Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Wikimedia Ghana User Group 2026/2027 Annual Plan Grant

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Wikimedia Community Fund

Wikimedia Ghana User Group 2026/2027 Annual Plan Grant

Fluxx IDG-GS-2603-22127

proposed start date2026-07-01

proposed end date2027-06-30

approved start date01 July 2026

approved end date30 June 2027

amount requested (local currency)834941.96 GHS

amount requested (USD)74309.83 USD

amount recommended (USD)44856

amount recommended (local currency)504000 GHS

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

funding regionSSA

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 2

organization (if applicable)Wikimedia Ghana User Group

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Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)

Wikimedia Ghana 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)

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://wmgh.org/

Detailed financial reporting and/or audits- https://drive.google.com/drive/u/3/folders/1c_Cds6gf2phMIzqzr9JQOQnU5ZzCVzCG Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes- https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group/Leadership Documentation of the general assembly decision on your plan- https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group/Annual_General_Meeting_December_2025

Main proposal

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

Wikimedia Ghana User Group 2026/2027 Annual Plan Grant

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)

2026-07-01

4. Proposed end date. (required)

2027-06-30

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-OKeRDa8w1MCgsM6wyZ9Ii0OJNNsZCnV6_uUZeWM4UM/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/1Y1coChgTH3F4k9ynOxxK6XnE4OIv19mYZQrQhQuUBxs/edit?usp=sharing

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

Ghana

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 Ghana’s programs are designed to address three interconnected challenges: low and uneven participation across regions, persistent content gaps about Ghana and underrepresented groups, and structural barriers that limit who can contribute sustainably. Our strategy combines decentralisation, structured retention pathways, equity-focused interventions, and cultural documentation initiatives to build a resilient contributor ecosystem.

To increase and sustain participation, we operate a regional node model that decentralises recruitment and leadership beyond Accra. Through in-person Wikipedia 101 workshops and structured follow-up editathons, we transform one-time training into relational entry points for long-term engagement. Weekly online editathons create a continuous editing pipeline, ensuring contributors have consistent opportunities to practice, collaborate, and remain active. Recognising Ghana’s mobile-first internet environment, we are adapting training materials to support mobile web editing, reducing technological barriers to entry.

Equity remains central to our approach. Internet data reimbursements are offered as optional support to reduce financial barriers for contributors from low-resource communities, while women-focused campaigns and indigenous language initiatives address gender and linguistic content gaps. Our International Mother Language programming strengthens Twi and Ga projects, improving translation quality and supporting language preservation.

We also invest in community development and leadership sustainability. Through organiser training, node town halls, Wiki Clubs, and national recognition programs, we build local capacity and reinforce intrinsic motivation. Finally, cultural campaigns such as Highlife @ 100 improve the documentation and global visibility of Ghanaian heritage.

Together, these strategies aim to expand access, strengthen retention, reduce inequities, and ensure Wikimedia participation in Ghana is both inclusive and sustainable.

There are specifics in our annual plan (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-OKeRDa8w1MCgsM6wyZ9Ii0OJNNsZCnV6_uUZeWM4UM/edit?usp=drive_link)

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
Technology (software development)	No
Other	No

Education

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

Wiki Club, Editing Wikipedia Training

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

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

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, 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

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, 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)

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/document/d/1AEqhR6J9A3p8nDKF0pn0lwR1G1g2znzRCHsvmk3xfNU/edit?usp=sharing

11. Describe your team. (required)

Board: The Board has a legal obligation to oversee the organization’s management and ensure that it successfully fulfils its mission. In addition to this oversight role, the Board is responsible for approving the hiring, removal, and management of the Executive Director. It also plays an active role in co-creating the annual grant proposal in collaboration with the community. Furthermore, the Board supports key consultants, including the Accountant, Human Resource personnel, Data Protection Supervisor, and Auditors, ensuring the organization operates efficiently. It also oversees the annual renewal of the nonprofit organization’s status and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Executive Director: The Executive Director is responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, financial oversight, partnership development, and external representation. A key priority of the role is funding diversification. The Executive Director leads efforts to develop, experiment with, and strategically align programs to attract funding beyond the Wikimedia Community General Support Fund, strengthening the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. The role also oversees the development and submission of annual project proposals, budgets, mid-term and final grant reports, and detailed activity work plans. The position is currently vacant. However, an internal succession process is underway to transition a Senior Programs Officer into the role.

