Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Wikimedia TN Annual Activities Grant

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Wikimedia Community Fund

Wikimedia TN Annual Activities Grant

Fluxx IDR-GS-2506-19236

start date2026-01-01

end date2027-12-31

budget (local currency)179000 TND

amount requested (USD)57700.65 USD

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

funding regionMENA

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 1

organization (if applicable)Culture and Science Association of Metlaoui

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Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)

Culture and Science Association of Metlaoui

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)

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.

Culture and Science Association of Metlaoui

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

As a newly formed organization, it is in the process of building its infrastructure and currently does not have an official organizational website or detailed financial reporting and/or audits. Despite this, the association ensures transparency and accessibility by maintaining all essential documents, reports, and records on a dedicated drive page.

The association is committed to fostering community engagement and supporting various local and global initiatives, including Wikimedia projects, to enhance knowledge-sharing and empower individuals in Metlaoui and beyond. It plans to expand its resources, establish its online presence, and implement robust financial reporting systems as it grows. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17UnAtlUhQGF3J7sG7KohxxHHn4goeq2F

Main proposal

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

Wikimedia TN Annual Activities Grant

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)

2027-12-31

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://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Tunisie/programme_d%27activit%C3%A9s_2026_2027

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/1LhsvK5NQJ4pbBUMad_gDaAG2yNiJqGlR/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112588446528384602294&rtpof=true&sd=true

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

Tunisia

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 Wikimedia Tunisia User Group’s 2026–2027 strategy is centered on expanding free knowledge access, ensuring community sustainability, and decentralizing Wikimedia engagement across the country. We aim to grow by organizing workshops in 20 governorates, launching two new community hubs for contributors without equipment or internet access, and participating in global campaigns like Wiki Loves Monuments and Wiki Loves Earth. Our approach emphasizes inclusion, with dedicated programs such as Wiki Femme Camp for housewives and Wikipedia Camp Tunisia to train and empower young Wikimedians. We are also planning national meetups to strengthen bonds and foster collaboration within our community. A major milestone will be the celebration of Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, which will help boost visibility and reinvigorate public interest. One of the key challenges we face is the geographic imbalance of Wikimedia activity, which remains concentrated in urban areas. Another is contributor attrition, with many experienced users having left the movement over the years. To address this, we will implement re-engagement strategies to reconnect with former members and invite them to mentor new contributors. We also aim to combat the lack of resources that prevent many from contributing by offering shared access to equipment and spaces. Our strategy also tackles the limited public awareness of Wikimedia projects beyond Wikipedia by promoting Commons, Wikidata, and more. Overall, we believe our inclusive, regionally balanced, and sustainability-focused approach will create a stronger, more diverse, and more active Wikimedia community in Tunisia.

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)

Wiki Camp, 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)

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

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

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.

Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, On-wiki training of community members

Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)

Art+Feminism, Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos, 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/spreadsheets/d/14YNVGAG-6idTSCN8j8HUPzJ2QggoIz4nSWSnUpoCWIQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0

11. Describe your team. (required)

The team for this proposal will include both new and long-standing active members of the Wikimedia Tunisia User Group. Our approach is participatory and inclusive: each active member will be given the opportunity to lead or co-lead a specific project or activity. This method not only helps distribute responsibilities but also encourages long-term involvement, capacity building, and leadership development across the community.

The team is composed entirely of volunteers, and no one currently receives a salary for their involvement in this proposal. However, for specific technical or logistical needs, we may work with consultants or contractors on a temporary basis, as needed, and this will be clearly outlined in future budgets or reports.

Below is a list of current active members who are involved in this proposal and have been informed of their engagement:

Houssem Eddin Boubakri – Volunteer; long-term member active in outreach and training

Houssem Hommi – Communications lead; experienced with media and community relations

Naim Garboussi (User:Naim.garboussi) – Trainer and coordinator; lead organizer of several Wikimedia events

Afek Ben Chahed – Logistics and volunteer coordination

Habib Mhni – Education programs and university outreach

Houssem Eddin Safax – Event support and technical assistance

Yamen – Documentation and community support

Nommen – Partnerships and outreach development

Issam Barhoumi – Volunteer trainer and workshop facilitator

We are also open to recruiting new contributors and young leaders, particularly from underrepresented regions and backgrounds in Tunisia, and we have vacant roles for advisors in the fields of education, cultural heritage, and digital skills development. These advisors will support the quality and strategic direction of our programs but will not hold direct operational roles.

