Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 in Tanzania (ID: 22586654)
This is an automatically generated Meta-Wiki page. The page was copied from Fluxx, the grantmaking web service of Wikimedia Foundation where the user has submitted their application. Please do not make any changes to this page because all changes will be removed after the next update. Use the discussion page for your feedback. The page was created by CR-FluxxBot.
Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Jonny Frosty
- 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)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal[edit]
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 in Tanzania
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-06-01 - 2024-07-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Tanzania
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Africa Wiki Challenge 2024
- 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 focus of the Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 is to address the specific knowledge gaps and increase online representation. The gaps will fall on the general theme of this year’s theme which is ‘’Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century’’ , more details can be found in here [1]
The main challenge is : Limited online information about Tanzanian education on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms(i.e WikiCommons).
This lack of information hinders global understanding of Tanzania's educational landscape, achievements, and challenges.
Approaches:
1. The Challenge encourages Tanzanian participants to contribute their knowledge by creating or improving Wikipedia articles and media related to Tanzanian education through the existence of a contest which will be open to anyone interested and more of it can be found in here [ https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024/Participate]
2.Capacity building
Before the contest participants will be trained through and in-person workshop so as to be able to contribute to their fullest level and adhere with the contest primary goals.
By increasing the content on this topic, the Challenge strives to:
1.Educate the world: Provide a richer picture of Tanzanian education for a wider audience.
2.Empower local voices:Give Tanzanians a platform to share their experiences and perspectives.
3.Improve Wikipedia:Enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of educational information on Tanzania.
The main approach is to:
1.Raise awareness:Organize workshops and campaigns to inform Tanzanians about the Challenge and Wikipedia editing.
2.Encourage participation: Collaborate with local educational institutions and NGOs to involve educators, students, and the public.
3.Facilitate contribution: Offer workshops on Wikipedia editing skills and best practices, so as to ensure participants will not only contribute to creating articles but also the articles meet the best criteria to the user.
- 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.
1. In-Person Workshops & Edit-a-Thons (Training & Capacity Building):
Coordinating an in-person event with wikipedia volunteers in the region with dedicated students from The Universty Of Dodoma and any other educational institutions (schools, universities) here in Tanzania. Content: * Introduction to Wikipedia editing and navigating the platform. * Strategies for creating high-quality Wikipedia articles with proper citations and formatting. * Techniques for finding relevant and reliable sources about Tanzanian education. * Training on using multimedia (images, videos, audio) to enhance articles.
Edit-a-Thons: Following the workshops, dedicate time for participants to collaboratively work on creating or improving Wikipedia articles related to Tanzanian education. Themes for edit-a-thons can be based on specific areas of interest and from the overall theme, such as: * History of Education in Tanzania * Traditional Education Systems in Tanzania * Prominent Educators in Tanzania * Innovative Educational Programs in Tanzania * Challenges and Opportunities in Tanzanian Education
2. Online Sessions for Progress Tracking and Support: Establishing an online forum or social media group specifically for the Challenge of participants in Tanzania. This platform will serve as a space for: -Sharing progress: Participants can post links to their contributions and get feedback from other editors. -Asking questions: A dedicated online facilitator can address any queries or challenges faced by participants during the editing process. -Motivation and knowledge exchange: Participants can share their experiences, best practices, and newly discovered information about Tanzanian education.
3. Award Ceremony & Recognition Event (Finalizing the Challenge):
Organize a physical award ceremony to celebrate the conclusion of the Challenge and acknowledge the contributions of participants. Potential Award Categories:
-Most new articles created about Tanzanian education - Most improved existing articles on Tanzanian education - Outstanding contributions in using multimedia elements - Active participation and leadership throughout the Challenge
Invite representatives from any Tanzania Wikimedia Community to attend the ceremony.
Showcase the impact of the Challenge by highlighting the number of new/improved articles, increased website traffic on Tanzanian education topics, and the overall contribution to enriching Wikipedia's content.
- 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.
1. Team Leader:
- Name: Johnson Massawe (Global WikiEducation Initiative) - Role: Oversees the overall planning, grant writing, coordination, and execution of the campaign activities, and reporting. - Wikimedia Username: Jonny Frosty
2. Workshop Facilitator
- Name: Hussein Issa (Global WikiEducation Initiative) - Role: Experienced Wikipedia editor who will conduct in-person workshops on Wikipedia editing and content creation related to Tanzanian education. - Wikimedia Username: Husseyn Issa
3. Outreach & Partnership Coordinator
- Name: Pellagia Njau (Global WikiEducation Initiative) - Role: Leads outreach efforts to secure partnerships with educational institutions and NGOs. Manages social media promotion and collaborates with media outlets.. - Wikimedia Username: Pellagia Njau
4. Project Advisor
- Name: Eugene Masiku (Open Foundation West Africa) - Role: The advisor's role is to provide strategic guidance and expertise for the Africa Wiki Challenge in Tanzania. - Wikimedia Username: Kaffzz
- 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)
The target participants for the Africa Wiki Challenge in Tanzania will be members of the Tanzanian education community interested in contributing to Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects, specifically the theme of "Educate Africa: Nurturing Minds for the 21st Century."
