Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Funtua WomenWiki Initiative:Empowering Voices, Bridging Knowledge (ID: 22275828)

Endorsment from A Sulaiman Z (talk)

• I support this project because the project organizer is a female, this will give a chance to the women to be involved or to contribute to the Wikimedia projects.

--A Sulaiman Z (talk) 22:02, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Hamza DK (talk)

This proposal will surely be efficient in Hausa Wikipedia and other wikis, the Hausa Wikipedia Are lacking female editors.with this proposal there will be an increase of women in wiki movements.

--Hamza DK (talk) 22:31, 28 August 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from —Gwanki^✉️

I endorse this proposal for its vital role in addressing the gender gap in our communities. The well-designed strategies, community engagement, partnerships, and focus on Hausa Wikipedia content promise meaningful impact. It aligns seamlessly with Wikimedia's goals, making it a standout project deserving support.

--—Gwanki^✉️ 09:30, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Yusuf Sa'adu (talk)

I wholeheartedly endorse this proposal. It's a significant step toward gender balance in our community. The well-structured strategies, community engagement, and outreach are impressive. With my expertise, this project promises impactful results, contributing to Wikimedia's goals. It deserves our strong support.

--Yusuf Sa'adu (talk) 09:34, 6 September 2023 (UTC)

Funded

Hello @A Salisu thank you for applying for the rapid fund grant. We reviewed and approved the grant in the amount of 1,164,000 NGN (1,506.13 USD) with the following comments:

The project's vision of bridging the gender gap on Wikipedia and specifically focusing on Hausa Wikipedia is commendable. It directly addresses a knowledge inequity issue, and the objectives are clear and focused. We recommend the following considerations to the project team;

Include details on how the project activities will be documented, and how progress reports will be shared with the community. Transparent reporting enhances accountability and allows the broader community to learn from the project's experiences.

Having a diverse team of facilitators can provide varied perspectives and enhance the learning experience. Consider diversifying the team in terms of gender, background, or expertise to enrich the training sessions.

Considering that this might be the first of many, your application mentions engaging with local community members, but we ask that you consider mentioning any collaboration with other Wikimedia groups or organizations. Collaborative efforts can amplify the project's reach and impact.

Wishing you success on this project outing.

Best regards, (On behalf of the Middle East and Africa regional funds team) ~~~~ YPam (WMF) (talk) 13:48, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

Hello A Salisu (talk) 09:06, 27 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for approving our grant application. We appreciate your feedback and will take your advice to hear.

• We will make sure to document our project activities and share progress reports for transparency .
• We'll work on building a diverse team to enhance our training sessions.
• We'll explore collaboration opportunities with other Wikimedia group and organisations to expand our project impact.

We're excited to move forward with your support and and make this project success.

A Salisu (talk) 09:19, 27 October 2023 (UTC)