Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Bhumika Wiki:Wikibuku (ID: 23058897)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Astari28
- Organization
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Bhumika Wiki: Wikibuku
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-07-01 - 2025-10-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Indonesia
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Not applicable
- 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)
Challenges Faced: 1. The Absence of a WikiBuku Community in Indonesia Unlike WikiData and WikiSource, which already have active communities under the Wikimedia Indonesia umbrella, WikiBuku has yet to establish a strong user base. The lack of an organized community makes it difficult to sustain projects, leading many contributors to discontinue their involvement after attending training sessions. 2. Limited Interest and Understanding of Open-Licensed Book Writing Reading communities in Indonesia, such as Indonesia Book Party and other literacy groups, have many members who enjoy reading. However, few are aware that they can also contribute by writing and compiling free books on WikiBuku. Additionally, many educators with valuable teaching experiences and insights lack a dedicated platform to share their knowledge and best practices in the form of open books on WikiBuku. 3. Limited Availability of Open Educational Resources on WikiBuku Indonesia Currently, the number of books available on WikiBuku Indonesia is significantly lower than those on other Wikimedia projects. Furthermore, training sessions for contributors on book development—including technical and editorial aspects—are far less common compared to training for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia initiatives.
Key Approaches Implemented: 1. Building a WikiBuku Community by Engaging Local Communities and Educators a. Organizing training sessions with local communities, such as Indonesia Book Party, Komunitas Ibu Profesional, and educator communities, to encourage their participation in creating open-content books on WikiBuku. This initiative will collaborate with Wikimedia communities in Indonesia to ensure more contextual and sustainable contributions. b. Based on experiences from Creative Commons training in WikiBuku, many educators are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge, particularly in cultural fields. However, they face challenges in understanding and utilizing the WikiBuku platform effectively. c. Collaborative book writing is often perceived as more challenging than contributing to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects. Therefore, topics will be tailored to participants' interests to create a more comfortable writing environment. These topics will not be limited to fiction, such as poetry, but will also include various subjects based on participants' expertise and enthusiasm. d. Establishing networks with writers and editors to introduce WikiBuku as a collaborative writing platform under a Creative Commons license.
2. Project-Based Training Focused on Collaborative Books In addition to learning technical editing skills, participants will directly engage in co-writing books on various topics. A primary focus will be placed on cultural-themed books, aligned with participants' interests and expertise.
3. Sustaining the Community through Mentorship and Communication Platforms a. Each participant will receive guidance throughout the writing process on WikiBuku. b. An online community group (WhatsApp/Telegram) will be established to maintain communication and ensure continued engagement beyond the training sessions.
4. Gamification and Recognition for Top Contributors a. Introducing writing challenges with a points system and rewards for the most active contributors. b. Providing incentives such as books on writing and exclusive merchandise to boost participant motivation. c. High-quality contributions from the training sessions will be compiled into e-books and uploaded to Wikimedia Commons as Open Educational Resources (OER). This will ensure that the content continues to grow and remains accessible to a wider audience.
Desired Changes: 1. Enhancing content on WikiBuku and Wikimedia Commons by adding high-quality open books and freely licensed media. 2. Increasing participation and contributor retention by attracting new users and supporting event organizers. 3. Raising awareness of open licensing to help communities understand free book concepts and the dissemination of open knowledge. 4. Establishing WikiBuku as a sustainable collaborative platform by fostering active community engagement and long-term contributors.
- 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.
The WikiBhuana: Wikibuku project focuses on a single key activity: a Workshop designed to support local community contributions in developing WikiBuku and Wikimedia Commons. This workshop is conducted as an in-person session in collaboration with local communities or educator groups in various regions. The workshop consists of two main phases. During the pre-workshop phase, participants discuss the writing themes they will develop, including illustration concepts. Trainers guide this process to ensure that both content and illustrations align with the guidelines of WikiBuku and Wikimedia Commons. In the in-person workshop phase, participants receive training on the basics of editing on WikiBuku, structuring their contributions, and techniques for collaborative book writing. Additionally, they learn how to edit and format content, upload supporting media such as illustrations and educational visuals, and integrate these into Wikimedia Commons to enhance the books' quality. The project will be implemented according to the planned schedule. In July, the focus will be on preparation and training. From August to September, training sessions and follow-up meetings will take place. Finally, in October, participants' written works will be compiled, and the final report will be completed. If the project involves partner organizations, logistical support and accommodation will be provided to invite them as volunteer trainers.
