Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 (ID: 23545549)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Ayyuha Sideeq
- 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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- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-11-01 - 2026-06-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
International (more than one country across continents or regions) International (spanning multiple countries across continents and regions) diverse group includes Algeria, Antarctica, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Estonia, France, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Ukraine, the United States, and the United Kingdom, alongside a broader global presence.
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Wiki Loves Ramadan
- 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)
Wiki Loves Ramadan (WLR) seeks to close critical knowledge gaps on Wikimedia by documenting the diverse traditions, practices, heritage, and historical figures associated with Ramadan. Although the month is observed by over a billion people worldwide, knowledge on Wikimedia projects remains limited, fragmented, or concentrated in only a few regions. WLR 2026 aims to change this by mobilizing contributors from 36 countries and over 30 Wikimedia communities to enrich platforms such as Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, Wikiquote, Wikivoyage, and Wikibooks. Beyond improving representation of Islamic culture and history, the initiative empowers underrepresented voices, preserves intangible heritage, and strengthens intercultural understanding, ensuring Wikimedia becomes a more inclusive and globally reflective space. The main challenges include underrepresentation of local traditions, limited multilingual documentation, low visibility of minority perspectives, and limited participation from smaller Wikimedia communities. To address these, WLR will implement creative strategies such as localized micro-campaigns to highlight community-specific practices, digital storytelling through oral histories, images, and short videos, and gamified participation with leaderboards and badges to attract younger editors. Cross-cultural “Iftar & Edit” meetups will foster exchange between contributors worldwide, while structured mentorship, training, and post-contest engagement will encourage long-term editor retention. By combining heritage preservation with innovation such as translation tools, Wikidata visualizations, and technology-driven content gap identification. WLR 2026 seeks not only to expand Wikimedia’s coverage of Ramadan but also to build sustainable, diverse knowledge communities that continue to thrive beyond the contest.
- 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.
1. Launch & Outreach
- Campaign announcement via on-wiki central notice.
- Targeted outreach through community groups, affiliates, mailing lists, and social media.
- Distribution of outreach materials (leaflets, posters, press releases).
- Planned partnerships with local Wikimedia affiliates, student associations, and cultural organizations to support localized outreach.
2.Training & Mentorship
- Online and in-person workshops on editing basics, Wikimedia Commons uploads, and Wikidata tools.
- Mentorship programs for new contributors, pairing them with experienced Wikimedians.
- Support for national organizers, particularly in underrepresented regions, with resources and one-on-one guidance.
3.Contest Activities
- Edit-a-thons and contribution sprints across six Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia, Commons, Wikidata, Wikiquote, Wikivoyage, and Wikibooks).
- Photo/Media Drive: Encouraging participants to upload Ramadan-related photos, videos, and audio recordings.
- National and international jury processes for evaluating contributions.
- Awards and recognition for high-quality contributions at both local and international levels.
4.Communications Campaign
- International social media campaign to raise awareness of the contest.
- Engagement of social media specialists and local organizers to amplify reach.
- Outreach in local languages to connect with diverse communities.
5.Monitoring & Evaluation
- Use of the Programs & Events Dashboard to monitor contributions in real time.
- Centralized tracking of activities across participating countries.
- Participant satisfaction surveys and feedback sessions.
- Metrics analysis to evaluate contributions, article quality, and media uploads.
6.Post-Contest Activities
- Closing event to highlight top contributors and share impact stories.
- Publication of results, lessons learned, and best practices on Wikimedia platforms.
- Sharing campaign outcomes during global events such as Wikimania.
- Public Project Page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Ramadan_2026
- 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 Director - User:Serine Ben Brahim
- Project Lead (Manager) - User:ZI Jony
- Digital Engagement & Community Support Manager - User:Iwuala Lucy
- Campaign Infrastructure & Engagement Manager - User:Dnshitobu
- Campaign Technical & Operations Coordinator - User:Bonnjalal00
- Regional Coordinator and Ambassador - Africa - User:Tesleemah
- Regional Coordinator and Ambassador - South Asia - Vacant
- Regional Coordinator and Ambassador - MENA - User:Akbarali
- Regional Coordinator and Ambassador - ESEAP - User:Arcuscloud
- Regional Coordinator and Ambassador - CEECA - User:MarianaSenkiv
- Technical & Web Experience Coordinator - User:Najem Ajem
- Global Jury Coordinator - User:Gwanki
- Lead Designer - User:Bajinra
- Finance & Administration Coordinator (SSA) - User:Ayyuha Sideeq
- 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)
Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 will welcome a diverse group of participants from 36 countries, including Wikimedia contributors, students, educators, professionals, cultural and Islamic organizations, and individuals passionate about documenting Ramadan traditions. A special emphasis will be placed on engaging underrepresented Islamic communities, with contributions encouraged in multiple languages such as Arabic, Bangla, English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and Ukrainian across platforms like Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikidata.
