Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 in Burundi (ID: 23943355)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
PatrickFound (talk • accounts • contributions • edit count)
- 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 Monuments 2026 in Burundi
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-07-01 - 2026-08-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Burundi
- 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)
The main challenges include limited photographic documentation of monuments, low public awareness about open knowledge platforms, and insufficient participation from local contributors in documenting cultural heritage.
In some cases, information about important monuments is incomplete, outdated, or unavailable on Wikimedia projects To address these challenges, I plan to organize outreach and awareness activities, encourage community participation, and support volunteers in photographing and documenting monuments. The project will promote the upload of high-quality images to Wikimedia Commons and contribute to improving related Wikipedia articles. Through training, collaboration, and community engagement, the initiative will help preserve cultural heritage digitally and make knowledge about monuments more accessible to everyone.
- 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 include organizing awareness and outreach campaigns to introduce Wiki Loves Monuments to local communities, photographers, students, and heritage enthusiasts. Training sessions and workshops will be conducted to teach participants how to identify eligible monuments, take quality photos, and upload images to Wikimedia Commons. After the contest, follow-up activities will include reviewing and categorizing uploaded images, recognizing outstanding contributors, and encouraging participants to use the images to improve Wikipedia articles related to local cultural heritage. These activities will contribute to expanding freely accessible knowledge and visual documentation of monuments while strengthening the local Wikimedia community.
Planned activity links: Link 1: [Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 - Participating countries] ( https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2026/Participating_countries )
Link 2: [Wiki Loves Monuments 2026 in Burundi] ( https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2026_au_Burundi )
- 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.
PatrickFound: Project Manager. The project manager will oversee all activities related to the development and implementation of the project. He will facilitate access to targeted areas, ensure compliance with grant commitments, and provide reports on the progress and status of the campaign.
Africain777 : Co-organizer, responsible for partnerships. Her mission is to mobilize people around the project and jointly train those who wish to participate in the campaign.
Jeannot : Design and communication.
- 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)
Je. Les participants cibles de la campagne Wiki Loves Monuments au Burundi peuvent inclure :
1. Photographes : Photographes amateurs et professionnels qui s’intéressent à la capture de sites du patrimoine et de l’architecture. 2. Communauté Wikimédia : les membres de la communauté Wikimédia, y compris les éditeurs et les contributeurs de Wikipédia, qui peuvent contribuer leurs photographies à Wikimédia Commons. 3. Étudiants :Impliquez les étudiants des écoles et des universités qui peuvent participer à la campagne et en apprendre davantage sur le patrimoine et l’architecture de leur pays. 4. Communautés locales : Les résidents vivant à proximité de sites patrimoniaux et architecturaux qui peuvent participer activement à la documentation et à la promotion de leur patrimoine local.
II. Pour impliquer les participants avant et pendant les activités, nous utiliserons diverses stratégies :
1. Campagne de sensibilisation : Mener des activités de sensibilisation ciblées par le biais des médias sociaux, des journaux locaux, de la radio et des babillards communautaires pour faire connaître la campagne et ses objectifs. Fournissez de l’information sur les avantages de la participation et sur la façon de vous impliquer. 2. Plateformes en ligne : Créez un site Web dédié à la campagne ou des pages de médias sociaux pour fournir des mises à jour, partager des ressources et faciliter la communication avec les participants. Encouragez les participants à rejoindre des groupes ou des forums en ligne pour interagir les uns avec les autres et partager leurs expériences. 3. Concours et défis de photographie : Organisez des concours ou des défis de pré-campagne pour générer de l’enthousiasme et encourager l’engagement précoce. Il peut s’agir de thèmes liés au patrimoine et à l’architecture ou à des monuments spécifiques. Fournir des directives claires pour la participation et offrir une reconnaissance pour les soumissions exceptionnelles. 4. Canaux de communication : Maintenez des lignes de communication ouvertes par le biais de bulletins d’information par e-mail, de forums en ligne ou de groupes de médias sociaux. Répondre rapidement aux questions des participants, fournir des conseils et offrir un soutien tout au long de la campagne. 5. Collaboration avec des partenaires locaux : Collaborez avec des organisations communautaires locales, des écoles, des universités et des clubs de photographie pour diffuser des informations sur la campagne. Organisez des présentations ou des ateliers dans ces milieux pour susciter l’intérêt des participants potentiels et répondre à leurs questions. 6. Mises à jour régulières : Partagez des mises à jour régulières sur l’avancement de la campagne, mettez en évidence les soumissions notables et présentez les réalisations des participants. Cela permet de maintenir l’enthousiasme des participants et de motiver les autres à s’impliquer.
