Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Africa Month Edit-a-thon (ID: 22458539)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
DaSupremo
- Organization
N/A
- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
I'm a group leader of an informal Wikimedia group., I'm a staff member or contractor in Wikimedia Foundation.
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
I am the Project Lead for the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community and also provides translation support for the Wikimedia Foundation's Communications/Organization communications translators group as a Contractor.
Main Proposal[edit]
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Africa Month Edit-a-thon
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Ghana
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Art+Feminism
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
The change we are striving to bring through our initiative is to enhance representation and visibility of notable female personalities in Africa on the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. The main challenge we aim to address is the underrepresentation of women on Wikimedia projects, which is a crucial aspect of ensuring a comprehensive and diverse portrayal of Africa history and achievements. The current state of the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia lacks adequate coverage of significant female figures, contributing to a gender imbalance in the representation of notable personalities. This is a problem as it perpetuates gender stereotypes and limits the accessibility of diverse role models for the community. To address this challenge, our main approach is to organize a month-long edit-a-thon and awareness campaign during the month of June. This campaign will engage the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community in actively contributing content that highlights the achievements, contributions, and stories of notable female personalities in Africa. We will leverage various outreach activities, including workshops, webinars, and social media campaigns, to raise awareness about the importance of gender diversity on the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Through these initiatives, we aim to inspire community members to actively participate in the editing process and contribute to a more inclusive representation of African history and culture. By the end of the campaign, we anticipate a substantial increase in the number of articles dedicated to notable female personalities on the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. This will not only address the current gender disparity but also serve as a sustainable foundation for ongoing efforts to maintain gender balance in the representation of African figures on the platform. In summary, our goal is to bring about a positive change in the representation of women on the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia by actively involving the community in editing and raising awareness during the month of June. Through this approach, we aspire to contribute to a more inclusive and diverse portrayal of African history and culture, fostering a sense of pride and inspiration among the community.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
Panel Discussions: Conduct panel discussions featuring gender activists, notable female personalities, and Wikimedians. Explore the significance of gender representation and its impact on knowledge diversity within open projects like the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. These sessions will also provide a platform for notable female personalities to share their experiences and insights. Editing Workshops: Facilitate hands-on editing workshops to instruct participants on contributing and editing articles for the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Offer guidance on enhancing articles related to notable female personalities in Africa. Content Creation Competition: Launch a content creation competition during the editing workshop. This month-long contest will engage participants in creating or improving Wikipedia articles. The competition will conclude at the end of the month, with incentives such as awards, certificates, or recognition for outstanding contributions. Outreach Events: Plan and execute awareness campaigns through visits to media stations with urban reach that use Ghanaian Pidgin. Emphasize that Ghanaian Pidgin is not solely an oral language but a written one, encouraging public participation. Actively engage in various community events throughout the month. Closing Ceremony: Host an in-person closing ceremony at the end of the month to celebrate the campaign's achievements. Showcase the edited articles, share success stories, and express gratitude to participants, volunteers, and sponsors. Conclude the content creation competition by awarding winners. Utilize the closing ceremony to compose a series of blog posts on various platforms, including Medium, to highlight the campaign's impactful outcomes.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
Faisal (User:DaSupremo): Project Lead for the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community, experienced Wikimedian, Wikimedia Foundation Contractor and translator. Maxwell (User:Xibitgh): An educator, volunteer and an active contributor to the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia incubator, he would co-facilitate the training sessions Stephen (User:NanaYawBotar) : Experienced Wikimedia Volunteer and event organizer. He would be in charge of logistics and Communication.
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
Target Participants and Community Engagement: The primary target participants for our initiative include the youth and urban dwellers, with a specific focus on senior high school and university students. Additionally, we welcome contributions from anyone proficient in Ghanaian Pidgin. To ensure broader community involvement, we will actively engage the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community. Pre-Activity Engagement: Before the activities commence, we will utilize our existing communication channels, such as the WhatsApp group and Twitter, to disseminate information about the upcoming events. Regular updates, announcements, and relevant resources will be shared to generate interest and encourage participation. Targeted messages will be crafted to reach out to senior high schools, universities, and potential contributors to Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. During the Activities: During the events, active engagement will be fostered through hands-on interactions, feedback sessions, and collaborative efforts in editing workshops and panel discussions. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences, ask questions, and contribute to the ongoing activities. The goal is to create an inclusive and participatory environment that values diverse perspectives.
- Post-Activity Follow-Up:
Following the completion of the activities, we will implement the following strategies: 1. Utilization of Wikimedia Event Registration Tools 2. Follow-Up Evaluation Survey 3. Identification and Mentorship of Dedicated Contributors 4. Inclusion of Newbies in our existing WhatsApp Group
By implementing these strategies, we aim to maintain a strong connection with participants, gather valuable insights for continuous improvement, and establish mentorship opportunities to nurture a sustained and active community of contributors to the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
Yes
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy#Youth_Safety
- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
To introduce and discuss the idea of our project with the community members, we took the following steps:
1. On-Wiki Announcement:
We have posted an announcement on the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia page, outlining the project's objectives, activities, and the significance of enhancing gender representation on the platform (https://gpe.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Main_Page#Ghana_Month_Edit-a-thon).
2. Engaging the Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community:
We have leveraged the existing Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community to facilitate discussions by sharing the proposal details through our WhatsApp group and actively encouraged members to provide their insights, suggestions, and express interest in participation.
3. Social Media Outreach: We also utilized Twitter to share updates and engage with the broader Wikimedia community and shared posts with relevant hashtags to increase visibility and attract the attention of potential contributors and interested parties. (https://x.com/Ghpidginwiki/status/1746608151946817559?s=20)
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Language
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Linguistic / Language
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement
Learning and metrics[edit]
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Improve on my grant making skills. Effective way of organizing trainings for newbies and experienced Wikimedians. Creation of community awareness about Wikimedia projects. How to recruit and retain volunteers. Effective management of an open community.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | 40 participants comprising of both newbies and experienced volunteers |
| Number of editors | 20 | |
| Number of organizers | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 |
| Wikidata | 100 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Programs and Events Dashboard
Financial proposal[edit]
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r-xSOb7SkuqWYKMReyfUxJLISW3umsz9C-jOIklTmag/edit?usp=sharing
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
41054 GHS
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
3159.11 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).