Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Hour Initiative/Wiki4inclusions 3.0 (ID: 22283745)

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Applicant Details

Main Wikimedia username. (required)

SAgbley

Organization

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Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)

Wiki hour initiative (ad hoc community) Wiki Women's User Group Wikimedians for Sustainable Development WikiData Community

Main Proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.

Wiki Hour Initiative/Wiki4inclusions 3.0

2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.

2023-10-26 - 2023-12-23

4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)

Ghana

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)

For about 3 years Wiki Hour Initiatives have been engaging people with disabilities especially the hearing-impaired community in schools, with the focus on them creating Wikipedia Articles, adding content to Wikimedia Commons and also Wikidata. This time we decided to add an extra Layer to ensure we translate Wikipedia Articles to sign language and we would be doing so for Three (3) months.. We realized through the years of engaging the hearing-impaired community that creating sign language videos for Wikipedia articles is a meaningful way to make information more accessible and empower the hearing-impaired community.

1. Accessibility:

The primary change is to increase the accessibility to information for the hearing-impaired community. By converting Wikipedia articles into sign language videos, we will be making educational and informative content available to people who may be facing barriers when accessing traditional written content.

2. Inclusivity:

Also the project seeks to promote inclusivity by ensuring that individuals with hearing impairments can engage with knowledge and learning just like anyone else. Inclusivity is a key aspect of a fair and equitable society.

3. Empowerment:

By providing access to information in sign language, we empower the hearing-impaired community to learn, explore, and share knowledge. This empowerment can lead to increased confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

4. Education:

This project contributes to the education of individuals with hearing impairments. It helps them learn about various subjects, broaden their understanding, and develop critical thinking skills.

5. Awareness and Understanding:

Through sign language videos, we would also be raising awareness and understanding among the general population about the challenges faced by the hearing-impaired community. This can lead to greater empathy and a more inclusive society.

6. Language Preservation:

Sign language is an essential part of the culture of the deaf and hearing-impaired community. By creating sign language content, we will be contributing to the preservation and recognition of this unique language (Adamorobe sign language and also the Nanabin sign language).

7. Community Building:

Also the project would help foster a sense of community among the hearing-impaired individuals who will contribute and benefit from the content. They will connect over shared interests and engage in discussions related to the topics covered in the videos.

8. Advocacy and Representation:

The project serves as a form of advocacy for the needs and rights of the hearing-impaired community. It demonstrates the importance of providing equal access to information and opportunities.

9. Collaboration and Skill Building:

This project involves a collaboration among various experts and individuals with hearing impairments. This collaboration will not only lead to high-quality content but also provides opportunities for skill-building and learning among team members.

10. Positive Societal Change: In the long run, the project will contribute to positive societal change by breaking down communication barriers and promoting a more inclusive and accessible world for all.

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.

This year we intend expanding the scope of the project to other Universities and schools

1. Accessibility and Inclusivity:

Convert Wikipedia articles into sign language videos.
Add the Wikipedia article to the background and audio to videos to enhance accessibility for both sign language users and those who can read.

2. Training and Skill Building:

Organize Training and Edit a Thon for 30 students in each of the schools on Wikipedia, Wikidata and most importantly Commons, this would include an upload session on all Audiovisuals, the training will also include some photography and editing skills for persons with hearing impairment.

Collaboration and Co-Creation:**

Form a diverse team including sign language experts (interpreters), individuals with hearing impairments, and video editors.
Hold regular team meetings to brainstorm, plan, and review content.

4. Public Awareness and Advocacy:

Develop an outreach campaign to promote the project's goals and impact using our social media channels and .
Share success stories and testimonials from individuals who have benefited from the sign language videos as part of our feedback and reporting.

5. Community Engagement and Feedback:

Host online discussions or forums where community members can provide feedback on content quality and relevance.

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.

