PhilWiki Community/5-Year Plan (2026-2030)

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The PhilWiki Community 5-Year Plan (2026–2030) outlines the Philippine Wikimedia affiliate’s medium-term strategic direction and goals as it advances into the next phase of its mission to promote free, open knowledge across the Philippines. Building on a decade of volunteer-driven programs and initiatives, the plan was developed through a comprehensive midterm planning process in late 2025 and early 2026, grounded in the Wikimedia Movement Strategy and centered on achieving knowledge equity and delivering knowledge as a service.

This 2026–2030 roadmap reflects the community’s commitment to strengthening participation, deepening partnerships, elevating education and digital literacy, expanding language and cultural representation, and enhancing internal capacity for sustained impact. It represents a collaborative vision crafted with input from volunteers, project leads, partners, and stakeholders, aiming to ensure Wikimedia projects more fully serve Philippine audiences and contributors in multiple languages and contexts.

Registered as Philippine Wikimedia Comunity Inc. under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Republic of the Philippines, the Philippine Wikimedia Community User Group (PH-WC) is a non-stock non-profit corporation, which main objective is to initiate, support, promote, participate, create, organize, develop and engage in projects, programs and activities that promote free, responsibly open-content resources and reference materials, in English and in different Philippine languages, and of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Since 2021, it has adopted and implemented an annual plan which serves as its guide to achieve its goals.

Timeline

14 January to 18 February 2025: PhilWiki Community Engagement Survey, 2025
14 May to 5 June 2025: Capacity Building Workshop
22-24 August 2025:Philippine Wikimedia Conference Strategic Direction (Cebu WikiConference 2025)
1-5 December 2025: Community Engagement Survey 2025 - Assessment of Activities
7 December 2025: Year-end Evaluation and Assessment
30 December 2025: Drafting of PhilWiki Community 5-Year Plan (2026-2030)
1-14 February 2026: Finalizing of PhilWiki Community 5-Year Plan (2026-2030)
23-28 February 2026: Community endorsement of the Final Version

Vision Statement

A vibrant and inclusive Philippine Wikimedia Community that empowers Filipinos from all sectors to collaboratively create, preserve, and share free, reliable knowledge celebrating our languages, cultures, and heritage while ensuring equitable access to information for all.

Mission Statement

To empower diverse Filipino communities, volunteers, and partners to collaboratively create, preserve, and share multilingual, verified knowledge through Wikimedia platforms, advancing education, cultural heritage, and equitable access to information.

Core Values

We put people and communities at the heart of free knowledge creation and sharing. [People-Centered]

We value accuracy, verification, and integrity in all content across Wikimedia platforms. [Honesty]

We promote collaboration among volunteers, partners, and communities. [Working Together]

We connect Filipinos to knowledge and to the global Wikimedia movement. [Connectivity]

Strategies

People-centered community development
Multilingual knowledge and cultural heritage
Education and capacity building
Technology, connectivity and access
Sustainability, governance and global engagement

Expected Impact by 2030

By 2030, PhilWiki Community will:

Be a nationally recognized free knowledge movement.
Lead multilingual Wikimedia growth in the East, Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.
Serve as a model for culturally grounded, community-led digital knowledge development.
Empower Filipinos to see their languages, histories, and identities reflected in global knowledge spaces.

STRATEGY 1: PEOPLE-CENTERED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Inclusive growth and leadership development

At the heart of the PhilWiki Community’s sustainability is its people. This strategy prioritizes inclusive growth, leadership development, and the creation of safe, welcoming spaces where volunteers from across the Philippines can meaningfully participate and lead. By expanding membership nationwide, strengthening leadership pathways, and ensuring diverse regional representation, the community aims to build a resilient and future-ready movement.

Through the establishment of Regional Community Hubs, the expansion of Youth and Campus Wiki Programs, and the institutionalization of annual Leadership Summits and mentorship initiatives, this strategy empowers volunteers at all levels, from new contributors to experienced organizers. Over the next five years, PhilWiki commits to cultivating 300 active volunteers, forming 20 institutional Wiki Clubs, developing 10 regional coordinators, and increasing leadership representation beyond the Bicol Region to at least 50%, ensuring a truly national and inclusive Wikimedia community.

