Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Post Wikimedia Hackathon Satellite Events in Tanzania 2023 (ID: 22114247)
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Applicant Details edit
- Please provide your main Wikimedia Username.
CaliBen
- Please provide the Usernames of people related to this proposal.
Magotech
- Organization
N/A
- Are you a member of any Wikimedia affiliate or group, including informal groups like Wiki Fan Clubs, emerging language communities, not recognized Wikimedia groups etc.? Please list them all.
Wikimedians of Arusha Tanzania University Students
Grant Proposal edit
- M. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Post Wikimedia Hackathon Satellite Events in Tanzania 2023
- Q. Indicate if it is a local, international, or regional proposal and if it involves several countries? (optional)
Local
- Q2. If you have answered regional or international, please write the country names and any other information that is useful for understanding your proposal.
- R. If you would like, please share any websites or social media accounts that your group or organization has.
- 1. What is the change that you are trying to bring about and why is this important.
Low participation and contribution of Tanzanians in the development of Wikimedia projects: Tanzanian individuals and organizations are currently underrepresented in the development and contribution to Wikimedia projects, which limits the diversity and representation of perspectives and knowledge shared on these platforms.
To support the growth of Tanzania’s technical community and to increase diversity, We would like to expose our community members to the Wikimedia projects development field. This is to allow them to be able to contribute to the field. This will give a chance to many more developer experts in and out of our community to be able to contribute to free and open knowledge.
- 2. Describe your main approaches or strategies to achieve these changes and why you think they will be effective.
The main approach to achieve these changes is to implement a post-Wikimedia hackathon satellite events in Tanzania. Our strategies to achieve this include:
Community outreach and engagement: We plan to engage with local communities, individuals, and organizations to raise awareness of the importance of Wikimedia projects and the potential impact of local participation and contribution. This will also help to build a technical community of participants that will be able to connect, hack, run technical discussions and explore new ideas. .
Technical training and support: Participants of the hackathon will receive training and support on how to contribute effectively to technical aspects of Wikimedia projects. This will help to increase their understanding of the platforms and provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to make meaningful contributions.
Collaborative project development: The hackathon will provide a space for participants to collaborate and develop projects that contribute to the development of technical aspects of Wikimedia projects. This will encourage local participation and contribution and help to build a sense of community among participants.
Evaluation and reporting: We will evaluate the outcomes of the hackathon and report on its impact and successes. This will help to demonstrate the importance and value of local participation and contribution to the technical aspects of Wikimedia projects and encourage future engagement.
We believe that these strategies will be effective because they address the main challenges of low participation and contribution, limited access to information and knowledge, and lack of understanding and awareness of the importance of Wikimedia projects. By providing technical training and support, creating a collaborative space for project development, and engaging with the local community, we aim to increase the participation and contribution of Tanzanians and organizations to Wikimedia projects.
- 3. What are the activities you will be developing and delivering as part of these approaches or strategies?
The activities we will be developing and delivering as part of our post-Wikimedia hackathon satellite events in Tanzania include:
Community Outreach and Engagement:
Development of a community outreach plan
Creation of informational materials about the hackathon and its goals
Holding informational sessions and webinars for potential participants
Engagement with local organizations and institutions to encourage participation
Technical Training and Support:
Development of training materials and agendas
Provision of introductory training sessions for participants on how to contribute to Wikimedia projects in the development field.
On-site support and mentorship during the hackathon
Follow-up training and support after the hackathon to help participants continue their contributions
Collaborative Project Development:
Recruitment and selection of participants
Development of a hackathon program and agenda
Organization of hackathon sessions and project collaboration
Facilitation of project presentations and evaluations
Evaluation and Reporting:
Collection of data on participant engagement and contributions during and after the hackathon
Development of an evaluation report to document the outcomes and impact of the hackathon
Sharing of evaluation results with the Wikimedia community and other stakeholders
These activities will be delivered with the goal of increasing the participation and contribution of Tanzanian individuals and organizations to Wikimedia projects. The hackathon will provide a space for technical training, project collaboration, and community building, and help to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of Wikimedia projects.
- 4. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign or event? If so, please select the relevant campaign below. If so, please select all the relevant campaigns from the list below. If "other", please state which.
Other (please specify)
- Wikimedia Hackathon 2023
- 5. Do you have the team that is needed to implement this proposal?
Ebenezer Mlay - Program Lead for Wikimedians of Arusha Magoiga Mtariro -Program Lead for Tanzania University Students
Responsibilities
Planning and organizing the event, including selecting the venue, setting the schedule, and coordinating with speakers and participants. Communicate regularly with participants, and organizers to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the event runs smoothly. Coordinate with other team members to ensure that everything is ready for the event, such as ordering supplies, setting up equipment, and arranging transportation. Providing support to participants, and organizers throughout the event, such as answering questions, resolving issues, and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Evaluate the success of the event after it is over, including analyzing feedback from participants and identifying areas for improvement in future events.
- 6. Please state if your proposal aims to work to bridge any of the identified CONTENT knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Age (regency), Geography, Language
- 6.1 In a few sentences, explain how your work is specifically addressing this content gap (or Knowledge inequity) to ensure a greater representation of knowledge.
By increasing the participation and contributions of Tanzanians in the development of Wikimedia projects. Providing technical training and support, creating a collaborative space for project development, and engaging with the local community to raise awareness. This will help to build the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the development of Wikimedia projects. Improve access to information and knowledge helping to address the content gap and knowledge inequity.
