Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Sirjat/Hausa Wikiquote Contributors Training in Jigawa State

Project summary

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Project Summary

Hausa Wikiquote is currently being developed in the Wikimedia Incubator, where volunteers are working to build a comprehensive collection of quotations in the Hausa language. The project's main page serves as the foundation for this effort and can be accessed at Main Page

This project aims to raise awareness of Hausa Wikiquote and recruit new contributors in Hadejia, Jigawa State. Through a training workshop and edit-a-thon, participants will learn how to create and improve Hausa Wikiquote pages, add notable quotations from Hausa scholars, writers, leaders, and other prominent individuals, and contribute to the preservation and documentation of Hausa knowledge and culture.

The project will engage students, teachers, language advocates, and Wikimedia contributors, providing them with the skills needed to participate in the growth of Hausa Wikiquote. By increasing community participation and content creation, the project will support the long-term development of Hausa Wikiquote in the Incubator and contribute to expanding free knowledge resources for Hausa-speaking communities.

Wikimedia Project

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Hausa Wikiquote

Contact person and Location

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Full name: Shamsiyya Ahmad
Email address: shamsiyyaahmada35@gmail.com
Address: Hadejia, Jigawa State
Location of Project: Hadejia, Jigawa State

Project class

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Individual

Timeline of activities

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Start 01-06-2026 to 30-06-2026

Project Goal

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recruit new editors
Add or improve content

Project Plan

Activities

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

This project will consist of one physical training in Hadejia, Jigawa State, one online follow-up training, and a writing contest focused on creating and improving content on Hausa Wikiquote in the Wikimedia Incubator.

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.

This proposal will be shared with the Hausa Wikimedia community WhatsApp Group, other interested contributors through community communication channels. Information about the project will also be shared through WhatsApp groups and social media platforms.

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 informed through WhatsApp groups, social media platforms, direct invitations, and physical outreach in Hadejia. Communication before, during, and after the event will be maintained through WhatsApp and online meetings.

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

Yes. User:Usmanmaifada will serve as the experienced Wikimedia editor assisting with participant training, mentorship, and contribution monitoring throughout the projec

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

Most participants will use their smartphones or laptops to participate. New contributors will receive practical training, editing guidance, and mentorship to ensure they can contribute quality content to Hausa Wikiquote.

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

Participants will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group where they can receive continued support, mentorship, and information about future Wikimedia activities. Active participants will also be encouraged to continue contributing to Hausa Wikiquote after the contest.

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

Hausa Wikiquote is currently being developed in the Wikimedia Incubator and needs more contributors and content. This project will help recruit and train new editors in Jigawa State, increase awareness of Hausa Wikiquote, and support the growth of free knowledge resources in the Hausa language.

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):

Number of events - 3 (1 physical, 1 online add writing contest)
Number of participants - 30
Number of new editors - 15 (at least 15 editor will be participating in the contest)
Number of of articles created - 100
Number of of articles improved - 150
Number of of images uploaded -
Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -

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)

Wikimedia Foundation Outreach Dashboard

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) Winners will be selected based on the quality and quantity of their contributions to Hausa Wikiquote in the Wikimedia Incubator. Scoring will consider creation and improvement of articles, proper use of reliable quotations, and adherence to Wikiquote guidelines. All edits will be tracked using the Outreach Dashboard and reviewed by User:Usmanmaifada and the project organizers. The top contributors with the best overall performance will be selected as winners and awarded prizes, while active participants may receive certificates.

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).

The project will be organized by User:Sirjat, with support from User:Usmanmaifada as the experienced Wikimedia editor. The organizer will handle planning, training, and coordination, while Usmanmaifada will support mentoring and reviewing contributions.

Resources to be used include Wikimedia Incubator, Outreach Dashboard, and online communication tools like WhatsApp. Support will mainly be in-kind through volunteer time, internet access, and a physical training venue in Hadejia. What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.

Training venue (1 day physical training) ₦60,000
Refreshments for participants (physical training) - ₦90,000
Transportation support for organizers - ₦50,000
Writing contest prizes (top contributors) - ₦100,000
Banner for the event - 20,000
T shirts for Facilitators - 15,000
Contingecy - 20,000

Total - 355,000

Endorsements

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