Communications Manager – User:PNelson (WMGH) The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing WMGH’s communications strategy to strengthen visibility, engagement, and brand positioning. Her key responsibilities include managing and producing content for digital platforms such as social media, newsletters, blog posts, and the organizational website; designing and coordinating the production of visual and written communication materials; and crafting compelling narratives that highlight community achievements, partnerships, and program outcomes. She also handles both internal and external communications efforts, ensuring consistent messaging across stakeholders, and conducts research and analysis to inform data-driven and audience-centered content creation.

Program Specialist(s) Program Specialists Program Specialists are engaged on a project-by-project basis to provide expertise for specific activities. Their involvement varies depending on the focus of the project and the Wikimedia platform in use, ensuring that each program benefits from tailored guidance and support. Among the specialists, User:Robertjamal12 is one of the most consistent contributors.

Data Protection Supervisor/ Contractor/Consultant: The data protection supervisor will ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The supervisor also monitors data handling processes to safeguard participant privacy. They will provide training and guidance on best practices for data protection. This is also a legal obligation mandated by the Data Protection Act 2012. We have received a request from the authority to hire one or train one.

Finance/Accounting Consultant: The Finance/Accounting Consultant is responsible for preparing financial reports and budgets. He oversees financial compliance and transparency. He also offers advice on the effective allocation and utilization of grant funds. He also deals with all Tax obligations we are to deal with under the law governing non-profit management.

Human Resource Consultant: The board needs support with hiring best practices, navigating labor laws, handling staff transitions, developing an employee handbook to guide day-to-day activities, determining how to foster career development and progression. The board has had to manage staff in an ad hoc manner which might incur regulatory problems in the future. The HR consultant is intended to provide that support as a non-recurring one-year support. Once systems are implemented, we hope the ED will take over Human resource matters.

Auditors The auditor conducts regular audits to ensure accountability. He reviews financial statements and grant expenditure reports and also provides recommendations for financial management improvement. This is a legal obligation we must adhere to at all times.

Regional Node Leads- User:Agana Blaise User:Ruky Wunpini User:Elkan21 User: Cliffysarp User: Rorhemaa User: MohammedKM1 User: Blanche Micah-Davis The regional leads coordinate activities within their respective regions in a volunteer capacity and serve as a bridge between the central team and regional communities. They also help in promoting Wikimedia projects and encourage local participation.

Facilitators- Facilitators lead workshops, training sessions, and events, engaging participants to ensure effective learning and providing feedback to improve program design and execution. The facilitators involved vary based on availability and regional considerations; however, the most consistent facilitators are User:Dnshitobu and User:Robertjamal12, who regularly guide sessions and support community engagement across multiple initiatives.

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 collaborate with mission-aligned partners both within the Wikimedia movement and externally, focusing on organizations that share our overarching goal of expanding and improving access to free, reliable knowledge beyond urban regions in Ghana. All partners must align with our values of openness, collaboration, and inclusivity, with a commitment to creating and sharing content that contributes to the sum of all human knowledge. Our flagship partnership to ensure equity and capacitate indigenous language growth and preservation is with the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group in the Fourth Edition of the Ghanaian Languages Wikimedia Community MeetUp. Where we will facilitate knowledge sharing between language communities for project partnership and resource sharing and strategising that enable collective growth.

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, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Coordinate Across Stakeholders, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, 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	750	N/A
Number of all editors	260	N/A
Number of new editors	80
Number of retained editors	90
Number of all organizers	8	N/A
Number of new organizers	6

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

Contributions to Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	200	2260
Wikimedia Commons	70	70
Wikidata	100	100
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator	70	70
Translatewiki	70	70
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)

Yes

Other Metrics	Description	Target
Clubs Supported	N/A	1
Digital Resources Shared	N/A	10
Organiser Training Sessions	N/A	5
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'	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)

GHS

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

834941.96 GHS

Multi-year funding request summary

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

Requested amount in USD

74309.83 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.

7

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.

3

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

1. Accounting Consultant (Contractor)

2. Auditing Consultant (One-time Contract every year) 3. HR Consultant (Contractor) 4. Data Protection Supervisor (One-time Contract every 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	270420 GHS
Operational costs	308199.96 GHS
Programmatic costs	256322 GHS

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ImsneQzO-plnO4-Tdd4B1pjBBIJR4B4f/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117336779287804620154&rtpof=true&sd=true

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)

Ghana went through a change of government, which significantly affected our exchange rate. As of last year February, the Ghana Cedi was about 15ghc to 1 in the past 8 mont we have seen relevant stability in the Cedi to dollars. So it will be ideal to look at the cedi portion of the budget instead of the dollar equivalent, which might not tell you the full story of the budget. Thank you.

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