Wikimedia Belgium bewikimedia https://be.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Belgium MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.21 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wikimedia Wikimedia talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk TimedText TimedText talk Module Module talk Translations Translations talk 10 2909 39324 25003 2026-09-27T13:04:54Z Geertivp 171 list hyphen 39324 sanitized-css text/css h2 { color: blue !important; font-size: 100% !important; font-weight: bold; font-family: sans-serif; margin: 0; border: 0; break-after: avoid } p { margin:10px 20px; } a.external { background: none !important; padding: 0 !important; color: #002bb8 !important; } td { border-color: #ccc; border-width: 0; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-style: solid; padding: 1px 5px 1px 5px; } ul { list-style-type: '- '; } .mw-headline-number, .mw-editsection, .toc { display: none; } m1j3zosb63wf149gboljn0g1em5kglg 0 12789 39325 39135 2026-09-27T13:22:08Z Geertivp 171 kleine aanpassingen 39325 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> <translate> <!--T:1--> Welkom bij het '''strategisch plan van Wikimedia België''' voor de jaren 2027-2032. We hebben dit plan samen vormgegeven, met input van zowel onze bestuursleden als onze leden. <!--T:2--> Onze focus ligt op het nog sterker positioneren van de betrouwbaarheid van de [[Wikimedia platforms|Wikimedia-platformen]]. Daarnaast blijven we samenwerken met bestaande partners en gaan we actief op zoek naar nieuwe samenwerkingen binnen het open domein. De ondersteuning van onze bewerkers blijft hierbij een absolute kerntaak. <!--T:3--> Om de groei van onze activiteiten te kunnen realiseren, is het efficiënt inzetten van de budgetten van de [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hierna WMF genoemd) en het '[[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] van essentieel belang. Bovendien is het een noodzakelijke strategische stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te nemen in functie van de professionalisering en de continuïteit van de vereniging. <!--T:4--> Om deze doelen te realiseren, zetten we in op de volgende programmalijnen: <!--T:5--> * [[Strategic plan/2027##Communicatie|Communicatie]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Netwerken en partnerships|Netwerken en partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Groei van projecten|Groei van projecten]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources zoeken|Resources zoeken]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicatoren|Indicatoren]] <!--T:6--> Uiteraard zijn deze verschillende domeinen sterk met elkaar verweven en kennen ze onderlinge afhankelijkheden. ==Communicatie== <!--T:7--> <!--T:8--> Wikimedia België heeft als missie vrije kennis te verspreiden middels Wikipedia en haar zusterprojecten. Wij werken aan deze missie door initiatieven en projecten die vrije kennis verspreiden te ondersteunen. <!--T:9--> Een van de uitdagingen die wij hierbij tegenkomen is de toename van het gebruik van artificiële intelligentie (AI) op Wikipedia. Bij teksten gegenereerd door AI is het onduidelijk hoe betrouwbaar deze zijn, onder meer door de afwezigheid van betrouwbare bronnen en eigen interpretaties door het AI model. Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. ===Verbreden en uitdragen van de missie=== <!--T:10--> <!--T:11--> We willen de waarde en de cruciale rol van vrije kennis kenbaar en tastbaar maken. Vroeger lag de klemtoon op de toegankelijkheid. Nu leggen we de nadruk op de betrouwbaarheid van de informatie, waarbij we de bijzondere positie van Wikimedia als platform voor betrouwbare informatie willen beklemtonen. We willen het belang van Wikipedia en de andere Wikimedia-platformen duidelijk maken, ook ten opzichte van andere informatiebronnen en van artificiële intelligentie. Toekomstige AI systemen vallen droog als Wikipedia niet meer groeit. <!--T:12--> We willen de communicatie over onze missie versterken en systematisch uitbouwen. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van persmededelingen (krant, radio, TV, internet) en podcasts. In de communicatie leggen we de nadruk op betrouwbaarheid en het belang van het voorzien van kwalitatief goede en interessante informatie. Goede bijdragen garanderen het niveau van waarheidsgetrouwe informatie in het voordeel van de gehele mensheid en voor de eigen organisatie: “Wikipedia helpt in de strijd tegen fake news”. We overtuigen bestaande ambassadeurs (educatieve en culturele organisaties en instellingen) om samen projecten te realiseren om het belang van betrouwbare informatie te onderstrepen en fake news te bestrijden. ===Bewerkers betrekken en uitbreiden=== <!--T:13--> <!--T:14--> Wikimedia België organiseert activiteiten om bewerkers te ondersteunen. We zetten in om de bewerkers de technische mogelijkheden van Wikipedia te laten ontdekken. We stellen hiervoor documentatie en een train-the-trainer-pakket ter beschikking in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Verder organiseren we projecten zoals thematische schrijfsessies (vrouwendag, archieven, collecties). Voor culturele organisaties en instellingen beklemtonen wij de mogelijkheden van het [[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]]. <!--T:15--> We trekken meer actieve bewerkers aan en meer vrijwilligers, hiervoor richten we ons speciaal op de jeugd. We maken scholieren, hogeschool- en universiteitsstudenten warm om deel te nemen aan de Wikimedia-projecten. We sporen blinde vlekken op (gezondheid, geestelijke gezondheidszorg, b.v. het gezinsproject in Geel). Voorbeeldprojecten kunnen zijn: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]] of thematische maanden. ===Ondersteunen van kwaliteit=== <!--T:16--> <!--T:17--> We ondersteunen projecten die bijdragen tot de kwaliteit en actualiteit van de Wikimedia-platformen en de inhoud van de artikelen. We ondersteunen de ontwikkeling en inzet van technologie die de kwaliteit van Wikimedia-projecten helpen versterken. Daarbij stimuleren we het gebruik van AI en andere hulpmiddelen voor taken zoals het opsporen van blinde vlekken, het identificeren van clusters van artikelen rond een bepaald thema, het aanvullen van ontbrekende verbanden en het ondersteunen van de controle op consistentie, brongebruik en actualiteit. We faciliteren de samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en experten waar dat een meerwaarde biedt. Daarnaast ondersteunen we de ontwikkeling, documentatie en uitbreiding van hulpmiddelen op Toolforge en ontwikkelen we waar nodig zelf open tools. Onze eigen websites vormen hierbij een belangrijke toegangspoort voor informatie, samenwerking en innovatie. ===Branding als betrouwbare organisatie=== <!--T:18--> <!--T:19--> We willen de relatie tussen Wikipedia en Wikimedia duidelijk maken aan het publiek en de specifieke doelgroepen. Hierbij moeten we ook uitleggen wat de relatie is tussen de Wikimedia Foundation, de gemeenschap van vrijwilligers en de affiliates. Het valt op hoe het zelfs voor gespecialiseerde journalisten helemaal onduidelijk is hoe Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en wat de verantwoordelijkheden en begrenzingen zijn van de belanghebbenden. Dezelfde vragen en verwonderingen komen steeds terug. <!--T:20--> Hiervoor is het heel belangrijk om in meerdere talen naar onze omgeving te communiceren. Communicatie met derden, nieuwsbrieven, documentatie en train-the-trainer-pakketten worden beschikbaar gesteld ten minste in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. ===Resultaat meten=== <!--T:21--> <!--T:22--> We meten de impact van onze campagnes en activiteiten met behulp van bestaande Wikimedia-instrumenten, zoals het Event Registration tool, het Outreach Dashboard en diverse Toolforge-toepassingen. Waar nodig ontwikkelen of ondersteunen we aanvullende hulpmiddelen om deelname, bijdragen en de impact van onze initiatieven beter te rapporteren. ==Netwerken en partnerships== <!--T:23--> <!--T:24--> We willen organisaties en instellingen tonen hoe ze Wikipedia en de Wikimedia-platformen kunnen koppelen aan hun eigen collectiebeheersystemen en aan hun eigen werking. Het is in het verleden al heel vaak aangetoond dat Wikimedia-platformen collecties toegankelijker maken voor mensen en systemen. <!--T:25--> Wikimedia België wil zijn reikwijdte verruimen (meer diverse kennisdomeinen verkennen). We willen samen met archieven, erfgoedcellen, musea en heemkundige kringen, bronnen en collecties opsporen en ontsluiten. We verlagen de drempel voor bewerkers en geven hen gerichte toegang tot bronnen, archieven, collecties en hulpmiddelen. ===Ten dienste van bewerkers=== <!--T:26--> <!--T:27--> We willen onze leden activeren, meer leden en vrijwilligers aantrekken om op die manier een groei van binnenuit te stimuleren. We onderhouden meer contacten met andere Wikimedia affiliates, door het organiseren van gemeenschappelijke activiteiten en projecten. Hiertoe werken we samen met Wikimedia Europa in functie van de kwaliteit en de bekendheid met de technische aspecten van Wikipedia. <!--T:28--> Anderzijds stimuleren we het gebruik van de Wikipedia en Wikimedia Commons app om Wikipedia te lezen of om foto's op te laden. We stimuleren het gebruik van media-bestanden om Wikipedia-artikelen te illustreren. <!--T:29--> ===Inzetten op expertenorganisaties=== We werken nauwgezet samen met expertenorganisaties zoals meemoo, KBR, het Industriemuseum, grote archieven en bibliotheken. We contacteren en werken samen met open knowledge en open source organisaties zoals FOSDEM en vergroten ons partnerbestand. ===Samenwerking met culturele instellingen=== <!--T:30--> <!--T:31--> We willen meer en betere partnerships met musea, archieven, erfgoedcellen, heemkundige kringen om samen met hen blinde vlekken op te sporen en op te lossen en de inhoudelijke kwaliteit te verhogen. Daarom onderhouden we contacten met de culturele wereld: muziek, dans, toneel. <!--T:32--> We zoeken naar manieren om het management van instellingen te motiveren om hun medewerkers tijd te laten besteden aan Wikimedia-platformen. ==Groei van projecten== <!--T:33--> ===Benutten van Artificiële Intelligentie=== <!--T:34--> <!--T:35--> De snelheid van de groei van Wikipedia vermindert, door een daling het het aantal nieuwe artikelen en van het aantal nieuwe Wikipedianen. We willen vrijwilligers blijven motiveren: waarbij we de mogelijkheden van AI, van nieuwe technieken en van de bestaande functionaliteiten op Wikipedia/Wikimedia en de tool- en infoboxen toelichten. ===Het onderwijs betrekken=== <!--T:36--> <!--T:37--> We willen nieuwe vrijwilligers aantrekken en behouden, door het intensiveren van de samenwerking met universiteiten, het hoger, middelbaar en het volwassenenonderwijs. <!--T:38--> We richten ons zowel op jongeren met technische en mediagerichte vaardigheden als op mensen met gespecialiseerde inhoudelijke kennis en ervaring. We richten ons speciaal op jongeren omdat ze naar de toekomst toe groei kunnen verzekeren en kunnen zorgen voor een betere naamsbekendheid bij het algemene publiek. ===Verbreden van activiteiten=== <!--T:39--> <!--T:40--> We organiseren meer projecten en steunen ''best practices'' (hoe projecten organiseren, hoe gebruikmaken van de onderliggende platformen). Via het Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België streven we ernaar om het aantal grote projecten uit te breiden van twee naar vijf per jaar. <!--T:41--> We organiseren laagdrempelige en kleine activiteiten en projecten (zoals fotowedstrijden). We diversifiëren onze projecten door heel België: schrijfwedstrijden, artistieke wedstrijden. We organiseren vorming en stellen documentatie ter beschikking zoals het boek “Vrije kennis ontsluiten met Wikimedia”. Hiernaast willen we in de toekomst een eigen conferentie organiseren. Verder gaan we de Wiki Loves Monuments app, ontwikkeld door Wikimedia Italië, implementeren voor België vanaf 2027. <!--T:42--> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] ==Resources zoeken== <!--T:43--> <!--T:44--> Om onze ambities te realiseren, zoals het ondersteunen van vrijwilligers, de uitbouw van projecten en de cruciale stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te werven, zijn structurele middelen nodig. Naast de onmisbare inzet van onze vrijwilligers en infrastructuur, streven we naar een systematische en jaarlijkse financiële groei. Hiervoor steunen we op twee financiële pijlers, namelijk het versterken van onze eigen fondsenwerving en de subsidies van de Wikimedia Foundation. ===Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België=== <!