Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikipedia equal rights campaign (ID: 22214115)
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Applicant Details[edit]
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Aliyu shaba
- 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 equal rights campaign
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2023-08-28 - 2023-09-28
- 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)
WikiForHumanRights
- 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)
Equal rights are essential in any society. It is important that everyone has the same opportunities regardless of their gender, race, religion, or any other characteristics that may discriminate against them. When one group is discriminated against, it can create a ripple effect throughout society and negatively impact the progress and well- being of the community as a whole. By advocating for equal rights, we can ensure that everyone has access to things like education, healthcare, and job opportunities. This not only benefits those who were previously marginalized but also strengthens the entire society by tapping into the full potential of all its members.The Wikipedia campaign for equal rights is an excellent example of this. By providing information about LGBTQ and other marginalized groups, it empowers them and helps to break down stereotypes that may have been holding them back. It also educates others about the importance of equal rights and encourages them to become advocates for change themselves.The Wikipedia Campaign for Equal Rights is a global initiative aimed at breaking down the barriers of gender inequality, promoting inclusivity, and empowering marginalized communities around the world. The campaign is centered around the creation and editing of Wikipedia articles to ensure that the historical contributions of LGBT Article and other underrepresented groups are accurately documented and celebrated.Despite the significant strides that have been made in the fight for gender equality. LGBTQ and other marginalized communities continue to be underrepresented in many fields and industries. This is particularly true in the realm of online knowledge sharing, where the vast majority of contributors and editors are different people. As a result, the historical contributions and achievements of LGBT commuties and other marginalized groups are often overlooked or excluded from online resources such as Wikipedia.The Wikipedia Campaign for Equal Rights seeks to change this by encouraging people from all walks of life to get involved in creating and editing Wikipedia articles that accurately reflect the contributions of all members of society. By breaking down the barriers of gender inequality and promoting inclusivity, the campaign aims to empower marginalized communities and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.In summary, equal rights are not just a nice idea, but a vital component of a just and fair society. By promoting equal rights, we can help create a better world.
- 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.
Firstly, the campaign aims to expand its reach and engagement by partnering with more organizations and influencers who share the same values. This can help bring more attention to the cause and inspire more people to get involved. Additionally, the campaign will continue to create and improve content related to equal rights issues on Wikipedia. This includes creating new articles, updating existing ones, and ensuring that all content is accurate and up-to-date. Another Approached is to organize 3days ediathon workshops to educate people about the importance of equal rights and how they can get involved in the campaign. These events will be held both online and offline, and will provide a platform for people to share their experiences and ideas. Overall, the future of the Wikipedia Campaign for Equal Rights looks bright, and there are many exciting plans in store for the initiative. By continuing to raise awareness and promote equality. the campaign hopes to create a more just and equitable world for all.
- 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.
Yes there are experienced editors and volunteers
Aliyu shaba As an experienced editor and contributor with vast experience in organizing Wikipedia project I will lead the events As the team leader
Galdiz who will be responsible for online communication and reporting. He is also a Human rights activist and also Wikimedian contributor.
talk2beautifulmind an avid contributor and would handle resources and community engagement.
- 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 human rights activists and local organizations that's are working towards equal access campaign. We are planning to maintain a collaboration with local organizations members. We will be planning further acitivities related to equal access goals with the members. As this is also connected to one of the main agenda items for the working group meeting (welcoming and retaining newcomers) we will be taking our learnings from here.We are looking at achieving long term goals. , the campaign will utilized social media and other digital platforms to raise awareness and encourage others to get involved. By creating hashtags and social media campaigns to encourage people to share their own stories and experiences, and to help spread the word about the campaign.
- 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.
The campaign will worked closely with the Wikipedia LGBTQ user group to ensure that our efforts were in line with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. We're also engaging with editors and administrators to get their feedback and to ensure that the changes we're making were neutral and accurate. We have informed Wikipedia LGBTQ user group on meta page and Also through their various social media channels
- 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)
Human Rights
- 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)
Identify Topics for Impact
Learning and metrics[edit]
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
I intend to learn the following things from this activity
1 collaborating with external partners
2 organizing activities for queer community
3 Is translating an article the best way to master navigating the Wikipedia platform? Does translating articles into the local language create more impact in your community rather than improving the English article? With your experience navigating the local Wikipedia, are there more international articles than local ones with regard to LGBTQ?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | There will be at least 10 new participants in the grant.
There will also be at least 10 experienced editors who have already contributed to the movement. |
| Number of editors | 20 | This experienced or semi-experienced editors |
| Number of organizers | 3 | These are members of our team |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies |
- Optional description for content contributions.
- 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)
We are going to use the Programs & Events Dashboard, so I think we will be using the tool to measure the work.
Financial proposal[edit]
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BkCsCI7tkS6B_VJeP_85X7iqhdBTVL2b22Jz3aIhzEE/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)
2942522 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.
3800 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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