Do we have good examples of where providing money for a data package resulted in substantive contributions by that person *to discussions* (as distinct from mainspace edits/uploads)?
I admit I am skeptical. But I'm eager to have my mind changed, if there are some successes anyone can point to. A. Asaf Bartov (he/him/his) Senior Program Officer, Emerging Wikimedia Communities Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality! https://donate.wikimedia.org On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 11:22 AM Kaarel Vaidla <kvai...@wikimedia.org> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > @Stella - Thank you for reaching out and asking the question! As it is > rather specific, I will respond and continue this conversation in a private > thread. > > For everyone to note - providing data packages is indeed something we can > do to support participation in the movement strategy online discussions: > > - We are happy to process your request for the group as part of your > Rapid Grant application [1], and > - We will follow-up with you if you have stated the need in the > registration form for global events [2]. > > Thank you for your kind attention! > Kaarel > > [1] > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Apply#Movement_Strategy_discussions > [2] > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZkiCaqBDZ-BPEDw0CWOU_mv95MDUa2lY5NHUsvp9MuLEVA/viewform > > On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 12:04 AM Stella Agbley <stellaagb...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hello Kaarel, >> Please i need your advice, in other to encourage more women >> participation, we were thinking of giving data scholarships/packages of >> $20-$25 to at least Twenty five women(25) who might need it, but the >> problem here is since most of our participants are in different countries, >> i do not know how to go about it, because if i make the request on their >> behalf i do not know how they will receive it. been racking my brains on it >> before applying for the grant, and this might be the situation for >> subsequent events, since our membership spans across different countries, >> please can you propose a solution to this for me before the scholarship >> window closes. >> sorry i know this is coming late. >> >> Best Regards >> Stella >> >> On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 6:17 PM Kaarel Vaidla <kvai...@wikimedia.org> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> >>> We are announcing the opening of Movement Strategy Rapid Grants [1]. The >>> grants are intended to support organizations and project communities in >>> organizing local, regional or thematic discussions on Movement Strategy. >>> >>> The purpose of the grant is to encourage community participation, >>> provide the necessary online tools and software, enable facilitation and >>> documentation for the discussions, and share translated information. Rapid >>> Grants can support your event plans with a budget up to 2,000 USD, with no >>> minimum requirement. We are accepting grants between October 26 and >>> November 12. >>> >>> In our global discussions, we often have more participation from >>> established affiliates and online project communities, and in general from >>> those who are relatively financially secure to take the time to organize >>> and participate in events. We hope that this grant program will enable and >>> support a wider range of organizations and communities to take part in >>> strategy discussions. >>> >>> Grant details >>> >>> Scope: For organizing Movement Strategy discussions, for example: >>> >>> - >>> >>> to discuss local, thematic, and regional priorities for >>> implementation >>> - >>> >>> to prepare for global discussions >>> >>> >>> Examples of items supported by the budget: >>> >>> - >>> >>> Translating materials into local languages and back >>> - >>> >>> Contracting someone to facilitate the calls >>> - >>> >>> Contracting someone to take excellent notes during the call >>> - >>> >>> Mobile data packages for a reliable connection >>> >>> >>> Reporting requirements: >>> >>> - >>> >>> A simple report from the meeting or the list of prioritized >>> initiatives for implementation. >>> - >>> >>> Receipts or contracts will be needed for reimbursement. >>> >>> >>> Apply by November 12! >>> >>> I look forward to reading your applications! We are available for any >>> follow-up questions or clarifications via strategy2030{{at}} >>> wikimedia.org. >>> >>> Kind regards, >>> >>> Kaarel >>> >>> [1] >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Apply#Movement_Strategy_discussions >>> -- >>> >>> Kaarel Vaidla (he/him) >>> >>> Movement Strategy <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/2030> >>> >>> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >> > > > -- > > Kaarel Vaidla (he/him) > > Movement Strategy <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/2030> > > Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l > New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >
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