Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Documentation at Ahajas School

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal.

Ahajas School in Northern Nigeria aims to promote active engagement with Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects among students and staff. The campaign will build awareness of the credibility and educational value of Wikimedia platforms through training sessions and hands-on participation. The project will focus on Hausa Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons by translating selected English Wikipedia articles into Hausa. Participants will also contribute media content to Wikimedia Commons by capturing and uploading images of hospital equipment, medical tools, and related facilities, in line with Wikimedia guidelines. This initiative seeks to establish a sustainable Wikimedia community within the school and encourage continuous contributions to free and open knowledge.

Wikimedia Project

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

• Hausa Wikipedia
• Wikipedia commons

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: Ganiyu Kehinde Mustapha
• Email address: bembety24434@gmail.com
• Address: pantami division close to hamdalah hospital
• Location of Project: Akko

Project class

Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club

• Individual

Timeline of activities

Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project

• 11th February- 11 March 2026

Project Goal

Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.

1. recruit new editors
2. Add or improve content
3. Uploading quality Picture
4. Improve Hausa article
5. Add more quality Hausa articles

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?

Training and Edit-a-thon

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.

Yes.I will post the link social media platform and also I have informed Hausa Wikimedia User Group.I will used Whatsapp and Tweeter for the sharing of link

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.

Socal Media platform and zoom meet up

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

Bembety is an experienced Wikimedia editor and Project Lead at Ummah College of Health Science and Technology and Wiki for Minority 01. He was named Gombe Network Best Editor of the Year 2025 in recognition of his impactful contributions and leadership, further strengthened through his participation in Train-the-Trainers programs.

Waleederh is a dedicated Wikimedia editor who was awarded the Female Best Editor in Gombe Network (2026) in recognition of her outstanding contributions, consistency, and commitment to promoting free knowledge and community growth.

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

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

We will include new editors, along with five invited veteran editors and facilitators, in our social media platforms on WhatsApp and some other media for continuous updates and engagement in various Wikimedia projects.

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

The project aims to create a positive impact on staff and the wider community by documenting hospital equipment, medical tools, and related facilities

Impact

How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):

1. Number of events - 2
2. Number of participants - 20
3. Number of new editors - 10
4. Number of of articles created - 30
5. Number of of articles improved - 100
6. Number of of images uploaded - 150
7. Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -10

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding)

• To enhance monitoring of project metrics, we will implement a thorough strategy, including the establishment of a dedicated dashboard. This centralized platform will enable the continuous tracking and analysis of participants' contributions, emphasizing metrics like the quantity of uploaded quality images. The dashboard, offering real-time updates and visualizations, facilitates monitoring individual progress and gauging the collective impact of the project. It allows prompt identification of areas needing additional support or intervention. Furthermore, the dashboard supports the generation of comprehensive reports on project metrics, providing insights into overall performance, facilitating evaluation, and pinpointing areas for enhancement. Regular metric reviews and data analysis empower us to make informed decisions, refine strategies, and ensure the project's effectiveness.

Contest & prize-giving events

How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria) Contest winners will be selected using clear, Wikimedia-aligned criteria. Entries will be judged on the quality and accuracy of contributions, compliance with Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons guidelines, use of reliable sources, and respect for notability and copyright policies. Extra points will be given for original content, properly licensed uploads to Wikimedia Commons, and well-translated, well-structured articles on Hausa Wikipedia. All entries will be reviewed by experienced Wikimedia editors to ensure fairness. Examples

• Translation 5
• Wikipedia commons uploaded 5

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).

• Bembety is the lead of this project and will be supported by Waleederh to ensure effective and successful implementation.

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

1. Even Venue =35,000
2. Gadget including Sound System, Camera,Projector hire 30,000
3. Generator hire and fueling = 20,000
4. Refreshments and food during the training: 3,000×22 =60,000
5. Banner,Flyers and Tags = 25,000
6. T shirts for Facilitators: 5,000×2= 10,000
7. Date suppose for participants & Facilitators = 10,000
8. Contingency = 10,000
9. Gift for the Top Editors = 30,000

Total:= 230,000

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

• Endorsementsb by Waleederh

‎ ‎* This training will significantly boost participation in both online and in-person sessions and will result in the creation of numerous high-quality articles, contributing positively to global knowledge.