Objectives:

Expand and diversify membership nationwide.
Strengthen volunteer leadership and succession planning.
Ensure safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces.

Key Programs:
1. Regional Community Hubs

Establish active hubs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Develop at least 10 regional coordinators by 2030.

2. Youth & Campus Wiki Program

Expand Wiki Clubs in universities (e.g., replication of successful campus initiatives).

Annual Wiki Youth Camp beginning 2027.

3. Leadership Summit

Annual training on governance, facilitation, and Wikimedia policies.

Mentorship program for new organizers.

5-Year Targets:

300 active volunteers nationwide; 10 regional coordinators.
20 institutional Wiki Clubs.
50% leadership representation from outside Bicol Region.

Targets	Activities	Timetable	Outcomes
Expand and diversify membership nationwide.	Establish active hubs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; Develop regional coordinators.	year-round	300 active volunteers nationwide; 10 regional coordinators.
Strengthen volunteer leadership and succession planning.	Expand Wiki Clubs in universities (e.g., replication of successful campus initiatives); Annual Wiki Youth Camp beginning 2027.	year-round	20 institutional Wiki Clubs.
Ensure safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces.	Annual training on governance, facilitation, and Wikimedia policies; Mentorship program for new organizers	year-round	50% leadership representation from outside Bicol Region.

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STRATEGY 2: MULTILINGUAL KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

Celebrating Philippine languages and heritage

PhilWiki Community recognizes that the richness of Philippine knowledge lies in its linguistic and cultural diversity. This strategy advances the preservation, documentation, and amplification of local languages, histories, and heritage by strengthening multilingual content creation and building meaningful partnerships with cultural institutions and communities. By centering regional voices and safeguarding intangible heritage, the community contributes to knowledge equity and ensures that Filipino stories are represented on Wikimedia platforms.

Through the Philippine Languages Initiative, expanded WikiTakes the City and heritage documentation efforts, strengthened GLAM partnerships, and the development of ethical Oral History and Indigenous Knowledge programs, this strategy fosters inclusive cultural representation and responsible knowledge sharing. Over the next five years, PhilWiki aims to produce 50,000 new or improved multilingual articles, upload 25,000 media files to Wikimedia Commons, and establish 15 sustained GLAM partnerships, building a stronger digital presence for Philippine languages and heritage.

Objectives:

Increase content in Philippine languages.
Preserve local knowledge, oral histories, and intangible heritage.
Strengthen GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) partnerships.

Key Programs:
1. Philippine Languages Initiative

Support growth of regional Wikipedias (e.g., Bikol, Cebuano, Kapampangan, Tagalog).

Annual “Language Month Edit-a-thon.”

2. WikiTakes the City & Heritage Documentation

Expand WikiTakes the City events to 2–3 cities per year.

Focus on heritage towns and underdocumented communities.

3. GLAM Partnerships

Formalize MOUs with at least 15 institutions by 2030.

Digitization and open licensing of archives.

4. Oral History & Indigenous Knowledge Program

Pilot documentation projects with IP communities (with ethical safeguards).

Develop community consent protocols.

5-Year Targets:

50,000 new/improved multilingual articles.
25,000 media uploads to Wikimedia Commons.
15 sustained GLAM partnerships.

Targets	Activities	Timetable	Outcomes
Increase content in Philippine languages.	Support growth of regional Wikipedias (e.g., Bikol, Cebuano, Kapampangan, Tagalog); Annual “Language Month Edit-a-thon” (locally Buwan ng Wiki, Bulan nin Wiki, Buwan sa Wiki)	August	50,000 new/improved multilingual articles.
Preserve local knowledge, oral histories, and intangible heritage.	Expand WikiTakes the City events to 2–3 cities per year; Focus on heritage towns and underdocumented communities.	year-round	25,000 media uploads to Wikimedia Commons.
Strengthen GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) partnerships.	Formalize MOUs with at least 15 institutions by 2030; Digitization and open licensing of archives.	year-round	15 sustained GLAM partnerships.
	Pilot documentation projects with IP communities (with ethical safeguards); Develop community consent protocols.	October

Support

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STRATEGY 3: EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING

Advancing free knowledge through education

Education remains a powerful pathway for expanding access to free and reliable knowledge. This strategy focuses on integrating Wikimedia projects into formal and informal learning environments while strengthening digital and information literacy across communities. By equipping educators, students, and volunteers with the skills to critically evaluate sources and contribute responsibly, PhilWiki Community promotes ethical, verified, and impactful content creation.

