Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiSisters:A Mentorship Program for Female Wikimedia Editors (ID: 22740633)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
A'isha A Ibrahim
- 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.
WikiSisters: A Mentorship Program for Female Wikimedia Editors
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-15 - 2024-11-15
- 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)
The Change
The change we are trying to bring is to increase the female participation and retention in Wikimedia projects by establishing a mentorship program for new female editors. This initiative seeks to empower women, enhance their editing skills, and build a supportive community, ultimately leading to more diverse and inclusive content on Wikimedia projects.
The Challenges or Problems
The challenges or problems we are trying to solve are:
- Gender Gap: There is a significant gender gap in Wikimedia contributors, with female editors being underrepresented. This imbalance leads to a lack of coverage on topics related to women's issues and achievements.
- New Editor Retention: Many new female editors face challenges such as navigating complex editing guidelines, encountering harassment, and feeling isolated, which can lead to high dropout rates.
- Skill Development: New editors often lack the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively and confidently, which can hinder their participation and impact.
Change Description:
The project aims to create a structured and supportive environment for female editors, helping them to become active and confident contributors. By providing mentorship, training, and a sense of community, the project will address the challenges of gender imbalance, retention, and skill development.
Main Approaches
- Mentorship Program: Pair new female editors with experienced mentors who can guide them through the editing process, offer support, and provide valuable feedback.
- Training Workshops: Conduct workshops and training sessions to equip new editors with essential skills and knowledge about Wikimedia editing practices.
- Regular Check-ins and Support: Establish regular communication between mentors and mentees to address any challenges, provide encouragement, and ensure ongoing support.
- Community Building: Organize virtual and in-person events, such as edit-a-thons and meet-ups, to foster a sense of community and collaboration among female editors.
By addressing these challenges through targeted mentorship, training, and community-building efforts, the "WikiSisters" project aims to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for female editors, ultimately leading to a more diverse and comprehensive Wikimedia projects.
- 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 activities have been planned into three days, two days for physical events and one day for online event. These are the details of planned activities:
| Introduction | ||
| Time | Activities | Facilitators |
| 9:00AM - 9:15AM | Registration | All |
| 9:15AM - 9:25AM | Opening remarks / National anthem | All |
| 9:25AM - 9:40AM | Introduction to Main Project | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 9:40AM - 10:50AM | Introduction to Wikimedia Projects | A Salisu |
| Technical Session | ||
| 10:50AM - 12:00PM | Wikimedia Editing Basics | A Sulaiman Z |
| 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Hands-on Editing Session | Ibrahim Sani Mustapha |
| 1:00PM - 1:20PM | Break/Prayer Time | |
| 1:20PM - 1:40PM | Refreshments | All Participants and Facilitators |
| 1:40PM - 2:10PM | Advanced Editing Techniques | Hauwau sulaiman & A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 2:10PM - 3:00PM | Mentor-Mentee Matching | A Salisu |
| 3:00PM - 3:20PM | Feedback Collection | A Sulaiman Z |
| 3:20PM - 3:40PM | Votes of Thanks | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 3:40PM - 3:50PM | Closing Remarks | Ibrahim Sani Mustapha |
| 3:50PM | Closing Prayer | From Participants |
| Edit-a-thon and Community Building | ||
| Time | Activities | Facilitators |
| 09:00AM - 10:00AM | Welcome and Recap of Day 1 | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 10:00AM - 10:45AM | Edit-a-thon Kickoff | A Salisu |
| 10:45AM - 12:45PM | Collaborative Editing Session | All Facilitators |
| 12:45PM - 1:05PM | Break/Prayer Time | |
| 1:05PM - 1:25PM | Refreshments | All Participants and Facilitators |
| 1:25PM - 2:10PM | Community Networking Event | A Sulaiman Z |
| 2:10PM - 2:30PM | Sharing Success Stories | Ibrahim Sani Mustapha |
| 2:30PM - 2:50PM | Feedback and Evaluation | Hauwau sulaiman |
| 2:50PM - 3:00PM | Closing Remarks | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 3:00PM | Closing Prayer | From Participants |
| Follow-up and Ongoing Support | ||
| Time | Activities | Facilitators |
| 10:00AM - 10:20AM | Welcome and Recap of Day 2 | A Sulaiman Z |
| 10:20AM - 11:00AM | Online Workshop: Q&A Session | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 11:00AM - 11:30AM | Virtual Check-in: Progress and Challenges | A Salisu |
| 11:15AM - 11:45AM | Introduction to Resources | Ibrahim Sani Mustapha |
| 11:45AM - 12:15PM | Future Plans and Engagement | A'isha A Ibrahim |
| 12:15PM - 12:30PM | Final Feedback Collection | A Sulaiman Z |
| 12:30PM - 12:45PM | Closing Remarks | A Salisu |
| 12:45PM | Closing Prayer | From Participants |
- 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.
