Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Establishment of Wiki Club Zamboanga (ID: 22954333)
This is an automatically generated Meta-Wiki page. The page was copied from Fluxx, the web service of Wikimedia Foundation Funds where the user has submitted their application. Please do not make any changes to this page because all changes will be removed after the next update. Use the discussion page for your feedback. The page was created by CR-FluxxBot.
Applicant Details
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
LuzViMindaLife
- Organization
N/A
- 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)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
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 establish a thriving Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community that revitalizes and sustains content creation in Chavacano, Cebuano, and Tausug, languages central to our region’s identity. This change involves training at least 24 new contributors to produce 45 new or improved articles, making local knowledge accessible and fostering pride in our linguistic and cultural heritage. Beyond reviving dormant efforts, it’s about empowering our community to contribute to global knowledge equity.
The main challenges we face are the scarcity of active contributors—both re-engaging pioneer volunteers who have drifted away and onboarding emerging ones—and ensuring long-term sustainability. The document highlights these as critical hurdles, noting the need for technical competence and community engagement strategies to maintain momentum. Additionally, while local stakeholders like Public Information Officers and academics recognize the value, coordinating their expertise effectively remains a challenge without a structured community framework.
To achieve this, our primary approach is conducting "Wikipedia Basics" workshops, targeting students, educators, librarians, and local government representatives. These sessions, supported by trainers from Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub, will equip participants with editing skills and community norms, aiming for a 65% retention rate three months post-training. We’ll also establish a mentorship program, pairing new editors with experienced regional contributors to provide ongoing support and build a sustainable model. By collaborating with local academics and subject matter experts, we’ll ensure content reflects our heritage, aligning with successful Wikimedia training initiatives globally. This multi-pronged strategy—workshops, mentorship, and partnerships—will create a self-sustaining ecosystem for knowledge sharing in Zamboanga City.
Ultimately, this project is about more than digital content; it’s about safeguarding our identity and amplifying our community’s voice on a global stage.
- 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.
Proposal: Wikipedia Basics for the Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community Project Title: Wikipedia Basics: Laying Foundations for the Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community Project Description This project aims to establish a strong foundation for the Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community by providing basic training workshops for new contributors. The initiative focuses on addressing the challenges of re-engaging pioneer volunteers and onboarding emerging volunteers, emphasizing mentorship and skills development. Through collaboration with regional organizations such as Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and the Wikimedia ESEAP Hub, the project will source subject matter experts and technical professionals to provide training tailored to the unique needs of this community. By building technical competence, community engagement strategies, and content creation skills, the project seeks to ensure sustainable growth and impact. Objectives Engage Emerging Volunteers: Empower new contributors with foundational knowledge of Wikipedia editing, policies, and community norms. Leverage Regional Support: Collaborate with Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub to source trainers and expertise. Create a Sustainable Model: Establish mentorship programs and training modules that future contributors can use to continue building the community. Activities Wikipedia Basics Workshop: Conduct introductory sessions on Wikipedia editing, content creation, and adherence to guidelines. Invite trainers sourced from Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub. Mentorship Program: Pair emerging contributors with experienced Wikipedians from regional networks. Focus on personalized support for skill development and community integration. Networking and Collaboration: Facilitate connections between the Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community and wider Wikimedia communities. Encourage knowledge-sharing and regional partnerships. Budget Venue rental for workshops: $450 per session (₱25,200) × 3 sessions = $1,350 (₱75,600) Workshop materials: $150 per session (₱8,400) × 3 sessions = $450 (₱25,200) Online tools: $600 (₱33,600) Refreshments for participants: $600 per session (₱33,600) × 3 sessions = $1,650 (₱100,800) Miscellaneous expenses: $700 (₱39,200) Total Budget: $4,900 (₱274,400) Expected Outcomes Train at least 24 new contributors (in the entire project span) capable of editing and creating Wikipedia articles. Produce a minimum of 45 new or improved Chavacano, Cebuano and Tausug Wikipedia articles. Establish partnerships with Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub to sustain future community growth. Local Public Information Officers, Academe and Local Subject Matter Experts for content resource building and extending network. Measures of Success Participant retention rate: At least 65% of attendees actively contributing three months post-training. Content contribution: A minimum of 45 new or improved articles within three months. Community growth: Establish partnerships with Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub to sustain future community growth. Local Public Information Officers, Academe and Local Subject Matter Experts for content resource building and extending network. Project Stages Project Duration: 3 months Outreach, securing trainers/mentors, and planning workshop logistics. Conduct two to three workshops (both physical and virtual). Follow-up with participants, provide ongoing mentorship, and Evaluate the project's impact. Sustainability Plan: To sustain growth, the Zamboanga City Wikimedians will: Organize bi-monthly virtual meetups with continued mentorship from regional experts. Explore further grants and funding opportunities to expand activities. Develop a core volunteer team to support long-term community building efforts. Wikipedia Basics Workshop Event Flow 1. Registration and Check-In (15-20 minutes) Participants arrive and sign in. Distribute workshop materials (e.g., guides, brochures, name tags). Light refreshments and networking. 