Community Resources and Partnerships/India Rapid Project/Wiki Loves Assamese Culture 2025
Applicant
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Nayan j Nath
- Organization
N/A
- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
I'm a group leader of an informal Wikimedia group.
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Assamese Wikimedia Community is the Assamese Wikimedians User Group.
Project
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Assamese Culture 2025
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-06-01 - 2025-07-27
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
India
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Not applicable
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
The Assamese Wikimedia Community aims to create a comprehensive digital repository of Assam's rich and diverse cultural heritage. This initiative seeks to document and showcase both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Assamese culture on global platforms like Wikimedia Commons, Wiki Data and Wikipedia. By doing so, we aspire to preserve Assam's cultural identity for future generations, raise global awareness about its unique traditions, and encourage active community participation in Wikimedia projects.In a rapidly globalizing world, traditional cultural elements are at risk of being forgotten or overshadowed, and the Assamese community is no exception. Many cultural and traditional practices, artifacts, and knowledge of Assamese tribes remain undocumented or scattered, By addressing these challenges, this initiative will ensure that Assam's cultural gems are preserved, celebrated, and accessible to a global audience, while fostering a sense of pride and active participation within the Assamese community.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
- A dedicated event page will be established, encompassing all pertinent information.
- In addition to Wikipedia and Wikimedia mailing lists and on-wiki notifications, active promotion of the contest will be undertaken across various social media channels.
- We will invite interested participants from across Assam by announcing the initiative through local newspapers and other regional media platforms to ensure widespread awareness and participation.
- Workshops: A training workshop will be organized at the start of the project after all the advertisements to equip participants with the skills to document cultural elements effectively. It will help the participants to learn how to upload media to Wikimedia Commons and create or enhance Wikipedia articles.
- Fieldwork: We will divide participants into groups and assign them regions of Assam to explore and document cultural treasures, including attire, crafts, festivals, music, dance, cuisine, and rituals.
- Data Contribution: Perticipants will upload all collected photographs, videos, and detailed descriptions to Wikimedia Commons. After that they will use the data to enhance existing Wikipedia articles or create new articles focusing on Assamese culture.
- Showcase and Collaboration: The project will be Concluded with a one-day meetup to present outcomes, celebrate contributions, and discuss future cultural preservation initiatives. It will encourage collaboration within the community to ensure sustainability and continuous growth of the project.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc.
1. Nayan Jyoti Nath - Sysop of Assamese Wikipedia.:Responsibilities: Organizing, processing grants, assisting logistics units, and coordinating with other organizers.
2. Pranamika Adhikary - Sysop of Assamese Wikisource.:Responsibilities: Coordinating logistics and planning strategically while actively encouraging and motivating female participants to engage in the project.
3. Rumi Borah - Wikimedian. Member of Assamese She leads Campaign.:Responsibilities: Organizing, coordinating the branding and promotional unit.
4. Dibya Dutta - Sysop of Assamese Wikipedia .:Responsibilities: Organizing, creating, and maintaining the event page.
5. Ishan Jyoti Bora - Sysop of Assamese Wikisource.:Responsibilities: Organizing, assisting logistics, and promotional unit.
6. Gitartha Bordoloi - Sysop of Assamese Wikipedia, Wikisource and Member of Assamese Wikimedia Community User group.:Role: Advisor.7. Joli Rumi Borah - Sysop of Assamese Wikipedia and Member of Assamese Wikimedia Community User group:Responsibilities: Advisor
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
The target participants for our activities primarily consist of individuals from the Assamese and Assamese-speaking communities who have an interest in photography, culture, and heritage preservation. We aim to engage a diverse range of participants, including but not limited to:
- Wikimedia Community: Existing Wikimedia contributors and editors from the Assamese Wikipedia, Wikisource, and Commons communities who have a vested interest in documenting cultural heritage.
- Photography Enthusiasts: Photography clubs and enthusiasts in Assam who are passionate about capturing the cultural and culinary aspects of Assamese heritage.
To engage participants before and during the activities, we will employ the following strategies:
Pre-Activity Engagement
- Online Promotion: We will utilize social media platforms, Wikimedia mailing lists, and on-wiki notices to reach out to potential participants. Regular updates and engaging content related to the contest will be shared to pique interest.
- Local News: We will share news about the project through local media to attract skilled and enthusiastic participants.
- Partnerships: Collaborating with local photography clubs and cultural organizations to co-promote the contest and engage their members.
- Workshops: Conducting workshops on photography techniques and guidelines for contest participation.
During the Activities
- Monitoring and Support: Maintaining an active online presence to answer queries, provide guidance, and address any issues that participants may encounter during the contest period.
- Community Building: Facilitating online discussions and forums where participants can interact, share tips, and foster a sense of community among contributors.
- Regular Updates: Providing updates on contest progress, featuring noteworthy submissions, and highlighting cultural and culinary aspects to keep participants engaged and motivated.
After the activities, our approach for follow-up with participants includes:
Post-Activity Engagement
- Acknowledgment and Recognition: Recognizing and appreciating the contributions of participants through announcements, certificates, and showcasing winning entries.
- Feedback and Surveys: Collecting feedback through surveys to understand participants' experiences and areas for improvement.
- Documentation: Ensuring all content generated during the contest, such as photos and documentation, is properly curated, attributed, and integrated into Wikimedia projects for long-term preservation.
- Retention Efforts: Encouraging participants to continue contributing to Wikimedia projects and engage in future cultural preservation initiatives.
By implementing these strategies, we aim to not only engage participants effectively before and during the activities but also maintain their interest and involvement in our ongoing efforts to preserve Assamese culture and heritage.
- 9.1. If your project includes in-person activities, are there any international participants travelling to India for them? (required)
- No
- 9.1.1. List all countries of participation. (required)
- 9.2. Will the project be transferring funds to any international participants? (required)
- No
- 9.2.1. List all international participants receiving funding and their countries. (required)
N/A
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
- No
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
N/A
- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
- The initial project proposal for "Wiki Loves Assamese Culture" was crafted during the monthly wiki meets of the Assamese wikimedia community. This proposal comprehensively outlined the contest's objectives, scope, and goals, emphasizing how it would contribute to the documentation of Assamese culture and heritage through photography.# In response to feedback from community members, we shared a brief project plan on the 'Community Village Pump' page for further engagement and support.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Gender Identity
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Coordinate Across Stakeholders
Metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through our work on this project, we aim to gain valuable insights and answers to the following learning questions:
- Cultural Preservation: How does documenting cultural and traditional elements through photography and videography contribute to preserving Assamese heritage?
- Community Engagement: How does participation in the contest encourage engagement among existing Wikimedians and attract new contributors to Wikimedia projects?
- Impact on Wikimedia Projects: What is the impact of the contest on the quantity and quality of content added to Assamese Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons?
- Outreach Effectiveness: Which outreach strategies (e.g., social media, press releases, partnerships) generate the highest levels of participant engagement and contributions?
- Long-Term Sustainability: What steps can we take to ensure the continued documentation and preservation of Assamese culture after the project ends?
- Community Feedback: What feedback and suggestions from participants can help improve future editions of the Wiki Loves Assamese Culture contest?
By answering these questions, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the project and refine our strategies for ongoing cultural preservation and community engagement in future Wikimedia initiatives.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 30 | |
| Number of editors | 10 | |
| Number of organizers | 7 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 10 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 3000 |
| Wikidata | 10 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
- Toolforge
Budget
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in Indian Rupees. (required)
422800 INR
- 22.1. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD. (required)
4990.69 USD
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Yes
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