Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Africa 2026:Rites and Rituals (ID: 23647474)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Ayyuha Sideeq
- 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.
Wiki Loves Africa 2026:Rites and Rituals
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-03-01 - 2026-04-30
- 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)
Wiki Loves Africa 2026: Rites and Rituals (WLA) aims to bridge the critical knowledge gaps on wikimedia by documenting the diverse traditions, practices, heritage, and historical figures associated with Ramadan and other festival celebrations. Despite these observance being practiced by over a billion people globally, related content on wikimedia platforms remains sprarse, fragmented, and often limited to specific regions. This year's theme, Rites and Rituals, seeks to change the narrative by mobilizing contributors and wikimedia communities to expand and enrich platform such as wiki Commons. Beyond improving islamic culture, history and festival celebrations, this project empowers underrepresented voices, preserves intangible heritage, and strengthens intercultural understanding inother to ensure wikimedia becomes a more inclusive space. The challenges include, underrepresentation of local traditions, limited quality media documentation, low visibility of traditiional and cultural perspectives, and limited participation from wikimedia communities. To address these challenge Wiki Loves Africa 2026: Rites and Rituals will implement creative and innovative strategies. The campaign will highlight community-specific practices through storytelling, featuring oral histories, photographs, short videos, and gamified participation using leaderboards and digital badges to attract younger contributors. Cross-cultural Iftar and Suhoor gatherings will foster interaction and knowledge exchange among participants nationwide. In addition, structured mentorship, practical training sessions, and post-contest follow-ups will promote sustained engagement and long-term editor retention. Interactive cultural exhibitions will further showcase participants’ contributions on Ramadan and festival traditions, creating broader recognition and appreciation of local heritage. A special challenge will also be introduced to reward participants who document unique regional customs, traditional attire, and cultural artifacts. Wiki Loves Africa 2026: Rites and Rituals seeks not only to enhance Wikimedia’s coverage of Ramadan and festival celebrations but also to nurture sustainable, diverse knowledge communities that continue to thrive beyond the contest.
- 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.
1. Targeted Outreach
- Outreach through community groups, affiliates, mailing lists, and social media platforms.
- Distribution of outreach materials such as leaflets, posters, and press releases.
- Planned partnerships with local Wikimedia affiliates, student associations, and cultural organizations to support localized outreach and engagement.
2. Training & Mentorship
- Online and in-person workshops on editing basics and uploading to Wikimedia Commons.
- Mentorship programs pairing new contributors with experienced Wikimedians for guidance and skill development.
- Support for editors in underrepresented regions through tailored resources and one-on-one mentorship.
3. Contest Activities
- Edit-a-thons focused on improving the quality of photo contributions on Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo/Media Drive: Encouraging participants to upload Ramadan- and festival-related photos, videos, and audio recordings.
- Awards and recognition for outstanding and high-quality contributions.
4. Communications Campaign
- A national social media campaign to raise awareness about the contest.
- Engagement of social media specialists to enhance online visibility and reach.
- Outreach in local languages to connect effectively with diverse communities across different regions.
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Use of the Programs & Events Dashboard to monitor participant contributions in real time.
- Participant satisfaction surveys and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve future editions.
- Metrics analysis to evaluate the quality of contributions, articles, and media uploads.
- 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.
- 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)
Wiki Loves Africa 2026: Rites and Rituals will welcome a diverse group of participants, including Wikimedia contributors, students, educators, professionals, cultural and Islamic organizations, and individuals passionate about documenting Ramadan traditions and festival celebrations.
Special emphasis will be placed on engaging underrepresented Islamic communities across regions such as Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, and others, through platforms like Wikimedia Commons.
Before and during the contest, participants will be supported through pre-campaign orientation sessions, workshops, task lists, editing guides, and mentorship programs facilitated via online chat groups. Engagement will remain high through monthly micro-challenges, edit-a-thons, and community events, while visibility will be maintained through active promotion on Wikimedia Village Pumps, mailing lists, Telegram groups, and social media platforms.
After the contest, contributors will receive certificates of participation, personalized feedback, and connections to local affiliates and user groups to sustain their involvement. A comprehensive impact report will highlight participation metrics, content contributions, and success stories. Notable achievements will be showcased at Wikimania and other global Wikimedia events, ensuring that participants’ efforts continue to shine long after Ramadan and the festival celebrations conclude.
- 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.
- 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)
Socioeconomic Status
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
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| Number of participants | ||
| Number of editors | ||
| Number of organizers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
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| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| 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
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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)
- 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.
USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
No
Endorsements and Feedback
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- 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).