Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Awareness in Nafada (ID: 22216434)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
SadiqY56
- 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 in Nafada
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2023-08-30 - 2023-09-30
- 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) Creating awareness about Wikimedia projects Training Wikimedia 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)
Nafada, located in Northern Nigeria, stands as among the largest local governments in the region with a population exceeding 337,853 individuals according to the 2006 Nigeria census. Presently, it accommodates nearly a million people and boasts various institutions, including a university of science and technology, health and nursing college, writers' clubs and associations, alongside several other establishments within its community. However, despite these notable advancements, Nafada faces a significant shortage of editors, let alone initiatives aimed at promoting Wikipedia within the community.
As a fortunate member of this community who has discovered the wonders of Wikipedia, I feel compelled to pioneer the first-ever campaign and training program for Wikimedia in Nafada. This initiative aims to uplift and inspire new editors, fostering the emergence of active champions for Wikipedia projects. By introducing and raising awareness about Wikipedia and its sister projects in Nafada, our goal is to establish a strong foundation for the widespread adoption and utilization of Wikimedia products among the youth in our community.
This proposed month-long activity holds immense potential in bridging the existing content gaps across various topics. With the assistance of experienced editors, we can enhance the coverage of many noteworthy local and international scholars, organizations, historical and research sites, tourist attractions, and more in Nafada that are currently lacking representation on Wikipedia.
Unlike other communities that have benefited from a series of training sessions and the presence of the Wikimedia community, Nafada has never had the opportunity for such engagement. If approved, this project will establish the first-ever Wiki community meetup in Nafada, serving as a platform to stay connected with the present and future endeavors of Wikipedia within our community. Additionally, it will enable us to monitor the journey of editors, celebrating their progress as they become new Wikipedia champions from Nafada.
- 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.
Training and Recruiting 50 new editors across different higher institutions, writers, and youth associations in Nafada. This will enable the active participation of students and youths from various institutions, clubs, and associations within the target community.
Raising awareness about Wikimedia projects among participants in Nafada. While many participants may be familiar with English Wikipedia, only a few are aware of other languages such as Hausa. As Hausa is the dominant language in the community, the Wikipedia training project will prioritize Hausa Wikipedia and other Wikimedia sister projects that promote free knowledge and open access to information, emphasizing the relevance of this approach.
Establishing a community of Wikimedia Editors in Nafada. One of the facilitators for both online and physical sessions, Gwanki, is a Co-founder and one of the active and prominent editors of Hausa Wikipedia. I will collaborate with the Hausa User group through Gwanki to execute the project and ensure the creation and sustainability of the community. Additionally, a WhatsApp group will be created for the new editors.
Providing training to participants on how to contribute to the various Wikimedia projects that are the focus of the training. This includes creating a Wikipedia account, understanding core content policies, grasping general editing principles, and learning how to create new articles, perform minor edits, and improve content about people, places, organizations, etc.
Utilizing the outreach dashboard, with the assistance of both offline and online editors, to track contributions and monitor the progress of the 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.
SadiqY56 is an experienced Wikimedia editor and trainer with a passion for knowledge sharing and community engagement. He has actively participated in various Wikimedia events, where he spreads awareness about the Wikimedia projects. He actively contributed to the 1Lib1Ref Nigeria initiative, improving the quality of Wikipedia articles through reliable references. He was an active participant during Wikimedia Awareness in Akko. With his extensive experience, SadiqY56 is a valuable asset in promoting open knowledge and empowering individuals within the Wikimedia community.
Gwanki is a volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia editor and an Administrator on the Hausa Wikipedia. He has organized and facilitated several Wikipedia projects Awareness in Northern Nigeria. He is part of the offline facilitators.
Usmanagm is an experienced Wikimedia projects editor and a trainer. He will help online and offline.
Musaddam Idriss: He is a volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia projects editor who has successfully executed different Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria. He is also part of the facilitators. He is currently a champion of the Fulfulde activation in Wikipedia.
Then the fifth one a volunteer to be recruited to help in setting halls, refreshments, etc.
- 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)
This proposal is targeted at the diverse youths in Nafada Community. We hope to engage these participants before the project implementation through local radio stations and clubs. I am a member of three clubs and Associations in the community with large followers, I am also a regular Radio guest.
The above channels will be utilized for The call for participation as well as through effective local communication channels which the youths belong to using E-posters, and banners to promote the program on social media platforms. I also have a large number of social media followers, especially on Facebook.
The Participants will be sent an online form to get their data and for registration. During the project, I and my team member will be actively involved in facilitating the training and also making sure that the participants get the act and art of the required logic and knowledge of contributing to Wikipedia and its sister projects. Also, the training is set to have 3 physical and two online sessions to ensure that editors are properly guided on how to bridge the knowledge and content gap across various Wikimedia projects.
To ensure the sustainability of the project, After the events, participants will join as members of the Wikimedia community, this will keep them updated and encourage participation in many Wikipedia projects. Participants will be added to the existing messaging channels for follow-up, updates, questions, etc. These participants would also be invited to future events. Tight contact with the participants involved in the project will be maintained by creating a WhatsApp group titled Nafada Wikimedia Community where issues related to the development of Wikimedia projects will be the subject matter.
Also, information on the latest Wikipedia events and workshops will be shared on it, especially with partnerships with other user groups.
- 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.
Before the event begins, we shall carefully abide by the Wikimedia friendly space policy [1]. Additionally, we are actively working to establish a setting that is secure, encouraging, and fair for each participant. This includes fostering a warm and inclusive environment. Additionally, we are giving participants access to the information and tools they need and resolving any problems or concerns that may come up while participating in the activities.
- 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 informed Hausa Wikimedia Group through the WhatsApp and Telegram groups, and, I am active in the WhatsApp of Hausa general user group. I will ensure they are engaged in the implementation so as to keep sustainability.
- 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)
Advocacy
- 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)
Did the project create community awareness about Wikimedia projects in Nafada?
Did the project train new editors to have the required skills to edit Wikimedia projects?
Was the project beneficial to the target participants in terms of full satisfaction with the knowledge acquired?
Did the participants contribute content to Wikipedia and its sister projects?
Did the project create a sustainable group of Wikimedia editors in Nafada?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 200 | The total number of people that will benefit from the awareness that will be carried out in the community via on- and offline media |
| Number of editors | 50 | The total number of participants that will be trained for the training |
| Number of organizers | 5 | SadiqY56 is an experienced Wikimedia editor and trainer with a passion for knowledge sharing and community engagement. He has actively participated in various Wikimedia events, where he spreads awareness about the Wikimedia projects. He actively contributed to the 1Lib1Ref Nigeria initiative, improving the quality of Wikipedia articles through reliable references. He was an active participant during Wikimedia Awareness in Akko. With his extensive experience, SadiqY56 is a valuable asset in promoting open knowledge and empowering individuals within the Wikimedia community.
Gwanki is a volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia editor and an Administrator on the Hausa Wikipedia. He has organized and facilitated several Wikipedia projects Awareness in Northern Nigeria. He is part of the offline facilitators. Usmanagm is an experienced Wikimedia projects editor and a trainer. Musaddam Idriss: He is a volunteer and an experienced Wikimedia projects editor who has successfully executed different Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria. He is also part of the facilitators. He is currently a champion of the Fulfulde activation in Wikipedia. Then a volunteer. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 150 |
| Wikidata | 30 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Total numbers of contributions
- 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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| 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)
Dashboard and met
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)
1437500 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.
3118.11 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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- 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).