Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Edit-a-thon for Art+Feminism 2025 in Ghana (ID: 22892836)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Zakaria Tunsung
- Organization
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- 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.
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
A volunteer co-lead for the Waali Wikimedians Community and test admin for https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/wlx
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Edit-a-thon for Art+Feminism 2025 in Ghana
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-02-10 - 2025-04-10
- 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 digital landscape, while a powerful tool for connection and expression, often leads to stereotypes and biases, particularly against women and marginalized groups, especially in Northern Ghana (Upper West Region). This is especially true in the realm of art and culture, where women's contributions are frequently overlooked. By organizing an Art+Feminism Edit-a-thon in Ghana, we aim to challenge these inequalities and amplify the voices of women artists. Specifically, we seek to: Increase the visibility of women artists: By creating and editing Wikipedia articles on women artists in Ghanaian Language (Waali), we will make their work more accessible to a global audience, ensuring their contributions are recognized and celebrated. Combat gender bias in online information: We will actively work to correct gender bias in existing Wikipedia articles, ensuring that women's achievements are accurately represented and fairly assessed. We have been organizing online trainings session for community members, both new and old, on how to edit or write articles on Wikipedia and other projects. The proposed strategies and activities are informed by best practices in digital activism, community organizing, and knowledge production. They are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and effective, even in the face of resource constraints. We take this approach because: Capacity Building and Training: By providing comprehensive training, we empower participants to become confident Wikipedia editors and advocates for gender equality. This approach is supported by numerous studies that demonstrate the positive impact of training on knowledge production and digital literacy. Outreach and Promotion: Effective outreach and promotion are important for attracting a diverse range of participants and generating public interest. By using social media and other digital tools, we can reach a wide audience and encourage participation.
- 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.
The main activities include:
Edithon contest for one month to create and improve biographies of women on Wall Wikipedia Incubator.
The edit-a-thon will contribute to the preservation and promotion of the Waali language, which is an important part of Ghana's cultural heritage.
By using the Waali language, the articles will be more accessible and relevant to the local community, especially those who may not be fluent in English.
The edit-a-thon will highlight the achievements of African women artists, who are often recognized in mainstream media and historical records.
By documenting their contributions, we empower these women and inspire future generations.
Creating or improving Wikidata items for those that are lacking
Creating and improving Wikidata items for African women in the arts is important for several reasons:
By creating Wikidata items, we increase the visibility of these women artists on search engines and other online platforms.
More accurate and comprehensive search results can be achieved when Wikidata items are linked to Wikipedia articles and other online resources.
Wikidata provides a structured and sustainable way to preserve information about cultural heritage figures.
By creating detailed Wikidata items, we facilitate future research and scholarship on African women artists.
Upload images of the African women in art onto Wikimedia Commons.
Uploading images of African women in the arts to Wikimedia Commons is important for several reasons:
Images can help to visualize the work of these artists, making their contributions more tangible and understandable.
By uploading images to Wikimedia Commons, we make them freely available to anyone in the world.
These images can be used by educators, researchers, and students to learn about Ghanaian art and culture.
Images can enhance the quality and readability of Wikipedia articles.
Partner Coordination:
Establish partnerships with local organizations (Wiyaala Arts & Culture Centre- https://www.3music.tv/section/news/article/wiyaala-builds-arts-and-cultural-center-in-funsi-2023-12-13 and Wa Naa Palace- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wa_Naa%27s_Palace) to seek their expertise and resources.
Collaborate with Dagbani Wikimedians User Group (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Planning_Dagbani_Wikimedians_User_Group) to provide technical support and guidance.
Collaborate with Ghanaian Pidgin English Wikimedians (https://gpe.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page) to provide technical support and guidance.
- 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.
Zakaria Tunsung Bukari (Wikimedia Username: Zakaria Tunsung) Email: tunsungbukari@gmail.com - He is an experienced and active volunteer contributor to Wikimedia projects and a test wiki admin for Waali Wikipedia incubator. He will coordinate the entire project.
Asare Paul Yaw (Wikimedia Username: Yaw tuba) - He is an experienced and active volunteer contributor to Wikimedia projects who has contributed massively for communities like Fante Wikimedia Community, Ghanaian Pidgin community, and Dagaare Wikimedia Community from their incubator stage to their live stage. He also belongs to the Waali Wikimedia Community. He is also a float contributor who contributes to different wikis. He will provide technical support and facilitate the project.
Umar Asiya (Wikimedia Username: Umar Asiya) Email: asiyau456@gmail.com - She is an experienced and active volunteer contributor to Wikimedia projects and belongs to both the Waali wikipedia community and the Dagaare wikipedia community. She will be the logistics manager.
Ibrahim, Yussif Kanyiri (Wikimedia Username: Kanyiri1994) Email: iykanyiri@gmail.com - He is an active volunteer contributor to Wikimedia projects and belongs to the Waali wikipedia community. He is responsible for the social media campaigns.
Banyaara Solomon (Wikimedia username: Banyaara Solomon) Email: banyaarasolomon33@gmail.com - He is an active volunteer contributor to Wikimedia projects and belongs to the Waali wikipedia community. He will provide jury’s responsibility for the project.
- 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 are both old and new editors from the Waali Wikipedians community and any other individuals native or having expertise in writing and reading Waali language. There are going to be a series of online training sessions before, during, and after the project period in order to retain them. To an extent of still guiding them to keep on contributing to various Wikimedia projects.
- 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.
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- 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.
We have discussed the proposal on the community’s most interactive social media handle. I have also discussed on other wikis, https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Ghanaian_Pidgin_Wikimedians_Community#Grant_notification and https://dag.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Mabiligu_dund%C9%94%C5%8B#Grant_notification
- 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)
Content Gender gap
- 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)
Not applicable
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Ensure Equity in Decision-making
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through this project, we aim to answer the following key questions: How effective are these strategies in increasing the visibility of African women artists on a global scale? To what extent will this project contribute to the preservation of African cultural heritage and the Waali language? What are the challenges and opportunities for women artists and community members in participating in these activities?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 30 | We will be organizing in person training with a target of 30 participants followed by series of online trainings on the basic editing skills on Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikicommons. |
| Number of editors | 30 | We expect the number of participants during the both in person and online trainings series to take part in editing. |
| Number of organizers | 5 | There are five volunteers organizers for the proposal playing divers roles such juries, facilitation, media campaigns, etc |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | 25 |
| Wikidata | 250 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | 250 |
| Translatewiki | 150 |
| 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 |
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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)
We will be using Programs & Events Dashboard for measuring mentioned metrics. We will also be grateful to receive any additional or more effective tools and training from Wikimedia foundation.
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1fnP3r0Er4NqjMDsElA2q-ZByfNaJ42ATFGX0CNP8Z74/edit
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
14047.11 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.
889.03 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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