The project consist five experienced Wikimedian editors, the following are their description:
Role: Project lead. Responsibilities: Overall project coordination, leading workshops, overseeing mentor-mentee matching, facilitating discussions on future plans and engagement.
Status: Volunteer.
A Salisu Role: Female facilitator. Responsibilities: Leading introductions and icebreakers, supporting during training workshops, leading community networking events, assisting with Q&A sessions. Status: Volunteer.
A Sulaiman Z Role: Facilitator. Responsibilities: Conducting basic training sessions, leading edit-a-thon activities, analyzing feedback, conducting virtual check-ins. Status: Volunteer.
Hauwau sulaiman Role: Female facilitator. Responsibilities: Conducting advanced training sessions, assisting with mentor-mentee matching, collecting and documenting feedback, introducing and explaining resources. Status: Volunteer.
Ibrahim Sani Mustapha Role: Facilitator Responsibilities: Assisting with basic training sessions, supporting participants during edit-a-thon, facilitating discussions and networking, assisting with resource utilization and engagement planning. Status: Volunteer.
Additional Details All team members are volunteers contributing their time and expertise to the project. They are all experienced editors and active members of various Wikimedia projects.
- 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 project aims to engage new and aspiring female Wikimedia editors from diverse communities through targeted outreach, interactive and supportive activities, and ongoing follow-up and mentorship. By creating a welcoming environment and providing continuous support, we aim to foster a strong, active community of female editors who contribute significantly to Wikimedia projects.
- 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 have actively engaged with relevant Wikimedia communities to inform them about proposal. We have posted information and updates on the community discussion pages. Here is the link to the discussion page where we have shared details about proposed work:
*Hausa Wikimedians User Group Discussion page
Additionally, we have utilized external social media channels to reach out to a wider audience and raise awareness about the project. Here is the link to the social media channels:
Through these channels, we have shared updates, project goals, and encouraged interested individuals to participate in the training sessions and edit-a-thons. These efforts have helped us connect with the Wikimedia communities, affiliates, and interested individuals, ensuring transparency and collaboration throughout the proposal process."
- 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)
Ensure Equity in Decision-making
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 things if we achieve the described change :
- How effective are our outreach efforts in attracting new female editors?
- What factors contribute to sustained engagement?
- How effective are our training sessions in improving skills and confidence?
- What challenges do new female editors face, and how can we address them?
- How successful is our mentorship program in providing support and fostering community?
- What impact do community-building activities have on retention and participation?
- What is the overall impact on the representation of female editors and content related to women's issues on Wikimedia?
- What best practices and lessons can be learned for future initiatives?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | |
| Number of editors | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 |
| Wikidata | 50 |
| Wiktionary | 50 |
| 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
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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)
WMF outreach dashboard will be used to measure each metrics.
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)
1605000 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.
1012.08 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback
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- Stating why the proposal is important for the communities involved and why they think the strategies chosen will achieve the results that are expected.
- Highlighting any aspects they think are particularly well developed: for instance, the strategies and activities proposed, the levels of community engagement, outreach to underrepresented groups, addressing knowledge gaps, partnerships, the overall budget and learning and evaluation section of the proposal, etc.
- Highlighting if the proposal focuses on any interesting research, learning or innovation, etc. Also if it builds on learning from past proposals developed by the individual or organization, or other Wikimedia communities.
- Analyzing if the proposal is going to contribute in any way to important developments around specific Wikimedia projects or Movement Strategy.
- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).