Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikikaamatan 2026 (ID: 23749217)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Diviana Jackson
- Organization
Kent Wikimedia Club
- 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)
N/A
- 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.
Wikikaamatan 2026
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-11-01 - 2026-02-01
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Regional (more than one country in the same continent or region) Sabah, Malaysia
- 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)
The change this initiative aims to bring is the strengthening of the digital presence and preservation of the Kadazandusun language through open knowledge platforms such as Wikipedia and Wikicommons. The program seeks to empower student teachers with digital literacy skills while fostering awareness of the importance of documenting indigenous language and culture in a global digital space.
- 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. Wikipedia Editing Program Activity Description: Conduct program to introduce new members to Wikipedia editing, focusing on how to create, edit, and update articles about Sabah cultural. The emphasis will be on contributing content in local and indigenous languages, as well as documenting cultural heritage and local knowledge.
Why It’s Effective:
Wikipedia is a globally recognized platform. By teaching this to new members on how to edit and contribute articles, they will help enrich Wikipedia with important local and indigenous knowledge that is currently underrepresented. They will learn to follow Wikipedia’s editorial guidelines, enhancing their digital literacy and critical thinking skills.
2. Wikimedia Commons (Image Documentation)
Activity Description:
Photography activity, will allow club members to capture images of local cultural events, landscapes, architecture, and traditions. These photos will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, enriching the visual representation of the region and making images available for global use.
Why It’s Effective:
Wikimedia Commons is an open media repository that houses millions of freely usable images, audio, and video files. By contributing images to it, students will provide visual documentation of the rich cultural diversity of East Malaysia, which is often underrepresented on global platforms.
3. Writing Diffs (Documenting Experiences and Contributions)
Activity Description:
Participants will document their contributions and experiences in diffs (a type of detailed record), describing the changes they made to Wikipedia articles and images uploaded to Commons.
Why It’s Effective:
Writing diffs encourages students to reflect on their work and track their progress, helping them learn from their experiences. It also creates a permanent record of their contributions to Wikimedia, which can be revisited and shared with others.
- 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.
Chairperson NEREUS MARTIN Wikimedia username: Banunnereus Roles:-
- Chair the main committee meetings and the planning of the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Oversee the implementation of the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Monitor the implementation of the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Appoint the implementation committee for the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Manage matters involving external parties.
Vice chairperson DIVIANA JACKSON Wikimedia username: Diviana Jackson Roles:-
- Assume the duties of the chairperson in the absence of the chairperson.
- Assist the chairperson in carrying out their responsibilities.
Secretary EFFIONIE RONNIE Wikimedia username: Effionie Ronnie Roles:-
- Manage all correspondence related to the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Manage application forms and approval for the implementation of Wikikaamatan.
- Manage lecture exemption letters (if necessary).
- Produce promotional posters for the program.
- Prepare reports on all Wikikaamatan activities according to their respective locations.
- Coordinate with the Documentation Committee for report completion purposes.
Deputy secretary Britony Mousin Wikimedia username: Ft btysio18 Roles:-
- Carry out the duties of the secretary in the absence of the secretary.
- Assist the secretary in preparing reports throughout the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Produce program articles to be published in daily newspapers.
Treasurer ELLY FERNANDA IDIE Wikimedia username: Ellynanda Roles:-
- Prepare the budget estimate for Wikikaamatan.
- Collect receipts throughout the Wikikaamatan Program.
- Create categories on WikiCommons for the purpose of uploading related images.
- Upload all photos and videos from Wikikaamatan to the Wikimedia Kent Club Instagram.
- Prepare the expenditure report.
Transportation and Communication Committee RYBA KEYDRA CALDEZ WINDIRI ELLIZIERA JUANIS
Wikimedia username: RYBA KEYDRA Wikimedia username: Ellieziera J
Roles:-
- Manage transportation arrangements for all transportation needs to any location.
Equipment & Food Committee WELDINA ALFRED WILLIS
Wikimedia username: Welldinaa Wikimedia username: Mr41fr3d Roles:-
- Prepare and bring necessary equipment such as buntings and banners.
- Responsible for arranging, transporting, returning, or storing equipment used for future use or to be returned to the equipment owner.
- Ensure that there is an internet connection at the program venue.
- Act as secretariat staff during the workshop sessions.
- Manage food and beverages for Wikimedia Kent Club members involved in Wikikaamatan and workshop participants (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments).
Gifts & Souvenirs Committee VIONA VELYENDRA LASIUS CYLLA CORNELTHA CORNELIUS PATRICK
Wikimedia username: Viona Velyendra Wikimedia username: Cylla Corneltha Cornelius Patrick Roles:-
- Manage gifts and souvenirs for program participants and presenters.
- Prepare e-certificates for all participants and the Implementation Committee members.
- Ensure that the gifts are sufficient.
- 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)
Target All members of the Wikimedia Kent CLub.
External participants from Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) community
a) Before:
i. Create promotional materials showcasing the importance of preserving and promoting their mother tongue.
ii. Utilize social media platforms to create awareness and generate interest in the event.
iii. Conduct initial briefing on Wikikaamatan program.
iv. Promote awareness on digital preservation of Kadazandusun language.
b) During:
i. Conduct hands-on workshop sessions.
ii. Train participants to edit and develop Kadazandusun Wikipedia entries.
iii. Guide participants to upload Kaamatan-themed images to Wikicommons.
iv. Facilitate exhibition and editing sessions.
c) Follow-up: i. Collect contact information for interested community members for future events or language-learning initiatives. ii. Share highlights and photos from the event on social media to sustain interest. iii. Conduct evaluation session and announce program results iv. Encourage continuous collaboration between Wikimedia Kent Club and participants v. Sustain participant involvement in digital documentation of Kadazandusun language
- 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.