Through the Wikimedia Education Program, nationwide digital literacy and fact-checking workshops, and the development of game-based and creative learning tools tailored to local languages, this strategy bridges open knowledge with classroom and community learning. Over the next five years, PhilWiki Community aims to train 100 educators, engage 10,000 student editors, and ensure that 80% of its programs integrate verification and responsible content creation modules, building a generation of informed contributors and critical thinkers.

Objectives:

Integrate Wikimedia into formal and informal education.
Improve digital and information literacy.
Promote verified and ethical content creation.

Key Programs:
1. Wikimedia Education Program

Curriculum integration workshops for teachers.

Collaboration with DepEd and CHED-recognized institutions.

2. Digital Literacy & Fact-Checking Workshops

Nationwide training on verification and combating misinformation.

Annual “Public Domain Day”

3. Game-Based & Creative Learning

Support localized educational tools (e.g., word-based literacy games aligned with local languages).

Develop Wikimedia-based learning modules.

5-Year Targets:

100 trained educators.
10,000 student editors engaged.
80% of programs integrating verification modules.

Targets	Activities	Timetable	Outcomes
Integrate Wikimedia into formal and informal education.	Curriculum integration workshops for teachers; Collaboration with DepEd and CHED-recognized institutions.	year-round	100 trained educators.
Improve digital and information literacy.	Nationwide training on verification and combating misinformation; Annual “Public Domain Day”	January	10,000 student editors engaged.
Promote verified and ethical content creation.	Support localized educational tools (e.g., word-based literacy games aligned with local languages); Develop Wikimedia-based learning modules.	year-round	80% of programs integrating verification modules.

Support

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STRATEGY 4: TECHNOLOGY, CONNECTIVITY AND ACCESS

Bridging knowledge gaps

Access to knowledge should not be limited by geography, connectivity, or resources. This strategy focuses on reducing digital divides by expanding access to Wikimedia platforms in underserved and remote communities across the Philippines. By strengthening digital inclusion initiatives and investing in technical capacity, PhilWiki Community ensures that more Filipinos can both access and contribute to free knowledge.

Through offline Wikipedia distribution using Kiwix, connectivity support for volunteers, and advanced technical skills training in Wikimedia tools such as Wikidata and Commons, this strategy builds a more connected and technologically empowered community. Over the next five years, PhilWiki Community aims to deploy 100 offline installations nationwide, train 200 individuals in advanced Wikimedia tools, and actively participate in at least three global Wikimedia campaigns annually, advancing sustainable and equitable access to knowledge for all.

Objectives:

Improve access to Wikimedia in underserved communities.
Support digital inclusion initiatives.
Leverage technology for sustainability.

Key Programs:
1. Offline Wikipedia Distribution

Deploy Kiwix-based offline solutions in remote schools.

Partner with LGUs for community knowledge hubs.

2. Connectivity Grants

Provide micro-grants for internet/data support to active volunteers in remote areas.

3. Technical Skills Training

Wikimedia tools training (Wikidata, Commons, citation tools).

Encourage Filipino participation in global technical discussions.

5-Year Targets:

100 offline installations nationwide.
200 trained in advanced Wikimedia tools.
Active participation in at least 3 global Wikimedia campaigns annually.

Targets	Activities	Timetable	Outcomes
Improve access to Wikimedia in underserved communities.	Deploy Kiwix-based offline solutions in remote schools; Partner with LGUs for community knowledge hubs.	year-round	100 offline installations nationwide.
Support digital inclusion initiatives.	Provide micro-grants for internet/data support to active volunteers in remote areas.	year-round	200 trained in advanced Wikimedia tools.
Leverage technology for sustainability.	Wikimedia tools training (Wikidata, Commons, citation tools); Encourage Filipino participation in global technical discussions.	year-round	Active participation in at least 3 global Wikimedia campaigns annually.

