Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Smshika/Filling Gaps in Hausa Wikipedia
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
- The List of articles every Wikipedia should have is a guide that helps Wikipedias create and maintain important basic articles. These articles cover key topics that everyone should know about, providing a strong foundation of information. The list helps editors focus on creating good, useful content that serves the needs of readers in their language.
This project aims to create and improve important articles on Hausa Wikipedia based on a key list of essential topics. The contest is open to all editors of Hausa Wikipedia to encourage widespread participation and better content. Physical training will be held for Wikimedians from Zaria, Kaduna State, giving them hands-on editing skills. Online training will be available for Wikimedians from Zaria and other areas, making it easier for more people to join. Together, these activities will help build strong, reliable content and grow the Hausa Wikimedia 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
- October 1 to October 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 includes a one-day physical training, one-day online training, and a writing contest to engage participants in creating and improving essential 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 and communicated through the Hausa Wikimedians User Group Whatsapp group as well as the Zaria Wikimedians User Group. These platforms will provide direct outreach to active community members and contributors, ensuring the proposal reaches relevant Wikimedia editors and volunteers.
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 about the edit-a-thon mainly through the Hausa Wikimedians User Group and Zaria Wikimedians User Group WhatsApp groups. Additionally, announcements may be made on Wikimedia on-wiki pages and social media to reach a wider audience efficiently.
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?
- Participants may not all have the necessary equipment or editing skills initially. To support them, the project provides both in-person and online training covering Wikipedia basics. Participants are encouraged to bring their own devices, but access to computers and internet will be arranged if needed. Ongoing assistance ensures they can create quality content confidently.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- After the event, participants will be engaged through follow-up communications via Whatsapp groups and Meta-Wiki landing page to provide continued support and encouragement. They will be invited to join ongoing editing projects, writing contests, and future training sessions.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
- This project will help build important articles for Hausa Wikipedia. It fills gaps in knowledge and makes useful information easy to find for Hausa speakers. We will train people how to edit Wikipedia, run edit-a-thons, and hold contests to create good content. After the event, we will keep in touch with participants to help and encourage them. This work will grow the Hausa Wikipedia community and share free knowledge in Hausa.
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 - 3
- Number of participants - 30
- Number of new editors - 20
- Number of of articles created - 150
- Number of of articles improved - 200
- Number of 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 | How well the article explains the topic | 2 |
| Writing clarity | Clear and easy-to-understand language | 3 |
| Sources | Use of reliable sources to support facts | 2 |
| Formatting | Proper structure and Wikipedia style | 1 |
| Originality | New articles or adding unique info | 1 |
Judging Process
- Judges will read each article submitted.
- Each criterion will be scored as noted.
- The total points will determine the winner(s).
- Judges ensure fair scoring and adherence to 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 is led by me User:Smshika, serves as the project lead, with User:Hauwa'u lawal ardo acting as a facilitator. We will organize and oversee all activities including the edit-a-thons, training sessions, and the writing contest.
We will use our knowledge and community connections to coordinate participation, provide training, and ensure smooth execution of the project. 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 1-day physical training: ₦60,000
- Internet/data costs for online training: ₦30,000
- Refreshments for 30 participants (₦3,000 each): ₦90,000
- Prize funds for writing contest (3 winners): ₦100,000
- Printing of training materials, banner, and flyers: ₦40,000
- T-shirts for two organizers: ₦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 endorse the Filling Gaps in Hausa Wikipedia because it will strengthen Hausa knowledge and improve access for our community Hauwa'u lawal ardo (talk) 21:43, 11 September 2025 (UTC)