Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Smshika/Building Core Knowledge on Hausa Wikipedia
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
- The List of articles every Wikipedia should have serves as a roadmap for building a balanced and informative encyclopedia. It ensures that Wikipedias in every language provide readers with essential knowledge across various fields.
This project, titled *“Expanding Hausa Wikipedia with Core Knowledge Articles,”* seeks to enrich Hausa Wikipedia by creating and improving key foundational articles. The initiative will combine training, mentorship, and a writing contest to boost both content quality and editor engagement. A physical training will be held in Zaria, Kaduna State, to teach new contributors the basics of editing, while an online session will be organized to allow remote participation from other regions. Through these efforts, we aim to strengthen Hausa Wikipedia’s reliability and foster a sustainable editing community.
Wikimedia Project
[edit]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
Contact person and Location
[edit]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: Sadam Muhammad
- Email address: sadammuhammad11234@gmail.com
- Address: Kaduna State
- Location of Project: Zaria City, Kaduna State
Project class
[edit]Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club
- Individual
Timeline of activities
[edit]Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
- November 1 to November 31, 2025
Project Goal
[edit]Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
- Recruit new editors
- Add or improve content
Project Plan
[edit]Activities
[edit]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 will include a one-day in-person training in Zaria, a one-day online session, and a one-month writing contest designed to create and enhance vital Hausa Wikipedia articles.
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.
- The proposal will be shared through the Hausa Wikimedians User Group and Zaria Wikimedians User Group WhatsApp platforms. These groups provide effective communication channels to reach active community members and potential participants.
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 Hausa and Zaria Wikimedians WhatsApp groups, Meta-Wiki project pages, and social media announcements. This multi-channel approach ensures wide participation and timely updates.
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
5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high-quality content? If not, how will you support them?
- Some participants may need basic editing guidance or access to equipment. The project provides both physical and virtual training sessions, along with mentorship support. Computers and internet access will be made available when necessary to ensure everyone can contribute effectively.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- After the project, participants will remain connected through WhatsApp and Meta-Wiki spaces. They will be invited to future editing programs, mentorship opportunities, and contests to sustain their engagement and skill growth.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
- This initiative will significantly enhance Hausa Wikipedia’s content base by covering essential topics and ensuring higher information quality. Beyond improving articles, it will empower new contributors with practical editing knowledge and create a stronger, more connected Hausa-speaking Wikimedia community.
Impact
[edit]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 - 2
- Number of participants - 30
- Number of new editors - 20
- Number of articles created - 150
- Number of articles improved - 200
- Number of images uploaded -
- Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -
Metrics tracking
[edit]How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding) Wikimedia Dashboard Tool
Contest & prize-giving events
[edit]How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria)
| Criteria | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Article coverage | Completeness and depth of the topic | 2 |
| Writing clarity | Clear, organized, and readable content | 3 |
| Sources | Proper citation of reliable references | 2 |
| Formatting | Adherence to Wikipedia standards and layout | 1 |
| Originality | Creation of new articles or unique contributions | 1 |
Judging Process
- Judges will review all articles submitted.
- Each criterion will be scored based on the table above.
- Winners will be selected by total points.
- Judges will ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with contest rules.
Resources
[edit]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 coordinated by User:Smshika as the project lead, with User:Hauwa'u lawal ardo as a facilitator. Together, we will plan, organize, and manage all training sessions and the writing contest. Our roles include mobilizing participants, delivering training, and ensuring smooth implementation of project activities.
What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
- Venue rental for one-day training: ₦60,000
- Internet/data support for online session: ₦30,000
- Refreshments for 30 participants (₦3,000 each): ₦90,000
- Prize fund for writing contest (3 winners): ₦100,000
- Printing of materials, banner, and flyers: ₦40,000
- T-shirts for organizers (2 units): ₦30,000
- Miscellaneous supplies (stationery, USB drives, etc.): ₦12,500
Total requested funding: ₦362,500
Endorsements
[edit]Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!
- I fully support this project Hauwa'u lawal ardo (talk) 18:52, 15 October 2025 (UTC)