Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism 2025 in Nigerian communities (ID: 22895379)
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Applicant Details
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Semmy1960
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism 2025 in Nigerian communities
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-02-20 - 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 Folklore
- 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)
Folklore in Nigeria refers to the body of traditional stories, beliefs, customs, proverbs, songs, dances, and art forms passed down orally or through cultural practices across generations. It is deeply rooted in the diverse ethnic and linguistic groups of Nigeria, reflecting the values, history, and worldview of the people. Nigerian folklore plays a crucial role in preserving the identity of its communities and continues to be a significant aspect of cultural expression and education. Nigeria is a diverse country with multicultural beliefs and tradition and its folklore is vast and diverse, yet it remains underrepresented on Wikimedia platforms. There is a huge knowledge gap in the documentation of our folklore, like In the Northern part of Nigeria, There is a knowledge gap with the story of Queen Amina of zazzau: folklore surrounding her reign and exploits, Bayagiddas the Hero who founded the hausa state and the Durba festival: its original and significance in the northern - Nigeria. These folklore are undocumented from the documentation, from the written aspect to the pictorial aspect of the folklore, In the Western part of Nigeria, we have what is called Oriki: It is a Yoruba literary genre that involves poetic verses to praise a person, family, or tribe.
The word oriki is a combination of the Yoruba words orí meaning "head" and kì meaning "to praise or greet". This Oriki is seen in every family but do you know it is dying and the older ones who have passed it from generation to generation are dying. It is also time to start documenting this unique folklore in Yoruba land. In Osun state, many of the local towns in Osun state which is about 41 of them, their folk traditions, customs, and cultural heritage are missing on their Wikipedia articles. Example Aiyedire town in Osun state does not have representation of its folklore stories, like The Drum of Unity is missing, the Aiyedire Forest and its myths and stories are missing under the article. On Ila Orangun”s article on Wikipedia, the folklore is missing, staff of Ajagunla is from the city but undocumented and holds a significant role among the people of Ila Orangun. That is how it is for articles written about cities in Osun state. The Eastern part of Nigeria will be documenting the folklore and traditions of the Eastern people.
With this proposal, we aim to bring about a significant shift in the way Nigeria’s rich and diverse cultural heritage is represented on Wikimedia projects. This shift can help the educational sector because many schools in Nigeria today have made history not a compulsory subject. How do the generation now and yet unborn know about our folklore when civilization has taken everything away from us. It's like we are losing our identity as a people. When you talk about the unpopular folklore to children born in the 1990’s , they ask what is that. There was a time as children while growing up, in the evenings we sat with our grandparents under the moonlight and she told us stories about our town, folk stories every night.We called it Alo in Yoruba land( Meaning stories, they tell us folk stories related to our origin). Children of my age group then looked forward to moments of Alo with their grandparents. Now social media has taken away the educational fun time with grandparents. Children are now on their phones distracted. Preserving these folklores will help to educate the younger ones who didn't have those Alo times with their grandparents but stuck on social media. Another knowledge gap which is undocumented Folklore stories which narratives are around feminism and women’s roles in Nigeria which often are overlooked or relegated to the margins. . Through the Wiki Loves Folklore and Feminism campaign, we intend to document and celebrate local cultural practices, folklore traditions, and the significant but often underrepresented roles of women within these cultural narratives. This effort is critical for the preservation, awareness, and global accessibility of these traditions.By combining the themes of folklore and feminism, we seek to bridge the knowledge gap, inspire cultural pride, and ensure the preservation of stories that highlight the contributions of women in society.
The tradition is dying because of civilization and so many undocumented traditions. We also want to foster an inclusive and active community of contributors from various regions across Nigeria, encouraging participation in the free knowledge movement.
Main Challenges or Problems We Are Trying to Solve Cultural Knowledge Gaps: Nigeria is home to a myriad of cultural practices, stories, music, art, and rituals that are passed down orally through generations. Unfortunately, much of this rich folklore remains undocumented or inaccessible in the digital sphere, especially on platforms like Wikipedia and Wikicommons. We can use oral documentation to store dying stories, dying myths. This cultural knowledge gap we are trying to fill, has a far reaching side effect on our representation as a people, that is why we are bringing six communities together and a media fan club to document and fill the knowledge gaps. Osun network and OAU Fan club would be working together because they are both in Osun state and the documentation of Osun folklore is very large. Things are so bad that in 2019, Dr Bukar Usman, President Nigerian Folklore Society The Nigerian Folklore Society (NFS) called on media practitioners to promote and preserve Nigerian culture by airing cartoons, video games and movies, among others. Dr Bukar Usman, the President of the society, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency in Abuja( https://nta.ng/2019/05/16/cultural-preservation-society-tasks-media-on-folklore/)He also said to sustain and preserve the Nigerian culture our reliance is on the media to carry the message across board not only to citizens but even to the entire world that there is something we are promoting in Nigeria
These gaps have led to a significant loss of cultural knowledge over time, reducing the visibility of Nigeria’s cultural heritage to both local and international audiences. 2 Cultural Erosion: The decline of oral traditions and folklore due to globalization and insufficient archiving efforts.