Teams are not salaried roles, these are volunteer members and wiki hour team. Training & Engagement Stella Agbley SAgbley has over 6 years as a Wikimedian trainer. She is a GLAM advocate and very passionate about SDGs. She would lead training and also handle event planning. (Climate & Inclusion) Daniel Anyorigya- Uprising Man is also a climate and Human rights activist, an avid Wikimedia contributor and a journalist. He will train and assist with online communication and reporting.(Human Rights) Lady Patience: Patketeku - would assist with logistics Martin Atta User:Martinattakee is a sign language interpreter who has been trained on how to edit Wikipedia and its sister projects, he will also be an advisor and sign interpreter for the inclusion section. (Inclusion)

Advisory and Tech Team*

Joy Agyepong: Joy Agyepong is an experienced wikimedian/ environmental advocate and long time contributor who would serve as an advisor and also a facilitator. Nii Commey Cnii an active Wikimedian and would be technical lead/research support. Anita Adu- Yeboah - Edapa Annie an avid contributor and would handle resources and community engagement. Enoch : Enoq would also be assiting with Tech support especially in faciliation for the audiovisuals and editing

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)

Target Participants and Community: The target participants are individuals from the hearing-impaired community, encompassing a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and interests. This community includes people who communicate primarily using sign language due to varying degrees of hearing impairment. Engagement Before and During Activities:

1.Community Outreach: Collaborate with local deaf and hearing-impaired organizations to spread awareness about the project. Engage them in planning and content selection.

Online Platforms: add them to online platforms where participants can suggest topics, ask questions, and provide input before content creation begins. Follow-Up After Activities: Feedback Surveys: After content creation, we would have an online discussion as a form of surveys to assess the quality, relevance, and impact of the sign language videos. Ongoing Communication: Maintain an open line of communication through online forums, email newsletters, and social media to share updates and gather further input. Addressing Knowledge Inequity: Collaborative Creation: Involve community members in content creation, allowing them to contribute their perspectives and experiences to the videos. Retention Strategies: Diverse Content: Continuously produce a wide variety of sign language videos to maintain interest and relevance for different age groups and interests. Regular Engagement: Host virtual sessions, like an office hour to sustain engagement and encourage ongoing participation. Recognition and Incentives: Acknowledge participants' contributions and provide incentives such as certificates of participation and awards or special recognition on the platform. Feedback Loop: Continuously incorporate participant feedback to adapt content and activities according to their preferences and needs. Capacity Building: Skill Development: Offer opportunities for participants to acquire new skills, such as video editing or content creation, increasing their sense of ownership and contribution. Inclusivity and Accessibility: Continuous Improvements: Regularly assess the accessibility of the platform and content, making adjustments based on participant feedback and emerging technologies.

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.

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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.

After we organised wiki4SDG last year, we had an in person discussion on how to further advance this project, and through the brain storming sessions we came up with this plan to implement it this year to advance knowledge equity we looking for

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)

Content Gender gap

13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)

Advocacy

14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)

Disabilities

15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)

Provide for Safety and Inclusion

Learning and metrics

17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)

Effectiveness of Accessibility: Does the availability of sign language videos significantly enhance the accessibility of Wikipedia content for the hearing-impaired community? Engagement and Satisfaction: How engaged are participants, and to what extent are they satisfied with the quality and relevance of the sign language videos? Impact on Knowledge Acquisition: To what degree does the project positively impact the knowledge acquisition and skills development of participants? Community Building: Does the project contribute to building a sense of community and peer support among the hearing-impaired participants? Sustainability: What strategies are most effective in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project, both in terms of content production and community engagement? Representation and Inclusivity: To what extent does the project address the content gap and knowledge inequity for underrepresented groups within the hearing-impaired community? Awareness and Advocacy: Does the project contribute to increased awareness and advocacy for the rights and needs of the hearing-impaired community among the general population?

18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)

Number of participants, editors, and organizers
Other Metrics	Target	Optional description
Number of participants	30
Number of editors	50	Thirty new Users 20 current Editors
Number of organizers	8

Number of content contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project	Number of content created or improved
Wikipedia	300
Wikimedia Commons	200
Wikidata	300
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions or Abtsract Wikipedia

Optional description for content contributions.

N/A

19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)

No

Main Open Metrics Data
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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)

all edit would be monitored using the Dashboard

Financial proposal

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q4Th_A08QibVNZ-j20QvWbNZr7RN6SSrPjeaibsOwvk/edit#gid=0

22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)

56550.28 GHS

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.

4925 USD

We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

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