Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Global WikiEducation Initiative(GWEI) General Support Fund 2026

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Wikimedia Community Fund

Global WikiEducation Initiative(GWEI) General Support Fund 2026

Fluxx IDR-GS-2509-20187

start date2026-01-01

end date2026-12-31

budget (local currency)80109733 TZS

amount requested (USD)30441.7 USD

grant typeGroup of individuals not registered with an organization

funding regionSSA

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 1

organization (if applicable)Global WikiEducation Initiative

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Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)

Global WikiEducation Initiative

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

No, it is my first time applying for a General Support Fund

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

Group of individuals not registered with an organization

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

No

Do you have a fiscal sponsor?

Yes

Fiscal organization name.

Kiwix

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

Main proposal

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

Global WikiEducation Initiative(GWEI) General Support Fund 2026

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

N/A

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://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppCkCas_BD10FnDofiQ4DcH84CJa6Kye/view?usp=drive_link

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/1FsjzWbJJ6X1KhEfOEeYR7FQA8bRZ5Jgi/view?usp=sharing

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

Tanzania

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)

The Global WikiEducation Initiative (GWEI) is an education-focused movement dedicated to integrating Wikimedia projects and open knowledge resources into both formal and informal education systems in Tanzania. We work to bridge the gap between open knowledge and classroom learning by creating, adapting, and delivering innovative educational programs in schools, teacher training centers, and community learning spaces.

Educational Access and Equity: Expand access to Wikimedia projects in educational settings especially in underserved and offline communities by integrating tools like Kiwix and child-friendly resources like Klexikon.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing: Strengthen the skills and capacities of educators, students, and institutional partners to engage with and contribute to Wikimedia projects as part of formal and informal learning. Localized Content Creation and Curriculum Integration: Promote the creation, translation, and contextualization of educational content in local languages, aligned with national curricula, to ensure relevance, inclusivity, and long-term educational value.

Sustainability and Global Partnerships: Develop strong regional networks, partnerships with education stakeholders, and sustainable governance and funding models to scale and sustain education-focused Wikimedia programs.

In alignment with our strategic plan, the Global WikiEducation Initiative (GWEI) will focus all activities on achieving its core strategic objectives: expanding equitable access to Wikimedia in education, building capacities among educators and learners, supporting localized content creation aligned with curricula, and strengthening sustainable partnerships and infrastructure. These efforts are designed to ensure the long-term growth, relevance, and global impact of Wikimedia in education, empowering communities to contribute to and benefit from open knowledge.

Community Growth and Development Wiki4School Mentorship Program: is a mentorship program that connects experienced Wikimedia educators with teachers, students, and emerging leaders in schools. The program provides hands-on guidance, capacity building, and continuous support to integrate Wikimedia projects into classroom learning.

Project Goals The Global WikiEducation Initiative (GWEI) aims to build capacity in education by equipping teachers, students, and emerging leaders with the skills and knowledge to effectively use and contribute to Wikimedia projects. The program will support sustainable school-based communities by establishing and strengthening WikiClubs that promote peer learning and ongoing participation in open knowledge activities. It will promote classroom integration of Wikimedia projects, enabling educators to incorporate Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and other tools into teaching, research, and project-based learning. By encouraging a culture of leadership and mentorship, GWEI seeks to develop a strong network of mentors and mentees who can guide, train, and support new participants in their schools and regions. Furthermore, the initiative will bridge digital and knowledge equity gaps by empowering underserved schools and students, particularly in low-connectivity areas, through the integration of offline tools like Kiwix, ensuring all learners can access and contribute to open knowledge.

Challenges Addressed: Limited Digital Literacy Among Students and Teachers

Many schools lack structured support to build digital competencies, including how to critically engage with information online.

Low Awareness of Open Knowledge Platforms in Education

Teachers and school leaders are often unfamiliar with Wikimedia’s educational value and how it can support curriculum goals.

Lack of Mentorship and Role Models in Wikimedia Education

New contributors often struggle with where to begin or how to stay engaged in the absence of consistent support.

Language and Local Content Gaps

Swahili-speaking students, for example, often lack access to relevant, culturally contextual information in their language on Wikipedia.

Access Barriers in Low Connectivity Areas

Some schools face infrastructure challenges, making it harder to access or contribute to online knowledge platforms.

