User:Humetheresa/Kaapedia
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Background
editSince the inception of Joburgpedia, we have had several enquiries from stakeholders in Cape Town who would like to hold a similar event in Cape Town. Cape Town has a rich diversity of cultural buildings and a group of heritage enthusiasts who are keen to get involved with this project.
Goal
editThe focus of this project is to increase Wikipedia coverage of iconic building around Cape Town City Centre with historic and heritage importance. This project aims to build on the success of Joburgpedia.
Plan
editStrategy
editMarch 2015
- - Meeting with stakeholders
- - Selection of 20 heritage sites
- - Start Marketing campaign
- - Source QR plaques
- - Round up volunteers to assist with project
- - Ensure that there are Wikipedia references for each site
April 2015
- - Launch of project
- - Introduction to project in schools
- - UCT heritage walk
- - Installation of plaques
- - Training workshops with custodians of plaques
May 2015
- - Follow up meetings
- - Track retention and activity
Activities
editThis pilot project aims to install QR codes next to existing heritage Western Cape plaques at 20 selected sites throughout the City. The sites will be decided on in consultation with Heritage Western Cape making use of the current list of heritage sites in the Western Cape.
Impact
editFit with strategy
editThis project meets a number of mission targets for Wikimedia strategic plan (through 2015). They are outlined below:
Increasing reach
editIncreasing Wikimedia's reach in the Global South is one of the salient points of Vision 2015. South Africa is crucial to this objective, as a key African hub. This project has met with great success in Johannesburg and we have received requests to implement it in Cape Town as well.
Participation
editThe potential of this project to increase participation is significant. Extensive focus will be put into creating lasting contacts with heritage enthusiasts in Cape Town whilst building off our relations with heritage organisations we know from the Wiki Loves Monuments competitions.
Quality
editWikimedia Commons has a very poor representation of Cape Town heritage sites. The available images are of moderate to acceptable quality. This project aims to improve the coverage of these heritage sites on commons and Wikipedia projects especially small languages.
Credibility
editThe involvement of local authoritities, heritage societies as partners we will be able to improve our credibility as a chapter and movement in handling such important issues as heritage and historical sites documentation.
Benefits
edit- This project will benefit the following online communities
- English Wikipedia
- Afrikaans Wikipedia
- Zulu Wikipedia
- Xhosa Wikipedia
- Sotho Wikipedia
- Xitsonga Wikipedia
- Setswana Wikipedia
Measures of success
editWe will consider this project a success if we can:
- Increase the number of quality articles about heritage sites in Cape Town on English Wikipedia
- Create new quality articles about heritage sites in Cape Town
- Encourage participation of Heritage Western Cape
- Promote participation in Wiki Loves Monuments
- Possible inclusion of UCT heritage Sites
- Encourage additional local Wikimedians to join the Wikimedia ZA chapter and get involved in this outreach project. At least have 5 members who join
For us as a small chapter, this project is crucial to sustaining our presence and relevance in the heritage sector as we seek to establish lasting ties with natural stake holders in this area. We would also see this as an opportunity to build on the success of Joburgpedia.
Resources and risks
editResources
editTeam members
- Douglas Scott Discott
- Dumisani Ndubane Thuvack
- Theresa Hume Humetheresa
This grant is effectively an extension of:
Risks
editBudget
editBudget breakdown
edit| Description | Requested Funds (ZAR) | Requested Funds (USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty | Rate | Total (ZAR) | Rate | Total (USD) | Notes | ||
| 1.1 | Event Launch | 1 | 1 | 10 000.00 | 1 | 934.87 | |
| 1.2 | Printed project matter | 1 | 1 | 10 000.00 | 1 | 934.87 | |
| 1.3 | Press Kits | 1 | 1 | 10 000.00 | 1 | 934.87 | |
| 1.4 | Incidental Costs & Contingencies | 1 | 1 | 5 000.00 | 1 | 467.43 | |
| 1.5 | Project Management | 1 | 1 | 10 000.00 | 1 | 934.87 | |
| 1.6 | Catering | 1 | 1 | 5 000.00 | 1 | 467.43 | |
| 1.7 | Advertising & Marketing | 1 | 1 | 10 000.00 | 1 | 934.87 | |
| TOTAL BILL | 60 000.00 | 5 609.21 | |||||
Budget Summary
editGrantees are subject to line-item scrutiny of expenses. Changes to the approved budget beyond 10% in any category must be approved in advance.
- Total project budget
- ZAR 60 000.00 or $5 609.21 rounded total as calculated to be R10.70/1USD on 02/07/2014 using latest exchange rates.
- Total amount requested
- ZAR 60 000.00 or $5 609.21 rounded total as calculated to be R10.70/1USD on 02/07/2014 using latest exchange rates.
- Are there additional sources of revenue that will fund any part of this project? List them here.
- No
Non-financial requirements
editNone
Partners
editThe following Organisation has expressed an interest in assisting us undertake this project:
- Western Cape Heritage
Possible other partners :
- Cape Town Heritage Trust
- Department of Economic Development and Tourism
- Western Cape Provincial Government
- Cape Town Tourism
- Cape Town Partnership
- heritage@uct
Discussion
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