Low Community Participation and Awareness: There is a lack of active participation from local communities in contributing their knowledge to Wikimedia platforms. This issue stems from limited awareness, a shortage of training opportunities, and a perceived inaccessibility of editing and contributing to Wikipedia. The challenge is more pronounced in regions where literacy and internet access might be barriers, alongside the general hesitation to engage in digital knowledge-sharing. Gender Imbalance in Content and Representation: Women, who play a crucial role in Nigerian folklore and cultural traditions, are often underrepresented on Wikipedia and related projects. The gender gap in content and the scarcity of women storytellers or historians in existing digital narratives perpetuate a gender bias, reducing the richness of the cultural heritage that gets documented. Furthermore, women’s contributions in cultural, artistic, and storytelling realms are often overshadowed or undocumented, leading to a skewed representation that fails to fully capture the cultural fabric. Language Barrier is another effect to the documentation of Folklore. If we can document these stories in our different languages, the originality of the stories would be preserved and this will help reduce the huge knowledge gap affecting the documentation Digital Documentation and preservation: This can also be a very huge barrier. Many people in Africa don't like reading so also writing, when they perceive Wikipedia as just a writing tool, this can discourage them, whereas we have other sister projects which they can use to store our folklore which is Wikicommons. Training and encouraging more people to contribute and document on Wikicommons can also bring about a very huge change in the documentation of our folklore and in the perception of contributions to Wikipedia.
Approaches to Achieve This Change
Community Collaboration and Partnerships:
We will engage six local Wikimedia community and Nigerian Institute of Journalism Fan Club, OAU Fan club, leaders from Anambra, Imo, the Igala-speaking regions, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife and Osun Network, Kaduna, and Gombe State. These leaders will play a pivotal role in mobilizing volunteers, providing training, and fostering collaboration among different cultural groups.
By establishing partnerships with cultural organizations, educational institutions, and community groups, we will create a robust network to support the documentation efforts.( Efforts are on going to bring the ministry of arts and culture into the project, Council of Tourism in Lagos state, The Osun community is working with Rosetta Life community; a community of artists and Creative, Moremi organisation in Osun State, in Anambra, the community is partnering with community stakeholders in Nnewi which are traditional chieftains that have the indigenous knowledge of folklores.
Organizing Targeted Workshops and Training Sessions: We will host a series of in-person and virtual workshops tailored to different skill levels, equipping participants with essential skills for content creation on Wikimedia platforms. This training will cover photo documentation, article writing, Oral documentation, and techniques for translating cultural content into digital formats. The workshops will also include gender-sensitivity training to ensure that women’s roles in cultural narratives are accurately and respectfully represented. Campaigns and Contests to Drive Engagement: We will organize the Wiki Loves Folklore contest to inspire participants to photograph and upload images of local cultural practices, rituals, art forms, and festivals. This visual documentation will enrich the repository of free cultural media. There will be oral documentation by the Nigerian institute of Journalism fanclub. Document the Oriki in Yoruba land. The Folklore and Feminism campaign will run concurrently, with a special focus on highlighting and documenting the roles and stories of women in Nigerian folklore. This component will motivate participants to write and translate articles, ensuring that women's contributions are brought to the forefront. Outreach and Raising Awareness: We will create awareness campaigns through social media, and local outreach programs to inform and invite communities to participate in our documentation efforts. This approach will emphasize the importance of preserving cultural heritage, Folklore and the benefits of contributing to Wikimedia projects. We will leverage local festivals and university events to engage people, offering hands-on activities that spark interest in cultural documentation. Creating a Sustainable Community of Contributors: Beyond the campaign, we will work on establishing a sustainable model for continuous contribution. This includes setting up mentorship programs, creating local user groups, and offering ongoing support to volunteers interested in contributing long-term to Wikimedia projects. We aim to build a lasting impact by nurturing a community that feels empowered and equipped to share their cultural heritage with the world. Through these concerted efforts, we envision a more diverse and inclusive representation of Nigeria’s cultural and feminist heritage on Wikimedia platforms, enriching the global knowledge landscape and preserving these stories for generations to come.
