Wikimedia CEE Hub/Microgrants/Applications 2024/MG-03

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CEE Hub Microgrant

Wiki Connect - Strengthening Community Engagement in Slovenia

The Wikipedians of Slovenia User Group proposes organizing a dynamic community meet-up aimed at enhancing collaboration and engagement among Wikimedia contributors in Slovenia.

targetSlovenian Wikipedians

proposed start date15 June

proposed end date15 June

budget (EUR)500 EUR

grant typean affiliate

applicant• Pinky sl

organization• Wikipedians of Slovenia User Group

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Basic information

You are applying as

• Wikimedia Affiliate

Your name(s)/Organisation name

• Wikipedians of Slovenia User Group

Your username(s)

• Pinky sl

What is your role in the movement?

• Founding member of organisation

If you are a part of a WM community, please state its name here

• Wikipedians of Slovenia User Group

Have you applied for any Wikimedia Foundation grant or any other grant before?

• No

Name of your proposed microgrant project

• Wiki Connect - Strengthening Community Engagement in Slovenia

Proposed start date of the project

• 15 June 2024

Proposed end date of the project

• 15 June 2024

In which CEE country/ies will the project activities be implemented?

• Slovenia

Project information

What is the main goal of your project?

• The Wikipedians of Slovenia User Group proposes organizing a dynamic community meet-up aimed at enhancing collaboration and engagement among Wikimedia contributors in Slovenia. The meet-up will offer a blend of educational session, networking opportunities, and a motivational trip to a local museum, fostering a sense of community and enthusiasm for Wikimedia projects.

Describe which activities you plan to implement

• We plan to host a one-day event:

1. Host interactive sessions covering various topics such as content creation tips, editing techniques, Wikimedia tools, and project updates. Encourage participants to share their experiences and insights at the local library
2. Schedule dedicated networking breaks to allow participants to mingle, exchange ideas, and build connections with fellow Wikimedians.
3. Organize a motivational trip to a local museum
4. After the museum visit, facilitate a reflection session where participants can share their impressions, insights, and connections to Wikimedia projects

Describe your team

• Vera Pelhan (main organizer), Jernej Polajnar (program), and Lan Glad (program) are all highly active contributors to Wikimedia projects, with a proven track record of organizing successful events within the community.

For which Wikimedia projects is the project relevant? For which communities is the project relevant? What is your target group?

• Our project is highly relevant to a variety of Wikimedia projects, particularly those focused on content creation, community engagement, and cultural heritage preservation. Our target group are Slovenian Wikimedians.

Do you have any metrics for the proposed grant proposal? If yes, please fill in the number of participants, editors, organisers and content contributions (Wikipedia articles, Wikimedia Commons images, Wikidata items, etc.)

• Our target number for participants is 10 with 3 organisers.

Financial information

What is the amount that you are requesting for this grant proposal?

• 500 EUR

Please provide the budget of your grant proposal

Expense type	Expense details	Number of Units	Unit Price	Expense Total
Catering	Snacks and Refreshments	1	€100	€100
Lunch		1	€300	€300
Museum fees	Admissions and guided tour	1	€100	€100
TOTAL				€500.00

Other

Any additional comments or remarks about your project

• No