--T:45--> <!--T:46--> We behouden ons eigen fonds en willen de werking ervan nog effectiever maken. Dit fonds geeft ons de financiële onafhankelijkheid om, volledig los van de subsidies van de WMF, eigen projecten en samenwerkingen met lokale partners op te zetten. We werken hiervoor met een cyclisch tweejarenplan om te starten met de periode 2027 en 2028. Dit plan wordt telkens door de Koning Boudewijnstichting geëvalueerd en verlengd. Daarnaast willen we het bestuurscomité van het fonds uitbreiden met externe adviseurs die onafhankelijk van het bestuur opereren. Zij helpen mee met het vormgeven van een eigen meerjarenplan voor de activiteiten. We zijn ons ervan bewust dat deze professionalisering een impact zal hebben op het bestuurswerk en specifiek op de taken van de penningmeester. We zullen onze processen hier dan ook zorgvuldig op afstemmen. ===De WMF grant=== <!--T:47--> <!--T:48--> Naast onze eigen fondsenwerving blijven de subsidies van de WMF een essentiële bron voor onze budgetten. We maken werk van een sterke, verantwoorde en transparante subsidieaanvraag. Door de lokale impact van onze projecten helder aan te tonen, bevestigen we de structurele meerwaarde en de onmisbare rol van Wikimedia België binnen de internationale beweging. ==Indicatoren== <!--T:49--> <!--T:50--> Om onze strategische doelen te monitoren en bij te sturen waar nodig, zetten we in op een heldere en efficiënte dataregistratie. ===Eigen dashboard voor partner- en ledenbeheer=== <!--T:51--> <!--T:52--> Om onze groei professioneel te ondersteunen, ontwikkelen we een eigen dashboard specifiek gericht op een beter partner- en ledenbeheer. Dit systeem (een CRM-gebaseerde aanpak) stelt ons in staat om relaties met actieve vrijwilligers, leden en institutionele partners centraal en efficiënt op te volgen. Hierdoor kunnen we gerichter communiceren en de betrokkenheid vergroten. ===Monitoring van projecten en activiteiten=== <!--T:53--> <!--T:54--> We meten de impact van onze inhoudelijke projecten door middel van Outreach aan de hand van concrete parameters: * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen ===Visualisatie en rapportering=== <!--T:55--> <!--T:56--> We maken de voortgang van onze meerjarenstrategie inzichtelijk voor het bestuur en de leden via een halfjaarlijkse evaluatie op basis van eenvoudige stoplichtindicatoren (rood - oranje - groen). Dit stelt ons in staat om tijdig bij te sturen. Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </translate> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 9agr5hb6c8fmkbw3cpfccqa1u6rwc8t 39326 39325 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z Geertivp 171 Marked this version for translation 39326 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> <translate> <!--T:1--> Welkom bij het '''strategisch plan van Wikimedia België''' voor de jaren 2027-2032. We hebben dit plan samen vormgegeven, met input van zowel onze bestuursleden als onze leden. <!--T:2--> Onze focus ligt op het nog sterker positioneren van de betrouwbaarheid van de [[Wikimedia platforms|Wikimedia-platformen]]. Daarnaast blijven we samenwerken met bestaande partners en gaan we actief op zoek naar nieuwe samenwerkingen binnen het open domein. De ondersteuning van onze bewerkers blijft hierbij een absolute kerntaak. <!--T:3--> Om de groei van onze activiteiten te kunnen realiseren, is het efficiënt inzetten van de budgetten van de [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hierna WMF genoemd) en het '[[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] van essentieel belang. Bovendien is het een noodzakelijke strategische stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te nemen in functie van de professionalisering en de continuïteit van de vereniging. <!--T:4--> Om deze doelen te realiseren, zetten we in op de volgende programmalijnen: <!--T:5--> * [[Strategic plan/2027##Communicatie|Communicatie]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Netwerken en partnerships|Netwerken en partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Groei van projecten|Groei van projecten]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources zoeken|Resources zoeken]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicatoren|Indicatoren]] <!--T:6--> Uiteraard zijn deze verschillende domeinen sterk met elkaar verweven en kennen ze onderlinge afhankelijkheden. ==Communicatie== <!--T:7--> <!--T:8--> Wikimedia België heeft als missie vrije kennis te verspreiden middels Wikipedia en haar zusterprojecten. Wij werken aan deze missie door initiatieven en projecten die vrije kennis verspreiden te ondersteunen. <!--T:9--> Een van de uitdagingen die wij hierbij tegenkomen is de toename van het gebruik van artificiële intelligentie (AI) op Wikipedia. Bij teksten gegenereerd door AI is het onduidelijk hoe betrouwbaar deze zijn, onder meer door de afwezigheid van betrouwbare bronnen en eigen interpretaties door het AI model. <!--T:57--> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. ===Verbreden en uitdragen van de missie=== <!--T:10--> <!--T:11--> We willen de waarde en de cruciale rol van vrije kennis kenbaar en tastbaar maken. Vroeger lag de klemtoon op de toegankelijkheid. Nu leggen we de nadruk op de betrouwbaarheid van de informatie, waarbij we de bijzondere positie van Wikimedia als platform voor betrouwbare informatie willen beklemtonen. We willen het belang van Wikipedia en de andere Wikimedia-platformen duidelijk maken, ook ten opzichte van andere informatiebronnen en van artificiële intelligentie. Toekomstige AI systemen vallen droog als Wikipedia niet meer groeit. <!--T:12--> We willen de communicatie over onze missie versterken en systematisch uitbouwen. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van persmededelingen (krant, radio, TV, internet) en podcasts. In de communicatie leggen we de nadruk op betrouwbaarheid en het belang van het voorzien van kwalitatief goede en interessante informatie. Goede bijdragen garanderen het niveau van waarheidsgetrouwe informatie in het voordeel van de gehele mensheid en voor de eigen organisatie: “Wikipedia helpt in de strijd tegen fake news”. We overtuigen bestaande ambassadeurs (educatieve en culturele organisaties en instellingen) om samen projecten te realiseren om het belang van betrouwbare informatie te onderstrepen en fake news te bestrijden. ===Bewerkers betrekken en uitbreiden=== <!--T:13--> <!--T:14--> Wikimedia België organiseert activiteiten om bewerkers te ondersteunen. We zetten in om de bewerkers de technische mogelijkheden van Wikipedia te laten ontdekken. We stellen hiervoor documentatie en een train-the-trainer-pakket ter beschikking in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Verder organiseren we projecten zoals thematische schrijfsessies (vrouwendag, archieven, collecties). Voor culturele organisaties en instellingen beklemtonen wij de mogelijkheden van het [[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]]. <!--T:15--> We trekken meer actieve bewerkers aan en meer vrijwilligers, hiervoor richten we ons speciaal op de jeugd. We maken scholieren, hogeschool- en universiteitsstudenten warm om deel te nemen aan de Wikimedia-projecten. We sporen blinde vlekken op (gezondheid, geestelijke gezondheidszorg, b.v. het gezinsproject in Geel). Voorbeeldprojecten kunnen zijn: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]] of thematische maanden. ===Ondersteunen van kwaliteit=== <!--T:16--> <!--T:17--> We ondersteunen projecten die bijdragen tot de kwaliteit en actualiteit van de Wikimedia-platformen en de inhoud van de artikelen. We ondersteunen de ontwikkeling en inzet van technologie die de kwaliteit van Wikimedia-projecten helpen versterken. Daarbij stimuleren we het gebruik van AI en andere hulpmiddelen voor taken zoals het opsporen van blinde vlekken, het identificeren van clusters van artikelen rond een bepaald thema, het aanvullen van ontbrekende verbanden en het ondersteunen van de controle op consistentie, brongebruik en actualiteit. We faciliteren de samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en experten waar dat een meerwaarde biedt. Daarnaast ondersteunen we de ontwikkeling, documentatie en uitbreiding van hulpmiddelen op Toolforge en ontwikkelen we waar nodig zelf open tools. Onze eigen websites vormen hierbij een belangrijke toegangspoort voor informatie, samenwerking en innovatie. ===Branding als betrouwbare organisatie=== <!--T:18--> <!--T:19--> We willen de relatie tussen Wikipedia en Wikimedia duidelijk maken aan het publiek en de specifieke doelgroepen. Hierbij moeten we ook uitleggen wat de relatie is tussen de Wikimedia Foundation, de gemeenschap van vrijwilligers en de affiliates. Het valt op hoe het zelfs voor gespecialiseerde journalisten helemaal onduidelijk is hoe Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en wat de verantwoordelijkheden en begrenzingen zijn van de belanghebbenden. Dezelfde vragen en verwonderingen komen steeds terug. <!--T:20--> Hiervoor is het heel belangrijk om in meerdere talen naar onze omgeving te communiceren. Communicatie met derden, nieuwsbrieven, documentatie en train-the-trainer-pakketten worden beschikbaar gesteld ten minste in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. ===Resultaat meten=== <!--T:21--> <!--T:22--> We meten de impact van onze campagnes en activiteiten met behulp van bestaande Wikimedia-instrumenten, zoals het Event Registration tool, het Outreach Dashboard en diverse Toolforge-toepassingen. Waar nodig ontwikkelen of ondersteunen we aanvullende hulpmiddelen om deelname, bijdragen en de impact van onze initiatieven beter te rapporteren. ==Netwerken en partnerships== <!--T:23--> <!--T:24--> We willen organisaties en instellingen tonen hoe ze Wikipedia en de Wikimedia-platformen kunnen koppelen aan hun eigen collectiebeheersystemen en aan hun eigen werking. Het is in het verleden al heel vaak aangetoond dat Wikimedia-platformen collecties toegankelijker maken voor mensen en systemen. <!--T:25--> Wikimedia België wil zijn reikwijdte verruimen (meer diverse kennisdomeinen verkennen). We willen samen met archieven, erfgoedcellen, musea en heemkundige kringen, bronnen en collecties opsporen en ontsluiten. We verlagen de drempel voor bewerkers en geven hen gerichte toegang tot bronnen, archieven, collecties en hulpmiddelen. ===Ten dienste van bewerkers=== <!--T:26--> <!--T:27--> We willen onze leden activeren, meer leden en vrijwilligers aantrekken om op die manier een groei van binnenuit te stimuleren. We onderhouden meer contacten met andere Wikimedia affiliates, door het organiseren van gemeenschappelijke activiteiten en projecten. Hiertoe werken we samen met Wikimedia Europa in functie van de kwaliteit en de bekendheid met de technische aspecten van Wikipedia. <!--T:28--> Anderzijds stimuleren we het gebruik van de Wikipedia en Wikimedia Commons app om Wikipedia te lezen of om foto's op te laden. We stimuleren het gebruik van media-bestanden om Wikipedia-artikelen te illustreren. <!--T:29--> ===Inzetten op expertenorganisaties=== We werken nauwgezet samen met expertenorganisaties zoals meemoo, KBR, het Industriemuseum, grote archieven en bibliotheken. We contacteren en werken samen met open knowledge en open source organisaties zoals FOSDEM en vergroten ons partnerbestand. ===Samenwerking met culturele instellingen=== <!--T:30--> <!--T:31--> We willen meer en betere partnerships met musea, archieven, erfgoedcellen, heemkundige kringen om samen met hen blinde vlekken op te sporen en op te lossen en de inhoudelijke kwaliteit te verhogen. Daarom onderhouden we contacten met de culturele wereld: muziek, dans, toneel. <!--T:32--> We zoeken naar manieren om het management van instellingen te motiveren om hun medewerkers tijd te laten besteden aan Wikimedia-platformen. ==Groei van projecten== <!--T:33--> ===Benutten van Artificiële Intelligentie=== <!--T:34--> <!--T:35--> De snelheid van de groei van Wikipedia vermindert, door een daling het het aantal nieuwe artikelen en van het aantal nieuwe Wikipedianen. We willen vrijwilligers blijven motiveren: waarbij we de mogelijkheden van AI, van nieuwe technieken en van de bestaande functionaliteiten op Wikipedia/Wikimedia en de tool- en infoboxen toelichten. ===Het onderwijs betrekken=== <!--T:36--> <!--T:37--> We willen nieuwe vrijwilligers aantrekken en behouden, door het intensiveren van de samenwerking met universiteiten, het hoger, middelbaar en het volwassenenonderwijs. <!