Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Establishment of Wiki Club Zamboanga (ID: 22954333)
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Applicant Details
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
LuzViMindaLife
- Organization
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- 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)
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Main Proposal
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Establishment of Wiki Club Zamboanga
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-04-15 - 2025-07-30
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Philippines
- 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 For Culture and Heritage
- 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)
We aim to revive Wikipedia Chavacano, dormant for 13 years, to preserve and celebrate our unique linguistic heritage. This project is not just about language, it’s about empowering our community, making knowledge accessible in Chavacano, and fostering pride in our cultural identity.
Our main challenges include the lack of active contributors and ensuring the sustainability of the platform. While the LGU and librarians recognize the need, coordinated efforts are missing, and we must build a community that can maintain and grow this resource over time.
To achieve this, we will partner with universities to integrate Wikipedia activities into academic programs, ensuring a steady stream of passionate contributors. We’ll also conduct training sessions with students, educators, and librarians, equipping them with skills to create and maintain content. These strategies have proven successful in similar initiatives globally and will help create a self-sustaining ecosystem of Chavacano knowledge sharing.
Ultimately, this is more than a digital project, it’s about safeguarding our identity and giving our community a voice in the global knowledge space.
- 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.
Our project activities are designed to build capacity, foster active participation, and ensure the sustainability of Wikipedia Chavacano. Each activity is aligned with our strategy to empower the community and preserve local heritage through knowledge-sharing platforms.
Capacity Development: We will conduct capacity-building workshops for prospective members and project leads, equipping them with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to Wikipedia Chavacano and related platforms.
Basic Workshops and Monthly Edit-a-thons: Regular training sessions and monthly edit-a-thons will be organized to encourage continuous engagement. These activities will provide hands-on experience and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Wiki Loves Living Heritage Zamboanga: As part of the global Wiki Loves Living Heritage initiative, we will document local traditions, festivals, and cultural practices unique to Zamboanga, enriching both Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons with authentic content.
Edit-a-thons per School: In partnership with local universities and schools, we will host edit-a-thons to involve students and educators in content creation. This ensures a steady stream of contributors and integrates Wikipedia activities into academic programs.
Digitization of Local Laws and Ordinances: In coordination with the City Library, we will digitize and document local laws and ordinances, making this valuable information accessible through Wikipedia. This will help preserve legal history and promote transparency.
Preserving Indigenous and Underserved Communities' Heritage: We will focus on documenting the culture and heritage of Indigenous Peoples and underserved communities via Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. This effort aims to give a voice to communities often left out of mainstream narratives.
- 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.
Yolynne Medina - @LuzViMindaLife - Wiki Club Zamboanga Lead - No Salary, Volunteer Status Ahmad Musahari - @Tausug101 - Co-Lead / Volunteer Editor - No Salary, Volunteer Status Salimar Tahil - @SalimarTahil - Volunteer Editor /Layout Artist- No Salary, Volunteer Status Raymond Vincent Siyluy - @Aristorkle - Co-lead / Volunteer Editor - No Salary, Volunteer Status Jerime Gerolaga - @Jerime Gerolaga - Volunteer Editor /Layout Artist - No Salary, Volunteer Status Vanj Padilla- @Lady01v - Adviser/consultant -no salary
- 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: Our target participants include college students, educators, librarians, and young professionals from schools and institutions across Zamboanga City and the wider Zamboanga Peninsula. We will also engage members of local government units (LGUs), particularly through collaborations with the City Library, and representatives from Indigenous Peoples and underserved communities. In addition to Chavacano, we aim to document and preserve other dialects and languages in the region, fostering a diverse and inclusive knowledge base.
Engagement Before and During Activities:
Before Activities:
We will engage participants by building partnerships with schools, universities, and LGUs, and sending formal invitations highlighting the professional and personal benefits of participating. Orientation sessions and informational materials will be provided to introduce the goals of Wikipedia Chavacano and related projects. We will also utilize social media and video marketing to reach a wider audience, emphasizing the importance of preserving local languages and cultural heritage.During Activities: Participants will take part in interactive workshops, edit-a-thons, and projects like Wiki Loves Living Heritage Zamboanga. We will produce materials that highlight the benefits of contributing to open knowledge, such as building skills, preserving cultural identity, and bridging knowledge gaps for future generations. Our messaging will stress the value of protecting and documenting local heritage, making it accessible to both younger and older generations.
