Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Conference Fund/Global CyberPeace Challenge
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Applicant details
[edit]- A. Are you applying as a(n)
Nonprofit organization with Wikimedia mission
- B. Full name of organization presenting the proposal.
CyberPeace Inc
- F. Do you have an account on a Wikimedia project?
No
- F1. Please provide your main Wikimedia Username.
- F2. Please provide the Usernames of people related to this proposal.
N/A
- G. Are you legally registered?
Yes
If you are applying as an individual or your group is not a legally registered nonprofit in your country, we require that you have a fiscal sponsor.
Objectives and Strategy
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal.
Global CyberPeace Challenge
- 2.1. When will the event begin? Please enter the event start date.
2023-09-08
- 2.2. When is the last day of your event?
2023-09-10
- 3.1. When will you begin preparing for your event?
2023-08-01T00:00:00Z
- 3.2. When will you expect to complete your last event payment?
2023-09-12T00:00:00Z
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? Where will the conference take place?
India
- 5. Is it a remote or in-person event?
In-person event
- 5.1. What will be the total number of participants at the event? (including scholarship recipients + organizing team + other guests + self funded guests) (required)
1000
- 6. Please indicate whether your work will be focused on one country (local), more than one or several countries in your region (regional) or has a cross-regional (global) scope.
International
- 6.1. If you have answered regional, please write the country names and any other information that is useful for understanding your proposal.
Global CyberPeace Challenge (GCC) is a global event that is open to participants from all countries.
- 7. If you would like, please share any websites or social media accounts that your group or organization has.
Social media handles - Twitter - @cyberpeacengo ; Instagram - @cyberpeacefoundation ; Linkdin - CyberPeace Foundation
- 8. Do you work with any thematic or regional platforms such as WISCom, CEE, Iberocoop, etc.
No
- 8.1. Please describe what platforms and your work with them.
- 9. Please describe the target participants for this event.
The target audience for the event is enthusiastic netizens from across the world to maximise the global mission and vision of the organisation.
- 10. Please provide the link to the event's page if you already have one.
https://cyberchallenge.net Twitter - @icyberchallenge
The following questions (11-14) will refer to the Community Engagement Survey which is required in order to submit a proposal. Here is the survey form that you can copy and use (if the link does not work): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ieEI8EFf2vxjD9wN_h8-srYeRCp4fhSp7_1_wiR2jh8/edit. This survey is required to access a Conference grant.
- 11. How many people did you send the community engagement survey to?
100
- 11.1. When did you conduct the survey, and for how long?
The survey was conducted in the month of March and April, from 11th March 2023 to 24th April 2023.
- 12. How many people responded to the survey?
53
- 13. What are the main objectives of the event?
GCC is a journey to recognise and award talent that can build solutions to some of the most pressing cybersecurity problems faced by society today. The objective of the challenge is to tap into the innovative approaches adopted by participants to solve critical real-world problems in the technical and policy challenges. The challenge is critically divided into three tracks to ensure all keen aspects of cyberspace are covered.
- 14. Based on survey responses, what are the most important things your community should do at the conference to achieve these objectives?
To achieve cyber peace, the community should prioritise digital literacy, foster collaboration, implement strong cybersecurity measures, promote ethical practices, strengthen collaboration with law enforcement, establish support systems, engage youth and community organisations, foster international cooperation, and continuously evaluate and update practices. These actions will help educate individuals, build partnerships, enhance security measures, encourage responsible behavior, hold cybercriminals accountable, provide support for victims, empower youth, foster global collaboration, and ensure ongoing resilience against evolving threats.
- 15. Please state if your proposal aims to work to bridge any of the identified CONTENT knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Content Gender gap, Geography, Language, Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 15.1. In a few sentences, explain how your work is specifically addressing this content gap (or Knowledge inequity) to ensure a greater representation of knowledge. (optional recommended).
The three tracks in the event are created in order to address all the issues under cyberspace. It is often seen that the shortcomings are known but not enough actions are taken onto the same. The event is a gateway to presentation of various tech based solutions and policies, which are taken to be implemented at national and international level to give the winner a more hands on experience. Our winners contribute to various Govt as well as corporate projects which result in a rise in awareness and knowledge of the population at large.
- 16. Please state if your proposal includes any of these areas or THEMATIC focus. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work and explain the rationale for identifying these themes.
Education, Public Policy, Open Technology
- 17. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities?
Gender Identity, Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background, Socioeconomic status, Digital Access
- 18. Do you intend to invite or engage with non-Wikimedian individuals or organizations? If so – can you explain your intention for this outreach?
Yes, we reach out non-Wikimedia individuals or organisations in order to create a synergy between our sponsors to make sure the participants get diverse exposure during the event.
- 19. What will you do to make sure participants continue to engage in your activities after the event?
The participants in the event may register themselves as CyberPeace Corps volunteers as "CyberPeace Keepers"; these volunteers are engaged all year round in various campaigns and projects of their interest and expertise. These volunteers are given the opportunity to contribute to projects and campaigns supported by Government as well as corporate.
- 20. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select a maximum of THREE options that most apply.
Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Coordinate Across Stakeholders, Innovate in Free Knowledge
Logistical Aspects
[edit]- 21. Do you have any proposed venue for the event?
The venue will be a Hotel in New Delhi, India
- 22. Is the event venue and hotel accessible for people with physical disabilities?
Yes
- 23. How many scholarships would you like to offer?
100
- 24. What expenses will the scholarship cover?
Travel, Accommodation, Stay and Participation in the GCC 4.0
- 25. How will scholarship recipients be selected?
Based on the elimination round which will be hosted for a period of one month.
- 26. In which ways can Wikimedia Foundation staff support your event onsite?
Through Outreach, support in communication, spreading the word about GCC 4.0, support in co-hosting the challenges and mentoring the participants.
- 26.2. Do you intend to invite any WMF staff members to your event? (please note that all WMF staff travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the foundation). Please indicate what is the limit number of WMF staff members you would like to welcome at your event.
We will be inviting 10 WMF Members to attend the Grand Finale and Award Ceremony.
- 27. Please outline the roles and responsibilities of the organizing team for the conference.
The organising team will be taking on the following responsibilities-
- Create the registration and launch agenda for the event
- Conduct a launch event, declaring the event open
- Encourage active and heavy participation in the event
- Conduct preliminary evaluation with Jury members
- Scope out a venue for the event
- Coordinate with vendors to set up the grand finale of the event
- Create social media buzz for the event
- Print the SWAG and other giveaways, including trophies for the participant and winners
- Print the creative mementos for the jury members and the guests
- Arrange for travel and stay for the participants, jury members, team members and guests
- Organise the flow of the GCC during the events
- Conduct tracks to completion of the grand finale
- Create agenda for the grand finale
- Invite dignitaries for prize distribution ceremonies
- Conduct prize distribution ceremonies and closure of the event
- Share a track-centric report for stakeholders and partners
- 28. Do you have plans to co-organize the event with other Wikimedia communities, groups or affiliates?
Yes
- 28.1. If yes, can you please explain how you are going to co-organize the event and what responsibilities each partner will have.
The co-organisers will be involved for the following aspects
- Assist the CyberPeace team with creative ideas
- Scope out the list of international dignitaries for Jury members and guests
- Assist in creating global awareness for the event
- Assist in organising the event by means of creative ideas and different formats of the event
- Share expert opinions for the preliminary evaluation and grand finale
- 29. What kind of risks do you anticipate and how would you mitigate these?
Organizing the Global CyberPeace Challenge could potentially face several risks that could affect its successful implementation. Some of these risks include:
Cybersecurity Risks: Given that the Challenge is centered around cybersecurity, there could be a risk of cyberattacks aimed at disrupting the Challenge or stealing sensitive information. Mitigation: Robust cybersecurity measures would need to be put in place to ensure that the Challenge is secure. This could include encryption of data, penetration testing of systems, and regular security audits.
Funding Risks: The Challenge would require significant funding to be successful, and there could be a risk of insufficient funding or budget cuts that could affect the implementation of the Challenge. Mitigation: It would be necessary to identify multiple sources of funding, including private sector partners, government grants, and crowdfunding. Developing a detailed budget plan and contingency measures to cope with potential funding shortfalls would also be essential.
Regulatory Risks: Given the international nature of the Challenge, there could be regulatory risks associated with differences in laws and regulations across different countries and regions. Mitigation: Careful planning and collaboration with local partners and regulatory bodies would be necessary to ensure that the Challenge complies with all relevant laws and regulations. Developing a detailed legal framework and consulting with legal experts would also be important.
Governance/Leadership Risks: Changes in leadership or governance structures could have an impact on the implementation and success of the Challenge. Mitigation: Developing a robust governance structure that is flexible enough to adapt to changes in leadership or personnel would be necessary. This could involve appointing a steering committee or board of advisors to oversee the Challenge's implementation and ensure continuity.
- 30. Friendly space policy - Please add the link to the friendly space policy that your community will be using for this event.
We will be using the Slack/Discord Channel for this. The channel will be created post the registration phase ends.
Learning, Sharing, and Evaluation
[edit]- 31. What do you hope to learn from your work organising this conference?
Through the successful completion of Global CyberPeace Challenge, we would learn the following:
What strategies were most effective in promoting CyberPeace and preventing cyber conflicts? How did public awareness and engagement change during the Challenge, and what impact did this have on the success of the initiative? What partnerships and collaborations contributed most to the success of the initiative? What challenges did they face, and what strategies were successful in overcoming these challenges? How can they sustain and build on the success of the initiative in the long term?
- 32. Main open metrics
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Financial Proposal
[edit]- 33. What is the amount you are requesting from Wikimedia Foundation? Please provide this amount in your local currency.
500000
- 34. Select your local currency.
USD
- 35. What is this amount in US dollars to the best of your knowledge?
500000
- 36. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it.
- 37. Do you expect to receive funding for this conference from other organizations to support your work?
Yes
- 37.1. If yes, what kind of resources are you expecting to get?
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
- Please use this optional space to upload any documents that you feel are important for further understanding your proposal.
- Other public document(s):
Endorsements and Feedback
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- 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).