Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikipedia Awareness for Gender Equality in Kano. (ID: 22208010)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
- 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.
Wikipedia Awareness for Gender Equality in Kano.
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2023-09-15 - 2023-10-15
- 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)
Not applicable
- 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 changes I am trying to bring through this project is to address the gender gap on Wikipedia by increasing the representation of women and their contributions to the project. The main challenges I am trying to solve is the under-representation of women on Wikipedia project, both in terms of the number of articles about women and the number of women editors.
To achieve this changes, my main approach will be to raise awareness about gender equality and the importance of women's contributions to knowledge sharing on Wikipedia. This will involve organizing workshops and training sessions to encourage women and girls in Kano to contribute to Wikipedia, as well as to support them in navigating the project.
Additionally, to increase the representation of women on Wikipedia, I will consider organizing edit-a-thons to create and improve articles about notable women in Kano and beyond. This will not only increase the visibility of women on the project but also contribute to a more diverse and inclusive representation of knowledge.
Overall, this project aims to address the gender gap on Wikipedia and promote gender equality in knowledge sharing. Through raising awareness, providing training and support, and creating opportunities for women to contribute to the Wikipedia project, the project aims to bring about a positive changes in the representation of women on Wikipedia and it's sister projects.
- 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 planned activities for this project are:
- Organizing awareness-raising campaigns to promote gender equality and the importance of women's contributions to knowledge sharing on Wikipedia.
- Conducting training sessions and workshops to provide women and girls in Kano with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to Wikipedia.
- Organizing edit-a-thons and other events to create and improve articles about notable women in Kano and beyond.
- Building partnerships with local organizations and institutions to promote the project and increase its impact.
- Developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the project's effectiveness and impact.
- Creating and maintaining a public page for the project where details about the project can be found and updates can be shared with the wider community.
Overall, the project will involve a range of activities aimed at promoting gender equality and increasing the representation of women on Wikipedia. Partnerships with local organizations and institutions will be key to the success of the project, as they will help to increase its reach and impact.
- 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.
Our team consists of five members who are passionate about promoting gender equality on Wikipedia and increasing awareness about the gender gap in Kano, Nigeria. All of our team members are volunteers.
- {{}}, I am responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with the grant proposal. I have extensive experience in project management and I previously participated on several Wikipedia projects in Northern Nigeria.
- {{}} , is responsible for coordinating the content creation process and ensuring that all articles are high quality, reliable, and unbiased. He is an administrator at Hausa Wikipedia and has experience in community outreach and has previously worked on several gender equality initiatives in Kano.
- {{}}, is responsible for coordinating outreach activities and engaging with local organizations and community members to raise awareness about the project. He is an administrator at Hausa Wikipedia and has experience in community outreach and has previously worked on several gender equality initiatives in Northern Nigeria.
- {{}}, is responsible for conducting research on the gender gap in Wikipedia and identifying strategies to address this issue. He has experience in academic research and has previously published articles on gender and technology in Nigeria.He is an experienced Wikipedia editor and has written several articles on women's issues in Nigeria.
- {{}}, is responsible for coordinating social media activities and promoting the project on various platforms.
All team members are active members of the Wikimedia community in Nigeria and are committed to promoting open knowledge and gender equality.
- 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 are primarily women and girls from the Kano community in Nigeria who are interested in learning more about Wikipedia and contributing to the platform. We will also engage with local organizations and community groups who are interested in promoting gender equality and open knowledge.
We plan to engage participants before the activities by reaching out to local organizations and community groups and promoting the project on social media platforms. We will also use targeted outreach strategies to connect with women and girls in the community who may be interested in participating. These outreach strategies include hosting information sessions and workshops at local community centers and schools.
During the activities, we will provide training and support to participants to help them learn how to edit Wikipedia and create high-quality articles. We will also provide mentorship and support to help participants build their editing skills and contribute to the Wikipedia project and it's sister projects with confidence.
After the activities, we will follow up with participants to gather feedback on their experience and provide ongoing support and mentorship to help them continue contributing to Wikipedia and it's sister projects. We will also encourage participants to join the local Wikimedia community in Nigeria and connect with other Wikipedia editors in the region. We plan to maintain an open line of communication with participants to offer ongoing support and answer any questions they may have about editing Wikipedia and it's sister projects.
- 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.
- 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)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Gender Identity
- 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 |
- 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
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