--T:38--> We richten ons zowel op jongeren met technische en mediagerichte vaardigheden als op mensen met gespecialiseerde inhoudelijke kennis en ervaring. We richten ons speciaal op jongeren omdat ze naar de toekomst toe groei kunnen verzekeren en kunnen zorgen voor een betere naamsbekendheid bij het algemene publiek. ===Verbreden van activiteiten=== <!--T:39--> <!--T:40--> We organiseren meer projecten en steunen ''best practices'' (hoe projecten organiseren, hoe gebruikmaken van de onderliggende platformen). Via het Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België streven we ernaar om het aantal grote projecten uit te breiden van twee naar vijf per jaar. <!--T:41--> We organiseren laagdrempelige en kleine activiteiten en projecten (zoals fotowedstrijden). We diversifiëren onze projecten door heel België: schrijfwedstrijden, artistieke wedstrijden. We organiseren vorming en stellen documentatie ter beschikking zoals het boek “Vrije kennis ontsluiten met Wikimedia”. Hiernaast willen we in de toekomst een eigen conferentie organiseren. Verder gaan we de Wiki Loves Monuments app, ontwikkeld door Wikimedia Italië, implementeren voor België vanaf 2027. <!--T:42--> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] ==Resources zoeken== <!--T:43--> <!--T:44--> Om onze ambities te realiseren, zoals het ondersteunen van vrijwilligers, de uitbouw van projecten en de cruciale stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te werven, zijn structurele middelen nodig. Naast de onmisbare inzet van onze vrijwilligers en infrastructuur, streven we naar een systematische en jaarlijkse financiële groei. Hiervoor steunen we op twee financiële pijlers, namelijk het versterken van onze eigen fondsenwerving en de subsidies van de Wikimedia Foundation. ===Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België=== <!--T:45--> <!--T:46--> We behouden ons eigen fonds en willen de werking ervan nog effectiever maken. Dit fonds geeft ons de financiële onafhankelijkheid om, volledig los van de subsidies van de WMF, eigen projecten en samenwerkingen met lokale partners op te zetten. We werken hiervoor met een cyclisch tweejarenplan om te starten met de periode 2027 en 2028. Dit plan wordt telkens door de Koning Boudewijnstichting geëvalueerd en verlengd. Daarnaast willen we het bestuurscomité van het fonds uitbreiden met externe adviseurs die onafhankelijk van het bestuur opereren. Zij helpen mee met het vormgeven van een eigen meerjarenplan voor de activiteiten. We zijn ons ervan bewust dat deze professionalisering een impact zal hebben op het bestuurswerk en specifiek op de taken van de penningmeester. We zullen onze processen hier dan ook zorgvuldig op afstemmen. ===De WMF grant=== <!--T:47--> <!--T:48--> Naast onze eigen fondsenwerving blijven de subsidies van de WMF een essentiële bron voor onze budgetten. We maken werk van een sterke, verantwoorde en transparante subsidieaanvraag. Door de lokale impact van onze projecten helder aan te tonen, bevestigen we de structurele meerwaarde en de onmisbare rol van Wikimedia België binnen de internationale beweging. ==Indicatoren== <!--T:49--> <!--T:50--> Om onze strategische doelen te monitoren en bij te sturen waar nodig, zetten we in op een heldere en efficiënte dataregistratie. ===Eigen dashboard voor partner- en ledenbeheer=== <!--T:51--> <!--T:52--> Om onze groei professioneel te ondersteunen, ontwikkelen we een eigen dashboard specifiek gericht op een beter partner- en ledenbeheer. Dit systeem (een CRM-gebaseerde aanpak) stelt ons in staat om relaties met actieve vrijwilligers, leden en institutionele partners centraal en efficiënt op te volgen. Hierdoor kunnen we gerichter communiceren en de betrokkenheid vergroten. ===Monitoring van projecten en activiteiten=== <!--T:53--> <!--T:54--> We meten de impact van onze inhoudelijke projecten door middel van Outreach aan de hand van concrete parameters: <!--T:58--> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen ===Visualisatie en rapportering=== <!--T:55--> <!--T:56--> We maken de voortgang van onze meerjarenstrategie inzichtelijk voor het bestuur en de leden via een halfjaarlijkse evaluatie op basis van eenvoudige stoplichtindicatoren (rood - oranje - groen). Dit stelt ons in staat om tijdig bij te sturen. <!--T:59--> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </translate> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] g3xuni6ryei60dkbprnremhgx4nmj8y 39365 39326 2026-09-27T13:28:34Z Geertivp 171 section links 39365 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> <translate> <!--T:1--> Welkom bij het '''strategisch plan van Wikimedia België''' voor de jaren 2027-2032. We hebben dit plan samen vormgegeven, met input van zowel onze bestuursleden als onze leden. <!--T:2--> Onze focus ligt op het nog sterker positioneren van de betrouwbaarheid van de [[Wikimedia platforms|Wikimedia-platformen]]. Daarnaast blijven we samenwerken met bestaande partners en gaan we actief op zoek naar nieuwe samenwerkingen binnen het open domein. De ondersteuning van onze bewerkers blijft hierbij een absolute kerntaak. <!--T:3--> Om de groei van onze activiteiten te kunnen realiseren, is het efficiënt inzetten van de budgetten van de [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hierna WMF genoemd) en het '[[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] van essentieel belang. Bovendien is het een noodzakelijke strategische stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te nemen in functie van de professionalisering en de continuïteit van de vereniging. <!--T:4--> Om deze doelen te realiseren, zetten we in op de volgende programmalijnen: <!--T:5--> * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communicatie|Communicatie]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Netwerken en partnerships|Netwerken en partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Groei van projecten|Groei van projecten]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources zoeken|Resources zoeken]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicatoren|Indicatoren]] <!--T:6--> Uiteraard zijn deze verschillende domeinen sterk met elkaar verweven en kennen ze onderlinge afhankelijkheden. ==Communicatie== <!--T:7--> <!--T:8--> Wikimedia België heeft als missie vrije kennis te verspreiden middels Wikipedia en haar zusterprojecten. Wij werken aan deze missie door initiatieven en projecten die vrije kennis verspreiden te ondersteunen. <!--T:9--> Een van de uitdagingen die wij hierbij tegenkomen is de toename van het gebruik van artificiële intelligentie (AI) op Wikipedia. Bij teksten gegenereerd door AI is het onduidelijk hoe betrouwbaar deze zijn, onder meer door de afwezigheid van betrouwbare bronnen en eigen interpretaties door het AI model. <!--T:57--> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. ===Verbreden en uitdragen van de missie=== <!--T:10--> <!--T:11--> We willen de waarde en de cruciale rol van vrije kennis kenbaar en tastbaar maken. Vroeger lag de klemtoon op de toegankelijkheid. Nu leggen we de nadruk op de betrouwbaarheid van de informatie, waarbij we de bijzondere positie van Wikimedia als platform voor betrouwbare informatie willen beklemtonen. We willen het belang van Wikipedia en de andere Wikimedia-platformen duidelijk maken, ook ten opzichte van andere informatiebronnen en van artificiële intelligentie. Toekomstige AI systemen vallen droog als Wikipedia niet meer groeit. <!--T:12--> We willen de communicatie over onze missie versterken en systematisch uitbouwen. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van persmededelingen (krant, radio, TV, internet) en podcasts. In de communicatie leggen we de nadruk op betrouwbaarheid en het belang van het voorzien van kwalitatief goede en interessante informatie. Goede bijdragen garanderen het niveau van waarheidsgetrouwe informatie in het voordeel van de gehele mensheid en voor de eigen organisatie: “Wikipedia helpt in de strijd tegen fake news”. We overtuigen bestaande ambassadeurs (educatieve en culturele organisaties en instellingen) om samen projecten te realiseren om het belang van betrouwbare informatie te onderstrepen en fake news te bestrijden. ===Bewerkers betrekken en uitbreiden=== <!--T:13--> <!--T:14--> Wikimedia België organiseert activiteiten om bewerkers te ondersteunen. We zetten in om de bewerkers de technische mogelijkheden van Wikipedia te laten ontdekken. We stellen hiervoor documentatie en een train-the-trainer-pakket ter beschikking in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Verder organiseren we projecten zoals thematische schrijfsessies (vrouwendag, archieven, collecties). Voor culturele organisaties en instellingen beklemtonen wij de mogelijkheden van het [[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]]. <!--T:15--> We trekken meer actieve bewerkers aan en meer vrijwilligers, hiervoor richten we ons speciaal op de jeugd. We maken scholieren, hogeschool- en universiteitsstudenten warm om deel te nemen aan de Wikimedia-projecten. We sporen blinde vlekken op (gezondheid, geestelijke gezondheidszorg, b.v. het gezinsproject in Geel). Voorbeeldprojecten kunnen zijn: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]] of thematische maanden. ===Ondersteunen van kwaliteit=== <!--T:16--> <!--T:17--> We ondersteunen projecten die bijdragen tot de kwaliteit en actualiteit van de Wikimedia-platformen en de inhoud van de artikelen. We ondersteunen de ontwikkeling en inzet van technologie die de kwaliteit van Wikimedia-projecten helpen versterken. Daarbij stimuleren we het gebruik van AI en andere hulpmiddelen voor taken zoals het opsporen van blinde vlekken, het identificeren van clusters van artikelen rond een bepaald thema, het aanvullen van ontbrekende verbanden en het ondersteunen van de controle op consistentie, brongebruik en actualiteit. We faciliteren de samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en experten waar dat een meerwaarde biedt. Daarnaast ondersteunen we de ontwikkeling, documentatie en uitbreiding van hulpmiddelen op Toolforge en ontwikkelen we waar nodig zelf open tools. Onze eigen websites vormen hierbij een belangrijke toegangspoort voor informatie, samenwerking en innovatie. ===Branding als betrouwbare organisatie=== <!--T:18--> <!--T:19--> We willen de relatie tussen Wikipedia en Wikimedia duidelijk maken aan het publiek en de specifieke doelgroepen. Hierbij moeten we ook uitleggen wat de relatie is tussen de Wikimedia Foundation, de gemeenschap van vrijwilligers en de affiliates. Het valt op hoe het zelfs voor gespecialiseerde journalisten helemaal onduidelijk is hoe Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en wat de verantwoordelijkheden en begrenzingen zijn van de belanghebbenden. Dezelfde vragen en verwonderingen komen steeds terug. <!--T:20--> Hiervoor is het heel belangrijk om in meerdere talen naar onze omgeving te communiceren. Communicatie met derden, nieuwsbrieven, documentatie en train-the-trainer-pakketten worden beschikbaar gesteld ten minste in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. ===Resultaat meten=== <!--T:21--> <!--T:22--> We meten de impact van onze campagnes en activiteiten met behulp van bestaande Wikimedia-instrumenten, zoals het Event Registration tool, het Outreach Dashboard en diverse Toolforge-toepassingen. Waar nodig ontwikkelen of ondersteunen we aanvullende hulpmiddelen om deelname, bijdragen en de impact van onze initiatieven beter te rapporteren. ==Netwerken en partnerships== <!--T:23--> <!--T:24--> We willen organisaties en instellingen tonen hoe ze Wikipedia en de Wikimedia-platformen kunnen koppelen aan hun eigen collectiebeheersystemen en aan hun eigen werking. Het is in het verleden al heel vaak aangetoond dat Wikimedia-platformen collecties toegankelijker maken voor mensen en systemen. <!--T:25--> Wikimedia België wil zijn reikwijdte verruimen (meer diverse kennisdomeinen verkennen). We willen samen met archieven, erfgoedcellen, musea en heemkundige kringen, bronnen en collecties opsporen en ontsluiten. We verlagen de drempel voor bewerkers en geven hen gerichte toegang tot bronnen, archieven, collecties en hulpmiddelen. ===Ten dienste van bewerkers=== <!--T:26--> <!--T:27--> We willen onze leden activeren, meer leden en vrijwilligers aantrekken om op die manier een groei van binnenuit te stimuleren. We onderhouden meer contacten met andere Wikimedia affiliates, door het organiseren van gemeenschappelijke activiteiten en projecten. Hiertoe werken we samen met Wikimedia Europa in functie van de kwaliteit en de bekendheid met de technische aspecten van Wikipedia. <!--T:28--> Anderzijds stimuleren we het gebruik van de Wikipedia en Wikimedia Commons app om Wikipedia te lezen of om foto's op te laden. We stimuleren het gebruik van media-bestanden om Wikipedia-artikelen te illustreren. <!