Approaches to Achieve This Change
Community Collaboration and Partnerships:
We will engage six local Wikimedia community and Nigerian Institute of Journalism Fan Club, OAU Fan club, leaders from Anambra, Imo, the Igala-speaking regions, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife and Osun Network, Kaduna, and Gombe State. These leaders will play a pivotal role in mobilizing volunteers, providing training, and fostering collaboration among different cultural groups.
By establishing partnerships with cultural organizations, educational institutions, and community groups, we will create a robust network to support the documentation efforts.( Efforts are on going to bring the ministry of arts and culture into the project, Council of Tourism in Lagos state, The Osun community is working with Rosetta Life community; a community of artists and Creative, Moremi organisation in Osun State, in Anambra, the community is partnering with community stakeholders in Nnewi which are traditional chieftains that have the indigenous knowledge of folklores.
Organizing Targeted Workshops and Training Sessions: We will host a series of in-person and virtual workshops tailored to different skill levels, equipping participants with essential skills for content creation on Wikimedia platforms. This training will cover photo documentation, article writing, Oral documentation, and techniques for translating cultural content into digital formats. The workshops will also include gender-sensitivity training to ensure that women’s roles in cultural narratives are accurately and respectfully represented. Campaigns and Contests to Drive Engagement: We will organize the Wiki Loves Folklore contest to inspire participants to photograph and upload images of local cultural practices, rituals, art forms, and festivals. This visual documentation will enrich the repository of free cultural media. There will be oral documentation by the Nigerian institute of Journalism fanclub. Document the Oriki in Yoruba land. The Folklore and Feminism campaign will run concurrently, with a special focus on highlighting and documenting the roles and stories of women in Nigerian folklore. This component will motivate participants to write and translate articles, ensuring that women's contributions are brought to the forefront. Outreach and Raising Awareness: We will create awareness campaigns through social media, and local outreach programs to inform and invite communities to participate in our documentation efforts. This approach will emphasize the importance of preserving cultural heritage, Folklore and the benefits of contributing to Wikimedia projects. We will leverage local festivals and university events to engage people, offering hands-on activities that spark interest in cultural documentation. Creating a Sustainable Community of Contributors: Beyond the campaign, we will work on establishing a sustainable model for continuous contribution. This includes setting up mentorship programs, creating local user groups, and offering ongoing support to volunteers interested in contributing long-term to Wikimedia projects. We aim to build a lasting impact by nurturing a community that feels empowered and equipped to share their cultural heritage with the world. Through these concerted efforts, we envision a more diverse and inclusive representation of Nigeria’s cultural and feminist heritage on Wikimedia platforms, enriching the global knowledge landscape and preserving these stories for generations to come.
Our strategies to achieve the desired change involve a holistic and community-driven approach focused on collaboration, capacity building, creative engagement, and sustainable support. Key Strategies: Community Collaboration: We will partner with seven local Wikimedia leaders across Nigeria to mobilize volunteers and build trust. These leaders will act as cultural ambassadors to ensure our initiatives are relevant and resonate with local communities. Workshops and Training: We will host in-person and virtual training sessions to teach participants essential Wikimedia editing and content creation skills, making digital knowledge sharing accessible and enjoyable. This will empower people to document and share their cultural heritage confidently. Campaigns and Contests: Through engaging initiatives like Wiki Loves Folklore and the Folklore and Feminism campaign, we will motivate contributors to document cultural practices and highlight women’s roles. Contests will create excitement and encourage high-quality contributions. Outreach and Awareness: We will launch extensive outreach efforts using social media, local media, and partnerships to reach diverse audiences, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage and contributing to free knowledge. Sustainable Community Support: We will establish mentorship programs, organize ongoing events like edit-a-thons, and provide resources to overcome barriers, creating a lasting community of committed contributors.
- 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.
Here are the activities we will be developing and delivering, specifically focused on the Wiki Loves Folklore and Folklore and Feminism campaigns:
Community Engagement Events
1. Training and Capacity-Building Workshops
-Wikipedia Editing and Content Creation Workshops: We will host training sessions to teach participants how to create and edit articles related to folklore and the roles of women in traditional cultural practices. These workshops will include practical demonstrations on contributing high-quality content to Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons. - Translation and Localization Workshops: To make content accessible to a broader audience, we will conduct sessions focused on translating articles into local languages, such as Igala, Igbo, Hausa and yoruba. This effort will ensure that the stories of women and cultural heritage are documented in ways that resonate with local communities.
