Dear Asaf and Mardetanha,

Thank you for prompting this discussion around the potential impact of data packages to participation!
Thank you so much for this conversation and have a great end of your week!
Kaarel


On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 1:39 PM Asaf Bartov <abartov@wikimedia.org> wrote:
Oh, I should have clarified: I am well aware of the fact data is much more expensive in many parts of the world! 

What I am skeptical about is giving out data packages to people who *haven't* been involved in discussion and governance so far, with the expectation that removing the cost barrier would make them contribute to discussions and governance. 

People like you, with an extensive track record of service and participation in the movement, are clearly valuable to support. (And the US prohibition on supporting work in Iran is very unfortunate.)

   A.

Asaf Bartov (he/him/his)

Senior Program Officer, Emerging Wikimedia Communities

Wikimedia Foundation


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On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 1:33 PM Mardetanha <mardetanha.wiki@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Asaf, I or my user group are not recipients of such a grant but a reliable internet connection could be costly especially if you need a reliable connection for video/voice discussion, in the case of Iran, Mobile operators offer much much much reliable connection than normal ISPs, the speed is up to 20 times more and ping and jitters are far less, me personally when I have an online meeting, I move to mobile broadband, so I see the logic of such money could increase the participation or at least meaningful participation. 


Mardetanha


On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 2:52 PM Asaf Bartov <abartov@wikimedia.org> wrote:
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


Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality!


On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 11:22 AM Kaarel Vaidla <kvaidla@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


On Thu, Nov 12, 2020 at 12:04 AM Stella Agbley <stellaagbley@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 <kvaidla@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

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