--T:29--> ===Inzetten op expertenorganisaties=== We werken nauwgezet samen met expertenorganisaties zoals meemoo, KBR, het Industriemuseum, grote archieven en bibliotheken. We contacteren en werken samen met open knowledge en open source organisaties zoals FOSDEM en vergroten ons partnerbestand. ===Samenwerking met culturele instellingen=== <!--T:30--> <!--T:31--> We willen meer en betere partnerships met musea, archieven, erfgoedcellen, heemkundige kringen om samen met hen blinde vlekken op te sporen en op te lossen en de inhoudelijke kwaliteit te verhogen. Daarom onderhouden we contacten met de culturele wereld: muziek, dans, toneel. <!--T:32--> We zoeken naar manieren om het management van instellingen te motiveren om hun medewerkers tijd te laten besteden aan Wikimedia-platformen. ==Groei van projecten== <!--T:33--> ===Benutten van Artificiële Intelligentie=== <!--T:34--> <!--T:35--> De snelheid van de groei van Wikipedia vermindert, door een daling het het aantal nieuwe artikelen en van het aantal nieuwe Wikipedianen. We willen vrijwilligers blijven motiveren: waarbij we de mogelijkheden van AI, van nieuwe technieken en van de bestaande functionaliteiten op Wikipedia/Wikimedia en de tool- en infoboxen toelichten. ===Het onderwijs betrekken=== <!--T:36--> <!--T:37--> We willen nieuwe vrijwilligers aantrekken en behouden, door het intensiveren van de samenwerking met universiteiten, het hoger, middelbaar en het volwassenenonderwijs. <!--T:38--> We richten ons zowel op jongeren met technische en mediagerichte vaardigheden als op mensen met gespecialiseerde inhoudelijke kennis en ervaring. We richten ons speciaal op jongeren omdat ze naar de toekomst toe groei kunnen verzekeren en kunnen zorgen voor een betere naamsbekendheid bij het algemene publiek. ===Verbreden van activiteiten=== <!--T:39--> <!--T:40--> We organiseren meer projecten en steunen ''best practices'' (hoe projecten organiseren, hoe gebruikmaken van de onderliggende platformen). Via het Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België streven we ernaar om het aantal grote projecten uit te breiden van twee naar vijf per jaar. <!--T:41--> We organiseren laagdrempelige en kleine activiteiten en projecten (zoals fotowedstrijden). We diversifiëren onze projecten door heel België: schrijfwedstrijden, artistieke wedstrijden. We organiseren vorming en stellen documentatie ter beschikking zoals het boek “Vrije kennis ontsluiten met Wikimedia”. Hiernaast willen we in de toekomst een eigen conferentie organiseren. Verder gaan we de Wiki Loves Monuments app, ontwikkeld door Wikimedia Italië, implementeren voor België vanaf 2027. <!--T:42--> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] ==Resources zoeken== <!--T:43--> <!--T:44--> Om onze ambities te realiseren, zoals het ondersteunen van vrijwilligers, de uitbouw van projecten en de cruciale stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te werven, zijn structurele middelen nodig. Naast de onmisbare inzet van onze vrijwilligers en infrastructuur, streven we naar een systematische en jaarlijkse financiële groei. Hiervoor steunen we op twee financiële pijlers, namelijk het versterken van onze eigen fondsenwerving en de subsidies van de Wikimedia Foundation. ===Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België=== <!--T:45--> <!--T:46--> We behouden ons eigen fonds en willen de werking ervan nog effectiever maken. Dit fonds geeft ons de financiële onafhankelijkheid om, volledig los van de subsidies van de WMF, eigen projecten en samenwerkingen met lokale partners op te zetten. We werken hiervoor met een cyclisch tweejarenplan om te starten met de periode 2027 en 2028. Dit plan wordt telkens door de Koning Boudewijnstichting geëvalueerd en verlengd. Daarnaast willen we het bestuurscomité van het fonds uitbreiden met externe adviseurs die onafhankelijk van het bestuur opereren. Zij helpen mee met het vormgeven van een eigen meerjarenplan voor de activiteiten. We zijn ons ervan bewust dat deze professionalisering een impact zal hebben op het bestuurswerk en specifiek op de taken van de penningmeester. We zullen onze processen hier dan ook zorgvuldig op afstemmen. ===De WMF grant=== <!--T:47--> <!--T:48--> Naast onze eigen fondsenwerving blijven de subsidies van de WMF een essentiële bron voor onze budgetten. We maken werk van een sterke, verantwoorde en transparante subsidieaanvraag. Door de lokale impact van onze projecten helder aan te tonen, bevestigen we de structurele meerwaarde en de onmisbare rol van Wikimedia België binnen de internationale beweging. ==Indicatoren== <!--T:49--> <!--T:50--> Om onze strategische doelen te monitoren en bij te sturen waar nodig, zetten we in op een heldere en efficiënte dataregistratie. ===Eigen dashboard voor partner- en ledenbeheer=== <!--T:51--> <!--T:52--> Om onze groei professioneel te ondersteunen, ontwikkelen we een eigen dashboard specifiek gericht op een beter partner- en ledenbeheer. Dit systeem (een CRM-gebaseerde aanpak) stelt ons in staat om relaties met actieve vrijwilligers, leden en institutionele partners centraal en efficiënt op te volgen. Hierdoor kunnen we gerichter communiceren en de betrokkenheid vergroten. ===Monitoring van projecten en activiteiten=== <!--T:53--> <!--T:54--> We meten de impact van onze inhoudelijke projecten door middel van Outreach aan de hand van concrete parameters: <!--T:58--> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen ===Visualisatie en rapportering=== <!--T:55--> <!--T:56--> We maken de voortgang van onze meerjarenstrategie inzichtelijk voor het bestuur en de leden via een halfjaarlijkse evaluatie op basis van eenvoudige stoplichtindicatoren (rood - oranje - groen). Dit stelt ons in staat om tijdig bij te sturen. <!--T:59--> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </translate> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 2ar6lbklbtme491ugu3tqae5k1xm9gk 1198 12792 39327 39137 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39327 wikitext text/x-wiki Welkom bij het '''strategisch plan van Wikimedia België''' voor de jaren 2027-2032. We hebben dit plan samen vormgegeven, met input van zowel onze bestuursleden als onze leden. bnapk7qk758p288ix2w7zxnjyes9jjl 1198 12793 39328 39138 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39328 wikitext text/x-wiki Onze focus ligt op het nog sterker positioneren van de betrouwbaarheid van de [[Wikimedia platforms|Wikimedia-platformen]]. Daarnaast blijven we samenwerken met bestaande partners en gaan we actief op zoek naar nieuwe samenwerkingen binnen het open domein. De ondersteuning van onze bewerkers blijft hierbij een absolute kerntaak. 7b4bpauo9wclnij4eqz3zz81lfpyayd 1198 12794 39329 39139 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39329 wikitext text/x-wiki Om de groei van onze activiteiten te kunnen realiseren, is het efficiënt inzetten van de budgetten van de [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hierna WMF genoemd) en het '[[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] van essentieel belang. Bovendien is het een noodzakelijke strategische stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te nemen in functie van de professionalisering en de continuïteit van de vereniging. pjmxsntz3n7m21ig1p0yknz6lboluaf 1198 12796 39330 39141 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39330 wikitext text/x-wiki * [[Strategic plan/2027##Communicatie|Communicatie]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Netwerken en partnerships|Netwerken en partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Groei van projecten|Groei van projecten]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources zoeken|Resources zoeken]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicatoren|Indicatoren]] j96u4hr3t5stiak4soxhmrhzbegscn1 1198 12800 39331 39145 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39331 wikitext text/x-wiki Een van de uitdagingen die wij hierbij tegenkomen is de toename van het gebruik van artificiële intelligentie (AI) op Wikipedia. Bij teksten gegenereerd door AI is het onduidelijk hoe betrouwbaar deze zijn, onder meer door de afwezigheid van betrouwbare bronnen en eigen interpretaties door het AI model. 21r3ai0jvwio68ujtjwrc7sgkdo8a3r 1198 12802 39333 39147 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39333 wikitext text/x-wiki We willen de waarde en de cruciale rol van vrije kennis kenbaar en tastbaar maken. Vroeger lag de klemtoon op de toegankelijkheid. Nu leggen we de nadruk op de betrouwbaarheid van de informatie, waarbij we de bijzondere positie van Wikimedia als platform voor betrouwbare informatie willen beklemtonen. We willen het belang van Wikipedia en de andere Wikimedia-platformen duidelijk maken, ook ten opzichte van andere informatiebronnen en van artificiële intelligentie. Toekomstige AI systemen vallen droog als Wikipedia niet meer groeit. m1nfrz5vdkftqdnrkl3ddmvxbbe4jmg 1198 12803 39334 39148 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39334 wikitext text/x-wiki We willen de communicatie over onze missie versterken en systematisch uitbouwen. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van persmededelingen (krant, radio, TV, internet) en podcasts. In de communicatie leggen we de nadruk op betrouwbaarheid en het belang van het voorzien van kwalitatief goede en interessante informatie. Goede bijdragen garanderen het niveau van waarheidsgetrouwe informatie in het voordeel van de gehele mensheid en voor de eigen organisatie: “Wikipedia helpt in de strijd tegen fake news”. We overtuigen bestaande ambassadeurs (educatieve en culturele organisaties en instellingen) om samen projecten te realiseren om het belang van betrouwbare informatie te onderstrepen en fake news te bestrijden. ja8fiwgvp9t0kpiduf505muhis0ptyy 1198 12805 39335 39150 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39335 wikitext text/x-wiki Wikimedia België organiseert activiteiten om bewerkers te ondersteunen. We zetten in om de bewerkers de technische mogelijkheden van Wikipedia te laten ontdekken. We stellen hiervoor documentatie en een train-the-trainer-pakket ter beschikking in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Verder organiseren we projecten zoals thematische schrijfsessies (vrouwendag, archieven, collecties). Voor culturele organisaties en instellingen beklemtonen wij de mogelijkheden van het [[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]]. 58xblvai06ql6csuwwlhnivoacof3a8 1198 12806 39336 39151 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39336 wikitext text/x-wiki We trekken meer actieve bewerkers aan en meer vrijwilligers, hiervoor richten we ons speciaal op de jeugd. We maken scholieren, hogeschool- en universiteitsstudenten warm om deel te nemen aan de Wikimedia-projecten. We sporen blinde vlekken op (gezondheid, geestelijke gezondheidszorg, b.v. het gezinsproject in Geel). Voorbeeldprojecten kunnen zijn: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]] of thematische maanden. 62c6w5ui7xsaorjhw1z24deps9i1qfq 1198 12808 39337 39153 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39337 wikitext text/x-wiki We ondersteunen projecten die bijdragen tot de kwaliteit en actualiteit van de Wikimedia-platformen en de inhoud van de artikelen. We ondersteunen de ontwikkeling en inzet van technologie die de kwaliteit van Wikimedia-projecten helpen versterken. Daarbij stimuleren we het gebruik van AI en andere hulpmiddelen voor taken zoals het opsporen van blinde vlekken, het identificeren van clusters van artikelen rond een bepaald thema, het aanvullen van ontbrekende verbanden en het ondersteunen van de controle op consistentie, brongebruik en actualiteit. We faciliteren de samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en experten waar dat een meerwaarde biedt. Daarnaast ondersteunen we de ontwikkeling, documentatie en uitbreiding van hulpmiddelen op Toolforge en ontwikkelen we waar nodig zelf open tools. Onze eigen websites vormen hierbij een belangrijke toegangspoort voor informatie, samenwerking en innovatie. euj08wos8yz7gwxeherml7ogtd7xpzy 1198 12813 39338 39158 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39338 wikitext text/x-wiki We meten de impact van onze campagnes en activiteiten met behulp van bestaande Wikimedia-instrumenten, zoals het Event Registration tool, het Outreach Dashboard en diverse Toolforge-toepassingen. Waar nodig ontwikkelen of ondersteunen we aanvullende hulpmiddelen om deelname, bijdragen en de impact van onze initiatieven beter te rapporteren. 