Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/AfroHistory:Promoting Nigerian Legends and Heroes (ID: 22829757)

ENRICHING THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE

The initiative aims to promote Nigerian legends and heroes on Wikimedia platforms, emphasizing the rich heritage and contributions of Nigeria to the global community. It aligns with Wikimedia's principles of knowledge sharing and diversity. Additionally, the project focuses on creating long-term impact through collaboration, campaigns, and the involvement of a Wikipedian In Residence. The endorsement underscores the importance of the initiative in amplifying Nigerian voices and enriching the global digital landscape, with a commitment to support its success.

Lastly, I am committed to participating in the program to offer my mental and physical support for its success. Together, we can work towards amplifying Nigerian voices and enriching the global digital landscape with diverse perspectives and narratives.

--Ayyuha Sideeq (talk) 07:52, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Project Goals

The project aims to promote Nigerian legends and heroes on Wikimedia platforms, addressing content gaps and celebrating their contributions and significances. It will recruit and train both existing and new editors, promote awareness in local languages, and provide training in Wikimedia Projects. The short-term impact includes improving articles related to Nigerian Legends and Heroes. Long-term goals involve establishing an annual campaign and utilizing collaboration and WIR across to retain Wikimedia editors. The project has garnered endorsement and support, emphasizing its measurable impact and commitment to inclusivity in representing Nigerian history and culture.

Lastly, I have been informed of the project and my roles and I will be available to offer my support.

--Albakry028 (talk) 07:56, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY

The project aims to increase the visibility of Nigerian Legends and Heroes, with a specific focus on Nigerian Figures. It seeks to achieve future impacts through collaborations among editors across the Country, retention of editors, and by targeting underrepresented categories to enhance sustainability. Present impacts include laying the groundwork for future endeavors, increasing visibility of Nigerian figures on Wikimedia platforms, training and recruiting new editors, and building a community essential for sustained engagement and impact within the Wikimedia Movement.

I wholeheartedly endorse this project for its potential to enhance the visibility of Nigerian figures, foster collaboration, and build a sustainable community within the Wikimedia Movement. I will be available and will support the project Philipola (talk) 08:12, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Celebrating Diversity; Promoting Nigerian Heroes on Wikimedia

This project aims to recruit and train new editors across the Country and youth to enhance content related to these figures. The inclusive approach includes sessions and training on articles translations and editing, ensuring accessibility and diversity. With collaborative efforts and support, I'm confident this initiative will celebrate the diverse voices that have shaped Nigerian history.

I will be available and supporting the Project. Ajokorede (talk) 08:22, 16 October 2024 (UTC)

Significance and Relevancy

This project aims to enrich Wikimedia platforms with stories of Nigerian legends, addressing existing content gaps.

By training and engaging editors, promoting awareness, and fostering contributions, we'll ensure the enduring impact of Nigeria's heroes is celebrated and preserved. Taoheedah (talk) 14:06, 20 October 2024 (UTC)

Rapid Fund Request : Not Funded

Hello , thanks for submitting your Rapid Fund request. We appreciate your willingness to contribute to the Wikimedia Movement.

We have completed the initial review of your application and we decided to not fund it. We made this decision considering several factors:

• Completeness of the grant application, including amount of AI generated content.
• Clear goals, objectives, and impact aligned with the requested budget, activities and metrics.
• On-wiki experience of the main applicant and the team.
• Completeness of the proposed budget, including alignment of the proposed expenses with local costs.

On behalf of the Sub-Saharan Africa regional review team. VThamaini (WMF) (talk) 14:33, 31 October 2024 (UTC)