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This is the central documentation page for the mentorship relationship between the Baoulé Wikimedia community and the Wikimedia Language Diversity Hub (LDH).

Overview

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  [Incubator:Wp/bci](https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/bci)

Community Assessment Summary

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Based on initial diagnostic call Current Status & Strengths

  • Stage: Early Incubator.
  • Technology: Community members have access to smartphones.
  • Content Goal: Clear objective to double the number of articles and ultimately graduate from the Incubator.
  • Content Focus: Interest in creating articles about cultural institutions and translating existing French/English content.

Primary Goals

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  • Graduate from the Incubator.
  • Double the article count.
  • Create content about cultural institutions and language.
  • Translate existing French/English content into Bauolé.

Identified Challenges & Support Needs

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  • Critical Access Barrier: Lack of consistent internet connectivity is the primary blocker to all activity. Members need internet access to contribute.
  • Foundational Skills Gap: Community needs training in the most basic wiki skills: creating an account, editing a page, and creating a simple article.
  • Translation & Onboarding: Difficulty in bridging the gap between experienced non-native wiki organizers and new native speaker recruits.
  • Resource Mobilization: Need guidance and support to apply for micro-grants for internet data packages to enable participation.

Mentorship Action Plan

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  • Phase 1: Enable Access & First Steps (Months 1-3)
  • Objective: Secure basic connectivity and establish a simple, sustainable workflow for first contributions.
Action Item Lead Status Notes / Deadline
1. Establish Communication Hub Community + Mentor Completed Set up a low-bandwidth Telegram group for coordination.
2. Create "First 5 Articles" Guide LDH Mentor In Progress Provide a simple, visual guide for creating first articles on mobile.
3. Prepare Micro-grant Application Community + LDH Mentor Pending Draft a targeted application for internet data packages for active contributors.
4. Conduct Basic Editing Workshop LDH Mentor Planned Hold a text/image-based tutorial via Telegram on core editing skills.


  • Phase 2: Consistent Creation & System Building (Months 4-6)
  • Objective: Establish a rhythm of contribution and begin addressing translation and content structure.
  • Launch a Data-Backed Editing Drive if micro-grant is secured.
  • Start a Translate a Paragraph weekly project.
  • Create a basic Bauolé Style Guide on-wiki to collect common terms.
  • Monitor and encourage regular contribution from the core group.
  • Phase 3: Content Theming & Outreach Prep (Months 7-9)
  • Objective: Systematize content creation and prepare for community growth.
  • Organize a Cultural Institutions Month focusing on specific topics.
  • Draft a one-page community profile for sharing with local institutions.
  • Explore offline editing tools (e.g., Kiwix) for areas with poor connectivity.
  • Phase 4: Graduation Pathway & Sustainability (Months 10-12)
  • Objective: Review graduation criteria and plan for long-term sustainability.
  • Conduct a formal review against Incubator graduation requirements.
  • Develop a post-graduation sustainability plan.
  • Document the "Connectivity Grant" impact for future support.

Meeting Notes & Logs

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2025-11-14 Initial community Assessment 2026-01-28

  • Discussed the critical barrier of internet access. Agreed that securing connectivity via a micro-grant is the top priority.
  • Planned first steps for low-bandwidth communication and basic training.
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Contact

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  • This page is maintained collaboratively by the Baoulé Community and the LDH team. Please feel free to add updates, notes, and reflections below.*
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