- 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.
The project team consists of 14 members: one project manager, two staff members, and eleven volunteers. Astari28 – Project Manager Responsible for overseeing the entire project and serving as the primary point of contact. Her tasks include developing materials, managing the project timeline, handling financial management, and compiling participants' written works into an eBook for upload to Wikimedia Commons. Additionally, she conducts training sessions during workshops. She is also an educator, a book editor, and a former children's book editor for the Yuwana Project organized by Wikimedia Indonesia (Wikimedia Medan Community).
Quraeni – Project Assistant Responsible for preparing and processing data from registration forms, training participants during workshops, and managing as well as analyzing participant engagement at each location. She was a participant in the SPT 3.0 Phase 2 Training and has experience contributing to Wikibooks through Creative Commons Indonesia (Wikimedia East Java Community).
Rafarahh – Designer & Finance Staff Responsible for designing workshop posters, creating cover designs for collected participant works, assisting the project manager in financial management, and producing visual materials related to the program. Additionally, she serves as a treasurer, managing receipts, and preparing financial documentation. She was also a participant in the SPT 3.0 Phase 2 Training with experience contributing to Wikibooks through Creative Commons Indonesia (Wikimedia Medan Community).
Non-staff Trainer Assistants (11 volunteers) These volunteers come from various Wikimedia regional communities and assist in training participants during workshops. They also coordinate locations and organize collected WikiBuku materials throughout the program.
- Wikimedia Medan (2 volunteers)
- Wikimedia Palembang (2 volunteers)
- Wikimedia Samarinda (2 volunteers)
- Wikimedia Makasar (1 volunteer)
- Wikimedia Solo (1 volunteer)
- Wikimedia Madura (1 volunteer)
- Wikimedia Jawa Timur (1 volunteer)
- KlubWiki Universitas Brawijaya (1 volunteer)
- 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)
Our primary target is individuals with an interest in reading, books, and writing who have reached the legal age in the following designated regions, grouped by island: 1. Sumatra: Palembang (South Sumatra) and Medan (North Sumatra). 2. Kalimantan: Samarinda (East Kalimantan) 3. Sulawesi: Makasar (South Sulawesi) 4. Nusa Tenggara: Lombok (West Nusa Tenggara) 5. Java
- JavaCentral: Solo
- East Java: Surabaya, Malang, Madura, and Jember
This project will collaborate with local communities outside the Wikimedia community in these 10 locations, including Indonesia Book Party, which operates in various areas such as Medan Book Party and Jember Book Party. Additionally, the project will involve Komunitas Ibu Profesional in each region, along with other potential communities or organizations interested in participating. Indonesia Book Party is a social community that promotes the joy of reading and enhances national literacy through interactive and collaborative activities. Ibu Profesional is a learning forum for mothers and future mothers to develop themselves through educational programs. After the in-person training, participants will join an online discussion group. We will record their usernames on the dashboard to track their contributions throughout the event and assess the training's impact on their skill development. After the program concludes, participants who are not yet part of a community will have the opportunity to join the WikiBuku Community, a local community in their respective regions, or WikiPerempuan Community for those seeking a broader network.
- 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.
The proposal will be shared in the Wikimedia Indonesia Telegram group, the Wikimedia Jawa Timur WhatsApp community group, and the Wikimedia Medan WhatsApp community group.
- 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)
Geography
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Education
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Geographic
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
1. How many new book titles and pages have been added to Indonesian Wikibooks after the implementation of Bhumika Wiki? 2. How many illustrations and media files related to Wikibooks have been uploaded to Wikimedia Commons? 3. What are the main challenges faced by contributors in writing on Wikibooks, collaborating on book creation, and integrating content from Wikimedia Commons?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 100 | |
| Number of editors | 88 | |
| Number of organizers | 12 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | 75 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | 100 |
| 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 |
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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 will use outreach dashboard tool for measuring and viewing participant’s contributions. We also use category tag for measuring the pages.
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)
81030000 IDR
- 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.
4908.02 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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