Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Celebrating International Women Day Through The Wikimedia Projects (ID: 22874818)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
A Salisu
- Organization
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- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Celebrating International Women Day Through The Wikimedia Projects
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-03-30 - 2025-05-31
- 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)
Wiki Loves Women
- 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)
change:
Our objective is to greatly enhance the visibility and representation of Hausa women and women from Northern Nigeria in Wikimedia projects, particularly on Wikipedia Hausa, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. By organizing a variety of activities focused on International Women's Day, I aim to inspire and enable a new generation of Hausa Wikipedia editors to develop and refine content related to Hausa women and the history, culture, and society of Northern Nigeria.
challenge:
- Inadequate Hausa language content on Wikimedia: There is currently a notable lack of high-quality Hausa language content across Wikimedia projects, especially the articles about Hausa women.
- Digital and access to technology: Many Hausa women, especially in rural areas, face important barriers to accessing technology and the internet. This limits their ability to participate in Wikimedia projects.
- Disparity in Wikimedia editing: Women are underrepresented among Wikimedia editors globally, and this is particularly evident among Hausa-speaking communities.
Approaching: I am using the following strategies to address these challenges.
- Conduct two days of workshops and two days of online training and mentoring: These events will provide training on editing Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons, and focusing on Hausa women and their history, culture, and social life in Northern Nigeria.
- Investigate prominent Hausa women in the diaspora: I will identify and research prominent Hausa women living outside Nigeria and create articles about them on Wikipedia and Wikidata.
- Develop multimedia content for Wikimedia Commons: I will encourage participants to produce high-quality images, videos, and audio files related to Hausa women and Northern Nigeria, and then upload them to Wikimedia Commons.
- Offer technical support and guidance: I will provide ongoing support and technical advice to participants to ensure their continued engagement in the Wikimedia project.
- 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.
The program will commence with a one-day online training session that will introduce participants to Wikimedia projects and explain the importance and specific goals of this program. This will be followed by hands-on training in maintenance techniques, research techniques, and editing for Hausa Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons. To offer limited-time opportunities, we will organize a two-day physical workshop. The main focus of the conference will be to train participants on how to research and document Hausa women as they stand out abroad. To further encourage active participation, we will launch a month-long writing contest. Participants will be invited to create new articles, improve existing ones, and submit relevant news stories to Wikimedia projects, with a particular focus on issues related to women. The final online session will take place after the entire program to announce the contest winners and encourage participants to continue enhancing Wikimedia projects.
- 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.
Our dedicated team of experienced Wikimedia contributors has been carefully assembled to ensure the event's success, with each member playing a vital role in fostering inclusivity, engagement, and learning. Below is a detailed description of the team members and their responsibilities:
Detail: I'm the one among the project's organizers and participant during the Campaign of Wiki Loves Women She Said Campaign 2024 organized under the Hausa community. Role: I will coordinate the overall project implementation and will lead the activities such as introducing Wikimedia projects, assisting with account creation, and facilitating editing sessions. I will organize the distribution of tags and flyers to the participants during the two days of physical events and actively will engage with women participants throughout the project. I will support a storytelling and recognition activities during the celebration session. Status: I'm a volunteer and an active Wikimedia contributor.
Detail: She is also the one of the four applicants and organizers of the project and she is among the participants who participated the She Said Campaign 2024 of Hausa community which was organized under the Northern Nigeria Wikimedia User Group.. Role: She will manage the logistics, participant engagement, and the distribution of food and refreshments. She will also facilitate the introductory sessions, supports editing activities, and will contribute to the creating a festive atmosphere with giveaways and celebratory elements. Status: She is a volunteer with extensive experience in Wikimedia campaigns.
Detail: She is the one of the project's organizers. Role: She will handle the communication, documentation, and event coordination. She will lead the interactive discussions and activities like trivia games, ensuring participants enjoy a celebratory atmosphere. She will also assist with editing sessions, documentation, and online event facilitation. Status: She is a volunteer and a committed Wikimedia contributor.
Detail: She is also among the project's organizers. Role: She will oversee the training sessions and participant support during account creation and editing. She will organize storytelling sessions celebrating women in Wikimedia history and will ensure the inclusivity and engagement throughout. She also will support distributing tags, flyers, and other materials. Status: She is a volunteer with strong expertise in editing the Wikimedia projects.
Detail: A technical support facilitator. Role: He will provide the technical support during account creation and editing sessions. He will document the event with photos and videos, enhancing the celebratory experience. He also will assist with distributing food, refreshments, and managing virtual participation during the online session. Status: He is a volunteer with expertise in Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata.
Detail: A project facilitator. Role: He will guide the participants during editing sessions and account creation. He will also support logistical tasks like distributing tags and refreshments and will help in set up a recognition board for participants’ achievements. Status: He is a volunteer and an active Wikimedia contributor.
- 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 participants for this project are members of the Hausa Wikipedia community, particularly women editors. To effectively engage participants, we will utilize social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, and interactive workshops to promote the project, answer questions, and build a sense of community. We will also implement mentorship programs to support new editors and organize follow-up activities to sustain the momentum and encourage continued participation.
- 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.
I first talked about the project concept with the project facilitator and alerted the leaders of the Hausa Wikipedia community. I provided information about the project on the Hausa Wikipedia Discussion page and in specific WhatsApp groups for the Hausa Wikimedians community. These conversations helped me collect feedback, recognize possible issues, and synchronize the project with other active initiatives 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)
Content Gender gap
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Gender Identity
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Provide for Safety and Inclusion
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through this project, We aspire to acquire important insights into the obstacles and opportunities experienced by women in the Hausa Wikipedia community. We seek to learn effective strategies for engaging and enabling women editors, and developing innovative approaches to create high-quality content on women's issues. What's more, We hope to enhance my understanding of the cultural and social context of Hausa women, and to contribute to the larger goal of increasing diversity and inclusivity on Wikimedia platforms.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 60 | Number of participants |
| Number of editors | 40 | Number of editors |
| Number of organizers | 4 | Number of organisers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 100 |
| Wikidata | 400 |
| 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)
We will use Wikimedia Foundation's Dashboard Tool
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
2329295.56 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.
1562.3 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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