Key Activities The program will focus on mentor and mentee onboarding by identifying and training experienced Wikimedia educators and pairing them with teachers, students, and school leaders for mentorship. It will conduct school-based trainings and workshops, providing interactive sessions on editing Wikipedia, using Wikidata, uploading media to Wikimedia Commons, and applying open educational resources. Additionally, the program will guide mentees in establishing and managing WikiClubs in schools, creating spaces for regular engagement, peer learning, and sustained participation in Wikimedia activities.

Kiwix Program: The Kiwix Program provides offline access to Wikimedia projects and other open educational resources in areas with limited or no internet connectivity. Using Kiwix, a free, open-source software that allows users to download and browse content offline, schools, libraries, and communities gain unrestricted access to Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Wikivoyage, and more. This enables inclusive education and knowledge sharing, overcoming infrastructure challenges and promoting equitable learning opportunities.

Project Goals The Kiwix project aims to expand access to free knowledge by overcoming digital divide barriers and enabling offline use of Wikimedia content in remote and underserved areas. It seeks to support education in low-connectivity environments by equipping schools, community centers, and learners with reliable offline resources aligned with local curricula. The project will promote digital literacy and independent learning, encouraging learners and educators to explore, research, and contribute to knowledge even without internet access. Additionally, it will facilitate local content creation and sharing by integrating offline tools to complement online contributions and nurture community participation.

Challenges Addressed The Kiwix Program addresses several key challenges, including limited internet connectivity in remote and underserved areas, which restricts access to educational resources. It tackles the digital divide by providing equitable access to knowledge for students and educators in low-resource communities, addressing access inequality where learners often cannot reach up-to-date or high-quality information. The program also supports the development of digital literacy skills, reduces dependence on online infrastructure, and ensures access to culturally and linguistically relevant content through offline resources.

Key Activities The project will deploy Kiwix content servers, tablets, or laptops preloaded with Wikimedia content in schools and libraries, ensuring offline access to knowledge. Educators and students will participate in hands-on workshops to learn how to use Kiwix and edit Wikimedia projects when online. Offline content packages will be regularly updated and localized, including translations and materials relevant to local curricula. Community awareness campaigns will be conducted in partnership with local education authorities and NGOs, while usage patterns, learning outcomes, and community feedback will be monitored to improve program delivery. Additionally, learners and educators will be encouraged to create, edit, and improve Wikimedia content, enhancing both relevance and quality.

Content Creation and Improvement

Klexikon is a Wikipedia style online encyclopedia specially designed for children aged 6 to 13. It offers simple, reliable, and age appropriate content to help young learners understand the world around them in a safe and accessible way. Unlike regular Wikipedia, which can be too complex for children, Klexikon uses clear language and topics tailored to children's interests and educational needs. It also encourages participation by allowing children, with guidance, to contribute or suggest edits, promoting early digital literacy and curiosity.

Challenges addressed Most online resources are too advanced for children aged 6–13, limiting their ability to learn independently, and young learners rarely engage in content creation due to a lack of age-appropriate platforms and guidance. Educational content often lacks local language versions or culturally relevant examples, while many schools have limited tools or training to introduce safe, educational digital use. Additionally, children in underserved areas frequently face internet and resource gaps, creating further barriers to equitable learning and digital participation.

Key Activities The program will include interactive training workshops to introduce children to Klexikon and teach them how to navigate and understand age-appropriate content. Teachers and facilitators will be trained on how to use Klexikon as a learning tool in classrooms. Schools will be supported to establish Klexikon Learning Clubs where children can read, discuss, and contribute ideas for new topics. Additional activities include translating and localizing Klexikon articles into local languages, integrating content into school curricula, organizing storytelling and reading sessions, and encouraging the use of offline tools like Kiwix in low-connectivity areas to ensure all children can access and benefit from the platform.

WikiWeb3 Swahili: The project aims to increase the availability, quality, and accessibility of Swahili-language content on Web3 technologies across Wikipedia and its sister projects, empowering Swahili-speaking communities with the knowledge, digital literacy, and skills needed to actively participate in the decentralized digital era.

Challenges Addressed The project addresses the limited content and representation on Swahili Wikipedia, particularly on emerging topics such as Web3 technologies. This scarcity restricts access to reliable, culturally relevant knowledge for Swahili-speaking communities and limits opportunities for learners and contributors to engage meaningfully. The project also tackles gaps in digital literacy and technical skills needed to edit and create content, empowering communities to actively participate in knowledge creation and dissemination in their own language.

