Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Libya And Morocco (ID: 22892701)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Ali Alaswad
- 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)
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Libya And Morocco
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-02-15 - 2025-05-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Regional (more than one country in the same continent or region) Libya And Morocco
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Wiki Loves Africa
- 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)
Libya and Morocco are renowned for their olive cultivation, high-quality dates, medicinal plants, and unique agricultural practices adapted to their desert environment. Additionally, the countries have diverse methods of animal husbandry and the promotion of animal, plant, and fishery resources. However, these fields suffer from a significant lack of documentation in Wikimedia projects, particularly in terms of media and information derived from experts and individuals interested in documenting these domains in Libya and Morocco. Main Challenges: 1. Limited awareness of the importance of documenting Libya and Morocco's agriculture and natural resources on platforms like Wikimedia Commons. 2. A shortage of local contributors capable of producing high-quality media content (photos, videos, audio recordings) about these fields. 3. A lack of interest among researchers in academic and scientific institutions in documenting Libya and Morocco’s agricultural and environmental diversity on Wikimedia platforms. 4. Weak connections between free knowledge communities, local farmers, and producers, which hinders the collection and availability of content on Wikimedia platforms.
Approaches to Achieve the Change: 1. Actively participating in the Wiki Loves Africa “from farm to plate” campaign to highlight Libya and Morocco’s agricultural narrative and strengthen its presence on Wikimedia projects by organizing training activities focused on media documentation. 2. Raising awareness about the importance of visual and audio documentation through Wikimedia Commons, by conducting workshops for farmers, experts, and local enthusiasts. 3. Inviting academics and organizations focusing on agriculture and the environment to encourage researchers to document these fields, while providing the necessary tools for this purpose. 4. Developing a visual and written database on Wikimedia Commons that showcases Libya and Morocco’s agricultural diversity, with a particular focus on desert farming and unique medicinal plants.
Additionally, we aim to foster a culture of cooperation across the Maghreb region by enhancing communication and collaboration among communities through shared efforts. To achieve this, we will actively involve participants from neighboring regions, encourage cross-regional discussions, and explore opportunities for joint initiatives, strengthening the ties between Wikimedia communities in the Maghreb. The ultimate goal is to enrich Wikimedia projects with Libyan and Moroccan content, showcase its agricultural and environmental wealth, and encourage scientific research and global awareness about Libya and Morocco’s unique resources.
- 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.
Our planned activities for the Wiki Loves Africa campaign in Libya and Morocco will focus on engaging diverse audiences, promoting the campaign theme “From Plate to Farm,” and encouraging contributions to Wikimedia Commons. These activities will include advocacy, and training sessions, as detailed below:
1. Advocacy Sessions (8 sessions) These sessions will target key groups, including local communities, organizations, and individuals, to raise awareness about the campaign and the importance of documenting Libyan and Moroccan culinary and agricultural methods and processes. Purpose: Promote the campaign’s objectives and encourage participants to contribute photos, videos, and audio that align with the theme. Target Audience: Students, photographers, cultural enthusiasts, agricultural professionals, and food experts. Structure: Each session will cover the campaign theme, the benefits of contributing to Wikimedia Commons, and practical examples of contributions.
2. Introductory Sessions (3 sessions) To equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge for effective contributions, we will conduct the following sessions:
Session 1: Campaign Overview and Theme Introduction Overview of Wiki Loves Africa, its goals, and the 2025 theme, “From Plate to Farm.” Discussion on how Libya and Morocco’s culinary traditions and agricultural practices align with the theme.
Session 2: Introduction to the ISA Tool Hands-on training on using the ISA tool to add metadata and tags to images, enhancing discoverability and usability. Explanation of how tagging supports Wikimedia projects and connects content to relevant articles.
Session 3: Commons Licensing and Upload Guidance Explanation of Wikimedia Commons’ licensing policies, emphasizing free knowledge and open access. Step-by-step guidance on uploading content, ensuring quality and compliance with Wikimedia Commons’s standards.
3. Timeline The activities will span over 2 months, allowing ample time for advocacy, training, and contributions.
These activities will ensure that the campaign effectively highlights Libya and Morocco’s rich culinary and agricultural heritage while empowering local communities to contribute to Wikimedia projects.
- 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.
