Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Empowering Hausa Language Digital Literacy through WikiFunction:Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Indigenous Knowledge (ID: 22561907)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
JosefAnthony
- Organization
N/A
- 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)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal[edit]
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Empowering Hausa Language Digital Literacy through WikiFunction: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Indigenous Knowledge
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-28
- 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 aim to bring through the introduction of WikiFunction to the Hausa user group is to empower group members to participate more actively in the Wikimedia technical space, particularly in technological innovation. And the main challenges we aim to tackle include the digital divide and language barriers. To achieve this, we plan to conduct training sessions to introduce and contribute to WikiFunction' s, i.e. To teach members on how to implement functions and also translate already existing WikiFunction to Hausa language. Overall, our goal is to enable group members to actively participate in contributing to WikiFunction thereby making abstract Wikipedia a reality.
- 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.
- Training sessions led by JosefAnthony and Lucas Werkmeister on implementing WikiFunctions.
- Translation workshops conducted by JosefAnthony to translate existing functions into the Hausa language.
- Facilitation of project activities and technical support provided by AgnesAbah during training sessions and workshops.
- Promotion of the event within the community by Gwanki through various channels such as social media, community forums, and local organizations.
- Language support provided by Gwanki to ensure that participants can comprehend and engage with the content effectively.
- Monitoring and evaluation of participant progress throughout the project to assess learning outcomes and project effectiveness.
- Regular communication and coordination among team members to ensure smooth execution of project activities and address any challenges that may arise.
Day1.
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM):
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Introduction and Icebreaker Activity 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Overview of Wikifunctions and its Importance 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Presentation by JosefAnthony: Introduction to Implementing and Translating Functions
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM):
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Language Support Workshop with Gwanki: Understanding Hausa Language Requirements and Translating Functions 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Break 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Hands-on Workshop: Translating existing wiki functions to Hausa Lanaguage.
Day 2:
Morning Session (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM):
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Presentation by Lucas Werkmeister (online): Advanced Techniques for Implementing Functions 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM: Hands-on Workshop: Implementation Exercises
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM):
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Review and Practice Session: Refining Translation and Function Implementations 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Break 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Wrap-up Session: Reflections on Learning and Next Steps
- 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.
- User: JosefAnthony: Funtioneer with user rights to test and implement WikiFunctions. Project leader responsible for training participants in implementing and translating existing functions to Hausa language.
Link to JosefAnthony's user right on WikiFunctions: https://www.wikifunctions.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=functioneer.
- User Lucas Werkmeister: Funtioneer responsible for training participants on how to implement WikiFunctions..
- User: AgnesAbah will assist with facilitation and technical support during the project.
- User: Gwanki: Responsible for promoting the event within the community and providing language support to ensure participants fully understand and engage with the content.
- 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 are people who understand Hausa Language and are interested in contributing to WikiFunctions.. They are members of the Hausa Wikimedia User Group. We will use focused outreach strategies, such as social media campaigns, adverts on all existing platforms members are already in, to engage participants prior to the events. We will also conduct informational sessions and community meetings to introduce the project and gather feedback from potential participants. During the activities, we will maintain engagement through interactive workshops, hands-on training sessions, and collaborative coding sessions.
- 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.
N/A
- 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 spoke with Hausa Wikimedia User Group members about the project proposal using a variety of channels, such as social media(Telegram and WhatsApp group), and on-wiki conversations. We solicited feedback, addressed questions and concerns, and iteratively refined the project proposal based on community input.
- 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)
Digital Access
- 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 aim to learn the following:
- How effective is the introduction of WikiFunction in promoting digital literacy.
- What challenges do members face in accessing and contributing to Wikimedia projects, and how can these be addressed?
- How does localizing WikiFunction into Hausa impact engagement and participation within the Wikimedia community?
- What factors influence the sustainability and long-term impact of the project?
- What lessons can be learned for comparable projects that support linguistic diversity and knowledge equity within the Wikimedia ecosystem?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | These are participants that will participate in the project. |
| Number of editors | 20 | These are participants that will carry out translations and creation of functions. |
| Number of organizers | 4 | Organizers that will lead the project to completion. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia | 500 |
- Optional description for content contributions.
We will ensure functions are created and all the https://www.wikifunctions.org/wiki/Wikifunctions:Catalogue translated to Hausa language
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 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)
https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/ will be used to track edit made by participants.
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)
1300000 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.
925.38 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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