Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Awareness Training for National Teachers Institute, Eket (ID: 23756736)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Kuuzy
- 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.
Wikimedia Awareness Training for National Teachers Institute, Eket
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-04-01 - 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)
Other (please specify) Promoting Wikimedia Awareness, Trainings and Building a Wikimedia community of editors.
- 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 National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Eket trains teachers who are already in classrooms or preparing to teach. This makes the institution a powerful entry point for promoting Wikimedia projects and open knowledge, because whatever teachers learn will be transferred directly to their students. At the moment, most NTI trainees are unaware that they can contribute to Wikipedia and its sister projects. There is also widespread skepticism about how Wikipedia works, with many people unsure if it is trustworthy or even editable by the public. In addition, many educators believe Wikipedia has no place in academic or classroom use, which discourages students from engaging with it meaningfully. This project aims to change that. It will introduce NTI trainees to Wikimedia projects, explain how Wikipedia is created and maintained, and show how it can be responsibly used in education. Participants will learn that while Wikipedia should not be cited as a primary academic source, it is a valuable starting point for research because of the reliable references it provides. Another key focus of the project is improving content about Akwa Ibom State. Information about the state’s history, culture, languages, and notable people is still limited or outdated on Wikimedia platforms. As teachers and community members, NTI trainees are well positioned to help document and preserve this local knowledge. Through practical, hands-on training and ongoing support, this project will build a small but active community of Wikimedia contributors at NTI Eket. Beyond personal contributions, the real impact lies in the classroom: trained teachers will introduce Wikipedia to their students, teaching them how to research, verify information, and contribute knowledge responsibly. By empowering teachers, this project ensures that Wikimedia does not stop at the training sessions but continues into classrooms, schools, and communities, creating a lasting culture of free knowledge and participation.
- 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 project will be implemented through the following main activities:
Orientation and Awareness Session This initial session will introduce NTI trainees to the Wikimedia movement and its various projects. Participants will learn what Wikimedia is, how Wikipedia and its sister projects work, and why these platforms are valuable for teachers and education. The session will also address common misconceptions about Wikipedia and explain how teachers can responsibly use it in teaching and research.
Online Training Sessions Two virtual training sessions will be organized to allow wider participation and flexibility for trainees:
Wikimedia Commons Training: Participants will be introduced to Wikimedia Commons and trained on how to upload photographs and media files correctly, with a focus on documenting local culture, places, and educational activities.
Wikidata Training: This session will introduce participants to Wikidata, explaining how structured data works and guiding them on how to create and improve items related to education.
Physical (In-Person) Training Sessions one in-person training sessions will be held at NTI Eket:
Introduction to Wikipedia: Participants will learn about Wikipedia policies, notability, sourcing, and article structure, with emphasis on educational and local content.
Hands-on Editing and Article Creation: Participants will practice editing Wikipedia using their sandboxes, learning how to create and improve articles with proper references. Special attention will be given to content relevant to Akwa Ibom State and education.
Wrap-Up and Evaluation Session The final session will review the project activities, assess participants’ contributions, and discuss how they can continue contributing beyond the project. Certificates of participation will be awarded, and outstanding contributors will be recognized with small prizes to encourage sustained engagement.
- 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: Kuuzy – Project Lead: I am a teacher and Wikimedian. I will be responsible for coordinating the project and ensuring it runs smoothly from start to finish.
User: Andikan Efiok Eduok – ( Wikipedia and Wikidata Trainer): She is a Community Manager and active Wikimedian. She will guide participants in creating and editing articles on Wikipedia, focusing on improving content quality and relevance.
User: GodswillSE – Communication Lead: He is a student of the National Teachers Institute, Eket. He will be handling communications regarding the project.
User: Beginning3 - Logistics Coordinator: She will be in charge of logistics and assist in others task, concerning 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)
The target participants are members of the National Teachers Institute. During the training, new editors will be trained and guided on how to contribute effectively to Wikimedia projects. Questions and concerns will be addressed to ensure proper understanding, with additional clarification provided through a dedicated WhatsApp group created for the project. This group will remain active beyond the training period to support future virtual trainings, follow-up activities, and continuous skill development for participants contributing to Wikimedia projects.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
Yes
- 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.
This is the link to the Wikimedia youth policy. The policy will be read out to everyone at the start of each training. It will also be shared in the project's WhatsApp group.
- 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.
I have notified the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria here
- 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)
Other Important Topics (topics considered to be of impact or important in the specific context)
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Education
- 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)
Through this project, we hope to learn how aware teachers at the Nigeria Teachers’ Institute, Eket are of Wikimedia platforms and their ability to both use and contribute to Wikipedia and its sister projects. Many teachers do not know that they can actively edit Wikimedia projects or use them as teaching tools, so we want to understand how awareness training can change this.
We also want to learn how teachers can use Wikimedia resources in their classrooms while contributing knowledge as educators. Feedback and follow-up after the training will help us understand what worked, what support teachers need, and how future awareness programs can be improved.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | This is the number of new editors, returning Editors, and the organizers. |
| Number of editors | 40 | New Editor: 39
Returning Editors: 1 |
| Number of organizers | 4 | Number of organizers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 30 |
| Wikidata | 100 |
| 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
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 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)
Wikimedia outreach dashboard, Hashtag tool and X-tool
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RikTf2KGtlnryk8agGpQOf7-J72QhDSa1or2HbciHjE/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)
2178200 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.
1354.17 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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