Ali (user:Ali Alaswad): Active member of the Wikimedia Libya Community, having participated in various community activities over the past year, an autochecked and autoconfirmed user on Arabic Wikipedia, demonstrating my commitment to Wikimedia, contributed significantly to the community's Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Tripoli. My role: organizer for the Wiki Loves Africa campaign in Libya, I will be responsible for coordinating the 8 advocacy and 3 introductory sessions, and overseeing all logistical aspects of the campaign. I will organize events, recruit and coordinate volunteers, ensure effective communication with participants, and monitor the progress of the campaign. Nada (user:Nada.FA): Editor and rollbacker on Arabic Wikipedia, Upload Wizard campaign editor on Wikimedia Commons, I am a facilitator and coordinator with Wikimedia Libya Community. My role will be coordinator which includes assisting with the smooth execution of project activities. Responsibilities include managing logistical arrangements for workshops, helping participants with technical issues, and ensuring resources are available during training sessions, coordinating with trainers and experts, setting the agenda for each session, and ensuring that the objectives of each session are met. I will also handle logistics such as scheduling, platform setup (online/offline), and communication with participants. NANöR (user:NANöR): Co-founder of Wikimedia Libya Community, autopatroller, Upload Wizard campaign editor, autoconfirmed user on Wikimedia Commons, I have led the Wiki loves Monuments in Libya 2024 that surpassed the initial goal. My role: I will take the voluntary role of monitoring and advising throughout the Wiki Loves Africa Campaign. I will provide guidance and support to the team, ensuring that the campaign aligns with Wikimedia’s best practices and objectives. I will monitor progress of activities, offer strategic advice, and help address any challenges that arise. Mounir Neddi: Certified Trainer for Education Projects and Certified Organizer at Wikimedia Foundation, Editor on Arabic Wikipedia, autopatrol on Wikimedia Commons. My role: organizer for the Wiki Loves Africa campaign in Morocco, I will share responsibility with Ali for coordinating the 8 advocacy and 3 introductory sessions, and overseeing all logistical aspects of the campaign. I will organize events, recruit and coordinate volunteers, ensure effective communication with participants in Morocco, and monitor the progress of the campaign in Morocco.
Sonds (user:Sondsft): Active member of the Wikimedia Libya Community, having participated in various community activities over the past year. My role: I am a voluntary coordinator under training for the Wiki Loves Africa. I will assist with the organization and execution of campaign activities, including the advocacy and introductory sessions. I will help with logistics, participant communication, and supporting the team in various tasks. Under the guidance of experienced team members, I will develop my skills in event coordination, social media management, and community engagement, contributing to the overall success of the campaign.
- 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 will primarily come from various groups that have an interest in preserving and documenting Libya and Morocco’s agricultural practices, food production, and related themes. Specific target groups include: Volunteers and active contributors from the Wikimedia Libya Community and Morocco who are familiar with Wikimedia tools and projects. Students and Academics: Particularly those studying agriculture, history, and cultural studies, who may contribute valuable content related to Libya and Morocco’s farming practices. Photographers and Visual Artists: Individuals with an interest in documenting agricultural practices, from plate to farm, through photos, illustrations, or video content. General Public:Libyians who may be unfamiliar with Wikimedia projects but are engaged in agriculture, food production, or other related topics.
Engagement Before and After the Activities: Invitations will be sent through Facebook, universities, and local cultural and agricultural associations. Clear information will be provided about the project’s objectives, activities, and the significance of documenting Libya and Morocco’s agricultural practices from plate to farm on Wikimedia Commons. We will highlight the importance of preserving this knowledge for future generations and the role Wikimedia projects play in making it accessible to a wider audience. An online registration form will be used to collect participant details, including their background, interest in agriculture, and specific needs (e.g., experience with Wikimedia tools, availability for online or in-person sessions). This will help us tailor our sessions to participants’ needs and encourage a diverse group. Participants will receive introductory materials such as user guides or simple tutorials about Wikimedia tools, particularly Commons. These materials will cover key concepts like content creation, uploading, and licensing. We will ensure that participants are familiar with the ISA tool for documenting and sharing relevant agricultural knowledge. We will organize online training sessions via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. For committed participants, we will hold in-person workshops in key cities to provide hands-on training on using Wikimedia projects and tools to document agricultural knowledge. A WhatsApp group will be created to foster communication, coordination, and collaboration among participants. This will allow them to ask questions, share their progress, and stay updated on session schedules and campaign milestones. After the campaign, we will share a survey with participants to evaluate their experience and gather feedback on the effectiveness of the training and the overall impact of the campaign. This will help us assess the success of the initiative and identify areas for improvement in future 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.
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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.
Some members of the Wikimedia Libya community discussed the opportunity to participate in the Wiki Loves Africa campaign, especially following the success of the Wiki Loves Monuments campaign. Additionally, since Wiki Loves Africa is not included in the annual plan, we saw this as a chance to expand our contributions and involvement in Wikimedia projects. As a result, I took the initiative to move forward with the idea and prepare the grant application, which will provide me with valuable organizational and managerial experience. This effort also led to the formation of the team mentioned in a previous question, with roles distributed to ensure effective implementation of the project. To further strengthen this initiative, I reached out to Mounir, considering his extensive experience with Wikimedia Morocco. Together, we identified this campaign as an opportunity to build bridges and foster a culture of joint initiatives across the Maghreb region. Mounir communicated with Wikimedia Morocco, and they welcomed the idea of him leading this campaign in Morocco, marking the beginning of collaborative efforts between our communities.
- 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)
Geographic
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Identify Topics for Impact
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
From this project, we aim to learn how to better engage and motivate participants from different backgrounds, manage a Wikimedia campaign effectively, and advocate for free knowledge in Libya. Additionally, we hope to refine our approaches to building partnerships with local organizations and improve our team’s technical and organizational skills. This experience will guide us in running similar projects in the future and expanding Libyan representation on Wikimedia projects.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 60 | Based on the number of participants in Wiki Loves Afric 2024 in Morocco and Wiki loves Monuments 2024 in Libya |
| Number of editors | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | 600 |
| 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
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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)
Categories on Wikimedia Commons. Campaign Wiki Loves Africa 2025 on Wikimedia Commons.
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)
4015 USD
- 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.
4015 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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