Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/WMEE Grant Application for 2025
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Applicant information
[edit]- Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)
- Mittetulundusühing Wikimedia Eesti
- 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)
- Nonprofit organization with Wikimedia mission
- 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
- Website: www.wikimedia.ee
Main proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)
- WMEE Grant Application for 2025
- 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)
- 2025-01-01
- 4. Proposed end date. (required)
- 2025-12-31
- 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)
- No
- 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://docs.google.com/document/d/17BBJnD3kuuJ29c8oJHshiztMnUqfPBXMYMYKLgHns84/edit#heading=h.ydryex8t3pjl
- 7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
- Estonia
- 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)
We are planning to focus mainly on Education, GLAM, and Communication. Although our base is quite wide and we are always ready to test new fields which may come up during the following year. There will be - although - the main theme for the next year for us will be developing and introducing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) theme (together with WMEU). In addition, international Wiki Science Competition shall also take place once again next year, as WMEE the main organizer. We would also like to develop international cooperation between us and Nordic Wikimedia chapters, different Finno-Ugric languages (where among other we are trying to find ways to kickstart the development of Livonian Wikipedia) and Russian Wikipedians in the Baltic States.
In the field of education we act mostly in high school and adult education (for example University of Tartu´s students). Next year we are planning to continue with building the necessary infrastructure for free knowledge. The part of our seniors program has been on hold during the past year or two but we are planning to move towards the interest group of seniors more next year and involve seniors in our activities more. The main reason for putting it on hold hides under low participation numbers in previous events created for seniors. However, we are planning to change our approach to seniors and therefore attract them more via sharing information about wiki-workshops in local newspapers etc. As our three-year strategic partnership with the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research ends this year we are planning to find new potential partners in the landscape of education. Also the active participation of various interest groups related to sharing knowledge could serve both our goals and the goals of the education sector as a whole.
In GLAM area our interests and those of the institutions we are planning to work together, mostly overlap. Museums are mostly interested in sharing their developed materials after the exhibition however this is mostly the case with smaller museums. Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons provide a good platform for this. This year we have put a lot of attention on different competitions and have also exhibited Science Photo competition 2023 best works in different Estonian libraries, schools and museums. At the moment, we are holding Wiki Loves Monuments photo competition as well as helping to organize photo competition of the magazine Eesti Loodus (Estonian Nature). Such competitions shall continue the following year alike. Lastly, we are also investigating the possibility of holding a Wikipedia/Encyclopedia-themed exhibition at the Estonian National Museum.
Communication has been particularly successful this year as we took it as one of our many focus points. We are planning to go forward with the continuous interviews with both ordinary wikipedians and our NGO´s members. We are publishing a monthly newsletter and, in order to increase motivation for writing on Wikipedia, continue to organize photo and article competitions. In 2025 we are also looking forward to hold once again a big summer meeting where we are hoping to host our colleagues from Finland and Latvia (likewise in 2024). With professional and focused communication we are also positive to find new interns to WMEE, especially from universities all around Estonia.
- 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 | Yes |
| Other | No |
Education
- 9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)
- Wiki Club, Editing Wikipedia Training, Wikimedia Commons programs, Research
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
- 9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required)
- Secondary school students, Vocational, tertiary, or higher education, Senior citizens, 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 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 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, Focusing on creating content about marginalized (underrepresented) communities and their knowledge, Focusing on creating content about women and/or gender diverse groups, including biographies, intersectional topic areas and/or adding images
- 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, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, Supporting community members' participation in events and conferences, Offering non financial support and services to community members (equipment, space, books, etc.)
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
Participation in campaigns and contests
- 9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)
- CEE Spring, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
Public policy advocacy
- 9.6.1. What specific laws, or legislative topics, are you targeting with your advocacy plans? Please be as specific as possible. (required)
These are foremost Estonian Copyright Act and Panorama Freedom. Also SLAPP thematic is important for us and in addition we have a strong chance for achieving panorama freedom in Estonia by the end of 2025.
- 9.6.2. What are the main methods and tactics via which you plan to advocate for this public policy change? Please be as specific as possible. (required)
We are developing a strong network at the level of the European Union and WMEU through which to share information and influence on transnational policies (inc SLAPP theme). We are also constantly being aware of the situation in Europe as a whole. In addition, we in WMEE will educate young people about copyright issues and through it become a recognized partner for all kinds of authors.
- 9.6.3. Approximately, how much of the requested budget will you dedicate to public policy advocacy (local currency)?
