Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Hausa Wikimedians User Group 2026 Plan

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Wikimedia Community Fund

Hausa Wikimedians User Group 2026 Plan

Fluxx IDG-GS-2508-20065

proposed start date2026-01-01

proposed end date2028-12-31

approved start date01 January 2026

approved end date31 December 2026

amount requested (local currency)352638936 NGN

amount requested (USD)259549.22 USD ^{[note 1]}

amount recommended (USD)62850

amount recommended (local currency)97593480 NGN

grant typeWikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

funding regionSSA

decision fiscal year2025-26

funding program roundRound 1

organization (if applicable)Hausa Wikimedia Foundation

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Applicant information

Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required): Hausa Wikimedia Foundation

Do you have any approved General Support Fund requests? (required): Yes, I have already applied and received a General Support Fund

You are applying as a(n). (required): Wikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)

Are your group or organization legally registered in your country? (required): Yes

Do you have a fiscal sponsor?: No

Fiscal organization name.: N/A

Please provide links to the following documents if they are available

These documentation can be provided in your local language(s), no translations required.

Organizational website
Detailed financial reporting and/or audits
Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes
Documentation of the general assembly decision on your plan

www.wikimediahausa.org

Main proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required): Hausa Wikimedians User Group 2026 Plan

2. Do you want to apply for the multi-year base funding for 3 years? (required) (only for returning applicants): Yes

2.1. Provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan? (required)

Our Year 2 and Year 3 plans are similar to this proposal except minor changes that might be necessary, and we hope to continue with the overall program structure as proposed this year, which align with our 5-year strategic planning.

3. Proposed start date. (required): 2026-01-01

4. Proposed end date. (required): 2028-12-31

5. Does your organization or group have an Affiliate or Organizational Annual Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required): Yes; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1utplvPqR1cNug0Xgnax5Tgdpv4RG1f4GU0IWxXnuV30

6. Does your affiliate, organization or group have a Strategic Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required): Yes; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VWh75fXGP81oKYJh_eS1tHwpR8AdoaVDnAPXicSEYpk

7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required): Nigeria

8. What are your programs, approaches, and strategies? What are the challenges that you are trying to address and how will your strategies support you in addressing these challenges? (required)

Our mission is to promote Wikimedia projects with a focus on Hausa-language editions and Hausa-related topics—covering culture, history, society, and beyond. We are committed to bridging the knowledge gap, ensuring representation of Hausa culture, empowering volunteers with skills, and fostering inclusive participation in the global Wikimedia movement. The Hausa Wikimedians User Group implements a range of programs and approaches designed to expand Hausa-language knowledge on Wikimedia projects, strengthen our community, and ensure sustainability. Our core programs include Community Development through workshops, expert facilitators sessions, and partnership campaigns that enhance member skills and engagement. We run Wikimedia Participation Projects such as quarterly meetups, annual general meetings, editathons, and global contests to promote inclusivity and connect our community to the wider Wikimedia movement. Through Content Creation and Enrichment, we organize regular editathons, content improvement drives, and collaborative writing challenges to improve the quality and volume of Hausa Wikipedia and related projects.

Our Programs and Approaches

Community Development Programs: Workshops, leadership development sessions, and advocacy campaigns to enhance skills and participation. Wikimedia Engagement & Participation Projects: Quarterly community meetups, annual general meetings, editathons, and contests to promote inclusivity. Core Content Creation & Enrichment: Organizing regular editathons, content improvement challenges, and collaborative writing projects to improve Hausa content. Partnerships and Collaborations: Partnering with universities, libraries, and organizations to expand reach and embed Wikimedia in academia. Awareness Campaigns & Advocacy: Raising awareness through campaigns, media outreach, and public engagement to promote Wikimedia projects.

Challenges We Face

Skill Gaps – Small pool of skilled volunteers limits content quality. Newcomer Retention – Low retention rates hinder community growth. Access to Quality References – Scarcity of Hausa-language sources for reliable referencing. Sparse Institutional Participation – Limited involvement from universities and institutions. Infrastructure Barriers – High internet costs affect participation. Geographical Concentration – Activities mostly urban-centered, leaving rural areas unreached.

