Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Documenting Hausa Local Knowledge and Oral Histories (ID: 22747902)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Gwanki
- Organization
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Documenting Hausa Local Knowledge and Oral Histories
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-01 - 2024-12-31
- 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)
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)
The change we are trying to bring through this project is the preservation and comprehensive documentation of Hausa local knowledge, cultural heritage, and oral histories on Hausa Wikipedia. Currently, many articles related to Hausa people, culture, and language are stubs or have very weak translations, making them difficult to read and understand. Furthermore, there is a scarcity of information about the Hausa people available online in the Hausa language.
Our goal is to document almost everything about the Hausa on Hausa Wikipedia, written in standard, high-quality Hausa language. This will enable Hausa people to find the necessary information about their culture and history in their own language, thus increasing readership on Hausa Wikipedia.
The project will encompass various aspects of Hausa life, including traditions, festivals, religious practices, towns, emirates, museums, and notable individuals such as traditional musicians, authors, emirs, and politicians. Hausa people are known in Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Chad, Cameroon and Ivory Coast. Additionally, we aim to document information about Hausa people living in other African countries like South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Central African Republic and Ethiopia. The project will also document Hausa communities in the diaspora, such as those in Saudi Arabia and other Asian countries, Europe, and Western countries.
To achieve this, we will collaborate with institutions such as the Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Gidan Makama Museum in Kano. By partnering with these cultural organizations, we will ensure the authenticity and richness of the content we create. The project will involve training community members on how to collect, document, and edit information on Wikipedia. We will organize workshops and field trips to gather data, record oral histories, and capture multimedia content.
By addressing these challenges and implementing our approach, we aim to make Hausa Wikipedia a comprehensive and reliable source of information about the Hausa people, thereby preserving their cultural heritage for future generations and making it accessible to a global audience.
- 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.
We will organize several key activities to ensure the success of this project:
1. Field Trips: Conduct field trips to gather data, including historical information and photographs, by touring important places in Hausa land. These trips will enable us to collect authentic and detailed content about various aspects of Hausa culture and history.
2. Training Workshops:
- Organize training workshops to teach Wikipedia editors how to improve the targeted articles. These workshops will cover skills such as data collection, content creation, Wikipedia editing, and proper citation practices.
3 Writing Contest: Host a writing contest where participants will create and improve the target articles. This contest will encourage active participation and contribute to the quantity and quality of articles on Hausa Wikipedia.
Partnerships We will collaborate with cultural institutions like the Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Gidan Makama Museum in Kano to ensure the authenticity and richness of the information collected. These partnerships will provide access to valuable resources and expertise, enhancing the project's overall impact.
For more details about our project, please visit see the document below
- 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 team is composed of experienced and dedicated Wikimedians with diverse backgrounds and expertise, ensuring a successful and impactful project. Below are the details of our team members, their roles, Wikimedia usernames, and additional information:
1. Gwanki (Project Lead)
- Project Lead
- Details: I'm a decade-long Wikimedian and has been an administrator at Hausa Wikipedia for four years. I have organized numerous Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria and will lead the event, overseeing all aspects of the project to ensure its success.
2. Mahuta (Facilitator)
- Role: Facilitator for Training and Engagement
- Details: Mahuta is an administrator on Hausa Wikipedia and graduated in 2023 with a degree in Hausa language. He possesses extensive knowledge in writing the Hausa language. His role will involve training participants in basic writing in Hausa and engaging them in the project.
3. M Bash Ne (Facilitator)
- Role: Facilitator for Content Creation and Improvement
- Details: M Bash Ne is an experienced Wikimedian with significant contributions to Hausa Wikipedia. He has been involved in Wikimedia projects for years and has facilitated many Wikimedia events. He holds a degree in Hausa and English from Aminu Kano College of Education and Legal Studies, Kano State, Nigeria. His role will be to facilitate participants during the project, leveraging his expertise in the Hausa language.
4. Aisha Yahuza (Facilitator for Female Engagement)
- Role: Facilitator for Female Engagement and Encouragement
- Details: Aisha Yahuza is an experienced Wikimedian with a strong background in Hausa Wikipedia. She will focus on engaging and encouraging female editors, providing them with the support and motivation needed to contribute effectively to the project.
Additional Roles of Facilitators
- Content Review and Quality Control: Facilitators will review and ensure the quality of the articles created and improved during the project.
- Technical Support: Providing technical assistance to participants, including navigating Wikipedia editing tools and resolving any issues that arise.
- Community Engagement: Engaging with the local community to promote the project and encourage participation.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking the progress of the project and evaluating its impact, ensuring that the project goals are met effectively.
All team members are volunteers dedicated to enhancing the representation of Hausa culture and knowledge on Wikipedia. They are fully aware of their involvement and committed to the success of this project.
- 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 primarily from the Hausa-speaking community in Northern Nigeria, including local historians, cultural experts, university students, academics, community leaders, and elders. We also aim to engage women and youth to ensure diverse perspectives and sustainability. To engage participants before the activities, we will conduct awareness campaigns via social media, local radio stations, and community meetings. We will partner with local institutions like Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Gidan Makama Museum to reach potential participants. Preliminary workshops and informational sessions will introduce the project and outline participation methods. During the activities, interactive workshops, field trips, and writing contests will be organized to facilitate hands-on training and motivate contributions. Continuous support will be provided to ensure effective participation. After the activities, we will follow up with participants through regular communication, advanced training sessions, and community-building efforts. Recognition and feedback will be part of our strategy to maintain engagement and celebrate contributions.
- 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.
To get feedback and support for the project, I took several important steps. First, I discussed the idea with the facilitators who will be helping with the project. We talked about what we want to achieve, how to engage participants, and the best ways to carry out the activities.
I also reached out to Gidan Makama Museum and Gidan Dan Hausa Museum to share our plans. Both museums were excited about the project and agreed to collaborate, which will be very helpful for gathering and sharing Hausa cultural information.
Additionally, I spoke with community leaders from the Hausa Wikimedians User Group. Their input was crucial in shaping the project to make sure it aligns with what the community needs and wants.
To involve a wider audience, I posted about the project on the Hausa Wikipedia Discussion page. This allowed other Wikipedians and community members to provide feedback and suggestions.
- 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)
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)
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)
None of the above
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
From this project, we hope to learn a lot about preserving and sharing the rich heritage of the Hausa community. We want to find out the best ways to collect and document local knowledge, making sure it's accurate and interesting for readers on Hausa Wikipedia.
We'll also learn about the challenges and opportunities of training and motivating a diverse group of people, including women and young people, to contribute to this important work. By working closely with local historians, academics, and community leaders, we aim to see how their expertise can enrich our project.
Another key thing we want to understand is how making more information about Hausa culture available online affects the community. Will it lead to more people reading and engaging with Hausa Wikipedia? We're excited to find out.
Our partnerships with places like Gidan Dan Hausa Museum and Gidan Makama Museum are crucial. We hope to learn how these collaborations can help us create high-quality content that truly reflects Hausa traditions and history.
Lastly, we aim to develop a sustainable model for future projects. This will help us and others replicate our success in different regions and languages, contributing to the global effort to preserve cultural heritage through Wikimedia projects.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | Total number of project's participants |
| Number of editors | 30 | We hope to see at least 30 editors whose will participate the contest |
| Number of organizers | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 100 |
| Wikidata | 300 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
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| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
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| 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)
I 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)
2400000 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.
1494 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).