Grants:IdeaLab/Wikitherapy
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What is the problem you're trying to solve? edit
Hospital patients, their loved ones and other people experiencing difficult health disorders and situations often have a sense of despair and futility that prevents them from feeling the slightest satisfaction of making a difference in the world.
What is your solution? edit
By introducing these people to the concept that ANYONE can contribute and share his/her knowledge, they can acquire a sense of purpose and self-esteem that they so desperately need to overcome their difficulties. They could contribute to Wikimedia projects directly related to their problem (i.e. upload a photo related to their ailment) or they could contribute in a subject related to their hobby or passion (i.e. in a way similar to the concept behind "Make a Wish")
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