Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikipedia Workshop for Gender Equality in Kano. (ID: 22208010)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
A Sulaiman Z
- Organization
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Main Proposal[edit]
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wikipedia Workshop 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)
Kano is among the location where the most of the Hausa Wikipedia editors are belong but most of these editors are male while the Wikipedia is a project which where the male and female have a full right to contribute with their ideas by sharing and acquiring the different knowledge. Therefore, also the Hausa Wikipedia has been dominated by the following challenges or problems.
- Male domination: Hausa Wikipedia has been dominated by male editors and male perspectives, leading to significant gaps in coverage of topics related to women and gender issues.
- Inaccuracy:Gender bias also lead to inaccuracies on Hausa Wikipedia. For example, the articles which is written from a male perspective, it may not accurately reflect the experiences of women in that field of Wikipedia.
- Biases in content: The gender gap on Hausa Wikipedia means that articles about women and women's issues are often underrepresented or misrepresented. This can lead to biases in the content, with male perspectives and experiences being overrepresented.
- Lack of diversity: The gender gap on Hausa Wikipedia also means that there is a lack of diversity in the editors and contributors to the project. This can result in a limited range of perspectives and experiences being represented, which can further perpetuate biases in the content.
- Incomplete coverage: The gender gap on Hausa Wikipedia also lead to incomplete coverage of important topics related to women and gender equality, which can perpetuate stereotypes and limit access to accurate information.
- 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 following are the activities which will be delivered or developed as part of these approaches or strategies. Before the time of commencement, we will provide banners that will be hang in order to be a sign during the event and we will provide the tags and flyers which will be distributed to the participants during the workshop event.
The event will be delivered for two days, on first day we will discuss on the following:
- Start with the basics: Before diving into the details of the workshop, we will explain what Wikipedia is and how it works. Also we are going to discuss on the importance of Wikipedia as a source of information and the role it plays in shaping public knowledge.
- We will explain the concept of Gender Equality: Next, define what Gender Equality is and why it's important. We will provide some examples of gender inequality in various fields and explain how it affects both men and women.
- Introduce the Wikipedia workshop: After providing some context, we will introduce the Wikipedia workshop and explain how it relates to Gender Equality. We are going to discuss the importance of having accurate and diverse information on Wikipedia and how the workshop can help achieve this goal.
On the second day we are going to deliver the program on the following concept:
- Provide practical tips and guidelines: In order to help our participants to get started with the workshop, we will provide some practical tips and guidelines on how to create an account for the participants, how are they going to edit Wikipedia articles, how to navigate the Wikipedia interface, and how to create new articles and improve the less improved one.
- Encourage participation: Finally, we will encourage our participants to participate in the workshop and to contribute to Wikipedia articles related to Gender Equality. We will provide some examples of articles that need improvement or expansion and explain how their contributions can make a difference.
- 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 workshop about the gender gap in Kano, Nigeria. All of our team members are volunteers.
- A Sulaiman Z, I am the project organizer and I will take the 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.
- Gwanki, he 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.
- Yusuf Sa'adu, he 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.
- A Salisu, she is responsible for conducting research on the gender gap in Wikipedia and identifying strategies to address this issue. She has experience in academic research and has previously published articles on gender and technology in Nigeria. She is an experienced Wikipedia editor and has improved several articles on women's issues in Nigeria.
- Aisha Yahuza, she 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)
The participants of a Wikipedia workshop for Gender Equality event in Kano, Nigeria, can include anyone who is interested in improving the representation of women and gender-related topics on Wikipedia, particularly within the context of Kano and the surrounding region. This can include women and men of eighteen and above ages, as well as members of gender and women's rights groups, educators, scholars, and anyone else who wants to help address the gender gap on Wikipedia. The goal of the workshop would be to provide participants with training on how to create and edit Wikipedia articles, with a focus on improving the coverage of women and gender-related topics from Kano and the surrounding region, as well as to raise awareness about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the online world. Engaging participants in advance of the Wikipedia workshop for Gender Equality in Kano is important for creating a successful and inclusive event. Here are some ways to engage participants before and during the workshop:
- Send out invitations: Send out invitations to potential participants via email, social media, or other channels. We will assure that the invitation clearly explains the purpose of the workshop, what participants can expect to learn, and the benefits of attending.
- Build a community: Create a community of participants before the event through social media platforms or other online forums. Encourage participants to introduce themselves and share their thoughts on the topic.
- Use interactive methods: Engage participants during the workshop by using interactive methods such as group discussions and hands-on activities.
- Follow up: Follow up with participants after the event to thank them for their participation and to solicit feedback on how the event could be improved in the future. This can also help to build a long-term relationship with participants and to keep them engaged in future events.
- 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 engaged with local organizations and individuals in Kano who are passionate about gender equality and women's empowerment and receive feedback. We also reached out to the Hausa Wikimedians User Group WhatsApp Group and other communities in the region for collaboration.
To involve the community in the planning process, we were discussed with women in Kano to better understand their needs and concerns regarding gender equality and representation on Wikipedia project and it's sisters.
We documented all community engagement activities and discussions on the Hausa Wikimedian User Group on Discussion page of relevant articles on Wikipedia. We shared updates and progress reports on the Wikimedia Foundation's grant proposal review system, where we received feedback and suggestions from the broader Wikimedia 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)
Ensure Equity in Decision-making
Learning and metrics[edit]
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
The followings are what I hope to learn from this project:
- How many women are currently editing Wikipedia in Kano, and how has this changed over time? This will help me measure the impact of my outreach efforts and identify areas where I need to focus more attention.
- What are the main barriers that prevent women from participating in Wikipedia in Kano, and how can these be addressed? By identifying the specific challenges that women face, I can develop targeted strategies to overcome them.
- Are women who edit Wikipedia in Kano less likely to have their contributions accepted or recognized compared to men, and if so, why? This will help me understand whether there are gender biases in the review process and identify ways to address them.
- How effective are different outreach strategies (e.g. workshops, social media campaigns) in increasing women's participation in Wikipedia in Kano? By testing different approaches, I can identify the most effective strategies for reaching and engaging women in the community.
- How can we ensure that the content on Wikipedia is more representative of diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women in Kano? This will help ensure that the impact of my work extends beyond just increasing the number of women who edit Wikipedia, but also improves the overall quality and inclusivity of the content on the platform.
By collecting data on these and other learning questions, I hope to gain valuable insights into the impact of my project and identify areas for improvement. This will help me refine my approach and ensure that my work is having the greatest possible impact on the community I am serving.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | |
| Number of editors | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 80 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 20 |
| Wikidata | 30 |
| Wiktionary | 30 |
| 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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| 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)
I will use WMF outreach dashboard to measure each metrics
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)
1638500 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.
2003.63 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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