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Wikimedia CH response

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Latest comment: 1 year ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Hello @Tiven2240:

After reviewing Wiki Loves Folklore's grant request, Wikimedia CH decided to fund it partially. We will cover your material and internet connection expenses, as well as a percentage of staff costs. Our grant guidelines state "Project based staff costs until 20% of the total budget". Therefore, we could offer 290 Euros for staff costs, but no more.

Here is the detail of the funding we will be giving Wiki Loves Folklore :

  • Hardware needs for Project Administrator (Repair of faulty laptop and internet central modem) - 750 Euros
  • Internet support for 2 interns - (100 dollars every 2 months) - 400 Euros
  • Internet support for translation of the toolkit and office hours - (100 each for 2 months) 100*3= 300 Euros
  • Staff costs = 290 Euros (ie 20% of the sum of the above total)
  • Fiscal sponsor to manage finances (Kiwix) fees of 10% = 175 Euros
  • Bank fees: 50 Euros
  • TOTAL : 1965 EUROS

Finally, we would like to mention an obstacle to Wiki Loves Folklore in Switzerland. More than half of Switzerland is of German-language culture, and in German, "Folklore" is usually a demeaning term. If we organize the campaign in Switzerland, we will have to find a different translation for German.

Please contact me by e-mail so we can organize the bank transfer.--Flor WMCH (talk) 08:46, 9 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

Dear @Flor WMCH:,

Thank you for your feedback and funding decision in support of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. We value the time and resources in this regard. Also, we have noted the funding details you have provided in lieu of the partial funds offered which will go a long way to support our campaign and direr needs.

About the use of “Folklore" during your campaign, we are aware Folklore means differently to many other cultures and countries. If there is a preferred name that meets the scope of the campaign please let us know or best we can arrange for a call to agree on what theme may work for your community.

I will reach out to you via email and in copy our fiscal sponsor KIWIX will provide further information as you request.

Once again, thank you for the support.

Regards, Tiven Gonsalves --Tiven2240 (talk) 07:18, 20 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 Reporting

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Latest comment: 3 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Dear @Flor WMCH with gratitude and excitement, we are happy to share the report of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024. Please find the detailed version here.

The 2024 edition of Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) was an online media contest on Wikimedia Commons to document and showcase global tangible and intangible cultural heritage through photography and writing competitions. It aimed to enhance the representation of folklore and cultural traditions on Wikimedia Commons and various language Wikipedias. The grant received from Wikimedia CH primarily supported hardware needs, internet support for project interns, and a portion of staff costs.

The support from Wikimedia CH enabled Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 to achieve its goals of documenting and preserving global cultural heritage. With 41,043 images submitted, contributions from 140 countries, and impactful content creation across 43 Wikipedias, the project successfully enhanced cultural diversity and representation on Wikimedia platforms. This grant not only facilitated the immediate activities but also established a foundation for future growth and participation.

We sincerely thank Wikimedia CH for their support and look forward to continued collaboration.

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Regards,

Tiven and Joy

Tiven2240 (talk) 10:58, 15 September 2024 (UTC)Reply

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