Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves SDGS In Rwanda (ID: 22830702)
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Applicant Details
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UWIMPUHWE Va
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Main Proposal
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves SDGS In Rwanda
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-01 - 2024-12-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Rwanda
- 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 SDGS in Rwanda because SDGS is cross-cutting in all.
- 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)
The change we are aiming to bring with Wiki Loves Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Rwanda is to bridge the content gap that exists on Wikipedia regarding the SDGs, with a focus on Rwanda. To address the lack of comprehensive and localized information about how Rwanda is working toward achieving the SDGs, particularly in Kinyarwanda and English. The event will provide a platform for civic organizations and youth networks in Rwanda to contribute their expertise, experiences, and insights, elevating Wikipedia with reliable and updated content that reflects Rwanda's progress on the SDGs. Main Challenges: Content Gap on Wikipedia: There is limited information on Wikipedia related to Rwanda's efforts and achievements toward the SDGs. This restricts global visibility and understanding of Rwanda’s progress. Language Barrier: Much of the available content on the SDGs is in major international languages, while Kinyarwanda content remains light which needs translation on some content on SDG to be in local language and also create and improve existing articles on Wikipedia which are related to SDG. Approaches to Achieve the Change: Collaborative Workshops and Edit-thon: We will organize workshops, both physical and virtual, to train participants on how to edit Wikipedia and contribute SDG-related content in Kinyarwanda and English. These workshops will target youth networks, civic organizations, and individuals passionate about sustainable development. Partnerships with Local Organizations: Collaborating with organizations already working on SDGs will help ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content, as they can provide data, case studies, and insights specific to Rwanda. Engaging Kinyarwanda-speaking Communities: By encouraging contributions in Kinyarwanda, we will empower local communities to share their stories and experiences while increasing the availability of content in Rwanda’s native language. However, we will focus on addressing those gaps, as well as contribute to free knowledge access.
- 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 is centered on improving the representation of the 17 SDGs and related topics on Wikipedia, with a special focus on content that highlights Rwanda’s progress. This project will involve several interconnected activities, designed to bridge the SDG knowledge gap, promote participation, and ensure the sustainability of the contributions. Recruitment of Contributors We will actively recruit a diverse pool of contributors, including: Local Wikimedians: Experienced Wikipedia editors who will lead and mentor new contributors. University Students: Engaging students from universities who are studying relevant fields such as development studies, environmental science, and public policy to contribute their knowledge.
Edit-a-thons and Workshops
We will host a series of edit-a-thons—collaborative editing sessions—where contributors will gather physically and virtually to update and improve Wikipedia articles on SDGs. These sessions will: Include Wikipedia training for new editors to help them navigate the platform and adhere to editing guidelines. Be facilitated by experts, who will provide insights into the SDGs and guide participants on the topics most in need of attention. Encourage a focus on Rwanda-specific SDG content as well as global relevance, ensuring that Rwanda’s efforts are visible to a worldwide audience. Target high-view articles and prioritize those with significant public interest for revision. Translation into Kinyarwanda A key component of the project is translating Wikipedia articles into Kinyarwanda to increase accessibility for local communities. This will: Expand the reach of SDG-related knowledge to non-English speakers. Encourage local engagement by making the content more relevant and accessible to Rwandans. Involve a collaboration between volunteers and linguists to ensure accurate and culturally sensitive translations. Biographies of SDG Leaders In addition to article revisions, we will compile and update biographies of global and local SDG leaders. This will: Highlight the contributions of individuals who are driving SDG progress, both globally and within Rwanda. Provide role models for youth and other contributors to learn from and be inspired by. Partnerships and Collaborations We will work closely with several key partners, including: NGOs and Civic Organizations: To provide expert knowledge and data on Rwanda’s progress toward achieving the SDGs. Universities: Partnering with academic institutions will help recruit students, provide a platform for Wikipedia training, and ensure the credibility of the information added. Wikimedia Rwanda User Group: To coordinate activities, ensure alignment with Wikipedia’s guidelines, and sustain long-term engagement.
These activities have been strategically chosen to maximize participation, ensure high-quality contributions, and make SDG-related knowledge more accessible to both local and global communities.
- 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.
Username : UWIMPUHWE Va
Organizer As the lead organizer, Valentine is responsible for the overall coordination of the project, including communication with partners, handling logistics for workshops and edit-a-thons, and ensuring that the project's objectives are met. Valentine also manages the outreach and public awareness campaigns for the project. ROSEMURA250 Co-Organizer
ROSEMURA250 assists with organizing the edit-a-thons and coordinating with participants. Her role includes supporting logistical planning and ensuring that the sessions run smoothly.
Endikuemmy Co-Organizer Endikuemmy is an experienced Wikimedia editor and event organizer. He will be leading the edit-a-thons, providing guidance to new contributors, and helping participants navigate the editing process on Wikipedia. His experience in past Wikimedia projects will be valuable in ensuring high-quality content contributions.
- 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: Rwanda Wikimedians experienced editors, new contributors and SDGs experts from the different organizations. University Students and Academics: Students and academic staff from Rwandan universities.
Engagement Strategy: Before Activities: Outreach through social media, registration form, email campaigns, whatsapp update, and partnerships with universities and NGOs. Pre-event workshops will train participants in Wikipedia editing and SDG topics in-person events. During Activities: Host edit-a-thons and collaborative events, both online and in-person, where participants work together to update and improve articles.
Follow-up: Post-event communication: Continue engagement via email, whatsapp updates and social media. Feedback and Reporting: Gather feedback from the participants by using endline surveys, offer additional online training before closing date, and provide updates on the project's impact and progress.
- 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.
We have been discussing with Wikimedia User group Rwanda on the impact of this project . https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Rwanda
- 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)
Other Important Topics (topics considered to be of impact or important in the specific context)
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Other
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Disabilities
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Identify Topics for Impact
Learning and metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
I want to assess the impact of Wikimedia's outreach in promoting knowledge about the SDGs in Rwanda and whether participants actively engage with the content created during the project implimation. I will help explore the best practices for recruitment and retention of contributors, especially those new to Wikimedian, ensuring they remain engaged beyond the project.I aim to understand how the project can leave a lasting impact by promoting ongoing community involvement, and how university or local organizations might adopt Wikimedia's educational resources to continue promoting SDGs. Learning from challenges by participants, such as access to resources or understanding Wikimedia's editing guidelines and policies, especialy new editors from universities , will provide insight into how to better support contributors.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
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| Number of participants | 40 | Those 40 participants will be inclusive both new and experienced editors and with people with disability |
| Number of editors | 40 | 20 new and 20 experienced editors |
| Number of organizers | 3 | Those organizer are experienced and they have been co organizing other projects like Wiki Loves Africa , WPWP , Wiki loves folklore |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
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| Wikipedia | 80 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 20 |
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| Wiktionary | |
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| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | 25 |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 20 |
| Wikivoyage | |
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| Wikiversity | |
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| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
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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)
Dashboard , Event metric and Google form
Financial proposal
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
6337000 RWF
- 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.
4676.13 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- 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).