Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Kashmiri Wikimedians UG October 2024 - March 2025 Activity Plan (ID: 22752145)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
511KeV
- 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 currently serving as the Lead of Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group. I oversee the overall workflow of our affiliate. This includes planning and executing activities, collaborations, documenting our initiatives, and drafting annual reports.
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Kashmiri Wikimedians UG October 2024 - March 2025 Activity Plan
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-01 - 2025-03-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
India
- 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)
Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group was established with the aim of promoting Wikimedia projects in the Kashmiri language and in the broader region of Kashmir. Over the past two years since our recognition by the Affiliations Committee, we have engaged in various activities to advance these projects in terms of content creation and volunteer recruitment. Despite significant challenges, we have made progress through partnerships with other affiliates. However, to have a wider impact in recruiting new volunteers and training existing editors, we believe concrete steps need to be taken. This grant is one of the steps we plan to implement over the next six months to further our mission.
We aim to expand the quality, quantity, and accessibility of Kashmiri language content on Wikimedia platforms. There is a severe shortage of Kashmiri language content on online platforms including Wikimedia projects. Many important topics related to Kashmiri culture, history, and current affairs are underrepresented or absent. Additionally, many potential contributors in the region have limited digital literacy, which hinders their ability to contribute effectively. Furthermore, the current level of engagement and participation from the Kashmiri-speaking community is low, necessitating the building of a strong, active community of contributors. We have faced significant problems in terms of resources, which have affected our ability to have a wider impact despite our efforts and partnerships with other affiliates such as DCW
To address these challenges, we plan to organise a series of workshops to train new and existing contributors on how to contribute to Wikimedia platforms including Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata etc. A website will help Kashmiri Wikimedians have an optimal presence and create better outreach. We will also organise regular meetups, both online and offline, to create a sense of community among contributors and implement a system of recognition to motivate contributors.
To overcome resource constraints, we seek this grant to enable broader impact. This project is one of the steps we plan to implement in the next six months to recruit new volunteers and train existing editors. We will focus on reaching out to potential editors who have yet to discover the projects in the Kashmiri language and providing training to both new and existing volunteers. Through these efforts, we believe we can overcome current challenges and create a sustainable community of Kashmiri Wikimedians.
- 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 activities that are planned as a part of this project are documented on the page Activity plan October 2024 - March 2025.
- 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.
The roles associated with this project are listed here. The position of Program manager mentioned in the roles page will be served by the 511KeV, Lead & Founder of Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group. The Event Manager will be selected from the 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)
The primary target participants for our activities are existing Wikimedia contributors who contribute to Kashmiri language projects. Since, they are the main driving for behind Wikimedia Movement in Kashmir region, our primary focus is on existing users. By strengthening them we can strengthen the roots of Movement in this region. We will also reach out to language enthusiasts from the region via social media and invite them to contribute to these projects.
To engage potential participants before the activities, we will utilize existing channels including social media handles, mailing list, and village pumps. We will organize introductory sessions to explain the purpose and benefits of contributing to Wikimedia projects in the Kashmiri language, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy and the preservation of Kashmiri culture and history through Wikimedia projects.
During the activities, we will create an inclusive and supportive environment for participants. Comprehensive training sessions will cover topics like content creation, editing, and navigating Wikimedia platforms. We will encourage participants to work on group projects to foster collaboration and a sense of community, with regular check-ins and interactive discussions.
After the activities, we plan to maintain ongoing communication with participants through follow-up emails and social media groups, providing updates on project progress and upcoming opportunities for further involvement. We will establish a mentoring program where experienced contributors can continue to support new participants in their contributions. We will also organize feedback sessions to gather participants' input on their experiences and identify areas for improvement in future activities.
To ensure sustained engagement, we will recognize and celebrate the achievements of participants by highlighting their contributions by awarding token of appreciation and issuing certificates. We will also explore opportunities for participants to take on leadership roles within the Kashmiri Wikimedians User Group, encouraging them to become mentors or project coordinators. Our goal is to ensure the continued growth and development of Wikimedia projects in the Kashmiri language.
- 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.
All the activities of the project will follow Universal Code of Conduct. We will ensure that we maintain a friendly space as outlined in Wikimedia friendly space policy. We will adhere to 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.
The idea was first discussed in our monthly community call, once it was agreed to move further, we shared the draft in our internal communication channel via Telegram and Discord server. It was also shared in the Kashmiri Wikipedia Village Pump.
- 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)
Education
- 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)
Through this project, our goal is to gain insights into effective community engagement strategies within the Kashmiri Wikimedia community. We hope to learn how to optimize outreach efforts to engage new contributors, and increase participation of existing members. We aim to assess the impact of our activities and determine effective ways to support volunteers in sustaining their efforts in the future. This evaluation will allow us to refine our approach for optimal effectiveness.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | Total number of people who participates in our programs |
| Number of editors | 15 | This is the total number of people that have accounts |
| Number of organizers | 3 | This is the number of people responsible for implementation of activities. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| Wikidata | 500 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | 100 |
| 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)
We will be using Outreach Dashboard and Fountain tool to measure the metrics during this project. In case of small numbers, manual measurements can also made.
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IaAAQ1OUq6HaTiF3-qV5d8zOD9JSJUXOCME7Cg5BNJA
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
195000 INR
- 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.
2328.71 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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- 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).