Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Peterebube1977/Enhancing Wikidata's and Wikipedia Documentation of Nigerian Cuisine

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal.

• The project is aimed at enriching the documentation of Nigerian culinary heritage on both Wikidata and Wikipedia. By engaging wikimedia contributors the project seeks to improve the accuracy, breadth, and accessibility of information related to Nigerian local dishes, ingredients, cooking methods, and cultural significance. Through training and editing sessions, the project aims to empower and euip participants with the skills to contribute effectively to both Wikipedia and Wikidata fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Nigerian cuisine's diverse and vibrant heritage.

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.

• WIKIDATA and 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:Okanimee Cosmos Peter
• Email address:freshcosmus@gmail.com
• Location:Abia State

Project class

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

• Individual Project

Timeline of activities

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

• 1st September - 1st October 2023

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

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?

Two Virtual /Online training and edit a thon

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 have informed the WUGN on their talk page via this link [[1]]

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.

Participants will be notified through e-fliers, emails, social media campaigns, and collaborations. A dedicated WhatsApp group will offer real-time updates and discussions. Regular email, social media, and forum updates will keep participants informed and updated in regards of the event.

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

Peterebube1977

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

The participants have the required skill and equipment which includes Mobile phones and laptops.

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

Following the event(s), participants will join the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, facilitating ongoing collaboration and support. Additionally, they will become members of our dedicated WhatsApp group for immediate updates, assistance, and interactive discussions.

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

This project is an opportunity to collaboratively enrich the documentation of Nigerian cuisine on both Wikidata and Wikipedia. By engaging participants and experts, we aim to create a comprehensive and accurate resource that celebrates the diversity and significance of Nigerian culinary heritage. Through ongoing communication, technical support, and a sense of community, we're committed to ensuring that participants have the tools and encouragement needed to contribute meaningfully and make a lasting impact on these Wikidata and wikipedia

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 participants:20
3. Number of new editors:10
4. Number of of articles created or improved: 250 articles created and Improved
5. Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events)

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics? Outreach Dashboard and X tool

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).

Peterebube1977(Project Lead): I am a vast wikipedia editor and trainer ,I have won various wikipedia and Wikidata contest.I will diligently user my expertise to spearhead this project ensure maximum success

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

• Internet services(1,500*20*2) : NGN 60,000
• E fliers NGN5,000
• Data for facilitator 2500*2:NGN5,000
• Prizes for top three contributors:NGN30,000

• TOTAL :NGN 100,000

Endorsements

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