1iz17jfb1oxj8q1tpckoy0l5swi0hl8 1198 12816 39339 39161 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39339 wikitext text/x-wiki Wikimedia België wil zijn reikwijdte verruimen (meer diverse kennisdomeinen verkennen). We willen samen met archieven, erfgoedcellen, musea en heemkundige kringen, bronnen en collecties opsporen en ontsluiten. We verlagen de drempel voor bewerkers en geven hen gerichte toegang tot bronnen, archieven, collecties en hulpmiddelen. 82gctmy7acrdddlwof1nx1pas1jkcbb 1198 12818 39340 39163 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39340 wikitext text/x-wiki We willen onze leden activeren, meer leden en vrijwilligers aantrekken om op die manier een groei van binnenuit te stimuleren. We onderhouden meer contacten met andere Wikimedia affiliates, door het organiseren van gemeenschappelijke activiteiten en projecten. Hiertoe werken we samen met Wikimedia Europa in functie van de kwaliteit en de bekendheid met de technische aspecten van Wikipedia. 3n8kx8zwk82lr3n8c7dvldq0pq0f4nl 1198 12822 39341 39167 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39341 wikitext text/x-wiki We willen meer en betere partnerships met musea, archieven, erfgoedcellen, heemkundige kringen om samen met hen blinde vlekken op te sporen en op te lossen en de inhoudelijke kwaliteit te verhogen. Daarom onderhouden we contacten met de culturele wereld: muziek, dans, toneel. m8ty85omogmy88bd25tlzcg74wex192 1198 12823 39342 39168 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39342 wikitext text/x-wiki We zoeken naar manieren om het management van instellingen te motiveren om hun medewerkers tijd te laten besteden aan Wikimedia-platformen. 2bbcj8s7awxkgfb44i8u6j204lh3p2f 1198 12826 39343 39171 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39343 wikitext text/x-wiki De snelheid van de groei van Wikipedia vermindert, door een daling het het aantal nieuwe artikelen en van het aantal nieuwe Wikipedianen. We willen vrijwilligers blijven motiveren: waarbij we de mogelijkheden van AI, van nieuwe technieken en van de bestaande functionaliteiten op Wikipedia/Wikimedia en de tool- en infoboxen toelichten. knv2w90i4vli38ml6wzmrcu3ykw3zfv 1198 12827 39344 39172 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39344 wikitext text/x-wiki ===Het onderwijs betrekken=== i691lei9peb3gemwrd6konun7j5pbbs 1198 12828 39345 39173 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39345 wikitext text/x-wiki We willen nieuwe vrijwilligers aantrekken en behouden, door het intensiveren van de samenwerking met universiteiten, het hoger, middelbaar en het volwassenenonderwijs. liop3ketpp7jmlllnn2vd9wzvd8e9rn 1198 12831 39346 39176 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39346 wikitext text/x-wiki We organiseren meer projecten en steunen ''best practices'' (hoe projecten organiseren, hoe gebruikmaken van de onderliggende platformen). Via het Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België streven we ernaar om het aantal grote projecten uit te breiden van twee naar vijf per jaar. 87h6okjk7h8n7d31ztemp1s873fdk90 1198 12832 39347 39177 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39347 wikitext text/x-wiki We organiseren laagdrempelige en kleine activiteiten en projecten (zoals fotowedstrijden). We diversifiëren onze projecten door heel België: schrijfwedstrijden, artistieke wedstrijden. We organiseren vorming en stellen documentatie ter beschikking zoals het boek “Vrije kennis ontsluiten met Wikimedia”. Hiernaast willen we in de toekomst een eigen conferentie organiseren. Verder gaan we de Wiki Loves Monuments app, ontwikkeld door Wikimedia Italië, implementeren voor België vanaf 2027. gkdrta3i6om5ydya4yw3jdmit3oy8z5 1198 12835 39348 39180 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39348 wikitext text/x-wiki Om onze ambities te realiseren, zoals het ondersteunen van vrijwilligers, de uitbouw van projecten en de cruciale stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te werven, zijn structurele middelen nodig. Naast de onmisbare inzet van onze vrijwilligers en infrastructuur, streven we naar een systematische en jaarlijkse financiële groei. Hiervoor steunen we op twee financiële pijlers, namelijk het versterken van onze eigen fondsenwerving en de subsidies van de Wikimedia Foundation. 51k6w5r6sknz8tc5d09gjnou5yt52k9 1198 12836 39349 39181 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39349 wikitext text/x-wiki ===Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België=== pavngiqexun72ylp9k4lbogr4klyt55 1198 12838 39350 39183 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39350 wikitext text/x-wiki ===De WMF grant=== h5osxwajj94q2difr9imnlgexovdwhb 1198 12839 39351 39184 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39351 wikitext text/x-wiki Naast onze eigen fondsenwerving blijven de subsidies van de WMF een essentiële bron voor onze budgetten. We maken werk van een sterke, verantwoorde en transparante subsidieaanvraag. Door de lokale impact van onze projecten helder aan te tonen, bevestigen we de structurele meerwaarde en de onmisbare rol van Wikimedia België binnen de internationale beweging. jap73dpzk2n15yt0885tozvihgqzpd2 1198 12843 39352 39188 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39352 wikitext text/x-wiki Om onze groei professioneel te ondersteunen, ontwikkelen we een eigen dashboard specifiek gericht op een beter partner- en ledenbeheer. Dit systeem (een CRM-gebaseerde aanpak) stelt ons in staat om relaties met actieve vrijwilligers, leden en institutionele partners centraal en efficiënt op te volgen. Hierdoor kunnen we gerichter communiceren en de betrokkenheid vergroten. j8e335tbof6vusxvv1n99ffdpv9avsk 1198 12845 39353 39190 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39353 wikitext text/x-wiki We meten de impact van onze inhoudelijke projecten door middel van Outreach aan de hand van concrete parameters: dwswu4zv8wxcveeggqi46gi3sknotvj 1198 12847 39355 39192 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39355 wikitext text/x-wiki We maken de voortgang van onze meerjarenstrategie inzichtelijk voor het bestuur en de leden via een halfjaarlijkse evaluatie op basis van eenvoudige stoplichtindicatoren (rood - oranje - groen). Dit stelt ons in staat om tijdig bij te sturen. aktnb6ffl6xxxmzs3zjqgfpgds19gup 0 12848 39358 39193 2026-09-27T13:23:03Z FuzzyBot 65 Updating to match new version of source page 39358 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welkom bij het '''strategisch plan van Wikimedia België''' voor de jaren 2027-2032. We hebben dit plan samen vormgegeven, met input van zowel onze bestuursleden als onze leden. Onze focus ligt op het nog sterker positioneren van de betrouwbaarheid van de [[Wikimedia platforms|Wikimedia-platformen]]. Daarnaast blijven we samenwerken met bestaande partners en gaan we actief op zoek naar nieuwe samenwerkingen binnen het open domein. De ondersteuning van onze bewerkers blijft hierbij een absolute kerntaak. Om de groei van onze activiteiten te kunnen realiseren, is het efficiënt inzetten van de budgetten van de [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hierna WMF genoemd) en het '[[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]] van essentieel belang. Bovendien is het een noodzakelijke strategische stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te nemen in functie van de professionalisering en de continuïteit van de vereniging. Om deze doelen te realiseren, zetten we in op de volgende programmalijnen: * [[Strategic plan/2027##Communicatie|Communicatie]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Netwerken en partnerships|Netwerken en partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Groei van projecten|Groei van projecten]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources zoeken|Resources zoeken]] * [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicatoren|Indicatoren]] Uiteraard zijn deze verschillende domeinen sterk met elkaar verweven en kennen ze onderlinge afhankelijkheden. ==Communicatie== Wikimedia België heeft als missie vrije kennis te verspreiden middels Wikipedia en haar zusterprojecten. Wij werken aan deze missie door initiatieven en projecten die vrije kennis verspreiden te ondersteunen. Een van de uitdagingen die wij hierbij tegenkomen is de toename van het gebruik van artificiële intelligentie (AI) op Wikipedia. Bij teksten gegenereerd door AI is het onduidelijk hoe betrouwbaar deze zijn, onder meer door de afwezigheid van betrouwbare bronnen en eigen interpretaties door het AI model. Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. ===Verbreden en uitdragen van de missie=== We willen de waarde en de cruciale rol van vrije kennis kenbaar en tastbaar maken. Vroeger lag de klemtoon op de toegankelijkheid. Nu leggen we de nadruk op de betrouwbaarheid van de informatie, waarbij we de bijzondere positie van Wikimedia als platform voor betrouwbare informatie willen beklemtonen. We willen het belang van Wikipedia en de andere Wikimedia-platformen duidelijk maken, ook ten opzichte van andere informatiebronnen en van artificiële intelligentie. Toekomstige AI systemen vallen droog als Wikipedia niet meer groeit. We willen de communicatie over onze missie versterken en systematisch uitbouwen. Hiervoor maken we gebruik van persmededelingen (krant, radio, TV, internet) en podcasts. In de communicatie leggen we de nadruk op betrouwbaarheid en het belang van het voorzien van kwalitatief goede en interessante informatie. Goede bijdragen garanderen het niveau van waarheidsgetrouwe informatie in het voordeel van de gehele mensheid en voor de eigen organisatie: “Wikipedia helpt in de strijd tegen fake news”. We overtuigen bestaande ambassadeurs (educatieve en culturele organisaties en instellingen) om samen projecten te realiseren om het belang van betrouwbare informatie te onderstrepen en fake news te bestrijden. ===Bewerkers betrekken en uitbreiden=== Wikimedia België organiseert activiteiten om bewerkers te ondersteunen. We zetten in om de bewerkers de technische mogelijkheden van Wikipedia te laten ontdekken. We stellen hiervoor documentatie en een train-the-trainer-pakket ter beschikking in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Verder organiseren we projecten zoals thematische schrijfsessies (vrouwendag, archieven, collecties). Voor culturele organisaties en instellingen beklemtonen wij de mogelijkheden van het [[Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België]]. We trekken meer actieve bewerkers aan en meer vrijwilligers, hiervoor richten we ons speciaal op de jeugd. We maken scholieren, hogeschool- en universiteitsstudenten warm om deel te nemen aan de Wikimedia-projecten. We sporen blinde vlekken op (gezondheid, geestelijke gezondheidszorg, b.v. het gezinsproject in Geel). Voorbeeldprojecten kunnen zijn: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]] of thematische maanden. ===Ondersteunen van kwaliteit=== We ondersteunen projecten die bijdragen tot de kwaliteit en actualiteit van de Wikimedia-platformen en de inhoud van de artikelen. We ondersteunen de ontwikkeling en inzet van technologie die de kwaliteit van Wikimedia-projecten helpen versterken. Daarbij stimuleren we het gebruik van AI en andere hulpmiddelen voor taken zoals het opsporen van blinde vlekken, het identificeren van clusters van artikelen rond een bepaald thema, het aanvullen van ontbrekende verbanden en het ondersteunen van de controle op consistentie, brongebruik en actualiteit. We faciliteren de samenwerking tussen vrijwilligers en experten waar dat een meerwaarde biedt. Daarnaast ondersteunen we de ontwikkeling, documentatie en uitbreiding van hulpmiddelen op Toolforge en ontwikkelen we waar nodig zelf open tools. Onze eigen websites vormen hierbij een belangrijke toegangspoort voor informatie, samenwerking en innovatie. ===Branding als betrouwbare organisatie=== We willen de relatie tussen Wikipedia en Wikimedia duidelijk maken aan het publiek en de specifieke doelgroepen. Hierbij moeten we ook uitleggen wat de relatie is tussen de Wikimedia Foundation, de gemeenschap van vrijwilligers en de affiliates. Het valt op hoe het zelfs voor gespecialiseerde journalisten helemaal onduidelijk is hoe Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en wat de verantwoordelijkheden en begrenzingen zijn van de belanghebbenden. Dezelfde vragen en verwonderingen komen steeds terug. Hiervoor is het heel belangrijk om in meerdere talen naar onze omgeving te communiceren. Communicatie met derden, nieuwsbrieven, documentatie en train-the-trainer-pakketten worden beschikbaar gesteld ten minste in het Nederlands, Frans en Engels. ===Resultaat meten=== We meten de impact van