2. Welcome and Introduction (10-15 minutes) Host/organizer gives a warm welcome. Brief overview of Wikipedia, its mission, and the importance of the (name of language) Wikipedia. Outline the workshop agenda and goals. 3. Icebreaker Activity (10 minutes) Fun activity to engage participants (e.g., “Your Favorite Wikipedia Article and Why?”). Helps build camaraderie and a sense of community. 4. Session 1: Introduction to Wikipedia (30 minutes) Presentation covering: What is Wikipedia? Basic principles: Neutrality, Verifiability, Free Knowledge. Anatomy of a Wikipedia page (e.g., lead section, infobox, references). Q&A session to clarify concepts. 5. Break (10 minutes) Short pause for refreshments and informal interactions. 6. Session 2: Hands-On Editing (60 minutes) Demo: Facilitator demonstrates how to create/edit a page live on Wikipedia. Activity: Participants work on a guided task, such as improving an existing article or adding a citation. Support: Facilitators provide one-on-one assistance during the activity. 7. Session 3: Wikipedia Etiquette and Community Engagement (20 minutes) Introduction to Wikipedia's collaborative culture: Talk pages, user profiles, and resolving conflicts. Tips for ethical editing and respecting community guidelines. 8. Wrap-Up and Next Steps (20 minutes) Recap key learnings from the workshop. Share resources for continued learning (e.g., links to tutorials and guides). Discuss upcoming events or how to stay involved with Zamboanga City Wikimedians. Participants share their experiences and feedback. 9. Group Photo and Networking (10 minutes) Capture a group photo for promotional use (optional). Open networking among participants and organizers. Detailed Project Timeline with Deliverables Phase 1: Planning and Outreach (Weeks 1–4) Week 1: Deliverable: Finalized project scope, objectives, and trainer agreements with Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub. Key Activities: Project kickoff, identification of trainers/experts, creation of outreach materials. Measurement of Success: Completion of logistical arrangements and recruitment of at least 2 trainers/mentors. Week 2: Deliverable: Secured workshop venue and logistical setup (materials, equipment, refreshments). Key Activities: Confirm training dates, finalize workshop flow, and distribute promotional content (flyers, emails, and social media announcements). Measurement of Success: Attract at least 30 interested volunteers via promotional outreach. Week 3: Deliverable: Registration of participants and dissemination of pre-training resources. Key Activities: Open registration, offer preparatory materials (Wikipedia tutorials, editing guides). Measurement of Success: Registration of 30–40 participants and delivery of resources to 100% of confirmed attendees. Week 4: Deliverable: Pre-event preparation completed, including participant lists and trainer briefings. Key Activities: Organize materials (training kits, printed guides), finalize participant rosters, and brief trainers. Measurement of Success: Trainers ready and all participants confirmed for workshops. Phase 2: Workshops and Mentorship (Weeks 5–9) Week 5–7: Deliverable: Successful completion of two to three "Wikipedia Basics" training workshops. Key Activities: Deliver engaging, interactive sessions covering editing basics, policies, and content creation. Incorporate hands-on practice activities. Measurement of Success: Attendance rate of 90% or higher and participant feedback average of 4/5 on training satisfaction surveys. Week 8: Deliverable: Launch of mentorship program pairing new contributors with experienced trainers. Key Activities: Facilitate mentor-mentee assignments, create follow-up mentorship schedules, and initiate skill-building tasks. Measurement of Success: At least 80% of participants paired with mentors and engaging in mentorship sessions. Week 9: Deliverable: Wrap-up event and presentation of participant achievements. Key Activities: Celebrate participant contributions, such as drafted articles or improved Wikipedia pages. Plan for ongoing mentorship beyond the workshops. Measurement of Success: Showcase at least 50 initial edits or article contributions during wrap-up activities. Phase 3: Evaluation and Future Planning (Weeks 9–12) Week 9: Deliverable: Post-workshop surveys and data collection completed. Key Activities: Gather participant and trainer feedback to assess strengths and areas for improvement. Collect metrics on contributions (e.g., new articles, edits). Measurement of Success: At least 80% response rate to surveys and positive feedback (4/5 or higher). Week 10: Deliverable: Summary report on participant contributions and community engagement. Key Activities: Analyze data, evaluate quality and scope of contributions (e.g., 50 new or improved articles). Measurement of Success: Submission of summary report highlighting at least 50 participant contributions and retention metrics. Week 11: Deliverable: Drafted long-term sustainability plan for community mentorship. Key Activities: Design scalable mentorship frameworks and present key learnings to stakeholders (Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific, Wikimedia ESEAP Hub). Measurement of Success: Stakeholder endorsement of mentorship plan for broader application. Week 12: Deliverable: Final project report and plans for follow-up initiatives. Key Activities: Share project outcomes with participants, trainers, and Wikimedia affiliates. Propose follow-up workshops or advanced training modules. Measurement of Success: Report published and approval for next steps received from stakeholders.