Link : https://padlet.com/gipgp24060102/wikikaamatan-2026-planning-31ib0lgknwd5edpo
On-wiki link: https://dtp.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Kadai_Kupi#WIKIKAAMATAN_2026
- 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)
Improve User Experience
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Outcomes Educators and communities will understand how Wikimedia platforms (Wikipedia, and Incubator) can be effectively used as tools for language digitization, contributing to the preservation of ethnic languages through accessible, open knowledge initiatives.
Data:
Number of new accounts created across Wikimedia projects (Wikipedia and Incubator). Number of new articles or language projects initiated in Wikipedia and Incubator. Number of cultural heritage items uploaded to Commons during the WikiMamanau series.
Participants understand the objectives of Wikikaamatan and the role of Wikimedia platforms in Kadazandusun language digitization, contributing to the preservation of ethnic languages through accesible, open knowledge initiatives.
Data: Number of new articles or language projects initiated in Wikipedia and Incubator.
Learning Questions
How does participation in hands-on Wikimedia workshops influence students' awareness of open knowledge and digital literacy?
How prepared are participants to use Wikipedia and Wikicommons for language preservation?
Outcomes Through the training workshops, participants will be empowered with practical digital literacy skills, enabling them to document their native languages and cultures through multimedia forms such as text, and images across different Wikimedia projects.
Data:
Number of successful contributions (posts, articles) completed during workshops. Number of participants successfully initiating a new language project or article on Incubator.
Through the training workshops, participants will gain hands-on digital editing skills and translation experience, enabling them to document their native languages and cultures through multimedia forms such as text, and images across different WIkimedia projects. Data: Number of successful contributions (posts, articles) completed during workshops. Number of Kadazandusun words translated (target: 1,000 words). Number of participants actively editing.
Learning Questions What motivates students from East Malaysia to contribute to Wikimedia projects, particularly in their native languages?
How effective are hands-on workshops in improving editing and translation skills?
Outcomes
Wikimedia Kent Club will further diversify the linguistic, cultural, and educational content available on Wikimedia platforms, strengthening the presence of East Malaysian languages at a global level.
Data:
Number of pilot articles or language projects started in Incubator (e.g., Kadazandusun, Iban, Semai). Growth of media documentation (photos, text) uploaded to Commons related to local heritage.
Participants actively contribute Kadazandusun content and cultural images, strengthening the presence of minorities at a global level.
Data: Number of Kaamatan-themed images uploaded to Wikicommons. Number of active contributors during exhibitions.
Learning Questions
How do Wikimedia Kent Club workshops encourage contributions to diversify indigenous language content on Wikimedia platforms?
How does participation increase awareness of cultural documentation through Wikimedia platforms?
Outcomes Students and educators will gain digital literacy skills and develop a stronger sense of cultural identity by preserving their languages on Wikimedia platforms.
Data:
Survey on the challenges students faced when editing (short survey immediately after workshop). Number of successful Wikimedia edits/posts after the workshop. Number of students receiving follow-up help or coaching
Strengthened collaboration between Wikimedia Kent Club, Jabatan Bahasa Kadazandusun, and KDCA community.
Data: Number of KDCA participants involved. Joint activities conducted.
Learning Questions
What challenges do students encounter when editing Wikimedia platforms, particularly in terms of language barriers or technical difficulties?
How does collaboration with external cultural organizations support sustainable language documentation?
Outcomes
Sustained community engagement with Wikimedia platforms, encouraging ongoing contributions and participation from students and educators. Data:
Number of new followers on Instagram of Wikimedia Malaysia and WikiKent Club. Number of participants who make at least one edit to Wikipedia one month after the event. Number of pictures uploaded in Commons by Wikimedia Kent Club throughout the program. Number of new collaborations or initiatives created by participants post-workshop (e.g., school clubs, language projects).
Learning Questions
How does participation in WikiTour 2.0 influence students’ perceptions of their cultural identity and their efforts in language preservation?
Outcomes Sustained engagement in Wikimedia projects and leadership development
Data: Number of participants continuing to edit after the program. Number of follow-up activities or collaborations. Continued uploads on Wikicommons.
Learning Questions
How does Wikikaamatan encourage continuous contribution after the program ends?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 100 | Individuals who attend or benefit from the proposal’s activities, either in person or virtually. Does not include social media followers, donors, or others not participating directly. |
| Number of editors | 100 | People who edit Wikimedia projects, creating or improving content as a result of grantee activities |
| Number of organizers | 20 | People that make sure that activities can be implemented by providing the necessary time, support, and knowledge - such as coordinators, trainers, facilitators, etc. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| 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
| 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)
- Program & Events Dashboard
- Link to Outreach Dashboard:
1. WIKIKAAMATAN 2026 https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/INSTITUT_PENDIDIKAN_GURU_KAMPUS_KENT,_TUARAN/WIKIKAAMATAN_2026
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k2HoH6lVqhCnK7V9xphnx8Rqj09wEmkmPF5JzwbtB04/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)
20405 MYR
- 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.
4999.58 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).