Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/WikiPalestine - General Support Fund 2026
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Applicant information
[edit]- Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)
- WikiPalestine
- 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
Main proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)
- WikiPalestine - General Support Fund 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)
- 2026-06-10
- 4. Proposed end date. (required)
- 2027-05-31
- 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
- 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
- 7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
- Palestine
- 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)
Programs, Approaches, and Strategies
Wiki Palestine works to increase Palestinian representation on Wikimedia platforms through targeted programs that combine capacity-building, content development, partnerships, and community support.
We offer workshops, edit-a-thons, and mentorship programs for students, youth, and underrepresented groups, fostering long-term engagement and leadership. Thematic campaigns focus on Palestinian history, cultural heritage, gender equity, and Arabic-language content gaps, ensuring reliable and high-quality information.
Strategic partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, and civil society organizations improve access to sources, support contributor pipelines, and integrate Wikimedia practices into formal education. Community retention is strengthened through mentorship, peer networks, meetups, and recognition mechanisms, emphasizing inclusive participation.
Key Challenges and Responses
Underrepresentation of local knowledge: Addressed through content campaigns and partnerships.
Low awareness of Wikimedia projects: Mitigated by outreach and educational programs.
Limited sources access: Overcome via institutional collaborations.
Editor retention challenges: Tackled through mentorship and community support.
These strategies ensure sustainable engagement, high-quality content, and broader access to free knowledge, aligning with Wikimedia’s values of freedom, justice, and reliability.
- 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 |
| Technology (software development) | No |
| Other | No |
Education
- 9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)
- Wiki Club, Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom or other Reading/Evaluating Wikipedia Training, Editing Wikipedia Training
- 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
- 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, 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, 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 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)
- Art+Feminism, Feminism and Folklore
- 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)
Our advocacy focuses on laws and policies that impact free knowledge, access to information, and digital rights in Palestine. Specifically, we target:
Access to Information Laws: Promoting transparency and public access to governmental, educational, and cultural data for Wikimedia use.
Copyright and Intellectual Property: Supporting reforms that enable free licensing (Creative Commons) and reduce barriers to sharing cultural and educational content.
Digital Rights and Internet Freedom: Advocating for policies that ensure freedom of expression, open access, and equitable internet connectivity.
Education and Cultural Policy: Encouraging the integration of open knowledge platforms into formal education and cultural heritage programs.
These efforts aim to create a legal environment that supports the production, sharing, and equitable access to free knowledge across Palestinian communities.
- 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)
To promote policy change in support of free knowledge, access to information, and digital rights in Palestine, Wiki Palestine employs the following methods and tactics:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Direct meetings with policymakers, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Consultations with cultural organizations, libraries, and civil society actors to build coalitions.
Public Awareness Campaigns:
Media outreach, social media campaigns, and informational webinars to highlight the importance of open access and free knowledge.
Targeted campaigns for students, academics, and local communities.
Capacity-Building and Education:
Workshops for civil society and youth groups on advocacy skills, policy literacy, and digital rights.
Training participants to become local champions for open knowledge.
Research and Policy Briefs:
Producing evidence-based reports and recommendations that clearly outline the benefits of policy reform.
Sharing success stories from international and regional Wikimedia advocacy examples.
Partnership and Coalition Building:
Collaborating with NGOs, universities, and cultural institutions to amplify advocacy efforts.
Coordinating joint statements or petitions to influence policy discussions.
Through this integrated approach, our advocacy aims to create awareness, build alliances, and influence policy decisions that enable sustainable access to free knowledge and digital resources in Palestine.
- 9.6.3. Approximately, how much of the requested budget will you dedicate to public policy advocacy (local currency)?
- 5%
- 10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)
- The operational calendar for Wiki Palestine covers major activities over a 12-month funding period, organized by quarters:
Quarter 1
Launch advocacy campaigns on free knowledge and digital rights.
Conduct stakeholder meetings with policymakers, universities, and cultural institutions.
Run introductory workshops and training sessions for new contributors.
Quarter 2
Implement thematic content campaigns on Palestinian history, cultural heritage, and gender equity.
Continue capacity-building workshops and mentorship programs.
Produce and distribute research and policy briefs to support advocacy.
Quarter 3
Expand public awareness campaigns via webinars, social media, and local media.
Strengthen partnerships and coalition-building with NGOs and institutions.
Conduct mid-term program evaluation and strategy adjustments.
Quarter 4
Finalize content campaigns and mentorship programs.
Consolidate advocacy outcomes and policy recommendations.
Hold an end-of-year community meeting to share results and recognize contributors.
- 11. Describe your team. (required)
raed fares- general director batoul84- Projects coordinator oday2005- Administrative Coordinator علاء- مستشار الجمعية
- 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)
Internal (Wikimedia) Partners:
Wikimedia Foundation and local chapters – Provide guidance, technical support, and access to resources for community development and advocacy.
Wikimedia volunteer networks – Facilitate mentorship, collaborative projects, and sharing of best practices.
External Partners:
Universities (e.g., Birzeit University) – Support content research, provide academic expertise, and integrate Wikimedia activities into curricula.
Cultural institutions and libraries – Provide access to archives, heritage materials, and collaboration for thematic campaigns.
NGOs and civil society organizations – Assist in outreach, advocacy campaigns, and community engagement.
These partnerships are characterized by mutual collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic alignment with our goals of enhancing free knowledge, expanding participation, and promoting policy advocacy in Palestine.
- 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, Improve User Experience, Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Ensure Equity in Decision-making
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 | 100 | N/A |
| Number of all editors | 20 | N/A |
| Number of new editors | 8 | |
| Number of retained editors | 12 | |
| Number of all organizers | 3 | N/A |
| Number of new organizers | 2 |
- 14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)
| Wikimedia project | Created | Edited or improved |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 1500 | 1000 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 1000 | 300 |
| Wikidata | 1500 | 900 |
| Wiktionary | ||
| Wikisource | ||
| Wikimedia Incubator | ||
| Translatewiki | ||
| MediaWiki | ||
| Wikiquote | ||
| 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)
- Yes
| Other Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Content Creation | Add 1,500 new articles or substantial improvements, focusing on Palestinian history, culture, gender equity, and Arabic-language gaps. | N/A |
| Workshops | Conduct 20 workshops and mentorship sessions | N/A |
| Outreach | Engage 5,000+ community members through campaigns, webinars, and social media | N/A |
| Community Development | Foster inclusive participation of women, youth, and underrepresented groups. | N/A |
| Capacity Building | Strengthen skills in research, digital literacy, Wikimedia policies, and advocacy | N/A |
Budget
[edit]- 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)
- 22050 USD
| 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.
- 1 person as Administrative Coordinator
- 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.
- 1 person
- 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 | 4800 USD |
| Operational costs | 9500 USD |
| Programmatic costs | 7750 USD |
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
Additional information
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- Yes
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