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Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 (ID: 22894603)

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Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025
proposed start date2025-02-07
proposed end date2025-06-30
budget (local currency)18364 AED
budget (USD)5000 USD
grant typeIndividual
funding regionunknown region
decision fiscal year2024-25
applicant• ZI Jony
organization (if applicable)• N/A

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Applicant Details

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Main Wikimedia username. (required)

ZI Jony

Organization

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Main Proposal

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

Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025

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

2025-02-07 - 2025-06-30

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

International (more than one country across continents or regions) Algeria, Antarctica, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Egypt, Estonia, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, and United Kingdom.

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) Wiki Loves Ramadan

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)
Project Summary

Wiki Loves Ramadan (WLR) is an annual global contest encouraging contributions to Wikimedia projects about customs and traditions during the month of Ramadan. Participants from 32 targeted countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, and the United States, will document traditions and cultural practices, local Islamic heritage, and biographies of significant notable figures in Islamic history associated with Ramadan. The contest supports contributions in 26 languages on platforms such as Wikipedia, Wikibooks, and Wikimedia Commons. It also includes online events and training sessions to engage diverse communities.

This year, the contest will run (probably) from February 25 to March 31, 2025,, focusing on capturing unique Ramadan traditions and cultural practices worldwide while enhancing the representation of Islamic cultural heritage on Wikimedia platforms.

Problem Statement
  • Limited Coverage of Ramadan Traditions: Wikimedia projects lack adequate visual and textual documentation of contemporary Ramadan customs and practices.
  • Insufficient Representation of Islamic Figures: Biographies of significant Islamic historical figures are sparse or incomplete.
  • Low Participation from Islamic Communities: Many Islamic countries have limited awareness and engagement with Wikimedia projects.
Proposed Solution

The Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 contest aims to address these challenges by:

  • Encouraging contributions about Ramadan customs and Eid al-Fitr practices.
  • Creating and translating articles on Ramadan-related topics and Islamic figures.
  • Engaging underrepresented communities, particularly in Islamic countries, to participate actively in Wikimedia projects.
  • Building local and regional teams to support contributors and ensure the contest's success.
  • The project includes targeted mentorship, communications campaigns, and technical support to empower contributors, foster inclusivity, and promote Wikimedia projects as reliable resources for cultural documentation.
Goals

Primary Goals

  • Create / translate 5,000+ articles about Ramadan traditions, practices, and significant Islamic figures.
  • Increase awareness and usage of Wikimedia projects in underrepresented regions.
  • Build a platform to connect and engage Wikimedia contributors across the Islamic world.

Additional Goals

  • Promote multilingual contributions by translating content into local languages.
  • Empower local organizers with tools, training, and support to host national-level competitions.
  • Foster pride in local heritage and traditions through Wikimedia contributions.
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.
Meta-Level Organization
  • Develop competition guidelines, infrastructure, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with local teams to ensure smooth implementation.
Community Support
  • Offer mentorship programs for new contributors.
  • Provide resources and mentorship to national organizers, especially in underrepresented regions.
Communications Campaign
  • Launch an international social media campaign to raise awareness.
  • Develop and distribute outreach materials like leaflets, posters, and press releases.
Contest Execution and Prizes
  • Set up national and international jury processes.
  • Provide awards for high-quality contributions.
Post-Contest Activities
  • Evaluate outcomes and gather feedback through surveys.
  • Share results via Wikimedia platforms and events like Wikimania.
Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Event Tracking: Use a centralized document to monitor contest activities and participation across countries.
  • Satisfaction Surveys: Gather feedback from participants to evaluate the contest’s impact.
  • Metrics Analysis: Track contributions, article quality, and media uploads on Wikimedia platforms.


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.
  • Project Director - Serine Ben Brahim (User:Serine Ben Brahim)
  • Project Lead/Coordinator - Md Zillur Rahman (User:ZI Jony)
  • Special Adviser - Mounir Touzri (User:TOUMOU)
  • Special Adviser - Duaa Khidir (User:Duaa Khidir)
  • Outreach and Partnerships Manager - Mohammed Kamal-Deen Fuseini (User:Dnshitobu)
  • Communications and PR Manager - Jaseem Ali (User:J ansari)
  • Global Jury Coordinator - Abubakar Ali (User:Gwanki)
  • Social Media Specialist - Iwuala Lucy (User:Iwuala Lucy)
  • Newsletter Editor - Iddrisu Zakaria Baba (User:Kum1989)
  • Lead Designer - Bayu Aji (User,:Bajinra)
  • Technical Manager - Santosh Shingare (User:cherishsantosh)
  • Web Tools Developer/Designer - Abdelilah Sadiqui (User:Najem Ajem)
  • Community Training Assistant - Viacheslav Mamon (User:Venzz)
  • Community Technical Assistant - Abdelilah Jalal (User:Bonnjalal00)
  • Community Mentorship Assistant
    • MD. Mostafizur Rahman (User:Mmrsafy) - Asia-Pacific and Europe
    • Anas Adam (User:Anasskoko) - Africa and Middle East
  • Community Liaisons
    • Tesleemah Abdulkareem (User:Tesleemah) - Africa
    • Akbar Ali (User:Akbarali) - Middle East and South Asia
    • Muhammad Faisal Ansari (User:Arcuscloud) - Central and Southeast Asia
    • Mariana Senkiv (User:MarianaSenkiv) - Europe
    • Goodness Ignatius (User:Olugold) - Documentation
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 Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 are individuals from diverse communities across 32 countries, including Algeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Egypt, Nigeria, and the United States, among others. These participants will primarily include Wikimedia contributors, local community members, and individuals passionate about documenting Ramadan customs and traditions. The project also focuses on engaging contributors to 26 Wikimedia projects, such as Wikipedia (in languages like Arabic, Bangla, Dagbani, English, French, Igbo, Indonesian, Hausa, Yoruba, and Ukrainian), Wikivoyage, and Wikibooks. Participants will represent a wide range of cultural and linguistic groups, with a significant focus on underrepresented communities from the Islamic world.

