djordjes
• Marko Adam - user:AxeAdam20
• Aleksandar Seferović - user:Acaalexaca
• Milena Životić Ilić - user:Anelimche
• Jovana Milošević - user:ImperatorkA

Staff members (paid staff, full time):

• Gorana Gomirac - Executive Director - user:Gorana Gomirac (VMRS)
• Nebojša Ratković - Program Manager for Culture and Science - user:Neboysha87 (contractor)
• Milena Milenković - Diversity Program Manager - user:Milena Milenkovic (VMRS)
• Milica Đurđević - Office Manager
• Lora Milutinović - Education Program Manager

Wiki Ambassadors (volunteers):

• Aleksandra Stojićević - Faculty of Philology University of Belgrade - user: Aleksandra_Stojićević
• Veljko Josipović - Faculty of Mathematics Univesity of Belgrade - user: Zetetika1i1
• Jana Vuković - Faculty of Mathematics Univesity of Belgrade - user: JanicaKrembananica
• Tijana Majstorović - Faculty of Philology University of Belgrade - user: Teenkee
• Marko Rufić - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Applied Studies in Belgrade - user: Vacant0

In 2026, Wikimedia Serbia will continue to rely on a stable structure of four salaried staff members and one contractor: an Executive Director, a Program Manager for Culture and Science, an Education Program Manager, a Diversity Program Manager, and an Office Manager. The GLAM Manager position has formally evolved into the Manager for Culture and Science, reflecting the expansion of activities in cooperation with scientific institutions.

In addition to the core staff, the organization works with a wide circle of volunteers who play an important role in implementing the annual plan. On average, around 10 volunteer-led projects are carried out each year, supported by their teams. Through the microgrants program, another 6–9 projects are expected to be realized during 2026, many of which are initiated and led by community members. While many of these volunteers have been active with WMRS for years, we also encourage newcomers to join and bring fresh perspectives.

Wikipedians in Residence, within the GLAM Program, also form a significant part of WMRS’ team. Since they are recruited throughout the year, their names cannot be listed in advance, but they are essential in strengthening partnerships with cultural and scientific institutions.

Finally, the organization benefits from the support of advisors, consultants, and external partners when specific expertise is required (for example in IT, finance, or legal matters). Their role is flexible and task-based, ensuring that WMRS can adapt to new opportunities and challenges.

12. Will you be working with any internal (Wikimedia) or external partners? Describe the characteristics of these partnerships and bring a few examples of the most significant partnerships. (required)

Wikimedia Serbia has a wide range of partnerships, both within the Wikimedia Movement and with external organizations. When it comes to Wikimedia Movement, cooperation is strongest with affiliates in the region, such as Wikimedians of Republika Srpska and Wikimedia MKD. These connections make it possible to organize joint activities, support community networking, and develop projects that enrich Wikimedia projects across borders. Since the creation of the CEE Hub, opportunities for regional collaboration have grown significantly, and WMRS is actively involved through its representative in the Steering Committee. In 2026, the organization will continue contributing to the work of the CEE Hub, as well as to Edu Wiki Hub and the Content Partnerships Hub, bringing local experience into regional and global structures.

When it comes to external cooperation, WMRS has long-standing and diverse partners: educational institutions (from primary schools to universities), cultural institutions (museums, libraries, archives, institutes, and others), organizations engaged in informal education, science, and NGOs focusing on human rights, minorities, and other social issues. These partnerships are designed to be long-term and mutually beneficial. They open up possibilities such as involving students in writing Wikipedia articles, digitizing and sharing cultural heritage, or training members of marginalized communities to participate in Wikimedia projects.

Examples of such partnerships follows:

• Wiki Librarian – implemented with the University Library “Svetozar Marković,” this project has grown into a self-sustaining model. A strong team of librarians continues activities every year, supporting both Wikipedia use in libraries and digitization of valuable cultural materials.
• Wiki Senior – run in partnership with the Belgrade City Library, this initiative brings senior citizens into the editing community, giving them a chance to contribute actively and expand free knowledge on diverse topics. This project evolved into an accredited seminar in cooperation with the Belgrade City Library.
• Wikipedians in Residence – supported by the Ministry of Culture and organized in cooperation with various cultural and scientific institutions. Wikipedians in residence usually spend one or two months in the host institutions, focusing on digitization, staff training, and being a bridge between the institution and WMRS.
• CEE Hub - As one of the members of the Steering Committee, Wikimedia Serbia actively contributes to shaping the development of the CEE Hub. Through this partnership, WMRS takes part in regional coordination, supports the exchange of knowledge between affiliates, and provides advisory input when needed.
• Content Partnerships Hub - Within the Content Partnerships Hub, led by Wikimedia Sverige, Wikimedia Serbia was one of the co-applicants and the second co-signatory.

13. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select all that apply. (required)

Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Coordinate Across Stakeholders, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development

Metrics

Wikimedia Metrics

14. Please select and fill out Wikimedia Metrics for your proposal. (recommended)

14.1. Number of participants, editors, and organizers.

All metrics provided are optional, please fill them out if they are aligned with your programs and activities.

Participants, editors, and organizers

Metrics name	Target	Description
Number of all participants	2620	N/A
Number of all editors	1838	N/A
Number of new editors	1420
Number of retained editors	418
Number of all organizers	62	N/A
Number of new organizers	128

14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)

Contributions to Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	7000	900
Wikimedia Commons	12810	0
Wikidata	2000	1150
Wiktionary	0	50
Wikisource	500	80
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote	350	300
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks	35	0
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia

Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)

Other Metrics

15. Do you have other quantitative and qualitative targets for your project (other metrics)? (required)

Yes

Other Metrics	Description	Target
File usage	We track file usage to monitor the impact of content contributed through our programs. By following how many times uploaded files are used across Wikimedia projects, we can measure whether the materials provided by our partners and volunteers are integrated into articles and thus reach a wider audience. This indicator helps us ensure that digitized content is not only stored on Commons but also actively contributes to knowledge dissemination.	11750
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A

Budget

16. Will you have any other revenue sources when implementing this proposal (e.g. other funding, membership contributions, donations)? (required)

Yes

16.1. List other revenue sources. (required)

- The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia - Grant for "Wikipedian in Residence" project - 3,000.00 EUR

• Individuals - Donations and membership fees - 300.00 EUR.

As in-kind donations:

• SKIP center - Space for the WikiLive Conference, celebration of Wikipedia 25 and various edit-a-thons - 3,800.00 EUR
• Various Educational institutions in Serbia - Space for 6 accredited seminars, including catering and refreshment - 3,000.00 EUR
• Wikimedia CEE Meeting organizers - Scholarship for 2 participants - 1,200.00 EUR
• Wikimedia Europe - Scholarshop for WMEU General Assembly - 500.00 EUR
• Wikimedia CEE Hub - Scholarshop for Steering Committee Meeting - 500.00 EUR.

16.2. Approximately how much revenue will you have from other sources in your local currency? (required)

12300

17. Your local currency. (required)

EUR

18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required)

193500 EUR

Multi-year funding request summary

Year	Amount (local currency)
Year 1	N/A EUR
Year 2	N/A EUR
Year 3	N/A EUR

Requested amount in USD

213004.8 USD

Multi-year funding request summary in USD

Year	Amount USD
Year 1	N/A USD
Year 2	N/A USD
Year 3	N/A USD

19. Does this proposal include compensation for staff or contractors? (required)

Yes

19.1. How many paid staff members do you plan to have? (required)

Include the number of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include them separately and mention their terms.

5

19.2. How many FTEs (full-time equivalents) in total? (required)

Include the total FTE of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include their FTEs with the terms separately.

5

19.3. Describe any staff or contractor changes compared to the current year / ongoing General Support Fund if any. (required only for returning grantees)

In 2025, Wikimedia Serbia went through several organizational changes: the position of Executive Director was filled through an internal selection process, and we also hired a new Education Program Manager and an Office Manager. One additional change is made, the current GLAM Manager position was transformed into the position of Program Manager for Culture and Science, reflecting the program’s expansion to include cooperation with scientific institutions. No other staff or contractor changes are expected.

20. Please provide an overview of your overall budget categories in your local currency. The budget breakdown should include only the amount requested with this General Support Fund (required).

Budget category	Amount in local currency
Staff and contractor costs	130848 EUR
Operational costs	28582 EUR
Programmatic costs	34070 EUR

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y8QhuIRd4-oB8NVTje-lFhPf8akuoAcH9V505dm_u7c/edit?usp=sharing

Additional information

22. In this optional space you can add any other additional information about your proposal or organization that you think can help us when reviewing your proposal. (optional)

Budget notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hd66KWPzpLCHeXDiSLvuTzN8HdcZ3iI0s54SjTxwrhk/edit?usp=sharing

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We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

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