- 7. Please state if your proposal includes any of these areas or THEMATIC focus. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work and explain the rationale for identifying these themes.
Education, Open Technology, Diversity
- 8. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities?
Geographic , Age, Digital Access
- 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?
The target participants for the post-Wikimedia hackathon satellite events are individuals and organizations from the Tanzanian community who are interested in contributing to the development of Wikimedia projects. This includes professionals from various fields, students, and organizations, as well as individuals from underrepresented groups who are passionate about preserving and sharing knowledge.
To engage participants before and during the activities, we will implement the following strategies:
Community Outreach and Engagement
Technical Training and Support
Collaborative Project Development
To reach underrepresented groups, we will:
Partnering with organizations that serve underrepresented communities, such as women's organizations, and minority groups.
Providing targeted training and support for underrepresented participants to help overcome any barriers to participation.
To follow up with participants after the activities, we will implement the following strategies:
Evaluation and Reporting: We will evaluate the outcomes of the hackathon and share the results with participants and the wider community.
Continued Support and Engagement: We will provide follow-up training and support to help participants continue their contributions to Wikimedia projects. This may include mentorship programs, online forums, or other initiatives that help to build a sense of community among participants.
Recognition and Rewards: Participants will be recognized and rewarded for their contributions to the development of Wikimedia projects, which will help to motivate them to continue their participation.
Our goal is to retain participants after the proposal is implemented by providing ongoing support, recognition, and opportunities for further engagement. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment that will encourage continued participation and contribution to Wikimedia projects.
- 10. In what ways are you actively seeking to contribute towards creating a safer, supportive, more equitable environment for participants?
We will establish and enforce a code of conduct that promotes inclusiveness, respect, and equality for all participants. We will provide accessible facilities and accommodate the needs of all participants We will actively encourage and support diversified representation
We will implement strict Confidentiality and Privacy policies.
We will establish reporting mechanisms for participants who experience any form of harassment or discrimination during the hackathon
- 11. Please tell us about how you have let your Wikimedia communities know about the planned activities and this proposal. Use this space to describe the processes you carried out to make the community more involved in planning this proposal. Please link the on-wiki community discussion(s) around the proposals.
Community Outreach: We have reached out to local Wikimedia communities, including Wikimedia chapters and user groups, to share information about the planned activities and gather feedback on the proposal Stakeholder Engagement: We have engaged with key stakeholders, including local government and education institutions, to build support for the proposal and ensure that it aligns with their priorities and needs Online Engagement: We used social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, to share information about the proposal and encourage discussion among the Wikimedia communities In-Person Meetings: We have organized in-person meetings with local Wikimedia communities, where we have shared information about the proposal and gathered feedback from participants Community Workshops: We have held workshops with local Wikimedia communities to gather their input on the proposal and to help co-design the activities that will be implemented as part of the post-hackathon satellite events
- 12. Are you aware of other Rapid Fund proposals in your local group, community, or region that are being submitted and that align with your proposed project?
No
If yes:
- 12.1 Did you explore the possibility of doing a joint proposal with other leaders in your group?
- N/A
- 12.2 How will this joint proposal allow you to have better results?
- N/A
- 13. Will you be working with other external, non-Wikimedia partners to implement this proposal? Required.
No
- 13.1 Please describe these partnerships and what motivates the potential partner to be part of the proposal and how they add value to your work.
- 14. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select a maximum of THREE options that most apply.
Improve User Experience, Innovate in Free Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt
Learning, Sharing, and Evaluation edit
- 15. What do you hope to learn from your work in this fund proposal?
Impact on contributions: We hope to learn the impact of the post-hackathon activities on the number and quality of contributions made by the local Wikimedia communities.
Effectiveness of strategies: We hope to learn which strategies were most effective in engaging and retaining participants, particularly underrepresented groups, and in increasing their contributions to the Wikimedia projects.
Community involvement: We hope to learn the level of community involvement and ownership in the post-hackathon activities, including the extent to which the local Wikimedia communities have taken ownership of the activities and are driving their sustainability.
Collaboration and coordination: We hope to learn about the level of collaboration and coordination between different stakeholders, including the local Wikimedia communities, government institutions, and organizations, and the impact of this collaboration on the effectiveness of the post-hackathon activities.
- 16. Based on these learning questions, what is the information or data you need to collect to answer these questions? Please register this information (as metric description) in the following spaces provided.
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | number of participants who show interest in attending the event
40 participants (WCA) 40 participants (USW) |
80 |
| Editors | Number of participants who show interest in editing
35 (WCA) 35 (USW) |
70 |
| Wikimedia phabricator | Tools created and improved on Wikimedia Phabricator | 50 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 17. Core quantitative metrics.
| Core metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | number of participants who show interest in attending the event
40 participants (WCA) 40 participants (USW) |
80 |
| Number of editors | Number of participants who show interest in editing
35 (WCA) 35 (USW) |
70 |
| Number of organizers | 2 |
| Wikimedia Project | Description | Target |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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- 17.1 If for some reason your proposal will not measure these core metrics please provide an explanation.
- 18. What tools would you use to measure each metric selected? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support.
Phabricator
Financial Proposal edit
- 19. & 19.1 What is the amount you are requesting from Wikimedia Foundation? Please provide this amount in your local currency.
9793560 TZS
- 19.2 What is this amount in US Currency (to the best of your knowledge)?
4200 USD
- 20. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it.
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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