Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/She Said Campaign at SBRS Funtua (ID: 22746501)
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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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- 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.
She Said Campaign at SBRS Funtua
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-09-01 - 2024-11-01
- 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)
Wiki Loves Women She Said is a campaign aimed at bridging gender gap and amplifying the voices of women gender. I as a woman especially living in aboriginal Hausa Land, have experienced the first hand discrimination created by culture against women. Women are deprived of there rights to speak up their minds. The choices are already chosen for them without even there consents. They are not entitle to some political and social privileges like men. Among other countless reasons. I see this campaign as an opportunity for women to feel appreciated on Wikimedia (Wikiquote) where there voices will be heard. Also, the She Said campaign (previously organised ) may not propagate to every portion of the country, perhaps due to time and space limitations. We will use this opportunity to create more awareness and bring more female editors to Wikimedia.
- 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 aim of this project is to create more awareness about the She Said - Wiki Loves Women campaign in Hausa native localities and thereby add up to the number of female editors on wiki. This will be achieved through the following strategies/activities i) Online awareness: we will use social media platforms especially Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp in reaching out to participants ii) offline awareness: we will visit target audience and popular places with banners and share flyers for the She Said Campaign. iii) Training and workshop: we will organise a 2days training on the goals of She Said Campaign and the need for more women participation on Wikimedia as well as how to edit Hausa Wikiquote iv) Follow-up and newbee retainment: we will create strategies for retaining new editors by adding them to existing groups on social media, handling their complains, creating quiz and competitions that will spur participation.
- 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:A Salisu will serve as the Project Lead. An experienced Wikimedian, A Salisu will oversee the overall direction and coordination of the initiative, ensuring that all aspects of the project are executed smoothly and effectively.User:A Sulaiman Z brings significant experience as a Wikimedian and has facilitated numerous Wikimedia events. He will contribute as a Trainer, sharing his expertise and guiding participants through the training sessions.User:Hauwa'u Lawal Ardo will act as the project's primary female Facilitator. Her role will focus on ensuring inclusive and supportive engagement for female participants, enhancing their experience throughout the project.User:Mahuta is a seasoned Wikimedia events organizer based in Funtua. He will take on dual roles as a Trainer and Logistics Coordinator, utilizing his extensive experience to facilitate sessions and manage logistical aspects.User:Ummun Sultan will contribute as both a Trainer and Technical Maintenance specialist. She will support training activities and ensure the technical aspects of the project are well-maintained and functional.
- 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 students from School of Remedial Studies Funtua. The school is prominent in the entire country as it is a subsidiary of Ahmadu Bello University and graduate hundreds of students from different part of the country each year. We will collaborate with student associations and departments in delivering the campaigns
- 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 ensure our project is well-aligned with community needs and to foster collaboration, we took several steps to engage with relevant community members and groups:
1. Community Outreach: We began by reaching out to the Hausa Wikimedians Community leadership. This initial consultation was crucial for aligning our project objectives with the interests and needs of the local Wikimedia community. Through these discussions, we received valuable feedback and support for the project, ensuring that it complements ongoing initiatives and addresses any gaps in the current landscape.
2. Consultation with Facilitators: We engaged with experienced facilitators who have previously been involved in Wikimedia events. This included discussions on their availability, roles, and how their expertise can be integrated into our project. Their insights were instrumental in shaping the training and facilitation components of the initiative.
3. Participant Engagement: We reached out to potential participants who were previously involved in Funtua WomenWiki Initiative: Empowering Voices, Bridging Knowledge which I organised. This prior engagement ensured that we have a committed group of participants who are already interested and invested in the project. Their involvement from the outset helps in tailoring the project to better meet their needs and expectations.
4. Community Discussion and Feedback: We actively sought feedback and suggestions from these groups through various channels, including on-wiki discussions and informal meetings. This feedback was used to refine the project plan and ensure it aligns with the broader Wikimedia community’s goals and ongoing projects.
- 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 campaign, we want to answer the following questions i. Is the She Said campaign needed by women participants in the study area? ii. Can we amplify the women voices and motivate them to share their voices worldwide? iii. Can the goals of the She Said campaign achieved via this project? iv. Can we add and retain new women participants on Wikimedia v. Can we add the number of women related articles on Wikiquote
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | Total number of participants |
| Number of editors | 50 | Total number of editors |
| Number of organizers | 5 | Total number of organisers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | 300 |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 150 |
| Wikivoyage | 150 |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Hausa Wikiquote, (Incubator wiki).
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
Yes
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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)
1850000 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.
984.56 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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