2. Content Development Initiatives
- Wiki Loves Folklore Photography Campaign: We will mobilize participants to document and photograph cultural festivals, rituals, traditional crafts, and attire. These images will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons to visually represent the diversity of Nigerian folklore. We will also emphasize photographing and showcasing women’s roles in these traditions. - Article Writing and Editing Events: We will organize edit-a-thons and writing sessions, encouraging participants to create or improve articles about folklore and notable women who have influenced cultural heritage. These events will emphasize the need for gender-balanced content and promote awareness of underrepresented narratives.
3. Outreach and Awareness Campaigns
- Social Media, Newspaper and Community-Based Outreach: We will leverage social media platforms and community networks to promote our activities, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural practices and documenting women's stories. This will include storytelling campaigns and highlighting participant contributions. - Engagement with Local Institutions: We will partner with cultural institutions and NGOs to spread awareness about the importance of documenting folklore and gender equity, using these collaborations to reach a larger audience. We will also publish our stories in media publications
4. Oral interview and documentation by the Nigerian Institute o Journalism Wikifan club to start the documentation of our Oriki in Yoruba land.
5. State-Specific Activities and Events - Anambra: One in-person and One online training sessions and One photo walk focusing on folklore photography and article writing about cultural traditions and influential women. - Igala Community: One in-person and two online sessions, emphasizing translating content into Igala and documenting women’s roles in folklore. - OAU Fan Club (Ile Ife) and Osun network: One photo-walk and one online training session, engaging university students to research and document the region’s rich cultural history.
Osun Network: One in-person and One- physical training
- Kaduna: Two in-person and three online training sessions, promoting documentation of northern Nigeria’s folklore and contributions of women. - Imo: One in-person and two online training sessions, focusing on oral documentation and improving existing content and Igbo classical traditional folktales -
Gombe: Two in-person and photo walk, two online training sessions, tailored to engage participants in documenting local folklore and emphasizing women’s roles. All communities together: Online Launching event of Wikiloves folklore and feminism in Nigeria 6 online training sessions for all communities combined.
Online final Review session of the project.
These activities will ensure that Nigerian folklore and women’s contributions to cultural heritage are well-documented and accessible on Wikimedia platforms. By focusing on both visual and textual content, we will create a comprehensive and inclusive representation of Nigeria's rich cultural traditions and also do language translation. Igala, Gombe and Anambra would be translating articles to local languages.
- 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.
Semmy1960: Certified Organizer for Wikimedia topics of impact, Certified trainer of trainer of the Reading Wikipedia in the classroom, The former president of the Nigerian institute of journalism ikifan club and the national coordinator for W4HR 2024. AgnesAbah : Certified Campaign organiser, Agnes Abah Co founder and Team lead for Igala wikimedia community Kaizenify: Project Manager Wikimedia User Group Nigeria( Oral documentation trainer) Ogalihillary: Coordinator Igala wikimedia commons community projects and facilitator Wiki Loves Africa 2025( Wikicommons trainer) Ngostarady2k: Project Coordinator for Anambra Network. Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu Ph.D is a Librarian and Information Scientist. She is a Lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria. She is the President of Wikimedia Anambra Network of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria. Dr Ngozi has facilitated many Wikimedia projects. She has presented and published many Wikimedia articles both locally and Internationally. Her research interests areas include Community information, Women and children, ICT, Wikipedia and Social justice, community coordinator for WFHR 2024 nyor4mr: Will be coordinating Wikimedia Kaduna Network.she is a certified Librarian and founder of Wikimedia Kaduna Network. She will coordinate all the activities concerning this campaign in Kaduna. Community coordinator for WFHR 2024 Praise03: acting leader Oau wikimedia community. Praise03 organize and create awareness programs on how to contribute to Wikimedia movement and core content policies in my community.Community coordinator for WFHR 2024 Atibrarian : He is coordinating Gombe community. Ismail Atiba, is an experienced wikimedia and community Lead Coordinator, at Wikimedia Gombe Network.Community coordinator for WFHR 2024 Emmanuel Obiajulu: Team Lead Wikimedia Imo State Network. Will direct, manage, and motivate Wikimedia volunteers in the execution of this project in Imo State.Community coordinator for WFHR 2024 Rukayat Ajeigbe:Rukayat Ajeigbe. I am a Wikimedian and also the President of Osun Wikimedia Network. I create educational content that gives access to and promotes free information and open knowledge. As a volunteer, I contributed to the dissemination and expansion of free information by editing Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects. I have had the opportunity to organize multiple training sessions, create instructional materials, and choose, edit, and curate content that promotes Wikimedia projects. I have worked on multiple Wikimedia projects as a coordinator, facilitator, contributor, and experienced Wikimedia user. This has allowed me to create instructional materials, organize content that encourages open access to free knowledge, and facilitate numerous Wikimedia awareness programs and trainings. I am a certified trainer of Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom Program, an ambassador for movement charters in the Movement Charter Drafting Committee (MCDC), and a Kiwix ambassador, Wikimedia User Group Nigeria (WUGN) Community Support Fund Committee 2022/2023 fiscal year, among others. I have also participated in and co-facilities various Wikimedia projects such as the Wikimedia Awareness Program in Osun State, Wiki4HumanRight Campaign in Osun State 2023, Wiki Loves Earth 2023, Wiki Loves Africa 2023, Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (WPWP), Wikidata (media personalities in Nigeria), WikiGLAM Awareness for Libraries and Librarians in Kwara, Wikidata for Libraries and Librarians in Nigeria, and 1lib1ref in Kwara 2022.