- 0
- 10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TMj8_F6_grtbB8ll4R1nXjGNYwJlqU9HJyKgJam3j40/edit
- 11. Describe your team. (required)
CEO Ivo Kruusamägi Brief description: CEO manages the whole organization and oversees the work of the other employees, helping them implement the general directions suggested by the board of directors. Additionally he deals with major organizational issues, including representing WMEE both domestically as well as abroad and planning the chapter's strategic development. He also oversees finding opportunities for cooperation with educational institutions and running the projects that develop from those opportunities, as well as for cooperation with GLAM institutions and running the projects that develop from these possibilities. He reports directly to the Board of Directors. As a change from last year, Ivo shall also start conducting and leading together with Pille our SLAPP themed trainings and lectures from 2025. Indication of FTE and duration of work: 1.0 FTE, permanent contract as mandated by Estonian law. Wikimedia username: Kruusamägi
Office Manager Kerdo Kristjan Tamm Brief description: Office Manager is in charge of running the day-to-day affairs of the chapter. He helps implement the general directions suggested by the board of directors. Additionally, he deals with minor but important day-to-day organizational issues (organizing transport, making small purchases, ensuring bills are paid on time, etc.). In addition, he conducts smaller projects with different GLAM institutions, for example Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum. He is second in command and reports to CEO on day-to-day duties and to WMEE members via weekly update reports. Indication of FTE and duration of work: 0.5 FTE, permanent contract (as mandated by Estonian law). Wikimedia username: KerdoKristjan
Communication Manager, Pille Priks Brief description: Communication Manager oversees the chapter's internal and external communication. She runs the chapter's blog and social media pages, helps organize and promote events and makes sure the chapter members and the public are kept up to date on the chapter's activities and on anything interesting happening in the Estonian Wikiverse. Indication of FTE and duration of work: 0.5 FTE, permanent contract (as mandated by Estonian law). Additionally from the next year, Pille shall be responsible for conducting wiki-themed trainings, workshops and various campaigns. Wikimedia username: PillePrix
- 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)
We are planning to lengthen our cooperation with the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research by applying to new strategic partnership for the following year. Also we have plans to contact different various government organizations, for example the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). For example, we are currently planning a diplomacy-themed week in cooperation with the MFA in January 2025. We participated in Terminipäevak (Terminology Day) at the library of University of Tartu on the 2nd of February where we presented the awards for the winners of the Wikipedia Terminology Competition. Our partners included Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Defence Academy etc.
- 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, Innovate in Free Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt
Metrics
[edit]Wikimedia Metrics
[edit]- 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.
| Metrics name | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of all participants | 400 | N/A |
| Number of all editors | 1400 | N/A |
| Number of new editors | 750 | |
| Number of retained editors | 500 | |
| Number of all organizers | 24 | N/A |
| Number of new organizers | 15 |
- 14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)
| Wikimedia project | Created | Edited or improved |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 3500 | 3000 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 1300 | 850 |
| Wikidata | ||
| Wiktionary | ||
| Wikisource | ||
| Wikimedia Incubator | ||
| Translatewiki | ||
| MediaWiki | ||
| Wikiquote | 125 | 200 |
| Wikivoyage | ||
| Wikibooks | ||
| Wikiversity | ||
| Wikinews | ||
| Wikispecies | ||
| Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia |
- Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)
Other Metrics
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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)
Separate funding source for SLAPP Estonian Ministry of Education and Research as their strategic partner Various projects funds for competitions etc.
- 16.2. Approximately how much revenue will you have from other sources in your local currency? (required)
- 25000
- 17. Your local currency. (required)
- EUR
- 18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required)
- 107607.6 EUR
| Year | Amount (local currency) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | N/A EUR |
| Year 2 | N/A EUR |
| Year 3 | N/A EUR |
- 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.
- One Full-Time CEO, one part-time Office Manager and one part-time Communication Manager
- 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)
- There´ll be no staff or contractor changes compared to the current year.
- 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 | 73858 EUR |
| Operational costs | 6470 EUR |
| Programmatic costs | 4500 EUR |
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15vF6PmtbL0HrdAiZbc0bpBwL1p24BBIy6ooJnN2g2NE/edit?usp=sharing
Additional information
[edit]- 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)
Wage stagnation is an obvious problem: Back in 2016 we received and spent 64,802 EUR of yearly grant funding. Then the average salary in Estonia was then 1146 EUR per month. Compared to the most recent number (June 2024 with 2113 EUR) the growth is over 84%, but our current year grant is only 20% bigger than in 2016. Our wage for the FTE is 1640 € which is 22% lower than the national average. Moreover if we look at a more recent period, then the consumer price index in Estonia in the last 3 years (from 2020 to 2023; 2024 figures are not yet known) rose by 36,4%. At the same time, the average wage grew from 1448 EUR (2020) to 1832 EUR (2023), or 26.5% growth. Rising inflation puts more stress on people's expectations of wage growth so even when inflation slows down, the salary growth should stay strong. By the beginning of 2025 average wage in Estonia should rise at least to 2200 €. We are determined to catch up with the national standard of living and with your help, raise our employees´ wages at least to the average level. Lastly, dealing with SLAPP-thematic shall also take a considerable amount of our employees´ working time and therefore WMF funds shall also contribute indirectly but heavily to our potential success in this field.
Wikimedia Eesti slides for the grantee conversation meeting in July 2024: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikimedia_Eesti_slides_for_the_grantee_conversation_meeting_in_July_2024.pdf
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- Yes
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