To organize an event that will bring together the Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya and recruit and train new editors to participate in editing and improving articles on gender disparities in Kenya. The event will consist of several in-person and virtual sessions whose objective is to give the new recruits an insight on how to edit in Wikipedia; with an ultimate goal of ensuring that all participants have the capacity to critically read through articles and differentiate between trustworthy and pertinent information from false, inaccurate and irrelevant information.
| Wiki and gender disparities in Kenya | |
|---|---|
| A WikiCred 2022 Grant Proposal | |
| Project Type | Event |
| Author | (Faith Buyaki, Dollydearest) |
| Contact | buyakifai gmail.com, marissasmile96gmail.com |
| Requested amount | $ 3,285.00 |
| Award amount | Unknown |
- What is your idea?
- Why is it important?
Kenya’s gender gap index score stood at 0.73 in 2022, meaning that females were around 27 percent less likely to have the same opportunities as males. Stronger gender disparities were mostly measured in the category of Political Empowerment By improving the credibility and reliability of the articles on gender disparities in Kenya, we hope to provide information resources that will fast-track gender equality initiatives and will further promote equal enjoyment of social amenities, opportunities, resources and rewards by all genders. By improving the credibility and reliability of the content on the extent of gender disparity in Kenya, we hope to accelerate gender equality initiatives and promote equal enjoyment of social amenities, opportunities, resources and rewards by all genders.
- Link(s) to your resume or anything else (CV, GitHub, etc.) that may be relevant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-buyaki-424131228/
- Is your project already in progress?
No
- How is this project relevant to credibility and Wikipedia?
The project seeks to correct misinformation and disinformation, thereby enhancing the integrity of Wikipedia articles on gender disparities in Kenya. With the help of Wikimedia User group Kenya, the event will seek to critique any false beliefs that may be associated with and the use of Wikipedia as a source of information. Accessibility to such freely available articles will provide researchers with the accurate, current, credible and objective information they seek; this we hope will empower them to conduct impactful research that will address gender inequalities in education, health, employment and politics. The objective is to ensure that the Wikimedia User Group Kenya and new editors are able to interact with digital media critically, and have the capacity to differentiate between reputable and relevant information from false, inaccurate and irrelevant information. This will be beneficial to us as a user Group as we are still a growing community.
- What is the ultimate impact of this project?
This project seeks to impact the quality of research on gender disparity and inequality, and in turn aim for renewed vigor to drastically address systemic and underlying barriers that hold women and girls back, and accelerate action to redress current disparities and close the gender gaps.
- Can your project scale?
Yes
- Why are you the people to do it?
We are experienced editors who have volunteered in various projects in the Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya.
- What is the impact of your idea on diversity and inclusiveness of the Wikimedia movement?
Digital divide and gender inequality in access to education and information prevent millions of Kenyans from contributing to and accessing Wikipedia, or even to access it, addressing the gender disparities issues will contribute towards achieving an even representation in the Wikimedia movement. The project team members will be carefully selected to ensure equal gender representation.
- What are the challenges associated with this project and how you will overcome them?
Time constraint - the timeline within which the team members will be available for meet-ups. Manage the team availability by carefully planning to hold edit-a-thons at different times of the day and multiple times a week. Access to consistent internet connectivity for all participants Facilitate participants to subscribe to reliable mobile data plans First time editors may experience challenges and may not meet the expected deadlines. Offer training to new editors.
- How will you spend your funds?
Transport $195.00 Branded T-shirts $135 Branded Stationery$150.00 Social Media Campaign $170.00 Roll Banner $85.00 Full day conference package for 3 days $1,575.00 Photography $220.00 Planning and Coordination Cost $408.00 Internet bundles for participants $270.00 Miscellaneous expenses $85.00 Total $3,285.00
- How long will your project take?
3 months
- Have you worked on projects for previous grants before?
No