Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Building Igala Wikipedia Community Through Campus Engagement (ID: 22884637)

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Applicant Details

Main Wikimedia username. (required)

AgnesAbah

Organization

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I'm a group leader of an informal Wikimedia group.

Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)

I am the founder and team leader for the Igala Wikimedia Community, and I am the coordinator of various projects we have carried out so far in Igala Wikimedia Community: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Igala_Wikimedia_Community.

Main Proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.

Building Igala Wikipedia Community Through Campus Engagement

2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.

2024-03-30 - 2024-06-22

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)

Not applicable

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)

Igala Wikimedia Community has been contributing content to the Igala Wikipedia, which resulted in the language Wikipedia being accepted from the Wikimedia Incubator. Since the approval of Igala Wikipedia from the Wikimedia Incubator to a full-fledged site at igl.wikipedia.org, we have successfully created over 600 Igala articles through our Limited Local Content: Existing online content in Igala is sparse, and local topics remain underrepresented. This gap limits Igala-speaking users from accessing information in their language.

Approach to Achieve This Change: Awareness and Engagement: We will conduct awareness sessions at Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja to introduce Wikipedia, highlight its significance, and inspire pride in documenting Igala knowledge. Skills Training Workshops: Hands-on workshops will teach students and educators how to create, edit, and translate articles on Igala Wikipedia, equipping them with the necessary skills to contribute effectively. Follow-Up and Mentorship: To ensure sustainability, we will provide ongoing mentorship and support to new editors to help them overcome challenges and encourage continuous participation. Institutional Partnerships: We will build relationships with these educational institutions to help us create a long-term structure for participation and to create a community of regular contributors.monthly editathons. However, there is still a significant content and contributor gap that we aim to bridge. Our proposed outreach program at Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja will help address these gaps.

The change we are trying to bring is to increase Igala content and also active contributors to Igala Wikipedia from students and educators at Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, creating a sustainable base of content creators who will support the growth and preservation of Igala language online.

We hope to build their digital literacy skills, and encourage students into a lasting engagement while they also help us recruit other volunteers in their institutions.

Main Challenges: Limited Awareness: Many of our target audience, especially Igala speakers, are unfamiliar with Igala Wikipedia or how contributing to it helps preserve the language and culture.

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.

List of Main Activities: 1. Initial Online Zoom Onboarding Event Objective: Introduce participants from Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja to the project. Activities: Provide an overview of the project, explain the significance of contributing to Igala Wikipedia, and outline the planned activities. Participants will learn the basics of Wikipedia editing, rules for the edit-a-thon, and how to get started. Outcome: Ensure all participants have a clear understanding of the project and feel prepared to engage in the workshops. 2. 3 In-Person workshops, ie one in-person event at Each Institution Objective: Provide practical, hands-on training in creating, editing, and improving articles on Igala Wikipedia. Topics to be Covered: Creating a Wikipedia account and understanding user interfaces Provided: Internet access, printed guides, workshop materials, and refreshments. Outcome: Equip participants with the skills needed to contribute effectively to Igala Wikipedia and produce quality articles.

3. Final Zoom Meeting Objective: Announce winners of the edit-a-thon, provide feedback on contributions, and discuss the impact of the project. Activities: Celebrate top contributors, present awards, and share success stories. Discuss ongoing support and plans for future activities. Outcome: Strengthen community bonds and encourage participants to remain active contributors.

4. Community Engagement and Follow-Up Social Media Integration: Add all participants to the Igala Wikimedia Community’s WhatsApp, Telegram, and other social platforms. Continuous Mentorship: Offer ongoing support through these platforms, addressing questions and guiding participants as they continue editing. Feedback Collection: Distribute feedback forms to gather insights on the events and improve future training sessions.basics. Wikipedia’s core principles: neutrality, reliable sourcing, and verifiability. Step-by-step guidance on editing and translating articles into Igala language. Tips on using references and avoiding common editing errors.

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.

Agnes Abah, co-founder/team lead for Igala Group and project coordinator. I will be training the participants. Dnshitobu- Technical adviser, assistant team leaderfor Igala Wikimedia Community and co-founder of Gurene wikimedia language group community in Ghana, He will be co-training the online events and will also render his technical support Henry Ojonugwa- event communications and liaison officer Hillary Ogali logistics officer for Igala Wikimedia Community and Wiki loves Africa Facilitator

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)

The target group are students and educators from the Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja

Planning and Preparation Develop workshop materials, including user guides, presentation slides, and promotional resources. Beginning to assign mentees to experienced Igala Wikipedia contributors to assist them during and after the training sessions and providing ongoing mentorship. Promote the upcoming events through posters, social media, and outreach to student organisations at the selected institutions. Awareness and Introduction Sessions Visit each institution to conduct awareness sessions, emphasising the significance of Igala Wikipedia in preserving and sharing Igala culture. Explain the impact of contributing to a digital resource like Wikipedia and motivate participants by highlighting current achievements, such as the creation of over 600 articles. Distribute informational materials and register interested participants for the upcoming workshops. Skills Training Workshops Conduct full-day workshops at each institution to teach participants how to create accounts, edit articles, and translate content. Cover essential topics like Wikipedia’s core principles, reliable sourcing, and practical editing skills through hands-on sessions. Provide internet access and all necessary resources to facilitate a smooth training experience Follow-Up and Mentorship Organise follow-up sessions to reinforce what participants learnt, provide additional support, and address any editing challenges they face. Establish a mentorship program where experienced Igala Wikipedia contributors guide and support the new editors. Collect feedback from participants to evaluate the success of the workshops and make improvements for future initiatives. Continue with regular bimonthly online workshops to keep the community engaged. Partnerships and Collaboration We plan to partner with the administration and relevant departments at Kogi State University Ayangba, Federal Polytechnic Idah, and Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja.

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.

We discussed the challenges facing our community and how to solve them at our November 2024 monthly check-ins. We discussed the proposed solutions, and we were further asked to apply for the grant on the community’s behalf.

Find the links below: The team drafted the grants and shared them to the community WhatsApp group and also on the community portal as well as the MetaWiki talk page.

https://igl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%ADdiya:%C3%81y%C3%AD_Am%C3%B3j%C3%A1 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Igala_Wikimedia_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)

Language

13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)

Open Technology

14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)

Linguistic / Language

15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)

Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement

Learning and metrics

17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)

How many volunteers were recruited, and what were some of the challenges you faced? How many of the recruited volunteers have been retained, and how do you intend to keep them active after the program? How would you manage the partnership to ensure that it is continuously impactful?

18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)

Number of participants, editors, and organizers
Other Metrics	Target	Optional description
Number of participants	75	The number of participants will be 25 from each school, which will sum up to 75 participants
Number of editors	75
Number of organizers	4

Number of content contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project	Number of content created or improved
Wikipedia	200
Wikimedia Commons
Wikidata
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

Main Open Metrics Data
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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)

Outreach Dashboard

Financial proposal

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

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G96tNSfUWDSDbdJaZP4rGAq3hQda808xWt4vm1Vwk4s/edit?gid=0#gid=0

22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)

2722500 NGN

22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.

1629.29 USD

We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

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