Strategies to Address the Challenges

Strategy 1 – Content Generation and Quality Improvement: Organize in-person editathons and quarterly workshops. Upskill facilitators and mentors to improve the quality and volume of Hausa-language content. Strategy 2 – Community Building and Resilience: Develop future leaders through Train-the-Trainer programs, hold quarterly meetings and an AGM, and implement Volunteer Data Support and Micro-Grants. Strategy 3 – Recruitment, Participation, and Partnerships: Leverage contests, social media campaigns, and university partnerships to recruit newcomers and institutionalize Wikimedia activities. Strategy 4 – Retention and Barrier Reduction: We plan to expand our Volunteer Data Support Program to accommodate the most of our teeming volunteers, maintain transparent nomination, and run quarterly evaluation reports to improve retention. Strategy 5 – Expanding Reach and Increasing Diversity: With the commencement of the bi-monthly Community Development Micro-Grants to support projects in underserved regions, and ensure transparent community-driven application processes.

9. What categories are your main programs and related activities under? Please select all that apply. (required)


Category	Yes/No
Education	Yes
Culture, heritage or GLAM	Yes
Gender and diversity	Yes
Community support and engagement	Yes
Participation in campaigns and contests	Yes
Public policy advocacy	No
Other	No

Education

9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required): Wiki Club, Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom or other Reading/Evaluating Wikipedia Training, Editing Wikipedia Training, Wikidata programs, Wikimedia Commons programs; Other programs and activities if any: N/A
9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required): Secondary school students, Vocational, tertiary, or higher education, Teachers or professors; Other groups if any: N/A

Culture, heritage or GLAM

9.2. Select all your programs and activities for Culture, heritage or GLAM. (required): Documenting or incubating languages on Wikimedia projects, Introducing new approaches to underrepresented culture and heritage, e.g. decolonising or reparative work; oral and visual knowledge; outreach to communities of origin, indigenous and first nations self-determination, Supporting GLAM professionals to incorporate use of Wikimedia in their work, through documentation, training, or Wikimedian in Residence programs, Partnering with institutions, professional associations, and allied organizations to raise awareness of open culture, ethical sharing, and related issues; Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Gender and diversity

9.3. Select all your programs and activities for Gender and diversity.: Bringing in women and/or gender diverse participants and editors, Focusing on creating content about women and/or gender diverse groups, including biographies, intersectional topic areas and/or adding images, Focusing on creating content about marginalized (underrepresented) communities and their knowledge, Focusing on knowledge equity by bringing in contributors from underrepresented communities, Building organizer skills in women and diversity groups, Fomenting female leadership within the movement (either staff, members or boards), Sensitize and educate for gender perspective among Wikimedia projects stewards and editors; Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Community support and engagement

9.4. Select all your programs and activities for Community support and engagement.: On-wiki training of community members, Off-wiki training of community members, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events, Supporting community members' participation in events and conferences, Offering micro-funding and other financial support to community members , Offering non financial support and services to community members (equipment, space, books, etc.); Other programs and activities if any: N/A

Participation in campaigns and contests

9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required): 1Lib1Ref, Art+Feminism, Feminism and Folklore, VisibleWikiWomen, Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Earth, Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Women, WikiGap, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos, Wikipedia Birthday or Anniversary; Other programs and activities if any: N/A
10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SXrveSJ-H7kh0z6e_0CqjqfMYraCBZ5xnVBos3d-pZE

11. Describe your team. (required)

Community Lead (Volunteer) - User:Ammarpad. Provides support for community development and long-term strategic planning for community growth and sustainability.
Project Coordinator (Paid role) - User:Em-mustapha. To lead overall implementation and coordination of projects and reporting. Initiate and set goals for programs based on the organization's Strategic Plans and community needs.
Finance and Logistics Manager (Paid role) - User:Ibkt. Manages finance operations and support event logistics and planning.
Outreach Manager (Volunteer) - User:Saifullahi_AS. Provides support for programme development, outreach campaigns and other community expansion/engagement activities.
Advisor (Volunteer) - User:DonCamillo. Co-founding member. Provides support for community development and planning.
Communications Assistant (Volunteer) - User:Salihu_Aliyu. Supports programs communication and media outreach.
Programs Assistant (Volunteer) - User:Jidda3711. Provides general supports in programs design and implementation.