- 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 Raymond Vincent Siyluy - @Aristorkle - Co-lead / Volunteer Editor - 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 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 are college students, educators, librarians, young professionals, and local government unit (LGU) representatives, including staff from the Zamboanga City Library, as well as members of Indigenous Peoples and underserved communities. These participants will primarily come from Zamboanga City, the focus of our Wikipedia community-building effort, with potential outreach to the broader Zamboanga Peninsula to maximize regional impact. We aim to train at least 24 new contributors capable of documenting Chavacano, Cebuano, and Tausug languages, collaborating with local academics and subject matter experts to preserve our cultural heritage.
Engagement Before and During Activities:
Before Activities: We will engage participants by partnering with schools, universities, and LGUs to identify and invite potential contributors, targeting 30-40 participants as outlined in our outreach phase (Weeks 1-4). Formal invitations and orientation sessions will highlight the value of Wikipedia editing skills and cultural preservation. We’ll distribute pre-training resources (e.g., editing guides) and use social media, flyers, and emails to promote the project, emphasizing its role in bridging knowledge gaps in local languages. During Activities: Participants will join 2-3 interactive "Wikipedia Basics" workshops, featuring hands-on editing sessions and community engagement training (e.g., etiquette, collaboration), as detailed in our event flow. Edit-a-thons will encourage practical contributions, aiming for 45 new or improved articles in Chavacano, Cebuano, and Tausug. Materials will underscore the benefits of open knowledge—skill-building, heritage preservation, and accessibility—fostering enthusiasm among diverse groups. Follow-Up After Activities:
After the workshops, we will launch a mentorship program pairing new editors with experienced contributors from regional networks like Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific and Wikimedia ESEAP Hub, targeting at least 80% pairing success. Bi-monthly virtual meetups will provide ongoing support, encouraging continued edits and aiming for a 65% retention rate of active contributors three months post-training. Follow-up workshops and online discussions will reinforce skills and build a sustainable community of practice dedicated to documenting Zamboanga’s languages and heritage, ensuring long-term impact.
- 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 the "Wikipedia Basics: Laying Foundations for the Zamboanga City Wikipedia Community" project, we took several steps to discuss the idea with our community members and relevant groups, ensuring their involvement and alignment with existing efforts. Inspired by Shared Knowledge Asia Pacific (SKAP)’s impactful Wikimedia activities, we sought to build a sustainable local community focused on preserving Chavacano, Cebuano, Tausug, and our region’s heritage.
Initial Community Engagement via Edit-a-thons: We began by hosting Zamboanga Edit-a-thons on Wiktionary and Wikipedia in collaboration with SKAP, involving educators, librarians, young professionals, and local government representatives. These events (see Wiktionary Edit-a-thon and Wikipedia Edit-a-thon) allowed us to gauge interest, identify learning needs, and build enthusiasm for Wikimedia projects. Feedback from participants highlighted a demand for structured training and mentorship, shaping our proposal’s focus. Discussions with Local Stakeholders: Following the edit-a-thons, we held informal meetings with key community members, including local Public Information Officers, academics from the region’s universities, and subject matter experts on Chavacano and other dialects. These discussions, conducted in late 2024, helped us refine the project’s objectives—training 24 new contributors and producing 45 articles—and secure their commitment to provide content resources and extend our network, as outlined in the proposal. On-Wiki Engagement: We initiated a discussion on the Chavacano Wikipedia talk page ([link to be added if available]) to inform the broader Wikimedia community about our plans and solicit input. This included sharing a draft of the proposal and inviting feedback on workshop topics and mentorship ideas. We also reached out to the Wikimedia ESEAP Hub via their Meta-Wiki discussion page ([link to be added if available]) to align our efforts with regional initiatives and secure trainer support. Involving the Community in Planning: Participants from the edit-a-thons and stakeholders were invited to a planning session in early 2025, where we co-developed the workshop flow (e.g., hands-on editing, etiquette sessions) and mentorship structure. Their input ensured the activities met local needs, such as focusing on underrepresented languages and integrating with cultural preservation efforts by local government and academic groups. Alignment with Other Projects: We aligned our project with SKAP’s regional capacity-building efforts and the Wikimedia ESEAP Hub’s goals for knowledge equity. Locally, we coordinated with ongoing cultural documentation projects by the Zamboanga City government and academic institutions to ensure our Wikipedia contributions complement their work, avoiding duplication and fostering collaboration.
- 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, 2025 |
| 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
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 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?usp=sharing
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
274400 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.
4900 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback
editPlease add endorsements and feedback to the grant discussion page only. Endorsements added here will be removed automatically.
Community members are invited to share meaningful feedback on the proposal and include reasons why they endorse the proposal. Consider the following:
- Stating why the proposal is important for the communities involved and why they think the strategies chosen will achieve the results that are expected.
- Highlighting any aspects they think are particularly well developed: for instance, the strategies and activities proposed, the levels of community engagement, outreach to underrepresented groups, addressing knowledge gaps, partnerships, the overall budget and learning and evaluation section of the proposal, etc.
- Highlighting if the proposal focuses on any interesting research, learning or innovation, etc. Also if it builds on learning from past proposals developed by the individual or organization, or other Wikimedia communities.
- Analyzing if the proposal is going to contribute in any way to important developments around specific Wikimedia projects or Movement Strategy.
- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).