Wikimedia CEE Hub/Microgrants/Applications 2025/MG-03

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CEE Hub Microgrant

Queering the Wikipedia

The main goal of the project is to attract and train 10 new Wikipedians to CEECA language community from the LGBTQ+ community, motivating them to actively participate in the wiki movement. This will be achieved through a series of trainings and contest events held during month and half.

targetWikipedia

proposed start date1 April

proposed end date15 May

budget (EUR)700 EUR

grant typegroup of invididuals

applicant• [[User:anonymous|anonymous]]

organization• CEECA language community

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Special remark: Due to the privacy and security reasons, in this grant proposals we would not mentioned the grantees nor the language community, and we will use the CEECA language community. The applicant and specific language community is known to the CEE Hub Staff members.

Basic information

You are applying as

• Group of individuals

Your name(s)/Organisation name

• Anonymous

Your username(s)

• Anonymous

What is your role in the movement?

• Editor

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

• CEECA language community

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

• Yes

Name of your proposed microgrant project

• Queering the Wikipedia

Proposed start date of the project

• 1 April 2025

Proposed end date of the project

• 18 May 2025

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

• CEECA language community

Project information

What is the main goal of your project?

• The main goal of the project is to attract and train 10 new Wikipedians to CEECA language community from the LGBTQ+ community, motivating them to actively participate in the wiki movement. This will be achieved through a series of trainings and contest events held during month and half.
• At the moment, there is a significant lack of reliable information on LGBTQ+ topics in CEECA language Wikimedia platforms. One of the reasons is the high level of conservatism in society, due to which access is limited. The lack of information leads to the spread of stereotypes and misinformation, and makes it difficult to access objective data even on Wikipedia.
• The project addresses this problem by creating a safe learning environment for members of the LGBTQ+ community to learn how to contribute to Wikipedia anonymously and without risk. The training will include hands-on sessions on editing, writing, and using reliable sources.
• To keep participants motivated, a mini-competition for creating new articles will be organised. This will not only increase their engagement, but also greatly expand the available information on the topic.
• In addition, this project is a pilot one. Its implementation will make it possible to analyse the most effective approaches and promising directions for further development of similar initiatives in CEECA. In case of successful experience, it can be scaled up and adapted for other countries in the region.

Describe which activities you plan to implement

• Planned activities:

1. Two-day training session on Wikipedia editing (beginning April 2025)

Participants: 10 people, mostly from the LGBTQ+ community.

Training topics: Introduction to the Wikimovement: what it is and why it is important to participate.

Wikipedia editing basics: how to create, edit and format articles. The importance of using credible sources.

Security and anonymity when editing, especially for vulnerable groups.

Overview of other Wikimedia projects (Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, etc.).

Format: interactive lectures, practical exercises, question and answer sessions.

1. Contest for creating and translating articles on LGBTQ+ topics (all April 2025)

Period: 2 weeks after the training.

Participants' task: to write or translate articles related to LGBTQ+ history, rights, culture and other relevant aspects.

Evaluation of works: by the quantity and quality of the articles created.

Prizes: monetary or technical rewards (e.g. mobile internet packages, handy devices) to encourage further participation in the wiki movement.

1. Photo walk to a cultural place and uploading images to Wikimedia Commons (mid-May 2025)

Purpose: To introduce participants to another aspect of the wiki movement - the free distribution of multimedia content.

Format: field trip to a historical or cultural site followed by uploading photos to Wikimedia Commons, location TBD.

Practical benefit: learning to work with Wikimedia Commons, expanding the base of free images.

• This project will create conditions for the involvement of new editors in CEECA Wikipedia, improve the quality and accessibility of information on LGBTQ+ topics and become a pilot initiative for further research and expansion in CEECA.

Describe your team

• The project team will consist of a two person coordinator who will be responsible for the following tasks:
  • Responsible for the overall organisation of the project, including logistics, event planning, mobilization of participants and coordination of all activities.
  • Facilitates the training part and organises the competition, follows up and summarizes the results.
  • Responsible for developing the training program, coordinating the invited experts and selecting the necessary materials.
• In addition there will be a trainer and mentor who will be responsible for the following tasks:
  • Conducts a training session on Wikipedia editing, explaining to participants the basics of the platform.
  • Counseling participants after the training, helping them to navigate the wiki movement and improve their skills.
  • Supports participants in the process of writing and editing articles.
  • Organises security advice on editing, especially in the context of participant privacy.
  • Engages with partners and stakeholders to help promote the project.
• Our team brings together experienced professionals in working with LGBTQ+ people in the region and with skills in organising events. Moreover, our team will expand as the program progresses.

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

• The project will be implemented within the following Wikimedia platforms:
  • CEECA Wikipedia - main focus on creating and improving articles on LGBTQ+ topics.
  • Wikidata - structured addition and improvement of data related to LGBTQ+ topics.
  • Wikimedia Commons - uploading free images related to cultural and historical sites, as well as media files that can be used in the CEECA Wikipedia.
• Target group - representatives of the LGBTQ+ community in CEECA, interested in creating and disseminating accurate information, as well as in safe participation in the wiki movement.
• CEECA Wikipedia community - the project will help to attract new editors, increase the diversity of topics and improve the quality of content.
• Broader Internet audience - creation of new articles and multimedia materials will make important knowledge more accessible to all users.
• The project is aimed at long-term involvement of new participants in the wiki movement, as well as to address the information gap on LGBTQ+ issues in CEECA Wikimedia platforms.

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.)

• Project team: 2 organizers (coordinator, trainer/mentor, communication specialist).
• Participants: 10 participants in the training session; 10 participants in the content creation competition; 10 participants of the photo cultural walk;

CEECA Wikipedia: at least 100 new or improved articles on LGBTQ+ topics (new articles and translations); Wikimedia Commons: at least 20 new media files (photos of cultural objects, illustrations, etc.).

Financial information

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

• 663,00 EUR (using Oanda on 24 March 2025, as the original request (700) is in USD)

Please provide the budget of your grant proposal

Expense type	Expense details	Number of Units	Unit Price	Expense Total
Food and beverages	Meals	2	€92.00	€184.00
Food and beverages	Coffee breaks	2	€55.00	€110.00
Prize funds	awards	1	€203.00	€203.00
Transportation costs		1	€166.00	€166.00
TOTAL				€663.00

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Any additional comments or remarks about your project

• No.