IIITH-OKI/Advance Train The Trainer 2025/Expression of Interest/Submitted/Humaira Ali
Basic Information
[edit]Wikimedia Username
[edit]Wikimedia Project(s) you primarily contribute to
[edit]- Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons and Wiki books.
Active in Wikimedia since (Year)
[edit]- 2023
Your Affiliate or Community Group (if any):
[edit]- Wiki Club Jamia -https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Club_Jamia
Languages you work with (on-wiki or off-wiki):
[edit]English and Hindi
Have you participated in any Train the Trainer or similar Wikimedia training before? If yes, please mention the name of the event along with the year in which you participated
[edit]- Yes, I have been a part of Train a Wikipedian initiative by Deoband Community Wikimedia hosted in February 2025. https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Deoband_Community_Wikimedia/Events/Train_a_Wikipedian/February_2025
Are you currently involved in any leadership, facilitation, or mentoring roles within the Wikimedia movement? If yes, briefly describe the imitative and your involvement in it
[edit]- No
Track Preference
[edit]Your preferred track during the workshopworkshop
[edit]- Track 2: Project Design Challenge – From Learning to Action
Which track are you most interested in and why?
[edit]- I’m interested in track 2 because it will help me learn and develop my leadership skills. This track will help translate the ideas and learnings from the Wikimedia movement into concrete, actionable projects that can help create real impact in our communities. I see this track as a bridge between theory and practice moving beyond discussions to designing initiatives that address local needs, empower underrepresented voices, and strengthen participation.
Tell us about one Wikimedia program, campaign, or initiative you’ve contributed to in a leadership role
[edit]- One initiative I contributed to in a leadership role was hosting a Basic Wikipedia Editing Workshop at Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with Wiki Club JMI, DCW, and Eng Res Co. As one of the lead organisers I planned the workshop well. The workshop introduced participants to the values of free knowledge, the basics of editing, and how to contribute responsibly to Wikimedia projects. My role also involved ensuring accessibility, encouraging women participants (as part of the She Leads program focus), and creating a supportive environment for first-time editors. The workshop not only helped participants gain hands-on experience but also sparked interest in continuing contributions to Wikimedia projects. Leading this initiative gave me the opportunity to strengthen community engagement at the university level and nurture a culture of collaborative learning. From hosting the workshop I learned that leadership in the Wikimedia movement is less about instructing and more about facilitating collective growth. I realized the importance of breaking down complex editing processes into simple, accessible steps so that newcomers feel confident. I also learned how vital it is to create an inclusive and encouraging space, especially for women participants, where every question and contribution is valued. On a personal level, I gained insights into community building -how small initiatives can spark long-term interest and engagement. I also learned the importance of evaluation and reflection, since feedback from participants helped me identify areas for improvement and think about designing future projects more effectively. Above all, the workshop showed me that leadership in Wikimedia is about sharing responsibility, empowering others, and nurturing sustainability rather than doing things alone. https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Club_Jamia/Events/Taking_Wiki_Club_Jamia_Ahead
What skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from this training?
[edit]- I hope to gain practical skills in facilitation, mentorship, and impact evaluation that go beyond the basics of hosting workshops. I want to learn how to design training modules that are more engaging, inclusive, and adaptable for diverse Wikimedia communities. I am particularly interested in developing skills to mentor new trainers, manage group dynamics, and ensure that knowledge transfer is sustainable.
Based on your selected track, what is one challenge you have encountered in either evaluating Wikimedia programs or designing impactful projects? Please share your experience relevant to your chosen track.
[edit]- One challenge I have encountered in designing impactful Wikimedia projects is measuring long-term engagement beyond the immediate success of an event or workshop. For example, while a workshop may bring in many new participants, it is often difficult to evaluate how many of them continue editing, contributing, or becoming active community members afterward. Tracking this continuity requires follow-up mechanisms, mentorship, and sustained support, which are not always easy to build into small-scale projects. This experience has shown me that evaluation in Wikimedia work needs to go beyond numbers (edits, participants, pages created) and instead focus on quality, retention, and community growth. Aligning with Track 2, I want to learn how to design micro projects that integrate such evaluation methods from the start, ensuring that impact is not just immediate but also lasting.
How do you plan to apply what you learn after the event?
[edit]- I plan to apply what I learn after the event by translating the insights into actionable micro-projects within my Wikimedia community. I also aim to share my learnings through community meet-ups, workshops, and collaborative platforms, so that the knowledge can benefit not just my immediate circle but also other affiliates and emerging contributors. By doing so, I hope to create an impact where learning leads to collective growth and long-term impact.
(Optional) Are you open to mentorship (either receiving or offering it)?
[edit]- Yes, I am open to mentorship both ways. I would be glad to receive mentorship to strengthen my skills. At the same time, I am also open to offering mentorship, especially to newcomers in the Wikimedia movement, by sharing my experiences in community building, organising workshops, and supporting first-time contributors.