Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/AfroHistory:Promoting Nigerian Legends and Heroes (ID: 23095212)

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 Ayyuha Sideeq (talk) 13:13, 7 June 2025 (UTC).

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. Tesleemah (talk) 13:08, 4 June 2025 (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 Albakry028 (talk) 13:13, 4 June 2025 (UTC)

Funded

Hello Taofeeq Abdulkareem, thank you for submitting this Rapid Fund request. We have reviewed your grant request and have decided to fund it in the amount of 1,673,000 NGN ( 1042.79 USD). Please note that project start and end dates have been adjusted and included in Cycle 5 of the Rapid Fund.

We sincerely appreciate your contribution to the Wikimedia movement and wish you the best with your project! You will receive an approval email with the next steps required.

On behalf of the Sub-Saharan Africa regional review team. WBuloso-WMF (talk) 13:39, 25 June 2025 (UTC)