Engagement Strategies:
Before Activities:
1.Outreach:Collaborate with educational institutions (schools, universities, NGOs) to spread information about the Challenge through presentations, flyers, and social media campaigns.
2.Workshops: We will organize introductory workshops on Wikipedia editing, highlighting the importance of online educational resources.
3.Online Presence: We will use our discussion page and event registration tool on our meta page to engage further and share updates, resources, and answer questions.Link to it [2]
During Activities:
1.In-Person Workshops: Providing hands-on training on creating and improving Wikipedia articles related to Tanzanian education.
2.Edit-a-Thons: Facilitate collaborative editing sessions focusing on specific educational topics in Tanzania.
3.Online Support:Offering dedicated online forums and Q&A sessions to address editing challenges and encourage knowledge exchange.
After Activities:
1.Recognition Event: Organize an award ceremony to acknowledge participants' contributions and celebrate the Challenge's achievements.
2.Continued Support: Maintain the online forum/group to foster a long-term Africa Wiki Challenge in Tanzania.
3.Highlight Success Stories: Showcase participant contributions on social media and Wikipedia to inspire ongoing engagement.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 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.
N/A
- 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.
1. Engage with the Global Wiki Education Initiative Team: Discussed the plans with the Global Wiki Education Initiative team. Thus provided valuable guidance on best practices for running Wikipedia editing events and connecting with relevant communities.
2. Collaborated with Eugene Masiku (Open Foundation West Africa):*
As Eugene Masiku is responsible for the Africa Wiki Challenge, we reached out to him directly to discuss our desire of orginizing it here in Tanzania. He offered insights through several online sessions we had , also highlighted the Challenge's overall goals, expectations, and any logistical considerations specific to Tanzania.
3. We also have our meta page with listed activities to be conducted and any suggestions might be found at our discussion page.
- 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)
Other Important Topics (topics considered to be of impact or important in the specific context)
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Education
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Digital Access
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics[edit]
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
1. Impact of Capacity Building Workshops: Learning Question: To what extent do in-person Wikipedia editing workshops equip participants with the skills and confidence to contribute to the Challenge?
- Data to Collect:
* Pre-workshop surveys to assess participants' prior Wikipedia editing experience and comfort level. * Post-workshop surveys to gauge participants' knowledge gain, confidence level in editing Wikipedia, and self-reported editing activity post-workshop. * Track the number of new or improved articles created/edited by workshop participants throughout the Challenge.
2. Effectiveness of Collaboration Strategies: Learning Question: How do online forums, social media groups, and online sessions foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants during the Challenge?
- Data to Collect:
* Monitor online forums and social media groups to track the nature and frequency of participant interactions ( sharing resources, asking questions, offering feedback).
3. Sustainability of Increased Content Creation: Learning Question: Does the Challenge lead to a long-term increase in Wikipedia content creation by participants from the Tanzanian education community?
- Data to Collect:
* Track the total number of new or improved articles related to Tanzanian education created throughout the Challenge and for a period following its conclusion. We might use Categories.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | |
| Number of editors | 10 | |
| Number of organizers | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 |
| Wikidata | |
| 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
| Main Open 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 |
- 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)
Hashtags, Program Dashboard, Event Registration Tool and Google Forms.
Financial proposal[edit]
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F1GGTQS8-sxp7IKz8sW2YGJ2g7Z0DGj4IgQaMfQdTHU/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)
4705000 TZS
- 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.
1812.95 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback[edit]
Please add endorsements and feedback to the grant discussion page only. Endorsements added here will be removed automatically.
Community members are invited to share meaningful feedback on the proposal and include reasons why they endorse the proposal. Consider the following:
- Stating why the proposal is important for the communities involved and why they think the strategies chosen will achieve the results that are expected.
- Highlighting any aspects they think are particularly well developed: for instance, the strategies and activities proposed, the levels of community engagement, outreach to underrepresented groups, addressing knowledge gaps, partnerships, the overall budget and learning and evaluation section of the proposal, etc.
- Highlighting if the proposal focuses on any interesting research, learning or innovation, etc. Also if it builds on learning from past proposals developed by the individual or organization, or other Wikimedia communities.
- Analyzing if the proposal is going to contribute in any way to important developments around specific Wikimedia projects or Movement Strategy.
- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).