Wiki Soccerthons 2024 in Uganda
Introduction
[edit]The Wikisoccerthons project idea was developed in November 2019 at Wiki Indaba in Abuja, then the Usergroup planned for implementation of this pilot since 16 May 2020, and was approved as one of the usergroup's annual projects on 20 August 2020. In 2024, the project will run from 1st August to 30th November with the aim of creating & improving Wikipedia articles, translate existing articles from English to Luganda, upload soccer media files on Wikimedia Commons and do Wikidata items for Federations, Associations, Football Clubs, Players, Stadiums and Coaches.
Goals
[edit]Increase Documentation:
- Enhance the online presence of Ugandan football by creating and improving Wikipedia articles and uploading images to commons on notable figures, clubs, and events.
Community Engagement:
- Foster community involvement through trainings, editathons, and outreach activities to encourage contributions to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Capacity Building:
- Build the skills and knowledge of the volunteering participants in researching, writing, and editing Wikipedia content.
- In addition, teach participants on how to upload media files to commons.
Objectives
[edit]Content Creation and Improvement:
- Write 50 new Wikipedia articles on notable Ugandan footballers, coaches, clubs, federations, associations, and leagues.
- Update 100 existing articles with the latest information and images.
- Upload at least 1000 new soccer images on Wikimedia Commons.
- Translate 100 articles on English Wikipedia into Luganda Wikipedia
- Create 300 Wikidata items about footballers, coaches, clubs, federations, associations, and leagues.
Trainings and Editathons
[edit]- Conduct 2 training sessions and editathons to teach and engage participants.
Outreach and Partnerships
[edit]- Organize 8 outreach events including football matches and partnership meetings to promote the project.
- Establish partnerships with at least 4 organizations and football clubs to support and collaborate on the project.
Timeline (Next 4 Months)
[edit]August
[edit]Week 1-2:
- Finalize the list of notable figures and topics to document.
- Develop a detailed budget and allocate funds for activities.
- Create the project metapage
- Create the project Dashboard
- Develop a workplan
- Launch Event on Saturday 10th August 2024
Week 3-4:
- Begin research, documentation and drafting of new articles.
- Editing continues
September
[edit]Week 1-2:
- Continue research and article writing.
- Organize outreach events and partnership meetings.
Week 3-4:
- Organize outreach events and partnership meetings.
- Update existing articles with new content and images.
October
[edit]Week 1-2:
- Continue research and article writing.
- Organize outreach events and partnership meetings.
November
[edit]Week 1-4:
- Organize outreach events and partnership meetings.
- Update existing articles with new content and images.
- Prepare for the jury process and select winners.
- Reporting and submission of the reports.
Partnerships
[edit]Potential Partners:
- Football Associations:
- Engage with the Uganda Football Association like FUFA and local football clubs especially those in the first Division.
- Media Organizations:
- Partner with media houses to promote the project and its activities.
Engagement Plan:
- Schedule meetings to discuss potential collaboration.
- Develop partnership agreements outlining mutual benefits and responsibilities.
- Regularly update partners on project progress and involve them in key activities.
Targets
[edit]Article Metrics:
- 50 new articles to be created.
- 100 existing articles to be updated.
- 1000 new media files to be uploaded.
- 100 Luganda Translations
- 300 Wikidata items
Participation Metrics:
- Two training sessions and Editathon conducted with at least 30 participants.
Outreach Metrics:
- 8 outreaches at different football matches
- At least 4 partnerships to be established.
Engagement Metrics:
- Increased participation from the community in Wikipedia editing and Wikimedia Commons.
- Positive feedback from participants and partners on the project's impact.
Action Plan Implementation
[edit]- Assign Responsibilities:
- Project Leads: Oversee the entire project.
- Coordinator: Manage day-to-day activities and logistics.
- Jury Coordinator: Organize and manage the jury process for selecting winners.
- Communication Team: Handle outreach, social media, and partnership communication.
- Wikipedia Content Team: Focus on researching, writing, and updating articles.
- Photography Team: Capture high-quality images for articles.
- Budget Allocation:
- Training and Editathon Costs: Venue, materials, refreshments.
- Outreach Event Costs: Venue, promotional materials, transportation.
- Branded Materials: T-shirts, caps, water bottles.
- Prizes: Allocate funds for the winners as specified.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Implement regular progress reports to track activities and outcomes.
- Conduct evaluations after each major activity to assess impact and gather feedback.
- Adjust plans and strategies based on evaluation results to improve future activities.
- Monthly check-in to update on progress
Who is eligible to participate?
[edit]Anyone who has an interest in the campaign and will like to organize or participate in the Global Challenge is eligible. These could be
- Federations
- Associations
- Football Clubs
- Players
- Stadiums
- Coaches
Core Organising Team
[edit]- Micheal Kaluba
- Mubiru Shafik
- Yoga Norvan Bashir
Event Registration
[edit]Click here to register: Event:Wiki Soccerthons 2024 in Uganda
Hash Tags
[edit]#WikiSoccerthons2024Ug
Launch Event Program
[edit]Time | Activities | Details |
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08:00 AM - 08:30 AM | Arrival and Registration
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08:30 AM - 09:30 AM | Welcome Remarks
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09:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Introduction to the Wiki Soccerthons 2024 Project
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break and Networking Session
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Panel Discussion
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11:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Interactive Session: Wiki Editing Workshop
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01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Lunch Break |
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12:45 PM - 01:15 PM | Launch Ceremony
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02:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Closing Remarks
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03:00 PM - 04:00 PM | Networking and Departure
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Lists of Articles
[edit]The categories listed here have subdivisions within them. To get a better idea of how to structure your own content, you can look at the existing pages/articles in these categories for inspiration and guidance.
- Uganda men's international footballers (3 C, 173 P)
- Ugandan expatriate footballers (2 C)
- Ugandan men's footballers (1 C, 207 P)
- Ugandan women's footballers (2 C, 35 P)