Grants:IdeaLab/Reliable information on All Subjects through IT
Audience
[edit]Who are the people you want to introduce Wikipedia to?
[edit]Try to be as specific as possible about this group.
All age groups mostly elderly, age ( 55- 80), entrepreneurs
In what languages do they search for information, online or otherwise?
[edit]English and Hindi
In what ways does this group communicate with each other?
[edit]This can include services and apps in social media, mailing lists, physical spaces like conferences or lectures, or at specific institutions like at a library.
Social Media, Whatsapp and get together in Club and religious gatherings
What are some reasons this group would use Wikipedia? How would they benefit from it, or what would they find useful?
[edit]Think about what they would be interested in reading and learning about; does Wikipedia provide better access to information this group cares about?
Keeping abreast of local, national and the world news and fashion
Project idea
[edit]What language Wikipedia projects will you promote to new readers?
[edit]English and hindi and also Punjabi
How will you communicate with new readers? Will you be communicating with them online, in-person, or both?
[edit]Both
Describe your idea to engage new readers. How might it be implemented? What will you tell people about Wikipedia?
[edit]Think about the steps that might involved to make this idea happen, and what you might teach people about your experience or others' experiences using Wikipedia.
Through blogging,
How will you know if this project is successful? What are some outcomes that you can share after the project is completed?
[edit]If you’re not certain about how to respond to this question when starting your idea, you do not need to answer it right now. Campaign participants and Wikimedia Foundation staff can help you consider some options.
Do you think you can implement this idea? What support do you need?
[edit]Do you need people with specific skills or resources to complete this idea? Are there any financial needs for this project? Do you need advising from Wikimedia Foundation staff?
Most welcome in all aspect. Finance is not the aim, but intellectual involvement is most desirous
Get Involved
[edit]About the idea creator
[edit]A sea Captain who has lived and travelled widely and found Wikipedia as the most reliable source of Info on almost everything
Participants
[edit]Endorsements
[edit]Expand your idea
[edit]Would a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation help make your idea happen? You can expand this idea into a grant proposal.
No funding needed?
[edit]Does your idea not require funding, but you're not sure about what to do next? Not sure how to start a proposal on your local project that needs consensus? Contact Chris Schilling on-wiki at I JethroBT (WMF) (talk · contribs) or via e-mail at cschilling
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