Grants:Project/Arumeru Wikimedia Movement
Project idea
[edit]What is the problem you're trying to solve?
[edit]What problem are you trying to solve by doing this project? This problem should be small enough that you expect it to be completely or mostly resolved by the end of this project. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
In Arumeru District there is a lot of knowledge but the one with it do not know how to share with others. This knowledge includes the history of the area and ancestors knowledge but they don't know where to put their knowledge, the indigenous practices which could be very beneficial in solving life problems when well applied. There is also a lot of articles written in English hence not useful for Swahili speakers. Even for those who have this indigenous knowledge they narrate it in vernacular knowledge which is only benefiting the indigenous and not the world at large. There fore this project is aiming at introducing Wikimedia to them so that they can use this platform to put this information in Swahili so that it can benefit the majority.
What is your solution?
[edit]For the problem you identified in the previous section, briefly describe your how you would like to address this problem. We recognize that there are many ways to solve a problem. We’d like to understand why you chose this particular solution, and why you think it is worth pursuing. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
To solve this problem this project will involve engagement of social media influencers in the using of Wikimedia to upload the available information
in Swahili language.
This will be done through
(1) Provision of online education on how to use Wikipedia
(2) Collection of the local/indigenous knowledge information
(3) To identify and formulate platform of the the Wikipedia users from Arumeru District
(4) To mobilize the Universities and Research centers in the translation of the useful articles to user friendly format.
Project goals
[edit]What are your goals for this project? Your goals should describe the top two or three benefits that will come out of your project. These should be benefits to the Wikimedia projects or Wikimedia communities. They should not be benefits to you individually. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
The General Objective is To inprove the knowldge sharing among Tanzanian through wikipedia.
The specific objectives are (i)To increase the number of swahili articles in wikipedia (ii) To raise the number of wikipedia editors and users from Arumeru District (iii) To raise the number of people using Swahili and English wikipedia from Tanzania
Project impact
[edit]How will you know if you have met your goals?
[edit]For each of your goals, we’d like you to answer the following questions:
- During your project, what will you do to achieve this goal? (These are your outputs.)
- Once your project is over, how will it continue to positively impact the Wikimedia community or projects? (These are your outcomes.)
For each of your answers, think about how you will capture this information. Will you capture it with a survey? With a story? Will you measure it with a number? Remember, if you plan to measure a number, you will need to set a numeric target in your proposal (e.g. 45 people, 10 articles, 100 scanned documents). Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
Project Out Puts will include -Number of universities, colleges and schools reached -Number of people reached for education on the use of Wikipedia -At least 20 people reached and engaged in Wikipedia every moth for 9 months making a total of 180 people -At least 5 articles per person every month making at total of 900 articles in 9 moths - At least 1000 readers per moths
Formation of the wikipedia users plartform from Arumeru District will help to contInue meeting and sharing experience for the Wikipedia to continue bringing impact in the community.
Do you have any goals around participation or content?
[edit]Are any of your goals related to increasing participation within the Wikimedia movement, or increasing/improving the content on Wikimedia projects? If so, we ask that you look through these three metrics, and include any that are relevant to your project. Please set a numeric target against the metrics, if applicable. Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.
no
Project plan
[edit]Activities
[edit]Tell us how you'll carry out your project. What will you and other organizers spend your time doing? What will you have done at the end of your project? How will you follow-up with people that are involved with your project?
We will use our time to communicate with other Wikipedian who are good in contribution for carrying out our project
Other activities are
(1) Identification of wikipedia users from Arumeru District ( This will be done through online announcement and use of the online forms)
(2) Schools,Universities and coleges visits for introduction of the topic and identify those who are ready for training
(3) To conduct an online training on the use of wikipedia using zoom and google meeting.
(4) Creation of the wikipedia managing users plartform
(5) To receive and review the users articles before starting uploading and
(6) Follow-up and technical support to the wikipedia users.
Budget
[edit]How you will use the funds you are requesting? List bullet points for each expense. (You can create a table later if needed.) Don’t forget to include a total amount, and update this amount in the Probox at the top of your page too!
| S/N | ITEM DESCRIPTION | MEASURE | UNIT NO | RATE | AMOUNT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTERNET | PERMONTH | 9 | USD 10 | 90 | |
| 2 | MEAL AND BEVERAGE | PERMONTH | 9 | 120 | 1080 | |
| 3 | TRANSPORT | PERMONTH | 9 | 140 | 1260 | |
| 4 | VENUE | PERMONTH | 9 | 53 | 477 | |
| 5 | PROJECT COORDINATOR | PERMONTH | 9 | 45 | 405 | |
| 6 | COMMUNICATION | PERMONTH | 9 | 17 | 153 | |
| 7 | LAPTOP FOR HIRE | PERMONTH | 9 | 25 | 225 | |
| 8 | PUTCHASE PROJECTOR | PC | 1 | 250 | 250 | |
| 10 | TOTAL | 3940 |
Community engagement
[edit]Community input and participation helps make projects successful. How will you let others in your community know about your project? Why are you targeting a specific audience? How will you engage the community you’re aiming to serve during your project?
I will use social media and posters to make other,and in other time we will invite other to participate in this activity,which will be conducted every month
Get involved
[edit]Participants
[edit]Please use this section to tell us more about who is working on this project. For each member of the team, please describe any project-related skills, experience, or other background you have that might help contribute to making this idea a success.
I have an experience three tears of coordinating social project,and skills of writing report and concept note
Community notification
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Endorsements
[edit]Do you think this project should be selected for a Project Grant? Please add your name and rationale for endorsing this project below! (Other constructive feedback is welcome on the discussion page).
- I support this project to make more easy internet and digital knowledge in Swahili Idd ninga (talk) 15:22, 1 February 2021 (UTC)
Support Je pense que le projet est une très bonne initiative pour sauvegarder et augmenter le contenu des langues locales sur Wikipédia.Modjou (talk) 11:01, 24 February 2021 (UTC)- Support This is a modest proposal, and I'm excited to see it here. I think the grant will support the work outlined. More importantly, I hope it can build some capacity in Arumeru region! Good luck! Prburley (talk)
