Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/FemArt Wiki Rwanda (ID: 23630869)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Alice.Mukesh
- Organization
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- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
FemArt Wiki Rwanda
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-01-16 - 2026-02-27
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Rwanda
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Art+Feminism
- 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)
The FemArt Wiki Rwanda project seeks to create awareness of the abilities, skills, and strengths of women by increasing their representation in publicly accessible knowledge platforms such as Wikipedia and Wikidata. In Rwanda, as in many communities, there remains a significant gap in the documentation and recognition of women’s contributions in art, culture, and other professional fields. This underrepresentation perpetuates gender inequality and limits community awareness about the value of women’s work and perspectives. The main challenges we aim to address include: Visibility Gap: Many women artists and leaders in Rwanda lack coverage in online knowledge platforms, making their work and achievements less accessible to the broader public. Knowledge Inequality : A lack of reliable, structured content about women in various fields reinforces societal biases and limits equitable access to information. Community Awareness : The broader community has limited exposure to discussions about gender equality, particularly through creative and educational channels. To tackle these challenges, FemArt Wiki Rwanda will: Organize edit-a-thons where participants will create and edit Wikipedia and Wikidata articles about women in arts and other professional domains. Ensure that all content added is well-sourced and aligns with Art+Feminism’s mission, vision, and values, including their equity statement and anti-racism policy. Empower participants, particularly women and allies, to recognize and document women’s achievements, thereby creating a lasting digital footprint of women’s contributions. Foster community awareness and dialogue on gender equality, using the measurable outputs (number of articles created/edited) as a tangible indicator of change. Through these approaches, FemArt Wiki Rwanda will help build a more equitable representation of women in knowledge spaces, encourage participation in digital knowledge creation, and leave a lasting impact on the Rwandan community by promoting awareness of gender equality and the value of women’s contributions
- 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.
Planned Activities are as follow: 1.Pre-Event Orientation & Training Conduct introductory sessions to familiarize participants with Wikipedia and Wikidata editing, Art+Feminism guidelines, and sourcing reliable references. Provide guidance on gender equity, anti-racism, and ethical content creation in line with Art+Feminism’s policies. 2.Edit-a-thon Sessions Organize hands-on editing sessions where participants create and improve Wikipedia and Wikidata articles focused on women in arts, culture, and other professional fields. Pair experienced editors with newcomers to provide mentorship and ensure quality contributions. 3.Content Verification & Quality Check Review articles and edits for accuracy, sourcing, and compliance with Wikimedia standards. Ensure that all entries align with the project’s goal of highlighting women’s achievements. 4.Community Engagement & Awareness Host discussions and short workshops on gender equality, the value of women’s contributions, and the importance of equitable representation in knowledge spaces. Share the outcomes of the edit-a-thon with the wider Rwandan community via social media and local networks. 5.Post-Event Follow-Up & Documentation Collect metrics such as the number of articles created or improved, number of participants trained, and qualitative feedback.
- 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.
1.a. Names: Alice Mukeshimana b. Wikimedia Usernames: Alice.Mukesh c. Role: Project Coordinator/Organiser d. Biography: Alice Mukeshimana is an experienced Wikimedia contributor from Rwanda, actively involved in promoting gender equity, art, and environmental awareness through open knowledge. She joined the Wikimedia movement in August 2020 and has since contributed to various projects on Wikipedia and Wikidata. Alice was honored with the Wiki Loves Women award for her efforts in amplifying women’s voices and visibility online. She also served on the organizing team for WikiIndaba Africa 2022, strengthening collaboration among African Wikimedians. She has successfully led several initiatives in Rwanda, including the AfroCreatives WikiProject Rwanda (held in 2024 and 2025) and the Rwanda Going Green Mindsets Awareness Project in 2023, both of which focused on knowledge sharing and community empowerment. Alice’s work aims to build a more inclusive digital space by highlighting women’s contributions, fostering community engagement, and advancing open knowledge across Rwanda
a. Names: Jeannette Rebecca NYINAWUMUNTU b. Wikimedia Usernames: RebeccaRwanda… c. Role: Project adviser d. Biography: a volunteer and Co-founder wikimedia Rwanda (OSK Rwanda) responsible for community engagement and partnership.