Support

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STRATEGY 5: SUSTAINABILITY, GOVERNANCE AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Strong foundation for long-term impact

To ensure lasting impact, PhilWiki Community commits to building a strong, transparent, and future-ready organizational foundation. This strategy focuses on strengthening governance systems, securing sustainable resources, and actively engaging with the broader Wikimedia movement at regional and global levels. By reinforcing accountability and strategic alignment, the community positions itself for steady growth and long-term resilience.

Through continuous organizational development, diversified resource mobilization, and meaningful global representation, PhilWiki aims to enhance both its internal capacity and external partnerships. Over the next five years, the community targets stable annual operating budget growth, the successful hosting of five major national conferences, and consistent representation in ESEAP regional initiatives culminating in hosting an international Wikimedia conference by 2029.

Objectives:

Strengthen governance and transparency.
Ensure financial sustainability.
Deepen engagement with the global Wikimedia movement.

Key Programs:
1. Organizational Development

Annual strategic review and public impact report.

Policy updates aligned with Universal Code of Conduct.

2. Resource Mobilization

Diversify funding sources (local sponsors, cultural grants).

Develop partnership packages.

3. Global Representation

Participation in regional and global conferences.

Host an international Wikimedia conference by 2029.

5-Year Targets:

Stable annual operating budget growth.
5 major national conferences hosted.
Representation in ESEAP regional initiatives annually.

Targets	Activities	Timetable	Outcomes
Strengthen governance and transparency.	Annual strategic review and public impact report; Policy updates aligned with Universal Code of Conduct.	semi-annual	Stable annual operating budget growth.
Ensure financial sustainability.	Diversify funding sources (local sponsors, cultural grants); Develop partnership packages.	year-round	5 major national conferences hosted.
Deepen engagement with the global Wikimedia movement.	Participation in regional and global conferences; Host an international Wikimedia conference by 2029.	year-round	Representation in ESEAP regional initiatives annually.

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Implementation Timeline Overview

The Implementation Timeline outlines a clear, strategic pathway to achieve the organization’s long-term goals from 2026 to 2030. Structured in three progressive phases, this roadmap ensures that growth is intentional, sustainable, and impact-driven. Each phase builds upon the achievements of the previous stage beginning with strengthening foundational structures, moving toward scaling innovation and partnerships, and culminating in sustainability and comprehensive evaluation. These three phases provide a structured, forward-looking approach that balances expansion with accountability, innovation with inclusivity, and ambition with sustainability.

Phase 1 (2026–2027): Foundation & Expansion

Foundation & Expansion focuses on strengthening organizational capacity and expanding reach. During this period, regional hubs will be established to decentralize engagement and foster local leadership. A Leadership Summit will be launched to empower emerging leaders and align stakeholders with strategic priorities. Partnerships with GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) institutions will also be strengthened to enrich content, promote cultural preservation, and expand collaborative initiatives.

Establish regional hubs.

Launch Leadership Summit.

Strengthen GLAM partnerships.

Phase 2 (2028–2029): Scaling & Innovation

Scaling & Innovation centers on broadening impact and embracing innovative approaches. Efforts will include expanding offline Wikipedia initiatives to improve access to free knowledge in underserved communities. A regional conference will be hosted to deepen collaboration and showcase best practices. Education integration programs will be scaled to embed Wikimedia projects more systematically into academic institutions and learning environments.

Expand offline Wikipedia.

Host regional conference.

Scale education integration.

Phase 3 (2030): Sustainability & Evaluation

Sustainability & Evaluation emphasizes long-term impact and forward planning. A comprehensive impact assessment will be conducted to evaluate outcomes across programs and partnerships. Findings will inform the publication of a 5-Year Impact Report, highlighting achievements, lessons learned, and measurable results. Building on these insights, the 2031–2035 Strategic Framework will be developed to ensure continued growth, resilience, and relevance in the years ahead.

Comprehensive impact assessment.

Publish 5-Year Impact Report.

Develop 2031–2035 Strategic Framework.

Other Reports

Past Annual Plans and Reports

Community Engagement Surveys

Movement Strategy