Follow-Up After Activities:
After the activities, we will maintain engagement by creating a mentorship network connecting new editors with experienced contributors. We’ll conduct monthly check-ins, online forums, and follow-up workshops to support continued contributions. By fostering a community of practice, we aim to build a sustainable network of passionate editors who are dedicated to preserving Chavacano and other regional languages, ensuring the long-term impact of this project.
- 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.
Through this project, we hope to learn how to effectively build and sustain a local Wikimedia community that actively contributes to preserving our language, culture, and heritage. After witnessing the positive impact of SKAP’s activities with Wikimedia, we were inspired to bring the same dedication to our own community in Zamboanga City and the broader Zamboanga Peninsula. We aimed to focus on preserving Chavacano and other local dialects while engaging diverse groups in open knowledge initiatives. We have already conducted initial activities to kickstart this journey. For example, our Zamboanga Edit-a-thons on Wiktionary and Wikipedia brought together educators, librarians, young professionals, and local government representatives. These activities highlighted the community's enthusiasm and gave us valuable insights into their learning needs. The impact of these efforts can be seen through the following statistics: Wiktionary Edit-a-thon: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Shared_Knowledge_Asia_Pacific/Zamboanga_Editathon_-_Wiktionary?fbclid=IwY2xjawIJrlVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ_PLQM2yY1CW6bIn1LNxa1yTeutLbqgonYuZKB35uP2E-WbgU0v_oxNOA_aem_jc7qmysoLVIcob8F691icw
Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Shared_Knowledge_Asia_Pacific/Zamboanga_Editathon_-_Wikipedia?fbclid=IwY2xjawIJrrNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVLvgM99dMooyR6iN_qGVVNUgKB3m8E82Mnbm1xl1E9ta12FRE4P2QDLqA_aem_tJiG74yzqqhO7AF6QvDPAA Through these activities, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of capacity development, including the best methods to engage and train new editors, foster a culture of collaborative knowledge sharing, and address challenges specific to documenting underrepresented languages and cultures. Additionally, we aim to refine our strategies for aligning Wikimedia projects with local cultural preservation efforts, ensuring sustainable growth of our WikiClub. Ultimately, we seek to create a lasting impact in promoting knowledge equity within our region.
- 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)
Linguistic / Language
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Invest in Skills and Leadership Development
Learning and metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through this project, we hope to learn how to effectively build and sustain a local Wikimedia community that actively contributes to preserving our language, culture, and heritage. We aim to understand the best practices for engaging diverse participants, including students, young professionals, and indigenous groups, in open knowledge initiatives. Additionally, we want to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of documenting underrepresented content, improving our skills in capacity development, digital literacy, and collaborative partnerships. Ultimately, we aim to learn how to create a lasting impact in promoting knowledge equity within our region.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 120 | We will target 30 participants per edit a-thon and 50 from partners, advocates and part-time volunteer editors. All new participants |
| Number of editors | 60 | We will target 60-70 new editors until July 30, 2024 |
| Number of organizers | 3 | We only have three organizers in the team who are all volunteers.
Yolynne Medina - @LuzViMindaLife - Lead Organizer - No Salary, Volunteer Ahmad Musahari - @Tausug101 - Co- Organizer - No Salary, Volunteer Raymond Vincent Siyluy - @Aristorkle - Co-Organizer - No Salary, Volunteer Status |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 250 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 800 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | 300 |
| Wikisource | 100 |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | 100 |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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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)
We are not entirely sure at this stage and would appreciate support in identifying the most suitable tools to effectively measure our project metrics.
Financial proposal
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15hOO2xb1OMScOmLQj2oVuVA2AVBjvcO5fFb55xhJ2xI/edit?gid=0#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)
255497 PHP
- 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.
4374.88 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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