Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Feminism and Folklore 2026 in Uzbekistan (ID: 23636344)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Miss Kamola
- 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 a Wikimedia User Group (submitted to the Affiliation Committee).
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
I am an active member of the Uzbek Wikimedia community. Over the past years, I have contributed to various international campaigns such as Wiki Loves Folklore, Feminism and Folklore, and Wiki Loves Sport, serving as a jury member in several of them. I also supported the Wikimedia CEE Spring contest as a local jury member. Beyond competitions, I regularly assist new editors by providing guidance on editing, article creation, and community engagement. In 2024, I published the first-ever Diff post in the Uzbek language to promote our community’s achievements and I'm still continuing. I also help manage social media channels for Uzbek Wikipedia to increase public awareness about open knowledge and Wikimedia projects. My role focuses on community support, outreach, and strengthening the visibility of Wikimedia activities in Uzbekistan.
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Feminism and Folklore 2026 in Uzbekistan
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-02-01 - 2026-03-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Uzbekistan
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Feminism and Folklore
- 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)
Women and gender representation in Uzbek-language Wikimedia projects remains limited, especially in topics related to folklore, culture, and intangible heritage. Many female figures in Uzbek myths, legends, and traditions are underrepresented, and existing articles often lack diverse perspectives. Additionally, there are few opportunities for new contributors, especially women, to engage with Wikimedia through culturally meaningful topics.
Feminism and Folklore 2026 in Uzbekistan aims to address this gap by increasing content about women and gender in folklore, empowering contributors to share local cultural knowledge, and fostering a more inclusive Wikimedia community. Through online campaigns, translation challenges, and offline PhotoTours, the project will raise awareness about gender stereotypes in folklore while encouraging the participation of new editors, especially women.
The project’s approach emphasizes education, creativity, and collaboration — connecting folklore studies with open knowledge to ensure that women’s voices and cultural identities are better represented on Uzbek Wikipedia.
- 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 Feminism and Folklore 2026 in Uzbekistan project will consist of a combination of online and offline activities designed to promote gender equity, preserve folklore, and expand community participation in Wikimedia projects. 1. WikiWomen's Launch Event (At the and of the January 2026) An opening online session to introduce the goals of the campaign, encourage participation from existing and new contributors, and explain how to take part in the contest and its sub-projects. 2. Article Creation and Improvement Campaign (February–March 2026) A month-long online campaign encouraging participants to create and expand articles and to take photos about: Female figures in Uzbek myths and legends Gender roles and stereotypes in folklore Folk traditions, customs, and oral histories Participants will contribute to Uzbek Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. 3. Folklore Translation Challenge Contributors will translate selected folklore-related articles from English or other languages into Uzbek, promoting cross-cultural exchange and diversity on Wikimedia projects. 4. Offline PhotoTour (to museums or national holidays, like Navruz) (March 2026) A field trip to capture photographs of cultural monuments, folk art, and traditional events related to folklore. The collected photos will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons to enrich open visual content. 5. Training and Edit-a-thons A series of online and offline training sessions for new editors, focusing on Wikipedia editing skills, content reliability, and gender-sensitive writing. 6. Closing and Recognition Event (April 2026) A final meeting to share outcomes, celebrate the most active participants, and discuss the sustainability of future campaigns. Potential Partners: Local universities or cultural institutions interested in folklore and gender studies. Uzbek Wikipedia community and experienced Wikimedians as mentors. International Feminism and Folklore team for coordination and visibility.
And A Meta-Wiki project page will be created after the grant approval to document activities, timeline, and 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.
Our team is composed of three experienced Wikimedia volunteers who are passionate about promoting cultural diversity and gender representation through the Feminism and Folklore campaign on Uzbek Wikipedia. We will work together to conduct both online and offline activities, including sub-projects such as Women in Myths and Legends, Gender Stereotypes in Folklore, Folklore Translation Challenge, and PhotoTour.
Miss Kamola (User:Miss Kamola) – Project Lead and Coordinator. She will oversee the entire implementation of the project, including communication with the international team, budget management, and final reporting. She will also curate content quality, ensure coordination between team members, and organize training sessions for new editors.
User:Panpanchik – Outreach and Training Coordinator. Responsible for conducting workshops and edit-a-thons, engaging new contributors, and guiding participants throughout the contest. She will also help build partnerships with local cultural and educational institutions to strengthen the impact of the project.
User:Kamol Azzam – Media and Content Manager. In charge of managing all visuals and media-related aspects of the project, including the PhotoTour initiative. He will support article illustration, create promotional materials, and coordinate social media outreach to attract a wider audience.
All members are active Wikimedia volunteers contributing to different campaigns such as Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki Loves Sport, and CEE Spring. The team will work collaboratively to ensure that the Feminism and Folklore project becomes a sustainable and visible movement within the Uzbek Wikimedia community.
- 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)
Our target participants are active and new editors from the Uzbek Wikimedia community, mainly students, translators, and those interested in gender studies and folklore. Before the project, we will share open calls via Telegram, social media, and universities to attract participants. During the campaign, we will organize online and offline edit-a-thons, translation challenges, and a PhotoTour, providing mentorship and editing support. After the project, we will keep in touch with participants through Telegram and follow-up meetings, recognize their achievements on social media, and encourage them to join future Wikimedia campaigns.
- 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.
The idea of the Feminism and Folklore Uzbekistan project was shared and discussed with active members of the Uzbek Wikipedia community through Telegram discussions and personal communication with experienced editors. Community members expressed interest in contributing to the project, especially in creating and improving articles related to folklore, women, and cultural heritage.
We plan to post an on-wiki announcement on the Uzbek Wikipedia’s Village Pump to officially inform the community and invite volunteers to join before the project starts
- 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)
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)
Gender Identity
- 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)
Through this project, we hope to learn how to effectively engage the Uzbek Wikimedia community in gender and folklore-related topics. 1. How can we encourage more editors to contribute to gender and folklore content in Uzbek Wikipedia? 2. What types of activities (online or offline) are most effective in motivating new contributors? 3. How can translation and photo-based subprojects help increase participation and content diversity? 4. What are the best ways to sustain participants’ involvement after the campaign ends?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | Around 50 participants are expected to take part in the project, including both new and returning contributors. The project will engage students, translators, and active community members through online and offline activities. |
| Number of editors | 30 | About 30 editors are expected to contribute to Wikimedia projects through this initiative, including both newly registered users and experienced editors who will create or improve articles related to women and folklore. |
| Number of organizers | 3 | The project will be organized by a team of three active Wikimedia volunteers who will serve as coordinator, trainer, and media/outreach manager, ensuring smooth implementation of all activities. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| 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 |
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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 use the Programs & Events Dashboard and the Hashtags tool to track edits and article creation. For photo uploads, we will monitor Wikimedia Commons categories. If needed, we will request additional support from the Wikimedia Foundation team.
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
18150000 UZS
- 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.
1500 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback
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- 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).