Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia (ID: 22918591)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Houss 2020
- Organization
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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 Monuments 2025 in Tunisia
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-08-01 - 2026-01-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Tunisia
- 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 Monuments
- 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)
Organizing Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia aims to raise awareness about the country’s rich cultural heritage, promote its preservation, and enhance its representation on global knowledge platforms like Wikimedia Commons. By documenting Tunisia’s historical landmarks, archaeological sites, and architectural treasures, the project seeks to address the underrepresentation of these sites online while encouraging civic engagement in heritage conservation.
Wiki Loves Monuments was previously organized in Tunisia from 2013 to 2018, contributing to the documentation of numerous monuments. The 2025 edition will build on this legacy by empowering local talent, particularly youth, through opportunities to showcase their photography skills and contribute to a global initiative.
Key challenges include limited awareness about the significance of cultural heritage, logistical constraints in organizing events across Tunisia, and sustaining engagement beyond the competition. To overcome these, the project will implement outreach campaigns, conduct capacity-building workshops, organize localized photowalks, and foster partnerships with heritage organizations and local communities. By leveraging these approaches, the initiative aspires to create a lasting impact by promoting heritage awareness, enriching free knowledge, and inspiring collective action for preserving Tunisia’s historical treasures.
- 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.
For Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia, a variety of activities are planned to ensure meaningful participation and impactful outcomes. Awareness campaigns will be launched through social media and local outlets to highlight the importance of documenting and preserving Tunisia’s cultural heritage, accompanied by promotional materials showcasing the country’s historical monuments and architectural treasures.
Capacity-building workshops will be conducted to train participants in photography, Wikimedia Commons usage, and licensing to ensure high-quality contributions. Localized photowalks will be organized in diverse regions, focusing on historical landmarks and archaeological sites, with guidance from heritage experts to provide insights into these significant locations.
The competition will officially launch with a national event, introducing its goals and rules while offering attractive prizes for the best photographs to motivate widespread participation. To celebrate Tunisia’s rich heritage, public exhibitions will be held in key cities, showcasing the most outstanding photographs and fostering a sense of pride and responsibility for preserving cultural landmarks.
Post-competition activities will include publishing reports on the project’s outcomes and encouraging long-term engagement by involving participants in future Wikimedia and heritage-related initiatives. These efforts aim to enhance Tunisia’s representation on Wikimedia Commons while promoting cultural heritage awareness and civic engagement.
- 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.
Project Team The team organizing Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia consists of experienced Wikimedia contributors and volunteers affiliated with جمعية الثقافة والعلوم بالمتلوي (Culture and Sciences Association of Metlaoui).
Houssem Boubakri (User:Houss 2020) – Project Leader (Volunteer)
Oversees the overall project implementation, ensures alignment with Wikimedia Commons guidelines, and manages key partnerships. Naim Garboussi (User:نعيم قربوسي) – Logistics Coordinator (Volunteer)
Manages logistical aspects, including organizing photowalks, coordinating travel arrangements, and ensuring smooth event execution. Houssem Houmi (User:Hommi 2020) – Communications Coordinator (Volunteer)
Leads social media campaigns, outreach efforts, and public relations to promote the competition and engage participants. All team members are volunteers and active Wikimedia contributors. They are aware of their involvement in the project and committed to its success.
- 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)
Engaging Participants Before and During the Activities Before the activities, an extensive outreach campaign will be launched through social media, local media, and community networks to generate awareness about the competition. Promotional materials, including flyers, posters, and videos, will highlight the event's purpose and benefits, encouraging diverse participation. Capacity-building workshops and photowalks will provide participants with the skills and tools needed to contribute effectively. Collaborations with local organizations, heritage preservation groups, photography clubs, schools, and universities will amplify the competition’s reach. Pre-event meetups and webinars will help build excitement and create a sense of community among participants.
During the activities, interactive events such as photowalks, edit-a-thons, and live workshops will keep participants engaged and motivated. Real-time updates and encouragement through social media platforms, along with regular communication via email or messaging groups, will maintain momentum. Competitors will also receive support from mentors and team members to ensure smooth participation.
Follow-Up After the Activities After the competition, participants will be encouraged to continue contributing to Wikimedia projects by joining edit-a-thons or workshops focused on heritage, monuments, and preservation. Recognition of their efforts through certificates, social media shout-outs, and exhibitions of their work will foster a sense of accomplishment and connection. A post-event survey will collect feedback to improve future initiatives and keep participants engaged in discussions about historical preservation and free knowledge sharing. Long-term partnerships will be established with active contributors, inviting them to join the broader Wikimedia community or collaborate on new educational and heritage preservation projects. These steps aim to create a sustainable and engaged network of contributors dedicated to Tunisia’s historical and cultural heritage.
- 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.
The idea of organizing Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia was extensively discussed with community members and relevant groups to ensure broad support and alignment with local needs. The project was first introduced during brainstorming sessions within Wiki Club Metlaoui, where the goals, challenges, and potential impact were outlined. The success of the previous edition of Wiki Loves Monuments, which garnered significant participation and resulted in outstanding contributions to Wikimedia Commons, inspired the community to request another edition. A detailed proposal was shared on Wikimedia platforms, including the Meta-Wiki discussion page and mailing lists, to involve a broader audience and refine the plan based on their input. Additionally, local organizations, and photography clubs were approached to explore collaborative opportunities and strengthen the project’s reach. The overwhelming enthusiasm and encouragement from the community have laid a strong foundation for the upcoming competition.
- 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)
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)
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 **Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia**, I hope to gain insights into how to effectively engage youth, particularly from rural or underserved areas, in the conservation and documentation of Tunisia’s natural heritage. I aim to understand which outreach strategies resonate best with these communities, how we can foster long-term involvement in Wikimedia projects, and the role of partnerships with local environmental organizations, schools, and photography clubs in strengthening the event's impact. Additionally, I want to explore how interactive events and real-time support, such as photowalks and mentorship, influence participant engagement and learning. By gathering feedback and tracking participant involvement post-event, I hope to learn how to build lasting partnerships and maintain momentum for future Wikimedia initiatives. Ultimately, I aim to measure the project's success in raising awareness about Tunisia’s heritage and encouraging continued contributions to Wikimedia platforms.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | |
| Number of editors | 50 | |
| Number of organizers | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | 1000 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
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- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
Yes
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Quality images | Like the success of Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Tunisia, we will organize a special competition focused on the largest number of Quality Images and Featured Pictures. This competition will not only celebrate the photographic talent of participants but also aim to enhance the quality and quantity of images documenting Tunisia’s natural and cultural heritage. | 100 |
| Featured Pictures | Like the success of Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Tunisia, we will organize a special competition focused on the largest number of Quality Images and Featured Pictures. This competition will not only celebrate the photographic talent of participants but also aim to enhance the quality and quantity of images documenting Tunisia’s natural and cultural heritage. | 20 |
| Images used in Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects | Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 will not be considered a successful event if the photos are not utilized on Wikipedia. Therefore, we will set a target of having at least 200 photos used across different language versions of Wikipedia. This goal will ensure that the contributions from participants are not only recognized but also serve a meaningful purpose in enhancing the visual representation of Tunisia's heritage on a global platform. | 200 |
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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 utilize the Wiki Loves Competitions Tools to measure key metrics for the success of Wiki Loves Monuments 2025. These tools will allow us to track and analyze important data, such as the number of participants, the total number of photos uploaded, and, most importantly, the number of photos used across different language versions of Wikipedia. https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/
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)
6205 TND
- 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.
2025 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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