Dear Wikimedians, To enhance community involvement in resource decision-making, we are inviting you to share your feedback and input for the Round 1 General Support Funding - applications. Your insights are invaluable in supporting the regional funding committee to allocate resources effectively and support impactful projects within the Wikimedia movement.

What is needed from you:

- 📖 Read proposals: Explore the funding requests on the SSA Region Meta https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Regions/Sub-Saharan_Africa#General_Support_Fund_2 application pages. -

*💬 Provide constructive feedback:* -

Share your expertise to help applicants strengthen their projects. -

Offer suggestions based on your experiences or concerns that can improve the proposals. -

Ask specific questions to ensure the projects have a clear path to success. In case it is helpful, you can use this review framework https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Committee_review_process_and_framework#General_Support_Fund_%E2%80%93_Proposal_review_framework_tool to provide comprehensive feedback. Other formats are welcome.

⏰ Timeline you would work with:

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Review period: November 1st - 15th -

How to submit feedback: -

Comment directly on the application discussion pages (preferred) -

Email your feedback to the Program Officer (ssa_fund@wikimedia.org )

Your participation will contribute to the reviewing and decision-making efforts of the regional funding committee and staff in ensuring equitable and impactful resourcing of our movement. If you have feedback on how we can improve this feedback-seeking process, let us know as well.

Thank you for your time and dedication. Kind Regards, Veronica Thamaini