Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Visible Wiki Women- South Sudan (ID: 22798644)
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Applicant Details
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
MakurProTyler
- Organization
Open Knowledge South Sudan
- 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)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Visible Wiki Women- South Sudan
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-11-30 - 2024-01-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
South Sudan
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Visible Wiki Women
- 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 change we aim to bring is the increased representation and recognition of women's contributions to South Sudan's history, addressing the significant gender gap in documentation that has led to the underrepresentation of women’s roles, particularly during the 21 years of conflict. The main challenges include the scarcity of documented information about women, cultural barriers that silence their voices, and limited access to resources for local contributors. To achieve this change, we will create comprehensive biographies of notable South Sudanese women and leverage Wikimedia platforms like Wikipedia and Wikidata to share their stories. Our approach involves engaging and training local historians and community members in documentation practices, collaborating with local female organizations like the GoGirls ICT initiative in Juba and Ma'Marasakit village to gather materials, and promoting awareness about documenting these contributions. We hope to foster a more inclusive historical narrative that honours women's roles and inspires future generations by implementing these strategies.
- 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.
We will train a community of participants sourced from the GoGirls ICT Initiative and Ma'Marasakit, two women-led organizations that will bring women participants from their respective camps. These training sessions will focus on empowering these women with the skills needed to contribute to Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. To enhance the training experience, we will also collaborate with historians from Juba University, who will provide valuable insights and expertise in documenting the contributions of women in South Sudan. This partnership will not only enrich the training but also foster a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding women's roles in the country. By combining the grassroots engagement of local organizations with the academic knowledge of historians, we aim to create a robust and impactful learning environment that supports the documentation of women’s achievements in South Sudan.
- 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. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
1. Makur Majeng [User: Makur Majeng] - Facilitate the coordination of the event 2. Wani Yusif [User: Waniyusif94] - Facilitate the coordination of the event 3. Woja Emmanuel [Woja emmanuel] - Communications and as well Community Liaison 4. George Levi [User: George Levi] - Trainer Wikidata 4. Likambo Isaac [User: LikamboisaacK]- Trainer Wikipedia 5. Lomora Ronald [User: Lomoraronald] - Finance management and Trainer Wikimedia commons 6. Yesua Aliki [User: Yesua Aliki Uriah] - Coordinator event implementation and community Liason
- 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 training activities are women from the GoGirls ICT Initiative and Ma'Marasakit, both women-led organizations that will bring participants from their respective camps in South Sudan. We will engage these participants by conducting outreach through the organizations, providing information about the training objectives and benefits, and fostering a sense of community among them. During the activities, we will create an interactive and supportive learning environment, encouraging collaboration and sharing of experiences. After the training, we will follow up with participants through regular check-ins via online platforms and community gatherings to provide ongoing support, gather feedback, and encourage their continued involvement in Wikimedia projects, fostering a sustainable network of women contributors.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
Yes
- 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.
- 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.
We discussed the idea of our project with community members and relevant groups through a series of informational meetings and focus group discussions. We reached out to local organizations, including the GoGirls ICT Initiative and Ma'Marasakit, to gauge interest and gather input on the challenges women face in documenting their contributions. During these discussions, we shared our vision of enhancing the representation of women in South Sudan's historical narrative and the role of Wikimedia projects in achieving this goal. We actively listened to the insights and suggestions from participants, which helped refine our project approach and ensured it aligned with the community's needs and aspirations. This collaborative dialogue fostered a sense of ownership among community members, encouraging their enthusiasm and commitment to participate in the training and documentation efforts.
- 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)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Geographic
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Ensure Equity in Decision-making
Learning and metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
We aim to learn the reasons why many articles about South Sudanese women were not written in the first place, gaining insight into the barriers that have hindered their documentation. Additionally, we want to understand how the community consumes these articles, assessing their relevance and impact. Finally, we seek to explore the effects of involving women in the documentation process, specifically how their participation influences the creation and representation of women's content on Wikimedia projects. By addressing these areas, we hope to identify key factors that affect the visibility of women's contributions and inform our future initiatives.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 30 | |
| Number of editors | 20 | |
| Number of organizers | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 150 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Content Contributions: 150+ images of South Sudanese women uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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)
Dashboard
Financial proposal
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Eck5HGJfONZEBF1gpiVUQOxueVyHPNdNjFRULNd5ywk/edit?usp=sharing
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
2000000 SSP
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
2000 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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