Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Yoruba Compounds (ID: 22828448)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Royalesignature
- 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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- 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.
Exploring the Cultural Heritage of Yoruba Compounds
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-02-10 - 2025-06-30
- 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 Africa
- 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/Challenges: we run a querry and discoverd that zero wikidata and wikidepedia articles talks about the significance of yoruba compounds names and history that attached to ut. here are the links https://petscan.wmcloud.org/?psid=29863387 link to petscan and wikidata https://petscan.wmcloud.org/?psid=29863415 some of other challenges includes
- Preserve and promote Yoruba cultural heritage, which is at risk of being lost due to urbanization, modernization, and cultural erosion.
- Overcome the lack of documentation and representation of Yoruba compounds, which are an integral part of Yoruba identity and heritage.
- Break down cultural barriers and promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage.
- Address the limited access to information and resources about Yoruba compounds, which hinders their preservation and promotion.
Approaches:
To achieve this change, the project will employ the following main approaches:
- Research and documentation: Conduct field research, interviews, and analyze existing literature and historical records to gather comprehensive information about Yoruba compounds.
- Digital archiving: Create a digital archive of Yoruba compounds, including photographs, videos, and oral histories, to preserve and showcase their cultural significance.
- Community engagement: Engage with Yoruba elders, community leaders, and compound residents to ensure their participation and ownership in the project.
- Cultural exchange: Promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation of Yoruba cultural heritage through online platforms, exhibitions, and events.
By addressing these challenges and employing these approaches, the project aims to bring about a change in the way Yoruba cultural heritage is perceived, preserved, and promoted, ultimately contributing to its long-term sustainability and appreciation.
- 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.
This project aims to document and promote Yoruba cultural heritage through Wikimedia. Activities include research and documentation of Yoruba compounds, creation of digital content (Wikidata items, Wikipedia articles, photographs, videos, and oral histories), community engagement and outreach, and partnerships with Yoruba cultural organizations and academic institutions. The project timeline spans 3 months, with ongoing partnerships and outreach. By leveraging Wikimedia's global platform, this project will increase visibility and appreciation for Yoruba cultural heritage, promote cross-cultural understanding, and contribute to the preservation of Yoruba history and traditions. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Exploring_the_Cultural_Heritage_of_Yoruba_Compounds_2
- 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 consists of dedicated individuals with diverse expertise and passion for Yoruba cultural heritage and Wikimedia. Below are the team members involved in this grant application:
1. Project Lead: Salako LukmanOlamilekan (Wikimedia Username: ROYALESIGNATURE) Role: Overall project management, research, and content creation
2. Community Outreach: Ibrahim Amina Role: Community engagement, outreach, and partnerships with Yoruba cultural organizations.
3. Historian: Lawal Muhammad Role: Providing expertise on Yoruba cultural heritage and review of project content.
4. Demilade; Facilitator
Team members are a mix of volunteers and contractors. No team members are salaried. We are all passionate about promoting Yoruba cultural heritage on Wikimedia and committed to delivering 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)
Target participants include Yoruba community members, Wikimedia contributors, cultural heritage enthusiasts, researchers, and students. To engage participants, we will use social media outreach, community meetings, partnerships with Yoruba cultural organizations, and personal invitations before the activities. During the activities, we will conduct interactive sessions, workshops, and collaborative content creation, providing real-time feedback and support. After the activities, we will follow up with participants through surveys, feedback forms, social media updates, progress reports, recognition, and credit for contributions. We aim to build a sense of ownership and inclusivity, ensuring a successful and sustainable project outcome. By engaging participants throughout the project, we will foster a community-driven approach to documenting and promoting Yoruba cultural heritage on Wikimedia. This collaborative effort will enrich Wikipedia and other Wikimedia platforms with high-quality content and diverse perspectives.
- 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 our project idea with community members and relevant groups through online forums, social media, community meetings, and one-on-one discussions. We shared our idea on Wikimedia community forums, including Wikimedia Nigeria UserGroup, and posted about it on social media platforms. We attended community meetings and events, such as the Yoruba Cultural Festival, to engage with community members and gather feedback. We also had individual conversations with key stakeholders, including Yoruba community leaders and Wikimedia contributors. Our on-wiki community discussion can be found on Nigeria Wikimedia User Group. We aligned our activities with other projects in the planned area of implementation by collaborating with existing initiatives, partnering with local organizations, and ensuring our project complements other Wikimedia projects in the region. This engagement ensured our project aligns with community needs and interests.
- 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)
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
We hope to learn the following from our work in this project:
1. What is the current state of knowledge about Yoruba cultural heritage on Wikimedia platforms, and how can we improve it? 2. How can we effectively engage with Yoruba communities and involve them in the documentation and promotion of their cultural heritage? 3. What are the most effective strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of Yoruba language content on Wikimedia platforms? 4. How can we ensure the long-term sustainability of Yoruba cultural heritage content on Wikimedia platforms? 5. What impact does the project have on the promotion and preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage, and how can we measure its success?
By achieving the described change, we hope to answer these learning questions and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively document and promote Yoruba cultural heritage on Wikimedia platforms. The data we collect will help us understand the current state of Yoruba cultural heritage content, the effectiveness of our engagement strategies, and the impact of our project on the promotion and preservation of Yoruba cultural heritage.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | |
| Number of editors | 20 | |
| Number of organizers | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 20 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | 20 |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 10 |
| 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)
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)
5185000 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.
3106.67 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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