Key Activities The project will organize Swahili WikiWeb edit-a-thons, including online and in-person editing marathons focused on creating and improving Web3-related articles in Swahili. It will conduct digital literacy and Wikipedia editing workshops tailored to explain Web3 technologies and Wikimedia contribution processes. Authoritative Web3 resources will be translated and localized into Swahili to ensure cultural relevance. Experienced Wikimedia editors will mentor new contributors, providing guidance and technical support throughout the campaign. Community outreach will leverage social media, webinars, and partnerships with educational institutions to raise awareness and recruit participants, while multimedia contribution drives will encourage the uploading of Swahili-language Web3 videos, infographics, and images to Wikimedia Commons.

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)

Editing Wikipedia Training, Translation, Wikidata programs, Wikimedia Commons programs

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

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

Other groups if any: N/A

Culture, heritage or GLAM

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

Documenting or incubating languages on Wikimedia projects, 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 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 programs and activities if any: N/A

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, Building organizer skills in women and diversity groups

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Community support and engagement

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

On-wiki training of community members, Off-wiki training of community members, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, Supporting community members' participation in events and conferences

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)

Other

Other programs and activities if any: Kiwix4schools Program

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1INK7nq-811B7rkuIyGQw13nj5mf1rzYCFcxtZGnvGtE/edit?gid=0#gid=0

11. Describe your team. (required)

Program Coordinator: The Program Coordinator oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all Global WikiEducation programs and initiatives. This role involves managing timelines, coordinating with mentors, educators, and volunteers, and ensuring activities align with GWEI’s strategic objectives. The Program Coordinator facilitates smooth collaboration among teams, organizes training and workshops, monitors progress, and prepares reports on project outcome.

Communication and Logistics Officer: The Communication and Logistics Officer is responsible for managing internal and external communication, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all platforms. This role coordinates event logistics, including meetings, workshops, and campaigns, while maintaining effective communication with partners, participants, and stakeholders. They oversee the creation and dissemination of promotional materials, manage social media updates, and support the smooth execution of program activities by handling schedules, travel arrangements, and event-related resources.

Content Creation and Social Media Manager: The Content Creation and Social Media Manager is responsible for developing, curating, and managing content across digital platforms to enhance GWEI’s visibility and engagement. This role involves creating impactful stories, visual materials, and multimedia content that showcase the organization’s programs and initiatives. They manage social media channels, plan content calendars, track engagement metrics, and ensure alignment with communication strategies.

The Administrative Officer: ensures the efficient operation of the organization by managing day-to-day administrative tasks and providing essential support to programs and teams. This role includes maintaining records, handling correspondence, organizing meetings, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The Administrative Officer also supports human resource functions, oversees office management, assists with documentation, and coordinates with other departments to facilitate smooth workflow and effective program delivery.

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)

Yes, we will work with both internal (Wikimedia) and external partners. Our external partnerships will focus on educational institutions such as Twaweza, the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE), the Haven Schools Network, teacher associations, secondary schools, and academic networks to onboard educators and students as active contributors to Wikimedia projects. Internally, we will collaborate with existing Wikimedia affiliates and experienced Wikimedians to integrate Wikimedia content into classrooms, strengthen local capacities, and provide mentorship. These partnerships will facilitate cross-learning, capacity-building, and the sustainable growth of the Global WikiEducation Initiative.

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, Innovate in Free Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt

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	500	N/A
Number of all editors	300	N/A
Number of new editors	200
Number of retained editors	80
Number of all organizers	42	N/A
Number of new organizers	20

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

Contributions to Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	300	200
Wikimedia Commons	400	200
Wikidata	500	500
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
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)

No

Other Metrics	Description	Target
N/A	N/A	N/A
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)

No

16.1. List other revenue sources. (required)

N/A

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

N/A

17. Your local currency. (required)

TZS

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

80109733 TZS

Multi-year funding request summary

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

Requested amount in USD

30441.7 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.

3 paid staff

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.

2 FTE

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

N/A

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	24600000 TZS
Operational costs	9909733 TZS
Programmatic costs	45600000 TZS

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mbRNyuWEMUtZiXxvLM6Zo-i8Yv_7AMAf/edit?gid=2126261375#gid=2126261375

Additional information

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Yes

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