Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Abuabakar Umar Sadiq/Promoting Wikipedia Awareness in Potiskum with Radio Nigeria Sunshine FM

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal.

• The project is aims to teach Potiskum listeners about Wikipedia as a reliable source, dispelling the misconception that it is unreliable due to open editing. Collaborating with Radio Nigeria Sunshine FM, the project uses engaging programs, discussions, and workshops to emphasize Wikipedia's credibility, editorial processes, and fact-checking mechanisms. By empowering the community with digital literacy and responsible editing skills, the initiative seeks to eradicate doubts, bridge knowledge gaps, and foster trust in Wikipedia as a valuable knowledge resource.

Wikimedia Project

Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Wikipedia, Wikidata, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.

• Wikipedia

Contact person and Location

Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone

• Full name: Abubakar Umar Sadiq
• Email address:saabubakar725@gmail.com
• Location: Potiskum, Yobe State

Project class

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• I'm applying as an individual

Timeline of activities

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Project Goal

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1. To give awareness
2. To add more Views to Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects

Project Plan

Activities

Tell us how you'll carry out your project. Be sure to answer the following questions:

1. Are you doing one editathon or training or a series of editathons or trainings?

The project succeeded in changing people's minds about Wikipedia in Potiskum. We had a two-day live show on Radio Nigeria Sunshine FM. Experienced Wikipedia editors taught the community and explained how Wikipedia is trustworthy. Listeners could call and ask questions. This made people trust Wikipedia more and understand how it works. We helped everyone in Potiskum use the internet wisely.

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You are required to provide links to on-wiki pages to inform these communities about your proposed work. Examples of places where this can be done include community discussion pages, affiliate discussion pages, or relevant project talk pages.
You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.

I will share via all communities WhatsApp groups that I have belong.

3. How will you let participants know about the edit-a-thon? In what ways will you be communicating with them?
For example, these can include on-wiki spaces, social media channels, mailing lists, messaging apps, or physical/online gatherings.

I let them know mostly by radio announcement and Whatsapp groups

4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify

User: Muhammad Idriss Criteria

5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?

Participants in the radio program do not need to have any special equipment or technical skills. The program focuses on educating and raising awareness about Wikipedia through the radio show. Experienced Wikipedia editors will provide guidance on how to use Wikipedia responsibly and contribute positively. Participants will learn how to evaluate content and become part of the online community. The emphasis is on learning and understanding, rather than requiring specific tools or advanced skills.

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?

7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?

Impact

How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets:

1. Number of events - 2
2. Number of people reach - 5000+

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics?

i will use Wikimedia Stats to track the page views.

Resources

What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).

I User:Abuabakar Umar Sadiq, I'm working at the station as a program presenter, and I will lead the project. Additionally, I'm an experienced Wikipedia editor with an electrical engineering degree. In my role, I'll coordinate the project, create radio content, and leverage my editing expertise for accurate information. The station will provide resources, including studio facilities and equipment. Collaboration with Wikimedia Nigeria User Group is possible for additional support. Our aim is to effectively educate and raise Wikipedia awareness in Potiskum.

• User:Muhammad Idriss Criteria will be the project's special guest. He's an experienced Wikimedian in Potiskum. His participation will add valuable insights and expertise to the "WikiAware" initiative, enhancing its effectiveness in raising Wikipedia awareness among the community.

What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense and include a total amount.

• Airtime for two days, 100,000×2=200,000
• Transport for special guest, 5,000×2days = 10,000

Total:N210,000

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