onze campagnes en activiteiten met behulp van bestaande Wikimedia-instrumenten, zoals het Event Registration tool, het Outreach Dashboard en diverse Toolforge-toepassingen. Waar nodig ontwikkelen of ondersteunen we aanvullende hulpmiddelen om deelname, bijdragen en de impact van onze initiatieven beter te rapporteren. ==Netwerken en partnerships== We willen organisaties en instellingen tonen hoe ze Wikipedia en de Wikimedia-platformen kunnen koppelen aan hun eigen collectiebeheersystemen en aan hun eigen werking. Het is in het verleden al heel vaak aangetoond dat Wikimedia-platformen collecties toegankelijker maken voor mensen en systemen. Wikimedia België wil zijn reikwijdte verruimen (meer diverse kennisdomeinen verkennen). We willen samen met archieven, erfgoedcellen, musea en heemkundige kringen, bronnen en collecties opsporen en ontsluiten. We verlagen de drempel voor bewerkers en geven hen gerichte toegang tot bronnen, archieven, collecties en hulpmiddelen. ===Ten dienste van bewerkers=== We willen onze leden activeren, meer leden en vrijwilligers aantrekken om op die manier een groei van binnenuit te stimuleren. We onderhouden meer contacten met andere Wikimedia affiliates, door het organiseren van gemeenschappelijke activiteiten en projecten. Hiertoe werken we samen met Wikimedia Europa in functie van de kwaliteit en de bekendheid met de technische aspecten van Wikipedia. Anderzijds stimuleren we het gebruik van de Wikipedia en Wikimedia Commons app om Wikipedia te lezen of om foto's op te laden. We stimuleren het gebruik van media-bestanden om Wikipedia-artikelen te illustreren. ===Inzetten op expertenorganisaties=== We werken nauwgezet samen met expertenorganisaties zoals meemoo, KBR, het Industriemuseum, grote archieven en bibliotheken. We contacteren en werken samen met open knowledge en open source organisaties zoals FOSDEM en vergroten ons partnerbestand. ===Samenwerking met culturele instellingen=== We willen meer en betere partnerships met musea, archieven, erfgoedcellen, heemkundige kringen om samen met hen blinde vlekken op te sporen en op te lossen en de inhoudelijke kwaliteit te verhogen. Daarom onderhouden we contacten met de culturele wereld: muziek, dans, toneel. We zoeken naar manieren om het management van instellingen te motiveren om hun medewerkers tijd te laten besteden aan Wikimedia-platformen. ==Groei van projecten== ===Benutten van Artificiële Intelligentie=== De snelheid van de groei van Wikipedia vermindert, door een daling het het aantal nieuwe artikelen en van het aantal nieuwe Wikipedianen. We willen vrijwilligers blijven motiveren: waarbij we de mogelijkheden van AI, van nieuwe technieken en van de bestaande functionaliteiten op Wikipedia/Wikimedia en de tool- en infoboxen toelichten. ===Het onderwijs betrekken=== We willen nieuwe vrijwilligers aantrekken en behouden, door het intensiveren van de samenwerking met universiteiten, het hoger, middelbaar en het volwassenenonderwijs. We richten ons zowel op jongeren met technische en mediagerichte vaardigheden als op mensen met gespecialiseerde inhoudelijke kennis en ervaring. We richten ons speciaal op jongeren omdat ze naar de toekomst toe groei kunnen verzekeren en kunnen zorgen voor een betere naamsbekendheid bij het algemene publiek. ===Verbreden van activiteiten=== We organiseren meer projecten en steunen ''best practices'' (hoe projecten organiseren, hoe gebruikmaken van de onderliggende platformen). Via het Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België streven we ernaar om het aantal grote projecten uit te breiden van twee naar vijf per jaar. We organiseren laagdrempelige en kleine activiteiten en projecten (zoals fotowedstrijden). We diversifiëren onze projecten door heel België: schrijfwedstrijden, artistieke wedstrijden. We organiseren vorming en stellen documentatie ter beschikking zoals het boek “Vrije kennis ontsluiten met Wikimedia”. Hiernaast willen we in de toekomst een eigen conferentie organiseren. Verder gaan we de Wiki Loves Monuments app, ontwikkeld door Wikimedia Italië, implementeren voor België vanaf 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] ==Resources zoeken== Om onze ambities te realiseren, zoals het ondersteunen van vrijwilligers, de uitbouw van projecten en de cruciale stap om een eerste personeelslid aan te werven, zijn structurele middelen nodig. Naast de onmisbare inzet van onze vrijwilligers en infrastructuur, streven we naar een systematische en jaarlijkse financiële groei. Hiervoor steunen we op twee financiële pijlers, namelijk het versterken van onze eigen fondsenwerving en de subsidies van de Wikimedia Foundation. ===Fonds Vrienden van Wikimedia België=== We behouden ons eigen fonds en willen de werking ervan nog effectiever maken. Dit fonds geeft ons de financiële onafhankelijkheid om, volledig los van de subsidies van de WMF, eigen projecten en samenwerkingen met lokale partners op te zetten. We werken hiervoor met een cyclisch tweejarenplan om te starten met de periode 2027 en 2028. Dit plan wordt telkens door de Koning Boudewijnstichting geëvalueerd en verlengd. Daarnaast willen we het bestuurscomité van het fonds uitbreiden met externe adviseurs die onafhankelijk van het bestuur opereren. Zij helpen mee met het vormgeven van een eigen meerjarenplan voor de activiteiten. We zijn ons ervan bewust dat deze professionalisering een impact zal hebben op het bestuurswerk en specifiek op de taken van de penningmeester. We zullen onze processen hier dan ook zorgvuldig op afstemmen. ===De WMF grant=== Naast onze eigen fondsenwerving blijven de subsidies van de WMF een essentiële bron voor onze budgetten. We maken werk van een sterke, verantwoorde en transparante subsidieaanvraag. Door de lokale impact van onze projecten helder aan te tonen, bevestigen we de structurele meerwaarde en de onmisbare rol van Wikimedia België binnen de internationale beweging. ==Indicatoren== Om onze strategische doelen te monitoren en bij te sturen waar nodig, zetten we in op een heldere en efficiënte dataregistratie. ===Eigen dashboard voor partner- en ledenbeheer=== Om onze groei professioneel te ondersteunen, ontwikkelen we een eigen dashboard specifiek gericht op een beter partner- en ledenbeheer. Dit systeem (een CRM-gebaseerde aanpak) stelt ons in staat om relaties met actieve vrijwilligers, leden en institutionele partners centraal en efficiënt op te volgen. Hierdoor kunnen we gerichter communiceren en de betrokkenheid vergroten. ===Monitoring van projecten en activiteiten=== We meten de impact van onze inhoudelijke projecten door middel van Outreach aan de hand van concrete parameters: * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen ===Visualisatie en rapportering=== We maken de voortgang van onze meerjarenstrategie inzichtelijk voor het bestuur en de leden via een halfjaarlijkse evaluatie op basis van eenvoudige stoplichtindicatoren (rood - oranje - groen). Dit stelt ons in staat om tijdig bij te sturen. Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 3um7tic52m6bsokmyopgqftl5ju7ygt 0 12850 39357 39315 2026-09-27T13:23:03Z FuzzyBot 65 Updating to match new version of source page 39357 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Welcome to Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the Wikimedia platforms. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the Wikimedia Foundation (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the “Friends of” organization efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. </div> To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Communication|Communication]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Project Growth|Project Growth]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources|Resources]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicators|Indicators]] </div> Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] gk2n0sqpwiz8fuzkt4d4y6lj4g7xx4a 39360 39357 2026-09-27T13:24:41Z Geertivp 171 39360 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the Wikimedia platforms. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the Wikimedia Foundation (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the “Friends of” organization efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. </div> To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Communication|Communication]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Project Growth|Project Growth]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources|Resources]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicators|Indicators]] </div> Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] l55duz8hgcen1r2rzp8xc58p57uwm72 39362 39360 2026-09-27T13:24:58Z Geertivp 171 39362 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the Wikimedia Foundation (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the “Friends of” organization efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. </div> To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Communication|Communication]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Project Growth|Project Growth]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources|Resources]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicators|Indicators]] </div> Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] qrk5jzniqbz1c0k0hzwjz5mr11imo3y 39364 39362 2026-09-27T13:25:48Z Geertivp 171 39364 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Communication|Communication]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Project Growth|Project Growth]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Resources|Resources]] <br> - [[Strategic plan/2027##Indicators|Indicators]] </div> Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] jn2l3wy26l131a0u6qz0tzrgyhiqi1o 39367 39364 2026-09-27T13:29:03Z Geertivp 171 39367 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 5eqkcrr51ygf150hyz3ar37tn7z0xe6 39369 39367 2026-09-27T13:29:29Z Geertivp 171 39369 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] eam5msf4mfy09o0f3e3krxftbe12nxm 39371 39369 2026-09-27T13:29:56Z Geertivp 171 39371 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] hixhx0kzjqp5nhv0473sggebtb9wblj 39373 39371 2026-09-27T13:30:09Z Geertivp 171 39373 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. </div> <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 4no35azhe34rptnbzkja6iyftqxnpmn 39375 39373 2026-09-27T13:30:30Z Geertivp 171 39375 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch and French. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 1jaun6k1752s93v1su3t125837hhujw 39377 39375 2026-09-27T13:31:47Z Geertivp 171 39377 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. </div> <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] l98okoa79beuygpix2graqruesy4625 39379 39377 2026-09-27T13:32:14Z Geertivp 171 39379 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. </div> <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] orae41flzkddq4hww6yzlnk9cm3i4kv 39381 39379 2026-09-27T13:32:23Z Geertivp 171 39381 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Tools, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and the impact of our initiatives. </div> <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] ckmjoi32tes40mmm3wvkfgbqomuacxm 39383 39381 2026-09-27T13:33:18Z Geertivp 171 39383 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, and museums to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, and collections. </div> <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] kfj75g5yj7bbiiyeten34ndyevy9znc 39385 39383 2026-09-27T13:35:02Z Geertivp 171 39385 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to engage our members, attract more members, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. </div> On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] rsbo1m2y1thmqth6zuif18d1t4kl2t5 39387 39385 2026-09-27T13:35:24Z Geertivp 171 39387 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 2vntz1wpnbb6npp9epz9j98mnjdxgtx 39389 39387 2026-09-27T13:35:35Z Geertivp 171 39389 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are looking for ways to encourage the management of institutional staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. </div> <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 2kbfd2592apkue3zk0r8w4t230w3qeq 39391 39389 2026-09-27T13:37:04Z Geertivp 171 39391 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> Wikipedia's growth is slowing, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). </div> <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] acmv323l0xma96mltsh7he4qeay3ltn 39393 39391 2026-09-27T13:37:44Z Geertivp 171 39393 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Involving Education=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] hvppcjtsn1umfy4hfeaizrnu5icy04i 39395 39393 2026-09-27T13:37:59Z Geertivp 171 39395 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with higher education, secondary education, and adult education. </div> We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] gx0oxc8qjwrvo02i6kohwjpbmssnrw0 39397 39395 2026-09-27T13:38:28Z Geertivp 171 39397 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the support platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] eqbge10jpwgdgj0jyk2c0eizqbicamp 39399 39397 2026-09-27T13:38:50Z Geertivp 171 39399 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. </div> “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 3gm6u6y7dmmpioet7xcyemzm8onzuhl 39401 39399 2026-09-27T13:39:13Z Geertivp 171 39401 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. </div> <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] kh0vtu6zt5p1d46ulusgw5qpnkmzzr5 39403 39401 2026-09-27T13:39:23Z Geertivp 171 39403 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===Friends of Fund=== </div> We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] hdsq94h8ay1c7xd7jc3omugcn1m8n46 39405 39403 2026-09-27T13:39:33Z Geertivp 171 39405 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> ===WMF grant=== </div> <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] kxzm4xbz4zkqcp16vxr51fynpmffkg6 39407 39405 2026-09-27T13:39:43Z Geertivp 171 39407 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of revenue. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. </div> <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] jvx900b6s072s73as979l5m46af5q5x 39409 39407 2026-09-27T13:40:00Z Geertivp 171 39409 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-style approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. </div> <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] jg67zysvkgtm60gr0bccp6jredbb7df 39411 39409 2026-09-27T13:40:17Z Geertivp 171 39411 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <br>- Number of (new and active) members <br> - Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations <br> - Number of projects, activities, and sessions <br> - Number of participants and edited/added articles <br> </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] pxzu69k0cjz4swozdhhsz3564ju3n2n 39413 39411 2026-09-27T13:40:33Z Geertivp 171 39413 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== <div class="mw-translate-fuzzy"> We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. </div> <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] py8kji0m797q23169djalrodchsd2t4 39415 39413 2026-09-27T13:41:18Z Geertivp 171 39415 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. </div> <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] eq5d3w4xpp33545mwogvwopn53ryn0q 39417 39415 2026-09-27T13:42:23Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’." 39417 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’. <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen </div> <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] c6wpjm87lhoioptawghjct4sj06ir7l 39419 39417 2026-09-27T13:42:59Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "* Number of (new and active) members * Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations * Number of projects, activities, and sessions * Number of participants and edited/added articles" 39419 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’. <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: * Number of (new and active) members * Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations * Number of projects, activities, and sessions * Number of participants and edited/added articles <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. <div lang="nl" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. </div> [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] cruqxmj47ikeu9zoioj3ih1sg8796ol 39421 39419 2026-09-27T13:43:26Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool." 39421 wikitext text/x-wiki <languages/> <templatestyles src="CSS/Newsletter.css" /> Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. To achieve these goals, we are focusing on the following program areas: * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] Of course, these various areas are closely intertwined and interdependent. <span id="Communicatie"></span> == Communication == Wikimedia Belgium's mission is to promote free knowledge through Wikipedia and its sister projects. We work toward this mission by supporting initiatives and projects that promote free knowledge. One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’. <span id="Verbreden_en_uitdragen_van_de_missie"></span> ===Expanding and Promoting the Mission=== We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. <span id="Bewerkers_betrekken_en_uitbreiden"></span> ===Engage and Expand the Editor Community=== Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. <span id="Ondersteunen_van_kwaliteit"></span> ===Supporting Quality=== We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. <span id="Branding_als_betrouwbare_organisatie"></span> ===Branding as a Trustworthy Organization=== We want to clarify the relationship between Wikipedia and Wikimedia to the public and specific target audiences. In doing so, we must also explain the relationship between the Wikimedia Foundation, the community of volunteers, and the affiliates. It is striking how even for specialized journalists, it remains completely unclear how Wikipedia is created and what the responsibilities and limitations of the stakeholders are. The same questions and concerns keep coming up. To this end, it is very important to communicate with our community in multiple languages. Communications with third parties, newsletters, documentation, and train-the-trainer packages are made available in at least Dutch, French, and English. <span id="Resultaat_meten"></span> === Results === We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. <span id="Netwerken_en_partnerships"></span> ==Networks and Partnerships== We want to show organizations and institutions how they can integrate Wikipedia and the Wikimedia platforms with their own collection management systems and operations. It has been demonstrated time and again that Wikimedia platforms make collections more accessible to people and systems. Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. <span id="Ten_dienste_van_bewerkers"></span> ===For Editors=== We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. On the other hand, we encourage the use of the Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons apps to read Wikipedia or upload photos. We encourage the use of media files to illustrate Wikipedia articles. ===Collaborating with Expert Organizations=== We work closely with expert organizations such as meemoo, KBR, the Industriemuseum, major archives, and libraries. We reach out to and collaborate with open knowledge and open source organizations such as FOSDEM and are expanding our network of partners. <span id="Samenwerking_met_culturele_instellingen"></span> ===Collaboration with Cultural Institutions=== We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. <span id="Groei_van_projecten"></span> ==Project Growth== <span id="Benutten_van_Artificiële_Intelligentie"></span> ===Harnessing Artificial Intelligence=== Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). <span id="Het_onderwijs_betrekken"></span> ===Involving Education=== We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. We focus on both young people with technical and media-related skills and individuals with specialized subject-matter knowledge and experience. We focus specifically on young people because they can ensure future growth and help raise brand awareness among the general public. <span id="Verbreden_van_activiteiten"></span> ===Expanding Activities=== We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. “''volunteering is a privilege of free time''” ~ [[Give a Day]] <span id="Resources_zoeken"></span> ==Resources== To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. <span id="Fonds_Vrienden_van_Wikimedia_België"></span> === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === We will maintain our own fund and aim to make it even more effective. This fund gives us the financial independence to set up our own projects and collaborations with local partners, completely independent of WMF grants. To this end, we are working with a cyclical two-year plan, starting with the period 2027–2028. This plan will be evaluated and renewed by the King Baudouin Foundation on a regular basis. In addition, we intend to expand the fund’s governing committee to include external advisors who operate independently of the board. They will assist in developing our own multi-year plan for our activities. We are aware that this professionalization will have an impact on the work of the board and, specifically, on the treasurer’s duties. We will therefore carefully adapt our processes accordingly. <span id="De_WMF_grant"></span> ===The WMF grant=== In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. <span id="Indicatoren"></span> ==Indicators== To monitor our strategic goals and make adjustments where necessary, we are committed to clear and efficient data collection. <span id="Eigen_dashboard_voor_partner-_en_ledenbeheer"></span> ===Dedicated Dashboard for Partner and Member Management=== To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. <span id="Monitoring_van_projecten_en_activiteiten"></span> ===Monitoring of Projects and Activities=== We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: * Number of (new and active) members * Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations * Number of projects, activities, and sessions * Number of participants and edited/added articles <span id="Visualisatie_en_rapportering"></span> ===Visualization and Reporting=== We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. [[Category:Strategic plan{{#translation:}}]] 4k628murkahdry3g5hb6it4n5j66fz6 1198 12851 39359 39196 2026-09-27T13:24:41Z Geertivp 171 39359 wikitext text/x-wiki Welcome to '''Wikimedia Belgium’s strategic plan''' for 2027–2032. We developed this plan collaboratively, drawing on input from both our board members and our members. 19fn40irp0d4ewjilgpviykzc1e99tz 1198 12852 39361 39198 2026-09-27T13:24:58Z Geertivp 171 39361 wikitext text/x-wiki Our focus is on further strengthening the reliability of the [[Wikimedia platforms]]. In addition, we will continue to collaborate with existing partners and actively seek out new collaborations within the open domain. Supporting our editors remains an absolute priority in this regard. giteo8k7fmhpen5dm85aw32octczqdt 1198 12853 39363 39200 2026-09-27T13:25:47Z Geertivp 171 39363 wikitext text/x-wiki In order to achieve growth in our activities, it is essential to use the budgets of the [[Wikimedia Foundation]] (hereinafter referred to as WMF) and the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]] efficiently. Furthermore, hiring our first staff member is a necessary strategic step toward professionalizing the non-profit and ensuring its continuity. 17log30lzblo417sbiw4byu8u1tyq08 1198 12855 39366 39218 2026-09-27T13:29:03Z Geertivp 171 39366 wikitext text/x-wiki * [[Strategic plan/2027#Communication|Communication]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Networks and Partnerships|Networks and Partnerships]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Project Growth|Project Growth]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Resources|Resources]] * [[Strategic plan/2027#Indicators|Indicators]] 3tmz2gy0pjepmbx8qxir97mllk6e418 1198 12863 39368 39226 2026-09-27T13:29:28Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39226 wikitext text/x-wiki One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wants to emphasize the reliability of the content as a distinguishing factor, with the motto “Wikipedia is created and reviewed by people.” dmihe9ehdyesiv9pun28slg4u613yaa 39370 39368 2026-09-27T13:29:55Z Geertivp 171 39370 wikitext text/x-wiki One of the challenges we face in this regard is the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wikipedia. With AI-generated text, it is unclear how reliable it is, partly due to the absence of reliable sources and the AI model’s own interpretations. 