re:shape

In November 2025, re•shape – A Wikimedia Program to support knowledge equity entered its third year.

In collaboration with neue deutsche organisationen (ndo), Wikimedia Deutschland aims to give marginalized knowledge more space and visibility. re•shape is directed at individuals and communities who experience racism. In addition to financial support of up to €5,000, the fellows will receive non-material support – such as guidance and professional advice on engaging with Free Knowledge and implementing their project ideas.

We fund projects that aim to improve visibility for marginalized knowledge by publishing their results under a free license. This helps ensure that the knowledge can reach a wider audience and be more easily used – for example, in formal and informal education or for more equitable media representation of marginalized groups.

Please note that the current third programme year is the final funding round of re·shape for the time being. No further call for applications is planned for 2026.

If you would like to stay informed about our work and activities related to marginalized knowledge, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter, Your Knowledge Counts!. The newsletter provides regular updates on projects, initiatives, and developments in the field of knowledge equity and marginalized knowledge at Wikimedia Deutschland.

Sign up for the newsletter here: https://www.wikimedia.de/themen/wissensgerechtigkeit/

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The program

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The projects

Blogposts about re•shape

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Key learnings and changes for the re·shape program

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A look back on the first project round (DE)