  • Community Outreach: Utilize multilingual social media campaigns, leaflets, and posters to inform and invite participants globally. Special emphasis will be placed on regions with low awareness of Wikimedia projects.
  • Partnerships: Collaborate with local organizations, influencers, and religious/cultural institutions to promote the contest and encourage participation.
  • Communication Channels: Establish clear communication lines via mailing lists, Telegram groups, and Wikimedia platforms to keep participants informed.
  • Localized Events: Organize virtual and in-person (by local organizer) events to foster participation and provide real-time support to contributors.
  • Guidance and Mentorship: Assign experienced Wikimedians as mentors to guide new contributors and ensure quality contributions.
  • Recognition: Highlight exemplary contributions through social media and community updates to motivate ongoing participation.
  • Supportive Tools: Provide structured templates, and FAQs to simplify content creation and submission.
  • Post-Contest Recognition: Announce winners and share their contributions through press releases, social media, and dedicated Wikimedia pages. Distribute certificates, awards, and prizes to recognize participants’ efforts and contributions.
  • Feedback Collection: Send post-contest surveys to gather participants’ insights and improve future contests.
  • Community Engagement: Encourage participants to remain active in Wikimedia projects by joining ongoing initiatives and community groups.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect participants with local and international Wikimedia communities through forums and events.
  • Impact Reporting: Publish a comprehensive report summarizing contest outcomes, including metrics on participation, content created, and lessons learned. Showcase success stories and notable contributions during global Wikimedia events, such as Wikimania.
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.

To develop and refine the idea of Wiki Loves Ramadan (WLR) 2025, we engaged in an inclusive and collaborative process with community members and relevant groups. The following steps outline the discussions and actions taken to ensure community involvement and consensus:

  • Initial Brainstorming and Idea Sharing: The concept of WLR was introduced to Wikimedia communities and affiliates through on-wiki discussions, mailing lists, and regional meetings (WikiArabia 2024).
  • On-Wiki Consultations: A dedicated project page on Meta-Wiki was created to detail the objectives, scope, and structure of WLR 2025. Community members were invited to share their thoughts and suggestions.
  • Workshops and Online Meetings: A series of online meetings were organized with community representatives, including national organizers from previous iterations of WLR. These meetings focused on refining the project scope and addressing logistical challenges. Topics discussed included strategies to ensure inclusivity, support for new contributors, and measures to enhance visual and written content about Ramadan.
  • Regional and Thematic Outreach: Targeted outreach was conducted in the 32 participating countries to engage local Wikimedia affiliates and cultural institutions. This helped tailor the project to local contexts while maintaining a global vision. Engagements included invitations to participate in WLR planning via social media platforms, mailing lists, and affiliate communication channels.
  • Feedback Incorporation: Feedback from community discussions was analyzed to address concerns, such as balancing visual content with textual contributions and ensuring linguistic diversity. Adjustments were made to the contest structure to incorporate local prizes and align with community-specific interests.
  • Communication Campaign: A multilingual social media-driven campaign was launched to reach diverse communities. Materials such as posters, videos, and guides were shared to build awareness and invite participation.
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)

Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background

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

Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement

Learning and metrics

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

Through the Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 project, we aim to achieve several learning outcomes that will enhance our understanding of community engagement, cultural documentation, and the global representation of traditions on Wikimedia platforms. Specifically, we hope to:

  • Understand Effective Community Mobilization: By organizing and coordinating across 32 countries and 26 Wikimedia projects, we aim to learn how to foster collaboration among diverse linguistic and cultural communities. This includes understanding the challenges and best practices in engaging underrepresented groups, particularly those from the Islamic world, in Wikimedia activities.
  • Improve Content Creation Strategies: We expect to gain insights into the most effective ways to inspire contributors to document customs, traditions, and biographies of significant Islamic figures. Learning how to balance quality and quantity in content creation while encouraging multilingual contributions is a key focus.
  • Enhance Tools and Infrastructure: The project will provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the technical tools and guidelines we provide to national organizers and participants. This will help us refine frameworks for organizing large-scale campaigns and ensure they are scalable and user-friendly.
  • Strengthen Cross-Cultural Collaboration: By working with communities across continents, we hope to learn how to bridge cultural differences and create a shared sense of purpose. This will help us build a more inclusive Wikimedia ecosystem that values diverse perspectives.
  • Evaluate Impact Metrics: Through tracking participant satisfaction, articles, and community engagement, we aim to develop more robust methods for evaluating the impact of Wikimedia initiatives. This will allow us to better measure the effectiveness of our outreach and identify areas for improvement.
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 200
Number of editors 250
Number of organizers 35 Including international, local and national organizers
Number of content contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project Number of content created or improved
Wikipedia 4500
Wikimedia Commons
Wikidata
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage 400
Wikibooks 100
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia
Optional description for content contributions.

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

No

Main Open Metrics Data
Main Open Metrics Description Target
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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)

To effectively measure the metrics outlined in the Wiki Loves Ramadan 2025 project, I propose combining the following tools and methodologies. These tools align with the Wikimedia Foundation's recommended monitoring, evaluation, and reporting practices. I have indicated the need for assistance in areas where I am unsure or require additional support.

Financial proposal

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JmDOA65ylaa6xD9cnQLhDTNkN3YLj8Mb5ufJw_iHA-w


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

18364 AED

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.

5000 USD

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

Yes

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