Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Sumy IB/Kano Wikidata Community Development Project 2026

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal.

Wikidata Kano 2026 is a capacity-building project aimed at introducing new and existing Wikimedia contributors in Kano State to Wikidata and structured data editing. The project will consist of two days of in-person training and edit-a-thon activities, followed by a one-day online follow-up session. Participants will learn how to create and improve Wikidata items, add references, and contribute high-quality structured data related to notable Nigerian topics. The project seeks to strengthen the Wikidata community in Kano by recruiting new contributors and supporting existing editors to become active Wikidata contributors.

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.

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: Hauwau Sani
• Email address: reachhauwa7@gmail.com
• Address: Kano, Kano Network
• Location of Project: Kano, Kano State

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

01-July-2026 to 30-July-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

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?

The project will consist of a series of activities including two days of physical training and edit-a-thon sessions, followed by one online follow-up and mentorship session. Participants will receive practical training on Wikidata and contribute directly during the 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.

The proposal will be shared with members of the Hausa Wikimedia User Group Nigeria community through WhatsApp groups, and relevant Wikimedia community communication platforms. Feedback from experienced community members will be incorporated into the project planning process.

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 recruited and informed through WhatsApp groups, social media platforms, university networks, and direct outreach. Communication before, during, and after the event will be carried out mainly through WhatsApp and email.

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

• User:Sumy IB
• User:A Sulaiman Z
• User:Gwanki

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 have access to smartphones or laptops. The training is designed for beginners and will provide step-by-step guidance on Wikidata editing. Internet support will be provided during the physical sessions to ensure effective participation.

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

Participants will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp support group where they can receive mentorship, ask questions, and continue contributing to Wikidata. The online follow-up session will also be used to address challenges and encourage continued participation.

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

This project aims to strengthen the Wikidata community in Kano by introducing structured data skills to new contributors and improving the quality and quantity of data related to Nigeria on Wikidata. The project will also help identify and nurture future community leaders and trainers.

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 - 3
2. Number of participants - 30
3. Number of new editors - 15
4. Number of of articles created - 200
5. Number of of articles improved - 500
6. Number of of images uploaded -
7. 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 Tool, attendance records, registration forms, and post-event follow-up monitoring. Detailed reports will be submitted after project completion.

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)

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:Sumy IB with support from experienced Wikidata contributors and User:A Sulaiman Z. And User:Gwanki will be project's adviser and the online facilitor

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. Training Hall (2 days day)  ₦100,000
2. Refreshments for participants (2, physical trainings) - 2500×30×2days = ₦150,000
3. Transportation support for organizers - ₦50,000
4. Banner for the event - 20,000
5. T shirts for Facilitators - 20,000
6. Contingecy - 20,000

Total = 360,000

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

• I  Strong support A Sulaiman Z (talk) 19:48, 14 June 2026 (UTC)
•  Strong support Gwanki 📩 08:32, 15 June 2026 (UTC)