12. Will you be working with any internal (Wikimedia) or external partners? Describe the characteristics of these partnerships and bring a few examples of the most significant partnerships. (required)

We plan to collaborate and partner with other Wikimedia communities as well as external institutions to effectively enhance the impact of our programs. Through these collaborations, we aim to facilitate skills sharing, peer-to-peer learning, exchange programs, and joint advocacy initiatives. Particularly, in the initial year, we will work with Umaru Musa Yar’adua University and Kaduna State University where we have already piloted general Hausa Wikipedia awareness programs before.These collaborations will enable us to better achieve our goals and objectives in contributing to the growth and development of the global Wikimedia movement mission.

13. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select all that apply. (required): Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Improve User Experience, Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, Manage Internal Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt

Metrics

Wikimedia Metrics

14. Please select and fill out Wikimedia Metrics for your proposal. (recommended)

14.1. Number of participants, editors, and organizers.

All metrics provided are optional, please fill them out if they are aligned with your programs and activities.

Participants, editors, and organizers
Metrics name	Target	Description
Number of all participants	500	N/A
Number of all editors	200	N/A
Number of new editors	100
Number of retained editors	50
Number of all organizers	20	N/A
Number of new organizers	10	N/A

14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)

Contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project	Created	Edited or improved
Wikipedia	1000	3000
Wikimedia Commons	1000	3000
Wikidata	500	1000
Wiktionary	100	200
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki	50	300
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia

Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)

Other Metrics

15. Do you have other quantitative and qualitative targets for your project (other metrics)? (required): Yes


Other Metrics	Description	Target
Volunteer Data Support beneficiaries	The number of people that will be supported through the Volunteer Data Support program	100
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A
N/A	N/A	N/A

Budget

16. Will you have any other revenue sources when implementing this proposal (e.g. other funding, membership contributions, donations)? (required): No

16.1. List other revenue sources. (required)

N/A

16.2. Approximately how much revenue will you have from other sources in your local currency? (required): N/A

17. Your local currency. (required): NGN

18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required): 352638936 NGN

Multi-year funding request summary
Year	Amount (local currency)
Year 1	120644376 NGN
Year 2	115997280 NGN
Year 3	115997280 NGN

Requested amount in USD: 259549.22 USD ^{[note 1]}

Multi-year funding request summary in USD
Year	Amount USD ^{[note 1]}
Year 1	N/A USD
Year 2	N/A USD
Year 3	N/A USD

↑ ^a ^b ^c The following amount in US dollars was calculated by Wikimedia Foundation staff using the fixed currency rates. This amount is approximate and may not reflect the actual currency exchange rates on the day of submission or distribution. If the application is funded, the funding will be sent in the recipient’s local currency.

19. Does this proposal include compensation for staff or contractors? (required): Yes

19.1. How many paid staff members do you plan to have? (required)

Include the number of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include them separately and mention their terms.

2 paid staff

19.2. How many FTEs (full-time equivalents) in total? (required)

Include the total FTE of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include their FTEs with the terms separately.

1

19.3. Describe any staff or contractor changes compared to the current year / ongoing General Support Fund if any. (required only for returning grantees): Reduction of paid staff and contractors from 5 to 2.

20. Please provide an overview of your overall budget categories in your local currency. The budget breakdown should include only the amount requested with this General Support Fund (required).


Budget category	Amount in local currency
Staff and contractor costs	25072704 NGN
Operational costs	11772643.2 NGN
Programmatic costs	83799028.8 NGN

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tVgoUmnjRtJF-e4ZQ-MVw56xOIFddZWq

Additional information

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Yes

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[fixedrate-1] The following amount in US dollars was calculated by Wikimedia Foundation staff using the fixed currency rates. This amount is approximate and may not reflect the actual currency exchange rates on the day of submission or distribution. If the application is funded, the funding will be sent in the recipient’s local currency.

[note 1]