- 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)
Our target participants include:
1. Local Wikimedia Community Members: These include active and new contributors from Wikimedia Nigeria groups in Anambra, Imo, the Igala-speaking regions, OAU Ile Ife, the Osun Network, Kaduna, and Gombe State, Nigerian institute of Journalism Wiki Fan Club
The leaders of these Wikimedia communities would collaborate with the national coordinators to bring together and also engage their community members in the campaign. They would also leverage the project partnerships to recruit new participants that would join in the campaign activities.
Beyond the communities, the campaign is also open to other wikimedia communities and wikimedians in Nigeria with interest to participate in documenting cultural heritage information.
The leaders would use their different local community communication channels such as Whatsapp groups as a platform for onboarding and engaging participants during the campaign period.
The Whatsapp groups would serve as a channel for continuous engagement even after the campaign activities. The national coordinators will also create a whatsapp group with the 7 local community leaders for planning. Internal training and implementing set activities for the campaign.
2. Cultural Enthusiasts and Historians: People interested in documenting folklore and cultural traditions, including academics, researchers, and local cultural leaders.
3.Women’s Rights Advocates and Feminists: Individuals and groups passionate about highlighting women’s contributions to cultural heritage.
4. Photographers and Creative Professionals: To capture visual content that represents Nigeria’s diverse folklore and traditions.
Engagement Strategies:
- Pre-Event Engagement: We will use social media campaigns, newsletters, and community outreach to create excitement and awareness about the campaign. Local community leaders will help spread the word, and we will organize pre-event webinars to explain the goals, outline the activities, and provide basic training on content creation.
- During the Activities: We will keep participants engaged through interactive and hands-on sessions, using storytelling, workshops, and photography drives. We will also facilitate networking and peer support, encouraging collaboration and real-time feedback to maintain enthusiasm.
Post-Event Follow-Up:
- Continuous Support and Mentorship: We will establish mentorship programs where experienced Wikimedians guide new contributors, ensuring sustained involvement. We will also set up a communication channel (such as a dedicated WhatsApp or Telegram group) for ongoing interaction.
- Feedback and Evaluation: Participants will be invited to share their experiences and feedback through surveys and discussion sessions. We will track their contributions and offer additional support where needed.
- 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 have announced on the community page of the Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria and all local coordinators have made announcement in their various community.: Link to the announcement https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Wikiloves_folklore_and_Feminism_2025_in_Nigeria
- 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)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
What effective strategies for documenting Folklore and Feminism knowledge in the Nigerian context are they similar or different for the participating communities? What kind of support and/or activities do participants find interesting?
Did the Fan Club, Hub or Network organizers develop the required skills and have the time and motivation needed to continue to facilitate the campaign in their communities? Do the organizers feel empowered and supported to monitor the contributions of participants? What form of training and/or support was effective for new Wikimedians to gain relevant skills? Did such skills motivate them to continue editing after the campaign?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 152 | The number of people involved in the project. |
| Number of editors | 120 | Number of editors |
| Number of organizers | 14 | Total number of trainers and coordinators. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 410 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 350 |
| Wikidata | 390 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
No of articles created and improved
- 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)
Outreach dashboard
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Wx4BIg6xab6lXQRZTV4z5PT4XwHAeuEkaXQzraEvec/edit?usp=sharing
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
8422000 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.
4999.86 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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