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WMLevant 2026 General Support Fund
Fluxx IDR-GS-2509-20208
start date2026-01-01
end date2026-12-31
budget (local currency)60250 USD
grant typeWikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)
funding regionMENA
decision fiscal year2025-26
funding program roundRound 1
organization (if applicable)Wikimedians of the Levant User Group

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Applicant information

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Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)
Wikimedians of the Levant User Group
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)
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

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1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)
WMLevant 2026 General Support Fund
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/spreadsheets/d/1_NhZoHpMflNzigR9d7uVusIC3MxUYihI9M3-QVKDNoI/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://docs.google.com/document/d/1AdPrkEd4T5aijtUcPw0qb7KXNOVQHaPKlNGTqiewd70/edit?usp=sharing
7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Regional (more than one country in the same continent or region)
Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria
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)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlUjPwe-75PIUtbgfxcgT3nUkWExJh1pfc5wzZ9owLE/edit?usp=sharing

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 Yes

Education

9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)
Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom or other Reading/Evaluating Wikipedia Training, Editing Wikipedia Training, Translation, Wikidata programs, Wikimedia Commons programs, Other Wikimedia project programs
Other programs and activities if any: N/A
9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required)
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)
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 women and/or gender diverse groups, including biographies, intersectional topic areas and/or adding images, 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, 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 programs and activities if any: N/A

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)
Feminism and Folklore, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Women, WikiForHumanRights, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos, Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary
Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Other categories

Building personal skills

10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_NhZoHpMflNzigR9d7uVusIC3MxUYihI9M3-QVKDNoI/edit?gid=0#gid=0
11. Describe your team. (required)
  • Board Members *

The board members are the strategic leadership of Wikimedia Levant. They set the overall direction, approve annual plans and budgets, and ensure that all activities align with the mission and the requirements of the Wikimedia Foundation. They hold the final decision-making authority on strategic matters, partnerships, and financial oversight.

  • Project Manager *

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the group’s administrative and financial operations. This includes organizing and documenting monthly meetings, tracking the progress of activities, preparing semi-annual and annual reports, and ensuring that all projects are properly recorded on Wikimedia platforms. On the financial side, the Project Manager liaises with the fiscal sponsor and the Wikimedia Foundation, manages budget planning, tracks expenses, collects receipts, and ensures transparent reporting — without directly handling funds.

  • Education Program Coordinator *

The Education Program Coordinator leads the group’s educational outreach. They build and maintain partnerships with schools, universities, and other educational institutions, and implement the education program in Jordan, Palestine, and Syria. Their work includes preparing an annual plan for the program, documenting educational events, writing meeting minutes, and producing semi-annual reports on progress and achievements.

  • Social Media Manager *

The Social Media Manager oversees the group’s online presence. They manage accounts on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, create and schedule engaging content, respond to audience messages and comments, and monitor performance analytics. They also propose creative ideas to increase engagement and ensure the group’s digital presence reflects its mission and activities.

  • Volunteers and Facilitators *

Volunteers and facilitators are the hands-on force behind many of the group’s events and initiatives. They plan and run workshops, outreach activities, and community events, bringing local expertise, creativity, and energy. They work closely with coordinators to ensure activities are well-organized, impactful, and properly documented.

  • Decision-Making Process *

Decision-making in Wikimedia Levant is collaborative and inclusive. While the board holds the final authority on strategic and financial matters, volunteers and group members participate actively in shaping plans, proposing initiatives, and providing feedback. Coordinators manage the execution of activities within their areas of responsibility and report progress to the board, while volunteers and facilitators contribute their perspectives during planning meetings and discussions. This shared approach ensures that decisions reflect the needs, ideas, and priorities of the entire community. Monthly meetings keep all members aligned, and follow-up actions are documented on Wikimedia platforms for transparency and accountability.

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. Wikimedia Levant works with both internal Wikimedia affiliates and external institutions, building partnerships based on shared values, trust, and a commitment to free knowledge. Internally, we collaborate with groups such as the Basque Wikimedians User Group, Wikipalestine, and WikiSfera to exchange expertise, co-create content, and run joint events. Externally, we partner with organizations including the Polytechnic University in Palestine, the Ministry of Education in Zarqa (Jordan), and Juzoor in Syria to integrate Wikimedia projects into education, expand outreach, and engage new audiences across the Levant.

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, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, Identify Topics for Impact, Innovate in Free Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt

Metrics

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Wikimedia Metrics

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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 150 Guests and user members
Number of all editors N/A N/A
Number of new editors N/A
Number of retained editors N/A
Number of all organizers 8 N/A
Number of new organizers 4
14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)
Contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project Created Edited or improved
Wikipedia 1500 700
Wikimedia Commons 1000
Wikidata 500 1000
Wiktionary
Wikisource 20
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia
Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)


Other Metrics

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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

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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)
USD
18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required)
60250 USD
Multi-year funding request summary
Year Amount (local currency)
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.

4 staff members

Team leader Education team coordinator social media manager coordinator in Lebanon

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.

0
19.3. Describe any staff or contractor changes compared to the current year / ongoing General Support Fund if any. (required only for returning grantees)
having a social media manager and education team leader, plus to Lebanese contractor as coordinator
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 25800 USD
Operational costs 10800 USD
Programmatic costs 23700 USD
21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1osza8hSUriOvFK75K5CaboBIui-p4svqNBrf_9nPUDM/edit?usp=sharing


Additional information

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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)



By submitting your proposal/funding request you agree that you are in agreement with the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and the Universal Code of Conduct.

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

Yes

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