All participants mentioned above are aware of and have agreed to their involvement in this proposal.

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)

External Partnerships: We have established several key partnerships that will play a significant role in the success of our planned activities:

Culture and Science Association of Metlaoui (جمعية الثقافة والعلوم بالمتلوي) Our fiscal sponsor and official partner, this association provides legal and administrative support for all of our activities. The association has signed a partnership agreement with the Tunisian Ministry of Education, allowing us to organize Wikimedia training and educational programs in public schools and high schools throughout Tunisia. This is a strategic partnership that enables us to reach a wide audience of students and educators.

Club Photo Tunisia (Clubs de photographie de Tunisie) We will collaborate with photography clubs across Tunisia during all Wiki Loves contests, such as Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Monuments, and Wiki Loves Africa. These clubs provide access to talented photographers, training sessions, and help us reach local communities interested in visual documentation of natural and cultural heritage.

Tunisian Scouts (الكشافة التونسية) We are also working with the Tunisian Scouts to implement outreach and training activities. Scouts are active in nearly every region of Tunisia, which makes them ideal partners for expanding Wikimedia's presence in underserved or remote areas. Together, we will organize Wikipedia editing workshops, photowalks, and educational events targeting youth.

These partnerships are crucial in helping us achieve our objectives by increasing our outreach, sharing resources, and building sustainable local communities across Tunisia.

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

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	1000	We expect to engage more than 1,000 participants through the activities supported by this grant. This includes photographers taking part in Wiki Loves contests, such as Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Africa, and Wiki Loves Folklore, as well as new and experienced contributors participating in Wikipedia workshops and training sessions. Our outreach will also involve students and educators through our official partnership with the Ministry of Education, and members of the Tunisian Scouts who will join us in educational and photographic activities. Additionally, all active members of the Wikimedia Tunisia User Group will be involved, with many leading specific projects. By combining efforts across contests, workshops, partnerships, and community leadership, we aim to reach a broad and diverse audience across Tunisia, exceeding 1,000 total participants.
Number of all editors	980	We expect to bring in approximately 700 new editors through the activities funded by this grant. These new contributors will primarily be recruited through outreach initiatives such as Wikipedia workshops, school and university programs, collaborations with the Ministry of Education, and engagement with photography and scouting communities. Our strategy emphasizes hands-on training, mentorship, and follow-up to ensure a smooth onboarding process for newcomers. Out of these, we estimate that at least 280 editors will be retained, meaning they will continue to contribute to Wikimedia projects for at least one month after their initial participation. This expected retention rate reflects our strong focus on community support, peer mentorship, and sustained engagement through follow-up activities, competitions, and local user group involvement. We aim not only to increase the number of contributors but also to build a committed and sustainable editing community across Tunisia.
Number of new editors	700
Number of retained editors	280
Number of all organizers	20	We anticipate involving around 20 Wikimedia organizers in the implementation of this grant’s activities. These include both experienced organizers from the Wikimedia Tunisia User Group and active volunteers who have previously led or supported local Wikimedia events. In addition to this core team, we aim to recruit and train 10 new organizers through our outreach efforts, especially from regions that are currently underrepresented. These new organizers will receive guidance and mentorship from experienced community members and will be given opportunities to lead or co-lead specific activities such as workshops, contests, or local outreach events. This approach not only expands our organizing capacity but also helps ensure the sustainability and regional diversity of the Wikimedia movement in Tunisia.
Number of new organizers	10

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

Contributions to Wikimedia projects

Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	6000	1500
Wikimedia Commons	5000	500
Wikidata	2000	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)

TND

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

179000 TND

Multi-year funding request summary

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

Requested amount in USD

57700.65 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.

We have a total of five projects planned. For each project, there will be two coordinators, making a total of ten paid staff members. Each coordinator will be responsible for leading and managing project activities, including transportation, communication, and coordination with team members. Many Wikimedia Tunisia members are currently not employed but are eager to take on leadership roles. This financial support will help empower them to contribute effectively and ensure smooth project implementation.

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.

The General Support Fund will cover the equivalent of 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE), distributed across the 5 staff members.

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	21500 TND
Operational costs	20500 TND
Programmatic costs	137000 TND

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1feVe-shzf8v65bUcvAbpZbUaAcNjtuMVgIIgR4xTKGI/edit?gid=131062799#gid=131062799

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)

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

Yes

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