Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Knowledge Sharing in (American University of Nigeria). (ID: 23758280)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Baby juuu
- 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.
Wikimedia Knowledge Sharing in (American University of Nigeria).
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-03-20 - 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)
American University of Nigeria (AUN) is located in the North East region of Nigeria, with a student population estimated between 15,000 and 18,999. These young and enthusiastic students are eager to contribute to Wikimedia projects, and some have already formed Wikimedia clubs in their schools across Nigeria. However, many students at AUN are unaware that they can contribute to Wikipedia and its sister projects. As a volunteer who has been contributing to Wikimedia projects, I believe this presents a great opportunity to start a project that will engage more students in my region in the Wikimedia movement.
This project aims to address three main challenges:
1. *Lack of Awareness and Skepticism*: Many students are unaware of how Wikimedia projects function, and some are skeptical about contributing. I once introduced Wikipedia volunteering to a student, and her initial response was uncertain, highlighting the need for awareness and understanding. 2. *Correcting the Impression about Wikipedia Usage in Academic Work*: Some lecturers in Nigeria view Wikipedia as an unreliable source for academic work, discouraging students from using it. However, the value of Wikipedia lies in its references and citations, which can lead students to primary sources. We plan to enlighten lecturers on the benefits of using Wikipedia in academic work. 3. *Improving Content about Adamawa State*: Content about Adamawa State is outdated on Wikipedia and its sister projects. This project offers an opportunity for AUN students to document, share, and preserve their heritage through platforms like Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
- The Change this Project Will Bring*: This project seeks to create a community of skilled and enthusiastic Wikimedia contributors within AUN who will be confident in editing and writing content. By raising awareness, addressing skepticism, and providing training and practical skills, we aim to transform students into active contributors and advocates of free knowledge.
- Approach*:
- *Awareness Training*: We will organize engaging sessions to introduce students to Wikimedia projects, with hands-on demonstrations on editing, creating articles, and participating in Wikimedia campaigns.
- *Capacity Building*: Students will receive mentorship, training, and resources to contribute to Wikimedia projects before and after the training.
- *Engaging Lectures*: We will have open discussions with lecturers about the benefits of Wikipedia in academic work and address concerns about its use. We will also introduce them to other Wikimedia projects, such as Wikisource, and highlight the importance of sharing their research with a global audience.
This project aims to address skepticism, bridge the awareness gap, and empower the AUN community to contribute to Wikimedia projects, building a vibrant community of 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.
1. Orientation session: This session is to welcome and introduce participants to the Wikimedia movement and its projects.
2. Two physical training: The first is to introduce them to Wikipedia, and guidelines on how to create an article. The second phase would be to introduce them to article creation and hands on editing in their sandbox.
3. Wrap up: This is the project's final session where certificates will be awarded to participants and prizes will be given to exceptional 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.
Sure, we have the team available to implement this project proposal when it's approved. I am a penultimate undergraduate at the American University of Nigeria an experienced Wikipedia editor, I have participated in several Wikipedia events in Kaduna State and help facilitate some of them. In the team we also have User Galdiz who is also an experienced editor and the person who introduced us to this amazing open platform,User:Saudah2, she is an experience in Hausa Wikipedia editing and project organiser, she also has organised and helped facilitate several Wikipedia projects as well as participate in them. Some of the projects she organised are, Wiki Loves Women SheSaid in Northern Nigeria 2022, facilitate the following "Wikipedia for Hausa Women Inclusion 2023," "Women Participants in Wikipedia 2024" etc. She will help partners and students of Hausa traditional culinary schools during the event.User:Zahrah0 and we will also work with one or two other non Wikipedia facilitators, who teach in higher education institutions and like to also send invites to other experienced people.
- 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 the students and Lecturers of the American University of Nigeria During the training new editors will be trained and guided. Concern and questions will be addressed for more clarification on the WhatsApp group that will be created for the project, this group will be active for future trainings (virtual trainings) and follow up to help improve their skills in 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.
We will adhere to the Wikimedia universal code of conduct:https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy#Youth_Safety and the Wikimedia foundation friendly space policy: https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy#:~:text=The%20Wikimedia%20Foundation%20is%20dedicated,expression%2C%20disability%2C%20physical%20appearance%2C
- 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.
1. The concept originated within the community's WhatsApp forum seeing it as a chance to create accurate content without biased. 2. All members within the group are informed and have consented to engage actively and take contributions to ensure equity in both decisions making and contents creation. 3. We plan to publicize it in the Wikipedia Project Nigeria and various language hubs to ensure the successful attainment of our objectives.
- 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)
Education
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Digital Access
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Improve User Experience
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Did the project create awareness about the Wikimedia movement and its projects in American University of Nigeria?
Did the project engage students and lecturers at the American University of Nigeria in active contributions?
Did the project address concerns regarding skepticism about contributing to Wikipedia and its sister projects?
Did the project help change the perception where lecturers discouraged their students from using Wikipedia for school projects?
Did the project create a Wikimedia community of editors in the American University of Nigeria?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | At least 50 participants will be attended |
| Number of editors | 15 | At least 15 Wikipedia editors will be attended |
| Number of organizers | 5 | Five facilitators will support the organisation and implementation of the project. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | 50 |
| 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 |
| 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)
We will use the outreach dashboard tool for the onboarding of the participants and to track their contributions. We will also use the hashtag tool if there's need for.
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-ebSMu4-i-_TpQTqR8V8IaOI-O_fkW1I1Boo06y6JQI/edit?usp=drivesdk
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
1836000 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.
1323 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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