III. Le suivi auprès des participants après les activités est essentiel pour maintenir l’engagement et les relations. Voici quelques approches que nous utiliserons :
1. Appréciation et reconnaissance : Exprimez votre gratitude aux participants pour leurs contributions et soulignez leurs réalisations par le biais de communications d’après-campagne, de certificats ou de récompenses. Reconnaître publiquement leurs efforts pour inspirer une participation continue. 2. Exposition ou publication : Envisagez d’organiser une exposition ou de publier un livre photo présentant les meilleures photographies de la campagne. Invitez les participants à assister au vernissage de l’exposition ou fournissez-leur des exemplaires de la publication en guise de reconnaissance tangible de leur travail. 3. Rétroaction et évaluation : Demandez aux participants de donner leur avis par le biais d’enquêtes ou d’entrevues afin de recueillir leurs points de vue sur la campagne, son impact et des suggestions pour l’améliorerment. Utilisez ces commentaires pour éclairer les campagnes et activités futures. 4. Collaboration continue : Maintenir la communication avec les participants par le biais de bulletins d’information ou de plateformes en ligne, pour les informer des événements à venir, des initiatives patrimoniales ou des possibilités de participation supplémentaire. Encouragez-les à apporter leurs connaissances et leurs compétences à d’autres projets Wikimédia ou à des initiatives en matière de patrimoine et d’architecture.
En engageant les participants avant, pendant et après les activités, nous créerons un sentiment de communauté, favoriserons un intérêt durable pour le patrimoine et l’architecture et encouragerons les contributions continues aux efforts de documentation et de préservation.
- 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.
We collaborated with the previous campaign, organizers and participants in choosing the topics and we will work together in this contest of wiki loves monuments. Our gathering places, whether physical or virtual, our training sessions, our social networks, our mailing lists, and our messaging apps are all ways through which we connect and interact as a community. Additionally, I manage several professional groups that encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Here is the link to our new WhatsApp Admin group to discuss with the community:
[1](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IA8KLRdlFG3LARvSMse6PU). We also have a Facebook page: [2](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070257133166).
Instagram (3) : https://www.instagram.com/wikijambo_community?igsh=MXRveHExbzExNjQ1cQ==
We plan to create slots to intensify our work, bring dynamism, and make the contest accessible to the concerned public.
- 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)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 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)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Thanks to this project, we aim to address the following learning questions:
1. How can the Wiki Loves Monuments contest enhance the recognition and appreciation of Burundi's cultural heritage among participants and the public? 2. What specific obstacles do local communities face when contributing to Wikimedia projects, and what effective solutions can we propose? 3. What are the best methods to raise awareness among local populations, especially youth and underrepresented groups, about the importance of documenting their heritage? 4.What concrete impact can increased participation in the contest have on enriching Wikimedia projects concerning to Burundi?
Expected results:
Discovery of Burundian Heritage: Highlight Burundi’s richness and diversity through images and other content created during the project. Understanding local dynamics: Study local participation dynamics to adjust our future approaches. Impact on national pride: Measure the impact of the contest on the sense of national pride and community among participants. Accessibility and inclusion: Find ways to make Wikimedia platforms more accessible and inclusive. These learnings will guide our future efforts to strengthen African contributions to Wikimedia and ensure a lasting impact of our initiatives.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | The number of members who will participate in contest. |
| Number of editors | 30 | Number of participants who will contribute uploading their photos on Wikimedia Commons. |
| Number of organizers | 3 | Number of persons involved in the organization of the campaign. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 30 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 250 |
| 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)
Le tableau de bord de sensibilisation et l’outil d’inscription à l’événement seront utilisés pour suivre les mesures
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q2RLIOxQ84xJkVVKsbImbqXUAEo4xDGXNLi7UAMyG0s/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)
12265867 BIF
- 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.
4150 USD
- By submitting your proposal/funding request you confirm that you have read and agree to the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy, and the Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback
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Community members are invited to share meaningful feedback on the proposal and include reasons why they endorse the proposal. Consider the following:
- 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).