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The Million Wiki Project

The Million Wiki Project aims to create one million new contribution and content pieces on Wikimedia projects about the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region in different languages within two years. By funding Wikimedians from diverse backgrounds and fostering a collaborative community, we strive to build a diverse and inclusive knowledge platform that reflects the rich cultural heritage and contemporary interests of the MENA.

Mission

To enrich Wikimedia projects by encouraging Wikimedians to focus on content enrichment through funded projects and contribute one million Wiki contributions to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects within three years in six UN languages.

Vision

The Million Wiki Project celebrates diversity and builds bridges of knowledge. We aim to create one million Wikimedia contributions in different languages related to the MENA and content, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contemporary interests of the MENA region. By fostering collaboration and empowering Wikimedians, we strive to democratize access to knowledge and inspire a global community of learners.

Objectives

• Increase content about the MENA on Wikimedia platforms.
• Foster collaborations with Wikimedia Foundation, admins, and user groups, and all contributors.

Scope of the Project

1. Geographic scope: Centered on Wikimedia projects and diverse community members from different geographic backgrounds.
2. Content Enrichment: Historical, cultural, literature, and scientific content enrichment across Wikimedia projects.
3. Grant Program: Provides funding opportunities for individuals and groups with innovative project ideas from different backgrounds and cultures.
4. Impact: Incorporates robust data collection and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact and progress of funded projects.

Activities

• Organizing edit-a-thons, competitions.
• Building strategic relationships with key stakeholders within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
• Analyzing global Wikipedia trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Supporting the wikimedians in managing events and overseeing financial activities to achieve project goals.

Get Involved

If you would like to contribute to the Million Wiki Project, please reach out to our project team. We welcome volunteers, collaborators, and anyone passionate about enhancing Wikimedia content!