Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Africa Wiki Challenge 2025 in Osun (ID: 23098479)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Teame01
- Organization
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I'm a board member or president of a Wikimedia Affiliate or mission-allied organization.
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
1. Team Lead Name: Oni Timileyin(AfroHeritage and Open Access Initiative) Email: Connectwithababio@gmail.com Username: OTim75
2. Workshop Facilitator Name: John Joy Username: Ogundele1
3. Outreach coordinator Name: Adekunle Timilehin Email: adekunletimilehin98@gmail.com Username: Teame01
Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Africa Wiki Challenge 2025 in Osun
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-06-21 - 2025-07-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Nigeria
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Africa Wiki Challenge 2025
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
Africa Wiki Challenge 2025 in Osun is focused on closing critical knowledge gaps and increasing online representation around the theme “Reclaiming our Narrative: Justice for Africans and the Diaspora through Reparation.” This initiative seeks to amplify African and diasporic voices, histories and experiences on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms.
The main challenge: There is currently limited online information that reflects Africa’s struggles, demands and progress around reparations and justice for both Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. This lack of representation weakens global understanding of historical injustices and ongoing efforts toward repair and justice.
Approaches:
Community contribution: The Challenge invites participants across Africa, especially in Osun, to create or improve Wikipedia articles and media related to reparations, historical injustices, resistance movements and justice initiatives for Africans and the diaspora. A contest will be launched to engage anyone interested with further details to be provided. Capacity building: Ahead of the contest participants will be trained through in-person workshops to equip them with the skills to contribute effectively while aligning with the Challenge’s goals. By expanding content on these topics, the Challenge aims to:
Educate the world: Offer a richer, more accurate picture of Africa’s historical and contemporary fight for justice and reparations. Empower African voices: Provide a platform for Africans and diasporic communities to share their perspectives, histories and demands. Improve Wikipedia: Strengthen the quality, accuracy and diversity of content on Africa-related topics. Key strategies include:
Raising awareness: Organize workshops and outreach campaigns to inform communities in Osun and beyond about the Challenge and the importance of Wikipedia editing. Encouraging participation: Partner with local institutions, universities and cultural organizations to involve students, educators, researchers and activists. Facilitating contribution: Provide hands-on training on Wikipedia editing skills and best practices to ensure participants not only create articles but also meet high-quality standards.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
1. In-Person Workshops & Edit-a-Thons (Training & Capacity Building):
We will coordinate an in-person event with Wikipedia volunteers in the region, engaging dedicated students from Osun State University, Obafemi Awolowo University and other educational institutions (schools, universities) across Osun.
Workshop content will include:
Introduction to Wikipedia editing and how to navigate the platform Strategies for creating high-quality Wikipedia articles with proper citations and formatting Techniques for finding relevant and reliable sources on reparations, justice and African history Training on using multimedia (images, videos, audio) to enrich articles Edit-a-Thons: Following the workshops, participants will collaboratively create or improve Wikipedia articles related to reparations, justice movements, and the African and diasporic experience. Suggested themes for edit-a-thons include:
History of Reparations Movements in Africa African Heroes and Leaders of Resistance Cultural Heritage and Its Loss Through Colonialism Global Advocacy for Reparations Current Challenges and Opportunities for Justice and Reparation 2. Online Sessions for Progress Tracking and Support:
An online forum or social media group will be set up specifically for participants in Osun. This space will serve to:
Share progress: Participants can post links to their contributions and receive feedback from other editors Ask questions: A dedicated online facilitator will address queries or challenges during the editing process Foster motivation and knowledge exchange: Participants can share experiences, best practices and newly uncovered information related to reparations and justice 3. Award Ceremony & Recognition Event (Finalizing the Challenge):
We will organize a physical award ceremony to mark the conclusion of the Challenge and celebrate participant contributions.
Potential award categories:
Most new articles created on reparations and justice for Africa and the diaspora Most improved existing articles Outstanding use of multimedia elements Active participation and leadership throughout the Challenge Representatives from Wikimedia communities in Nigeria will be invited to attend. The event will showcase the Challenge’s impact by highlighting the number of new and improved articles, increased public engagement and the overall contribution to enriching Wikipedia’s content on African justice and reparations.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
1. Team Lead Name: Oni Timileyin(AfroHeritage and Open Access Initiative) Email: Connectwithababio@gmail.com Username: OTim75
2. Workshop Facilitator Name: John Joy Username: Ogundele1
3. Outreach coordinator Name: Adekunle Timilehin Email: adekunletimilehin98@gmail.com Username: Teame01
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
Target Participants: The Africa Wiki Challenge 2025 in Osun will engage students, educators, researchers, cultural advocates and members of the broader Osun community who are passionate about contributing to Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects, especially around the theme “Reclaiming our Narrative: Justice for Africans and the Diaspora through Reparation.”
Engagement Strategies
Before Activities:
Outreach: Collaborate with educational institutions such as Osun State University, Obafemi Awolowo University, local schools, cultural centers and NGOs to spread awareness about the Challenge through presentations, flyers and social media campaigns. Workshops: Organize introductory workshops on Wikipedia editing, emphasizing the importance of documenting African histories, justice efforts and reparations. Online Presence: Use the Challenge’s discussion page and event registration tools on Meta to engage participants, share updates, provide resources and answer questions. During Activities:
In-Person Workshops: Deliver hands-on training sessions on creating and improving Wikipedia articles related to African reparations, justice movements and diaspora experiences. Edit-a-Thons: Facilitate collaborative editing events that focus on specific themes like African resistance leaders, global reparations movements and cultural preservation. Online Support: Provide dedicated online forums and live Q&A sessions to help participants overcome editing challenges, exchange knowledge and stay motivated. After Activities:
Recognition Event: Host an award ceremony to honor participant contributions and celebrate the Challenge’s overall impact. Continued Support: Keep the online forum or group active to encourage a long-term community around Africa Wiki Challenge in Osun. Highlight Success Stories: Promote participant achievements on social media and Wikipedia channels to inspire continued engagement and showcase the value of reclaiming African narratives online.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
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- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | |
| Number of editors | ||
| Number of organizers | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 20 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 |
| Wikidata | 50 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Not sure i need support
Financial proposal
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- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
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USD
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