0bf4qu3l1g18pn82i487iubl2cqwezv 1198 12865 39372 39230 2026-09-27T13:30:08Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39230 wikitext text/x-wiki We want to highlight and make tangible the value and crucial role of free knowledge. In the past, the focus was on accessibility. Now we are emphasizing the reliability of information, with the aim of positioning Wikimedia’s unique role as a platform for reliable information. We want to highlight the importance of Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia platforms, including in comparison to other sources of information and artificial intelligence. Future AI systems will run dry if Wikipedia stops growing. o418k495ng2qgz121m3b6ygcuymfw6w 1198 12866 39374 39232 2026-09-27T13:30:29Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39232 wikitext text/x-wiki We want to strengthen and systematically expand communication about our mission. To this end, we use press releases (newspapers, radio, TV, the Internet) and podcasts. In our communications, we emphasize reliability and the importance of providing high-quality and interesting information. High-quality contributions ensure the quality of the available and accurate information and benefit all of humanity as well as our own organization and its use: “Wikipedia helps in the fight against fake news.” We persuade existing ambassadors (educational and cultural organizations and institutions) to collaborate on projects to underscore the importance of reliable information and combat fake news. l8c9t74pgdkrvu3szbajbfimzh0nddw 1198 12868 39376 39236 2026-09-27T13:31:47Z Geertivp 171 39376 wikitext text/x-wiki Wikimedia Belgium organizes activities to support editors. We are committed to helping editors discover Wikipedia’s technical capabilities. To this end, we provide documentation and a train-the-trainer package in Dutch, French, and English. We also organize projects such as thematic writing sessions (International Women’s Day, archives, collections). For cultural organizations and institutions, we highlight the opportunities offered by the [[Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund]]. 33i4qkzk1jc0bxpo7jfodkwx68fu1ov 1198 12869 39378 39238 2026-09-27T13:32:13Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39238 wikitext text/x-wiki We are attracting more active editors and more volunteers, and to this end, we are focusing specifically on young people. We are encouraging high school, college, and university students to participate in Wikimedia projects. We identify areas that need attention (health, mental health care, e.g., the family project in Geel). Examples of projects include: [[meta:Wiki Project Med|Wiki ProjectMed]], [[en:Wikipedia:WikiProject_Medicine|WikiProject Medicine]], or themed months. a9kb9ujbha1zytlbeunlm4q38tvtzsx 1198 12871 39380 39242 2026-09-27T13:32:23Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39242 wikitext text/x-wiki We support projects that contribute to the quality and timeliness of the Wikimedia platforms and the content of the articles. We support the development and deployment of technology that helps enhance the quality of Wikimedia projects. In doing so, we encourage the use of AI and other tools for tasks such as detecting gaps, identifying clusters of articles on a specific topic, filling in missing connections, and supporting checks for consistency, source usage, and timeliness. We facilitate collaboration between volunteers and experts where it adds value. In addition, we support the development, documentation, and expansion of tools on Toolforge and, where necessary, develop open-source tools ourselves. Our own websites serve as an important gateway for information, collaboration, and innovation. 1snlkf5dhsoth7jujbk79vo4iv043gn 1198 12876 39382 39252 2026-09-27T13:33:17Z Geertivp 171 39382 wikitext text/x-wiki We measure the impact of our campaigns and activities using existing Wikimedia tools, such as Event Registration tool, the Outreach Dashboard, and various Toolforge applications. Where necessary, we develop or support additional tools to better track participation, contributions, and report the impact of our initiatives. ssrncubo3ri6pfeltz89nodrgipvrva 1198 12878 39384 39256 2026-09-27T13:35:02Z Geertivp 171 39384 wikitext text/x-wiki Wikimedia Belgium aims to expand its scope (by exploring a wider range of knowledge domains). We want to work with archives, heritage organizations, museums, and local history organizations, and to identify and make sources and collections accessible. We are lowering the barrier to entry for contributors and providing them with targeted access to sources, archives, collections, and tools. naucs8ory3zfjwqrlrsop1y4f40l6fw 1198 12880 39386 39260 2026-09-27T13:35:23Z Geertivp 171 39386 wikitext text/x-wiki We want to engage our members, attract more members and volonteers, and foster growth from within. We are strengthening our ties with other Wikimedia affiliates by organizing joint activities and projects. To this end, we are collaborating with Wikimedia Europe to improve the quality of Wikipedia and raise awareness of its technical aspects. 3j507ryrad32zjr3tn8ehmc1ps251c0 1198 12884 39388 39268 2026-09-27T13:35:34Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39268 wikitext text/x-wiki We want to establish more and better partnerships with museums, archives, heritage organizations, and local history societies so that, together with them, we can identify and address their blind spots and improve the quality of their content. That is why we maintain contacts with the cultural world: music, dance, and theater. f2qiwgpwum23tagtomxjqueewq5gfm9 1198 12885 39390 39270 2026-09-27T13:37:04Z Geertivp 171 39390 wikitext text/x-wiki We are looking for ways to motivate the management of institutions to encourage their staff to devote time to Wikimedia platforms. cpeef0nwyn5cpq2v6z6oqxe03e1alg4 1198 12887 39392 39274 2026-09-27T13:37:44Z Geertivp 171 39392 wikitext text/x-wiki Wikipedia's growth is slowing down, both in terms of the number of new articles and the number of new Wikipedians. We want to continue motivating volunteers by highlighting the potential of AI and new technologies (as well as existing features on Wikipedia/Wikimedia, such as tools and infoboxes). fcbaql7ca35onme0q8sfedgbknlkhkv 1198 12888 39396 39276 2026-09-27T13:38:28Z Geertivp 171 39396 wikitext text/x-wiki We want to attract and retain new volunteers by strengthening our collaboration with universities, higher education, secondary education, and adult education. nw1pdt5pozuctq5mazlj6f8q16lxxii 1198 12891 39398 39282 2026-09-27T13:38:50Z Geertivp 171 39398 wikitext text/x-wiki We are organizing more projects and promoting best practices (such as how to organize projects and use the supporting platforms). Through the Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund, we aim to increase the number of major projects from two to five per year. 8c1yzm4flc8pdtr8n49bwiwdosz6yq6 1198 12892 39400 39284 2026-09-27T13:39:13Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39284 wikitext text/x-wiki We organize accessible, small-scale activities and projects (such as photo contests). We diversify our projects throughout Belgium: writing contests, art contests. We organize training sessions and provide resources such as our guidebook “Unlocking Free Knowledge with Wikimedia.” In addition, we plan to organize our own conference in the future. Furthermore, we will implement the Wiki Loves Monuments app, developed by Wikimedia Italy, for Belgium starting in 2027. qsn1c4j6uboxzhzk90b0nzbm46u0xxc 1198 12894 39402 39288 2026-09-27T13:39:23Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39288 wikitext text/x-wiki To achieve our ambitions, such as supporting volunteers, expanding our projects, and taking the crucial step of hiring our first staff member, we need structural funding. In addition to the indispensable efforts of our volunteers and our infrastructure, we aim for systematic and annual financial growth. To achieve this, we rely on two financial pillars: strengthening our own fundraising efforts and grants from the Wikimedia Foundation. pbvrskflo7khuqkm9pl2mhl6gn7wrdh 1198 12895 39404 39290 2026-09-27T13:39:33Z Geertivp 171 39404 wikitext text/x-wiki === Friends of Wikimedia Belgium Fund === b5894vqyqsnpkid4srdyv74zd5cg11i 1198 12897 39406 39294 2026-09-27T13:39:42Z Geertivp 171 39406 wikitext text/x-wiki ===The WMF grant=== oeowd3s2vc3pbcbzhr0lssgvzvn1gna 1198 12898 39408 39296 2026-09-27T13:39:59Z Geertivp 171 39408 wikitext text/x-wiki In addition to our own fundraising efforts, grants from the WMF remain an essential source of our budgets. We are committed to submitting a strong, responsible, and transparent grant application. By clearly demonstrating the local impact of our projects, we affirm the structural added value and the indispensable role of Wikimedia Belgium within the international movement. 4wpm994roniyfqghml0r7y1g6prkchu 1198 12901 39410 39302 2026-09-27T13:40:17Z Geertivp 171 39410 wikitext text/x-wiki To professionally support our growth, we are developing our own dashboard specifically designed to improve partner and member management. This system (a CRM-based approach) enables us to centrally and efficiently manage relationships with active volunteers, members, and institutional partners. This allows us to communicate in a more targeted manner and increase engagement. 3ascykq65yytqs7anw44sjz20ms2k9n 1198 12903 39412 39306 2026-09-27T13:40:33Z Geertivp 171 39412 wikitext text/x-wiki We measure the impact of our content-related projects through Outreach using specific metrics: aaxg42skz1nkhw00ahxvxmgt86zzuyp 1198 12905 39414 39312 2026-09-27T13:41:17Z Geertivp 171 39414 wikitext text/x-wiki We provide the board and members with insight into the progress of our multi-year strategy through a semi-annual evaluation based on simple traffic-light indicators (red - orange - green). This enables us to make timely adjustments. ivti05e7buwgfxv2wylzr2dwu49za3d 1198 12906 39394 39314 2026-09-27T13:37:58Z Geertivp 171 Marked translation unit as no longer outdated with no changes 39314 wikitext text/x-wiki ===Involving Education=== kfevm898nxarh2sko7xnwfj3gfegcct 1198 12908 39332 2026-09-27T13:23:01Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39332 wikitext text/x-wiki Om deze reden wil Wikimedia België de nadruk leggen op de betrouwbaarheid van de inhoud als onderscheidende factor onder het motto “Wikipedia wordt gemaakt en gecontroleerd door mensen”. rwm5exoogc83mptvx2vgn21lnod5lxz 1198 12909 39354 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39354 wikitext text/x-wiki * Aantal (nieuwe en actieve) leden * Aantal (structurele) partners en samenwerkingen * Aantal projecten, activiteiten en sessies * Aantal deelnemers en bewerkte/toegevoegde artikelen 2mb0lc77w5s2icyzjzqrpv4u9xwun1u 1198 12910 39356 2026-09-27T13:23:02Z FuzzyBot 65 Importing a new version from external source 39356 wikitext text/x-wiki Daarnaast zetten we projecten en activiteiten vanaf de start zo op, dat we de operationele resultaten op de Wikimedia-platformen eenvoudig kunnen meten en rapporteren. Voor de externe verantwoording zullen we, waar mogelijk, gebruikmaken van de toekomstige geïntegreerde, op de Grant ID gebaseerde WMF reporteringstool. srugbisasuzvb8h1vf5bjg20fqls4qf 1198 12911 39416 2026-09-27T13:42:22Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’." 39416 wikitext text/x-wiki For this reason, Wikimedia Belgium wishes to emphasise the reliability of the content as a distinguishing feature, under the motto ‘Wikipedia is created and checked by people’. gu2d8z3ffjfgl7vsavgupzih110e8r2 1198 12912 39418 2026-09-27T13:42:59Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "* Number of (new and active) members * Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations * Number of projects, activities, and sessions * Number of participants and edited/added articles" 39418 wikitext text/x-wiki * Number of (new and active) members * Number of (long-term) partners and collaborations * Number of projects, activities, and sessions * Number of participants and edited/added articles 0foxj215mmk1ve52ag9ju83yo8fx3gf 1198 12913 39420 2026-09-27T13:43:25Z Geertivp 171 Created page with "In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool." 39420 wikitext text/x-wiki In addition, we design projects and activities from the outset in such a way that we can easily measure and report on operational results on the Wikimedia platforms. For external accountability, we will, where possible, use the future integrated, Grant ID-based WMF reporting tool. kgeyuld4zft4zch4bx5t5f8xjh9a4h1