Before and during the contest, participants will be supported through pre-campaign orientation sessions, multilingual workshops, task lists, editing guides, and mentorship programs facilitated via online chat groups and help desks. Engagement will remain high through monthly micro-challenges, edit-a-thons, and community events, while visibility will be maintained through active promotion on Wikimedia village pumps, mailing lists, Telegram groups, and social media.
After the contest, contributors will receive certificates of participation, personalized feedback, and connections to local affiliates and user groups to sustain their involvement. A comprehensive impact report will highlight participation metrics, content contributions, and success stories, with notable achievements showcased at Wikimania and other global Wikimedia events, ensuring participants’ efforts continue to shine long after Ramadan ends.
- 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.
To ensure that Wiki Loves Ramadan (WLR) 2026 was built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and shared ownership, we engaged community members and relevant groups at every stage of the planning process. Our approach was designed not only to gather input but also to foster a sense of collective responsibility for the project’s success.
- Building on Lessons from WLR 2025
To strengthen WLR 2026, we shared the evaluation and results of the 2025 campaign with communities. This step highlighted both successes and gaps, such as the need for more structured data integration on Wikidata, increased support for Commons uploads, and the creation of offline editing resources. This reflective process gave communities the opportunity to co-identify priorities for the upcoming campaign.
- Regional and Thematic Collaboration
Recognizing the global diversity of Ramadan traditions, we actively coordinated with Wikimedia affiliates in CEE & CA, MENA, SSA, ESEAP, South Asia, and diaspora communities. This ensured that the campaign aligned with ongoing regional and thematic initiatives, avoided duplication, and maximized collaboration. By doing so, we bridged local cultural contexts with the project’s global vision.
- Inclusive Communication and Outreach
To involve as many voices as possible, we launched a multilingual communication campaign across social media, affiliate channels, and mailing lists. Engaging posters, videos, and participation guides were shared widely, ensuring that both seasoned contributors and new participants felt welcomed into the conversation.
- 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)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 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)
As a Wikimedia editor who has previously contributed to other projects, I see Wiki Loves Ramadan as an opportunity to build on my existing experience while exploring new ways of documenting culture and traditions. I hope to learn how large-scale, multilingual campaigns can bring together contributors from diverse backgrounds and how best practices from previous projects can be adapted to support underrepresented Islamic communities.
I also hope to gain deeper insights into improving content creation strategies, particularly how to inspire contributors to document customs, traditions, and biographies of notable Islamic figures in ways that balance quality with quantity. These lessons, alongside the skills I have gained from past projects, will strengthen my ability to contribute meaningfully to Wikimedia campaigns, support inclusivity, and ensure Islamic culture and heritage are well represented on a global scale.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 300 | |
| Number of editors | 250 | |
| Number of organizers | 70 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 4500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 1500 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 250 |
| Wikivoyage | 150 |
| Wikibooks | 100 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | N/A | 4000 |
| Wikimedia Commons | N/A | 1500 |
| Wikidata | N/A | 200 |
| Wikiquote | N/A | 250 |
| Wikivoyage | N/A | 100 |
- 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)
- Article Creation and Improvement Metrics: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org
- Reviewing articles: https://fountain.toolforge.org
- Reviewing Media: https://montage.toolforge.org
- Participation Metrics: Campaigns/Foundation Product Team/Registration
- Content Translation and Localization: en:Special:ContentTranslation
- Social Media and Outreach Campaigns: Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Ads and Twitter Analytics
- Volunteer and Participant Satisfaction: Post-contest surveys using Google Forms
- Financial Accountability and Reporting: Google Sheets
- Hashtags tool
- Wikidata Query Service / SQL Quarry
- GLAMorous / Commons Category Stats
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HWdRsPLGAAb1MXFrFBc0UcxhOL6WwvCUv0mIZpGy_SU/
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
7683030 NGN
- 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.
5000 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).