- 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)
FemArt Wiki Rwanda engages young women, artists, feminists, students, and Wikimedia Rwanda members who are passionate about gender equality, art, and open knowledge. Participants will come from Rwanda’s creative, academic, and civil society sectors that champion women’s empowerment and inclusion.
Before the activities, participants will be reached through social media outreach, art and feminist networks, and Wikimedia Rwanda volunteers. Orientation sessions will introduce them to Wikipedia, Wikidata, and the Art+Feminism movement, preparing them for active participation.
During the activities, participants will receive hands-on training in creating and editing Wikipedia and Wikidata articles, guided by experienced editors to ensure quality and adherence to Wikimedia standards. Collaborative sessions will foster knowledge-sharing and skill development.
Post-event follow-up will include assessments to measure learning outcomes and engagement. Participants will be encouraged to join the Wikimedia User Group Rwanda to continue contributing and help close the gender gap in digital knowledge spaces.
Through this approach, FemArt Wiki Rwanda will cultivate a sustainable network of editors dedicated to documenting women’s achievements, amplifying women’s voices, and promoting gender equality in Rwanda’s digital knowledge landscape.
- 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 idea for the FemArt Wiki Rwanda project was discussed with the Wikimedia User Group Rwanda Executive Team to ensure it aligns with the community’s ongoing initiatives. During our meeting, we presented the project’s focus on addressing the gender gap in online knowledge platforms by increasing the visibility of Rwandan women in arts and other professional fields. The executive team strongly supported the proposal, emphasizing its importance in promoting gender equity and complementing existing Art+Feminism efforts within the Wikimedia movement. Together, we discussed how the project could build community capacity through edit-a-thons, mentorship, and awareness campaigns that empower more women and allies to contribute to Wikimedia projects. We also engaged broader community members through group discussions and online platforms to gather feedback and refine the project idea. The feedback highlighted the need for continued training and collaboration to ensure high-quality contributions and long-term engagement. The discussions confirmed the project’s value and its potential to strengthen local participation while bridging the gender gap in digital knowledge spaces.
- 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)
Content Gender gap
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Gender Identity
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Identify Topics for Impact
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through the FemArt Wiki Rwanda project, we hope to learn effective strategies for reducing the gender gap in Wikimedia projects and improving the representation of Rwandan women in arts and other professions. We aim to strengthen our skills in organizing inclusive edit-a-thons, community engagement, and mentorship while gaining insights into what motivates and sustains women contributors. We also seek to understand how collaboration with the Wikimedia User Group Rwanda and local partners can enhance project sustainability and impact. By reflecting on participant feedback and project outcomes, we hope to identify best practices that can inform future initiatives promoting equity, visibility, and participation within Wikimedia spaces.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | We aim to engage 40 participants (in-person and virtual) in the FemArt Wiki Rwanda project activities, including training sessions and edit-a-thons focused on improving women’s representation in arts and other professions |
| Number of editors | 37 | Out of the total participants, we expect at least 37 active editors to contribute directly to Wikimedia projects by creating or improving content related to Rwandan women. |
| Number of organizers | 4 | The project will be coordinated and supported by 4 organizers, including facilitators, trainers, and technical support staff from the Wikimedia User Group Rwanda and partner institutions. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 128 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 46 |
| Wikidata | 28 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
We target the creation or improvement of at least 200 articles across Wikimedia projects, with a focus on Rwandan women in arts and professional fields:
Wikipedia: 128 new/improved articles
Wikimedia Commons: 46 new/enhanced media files
Wikidata: 28 new/enriched entries
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
Yes
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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 the Programs & Events Dashboard and Event Metrics tool to track the number of participants, editors, and their contributions during the FemArt Wiki Rwanda activities. Attendance sheets will support verification for in-person sessions. For content contributions on Wikipedia and Wikidata, we will use the Dashboard, Hashtags tool, and project pages to monitor articles created or improved. The number of organizers (4) will be tracked through internal records, including meeting notes and role assignments. Additionally, we will use post-event surveys and feedback forms to gather qualitative data on participant experience, learning outcomes, and overall project impact.
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)
6924242 RWF
- 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.
4789.94 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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