Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Editor Engagement and Local Wikipedias Improvement (ID: 22830383)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Robertjamal12
- 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.
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Co founder - Fante Wikimedians Community
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Editor Engagement and Local Wikipedias Improvement
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-12-02 - 2025-01-30
- 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)
Not applicable
- 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 primary change we seek to bring is an improvement in the quality of content and a stronger engagement of editors across the English, Twi, and Fante Wikipedias, particularly focusing on articles related to Ghana’s administrative regions and divisions as the upcoming elections approach. Despite having experienced editors in Ghana, many still lack adequate training on core Wikipedia policies such as neutrality, verifiability, and the use of reliable sources. This gap in understanding has resulted in contributions that often fall short of Wikipedia's quality standards. Additionally, many articles about Ghana, especially on local language Wikipedias, are either non-existent or incomplete.
We plan to organize targeted workshops and training sessions aimed at building the capacity of experienced editors, helping them better understand and apply Wikipedia’s core policies to improve the quality of their contributions. We also intend to launch a WikiProject focused on enhancing and updating articles about Ghana's administrative regions and divisions, leveraging the community's collective efforts to improve content across all relevant language Wikipedias.
- 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 planned activities for this project focus on addressing the challenges faced by experienced/existing editors and improving the quality of articles related to Ghana on local Wikipedias. First, we will organize a series of workshops aimed at providing comprehensive training on Wikipedia’s core policies, such as notability, verifiability, and neutral point of view, to equip editors with the necessary skills.
Next, we will launch a dedicated WikiProject focused on improving and updating articles about Ghana’s administrative regions and divisions, especially as the upcoming elections draw near. This project will aim to engage both experienced and new editors in contributing to accurate and up-to-date content on the English, Twi, and Fante Wikipedias.
Additionally, we will initiate a coordinated cleanup and improvement drive, where editors will work together to update outdated articles, fill gaps in incomplete entries, and enhance overall content quality. Special attention will be given to articles in the Twi and Fante Wikipedias.
We also plan to establish partnerships with local communities and other Wikimedia groups. These partnerships will provide essential support through access to resources, training spaces, and further outreach to strengthen the impact of the project
- 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.
Robert (User:Robertjama12): He is an experienced editor and event organizer. He will lead this project
(User:KISUMAR123): She will support and assist with co-facilitating training and communication
(User:WendyGyadu): She is an event organizer and contributor with a background in the Fante language. She will provide general support to task leads, handle communication, and contribute to other aspects of 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 for this project are experienced/returning editors specifically those contributing to the English, Twi, and Fante Wikipedias. These participants include both active editors who need further training on Wikipedia's core policies and less-engaged editors who can be encouraged to contribute more frequently. We will also welcome new editors
To ensure continued participation and retention after the project implementation, we have developed a series of strategies. First, we will collect usernames and contact information through feedback forms to keep track of our participants. Additionally, we will offer optional mailing lists and social media groups for those interested in staying updated on future events.
We also plan to identify the most active, knowledgeable, and motivated contributors and invite them to future events, providing them with opportunities to take on leadership roles within the community. Finally, we will add new participants to the existing WhatsApp/Telegram group to encourage continued discussions and collaborations.
- 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.
- 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)
Geography
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Improve User Experience
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
In this project, we hope to learn how increased engagement of experienced editors impacts the quality and accuracy of local content on Wikipedia, especially on the Twi and Fante Wikipedias. We also aim to understand how targeted training on core Wikipedia policies can improve the editing skills and retention of local editors. Our learning questions include:
How does training experienced editors on core policies influence the quality of edits? What impact does consistent engagement have on editor retention and motivation? How effective are our efforts in improving and cleaning up articles related to Ghana’s administrative regions and divisions? What challenges or barriers do editors face when contributing to local Wikipedias, and how can they be addressed?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 65 | Participants we will engage |
| Number of editors | 30 | Volunteer editors who will continue editing during the project period |
| Number of organizers | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Articles to be improved across the English, Twi and Fante Wikipedias
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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)
Event registration tool, Program 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/1Rlb-kFFMkSWXyJaHkhAMdYdEA_RWkgAjl5GCp19XvIE/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)
45675 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.
2892.25 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).