Hadaka Open Learning Network

Hadaka Open Learning Network

Motto	"Learning Together, Growing Stronger"
Type	Non-profit Organization
Founded	2025
Location	Nigeria
Website	www.hadakaoln.org
Official Colors	Blue • Green • Orange

The Hadaka Open Learning Network is a community-focused initiative based in Northern Nigeria dedicated to promoting collaborative open learning (Hadaka means collaborate in Hausa). We aim to empower communities through physical and online education, while increasing access to free knowledge in the Hausa language and beyond.

History

The Hadaka Open Learning Network was founded in 2025 in response to the growing need for accessible learning opportunities in Northern Nigeria. With limited representation of Hausa knowledge online and a lack of digital inclusion programs in rural communities, the initiative was established to bridge these gaps through Wikimedia projects, open educational resources, and collaborative learning models.

Co-founders and Roles

The organization was co-founded by a group of dedicated Wikimedians who came together with a shared vision of promoting open knowledge, inclusivity, and community development. Below is the list of the co-founders with their names, Wikimedia usernames, and roles in the organization.

**Co-Founders**
Name	Wiki Username	Role in the Organization
Abubakar Ali	User:Gwanki	Chairman
Yusuf Sa'adu	User: Mahuta	Secretary
Sulaiman Muhd Hassan	User:A Sulaiman Z	Treasurer
Abubakar Umar Sadiq	User:Mr. Snatch	Public Relations Officer (PRO)

Our Vision and Mission

Vision Statement - To be a leading organization for open learning that empowers individuals and communities through knowledge sharing, preserves and promotes cultural and historical heritage, and fosters digital inclusion and educational innovation.

Mission Statement - To provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive learning opportunities, foster community engagement, and support open educational resources for lifelong learning with a focus on documenting, sharing, and celebrating cultural and historical knowledge.

Our Wikimedia Activities

Hausa Wikipedia Contributions
Wiki Ajami Project – Documenting Hausa in Arabic script on Wikisource, Wiktionary, Wiki Commons and Wikidata
Community Edit-a-thons – Focused on culture, education, history, and life skills
Open Learning Circles – Local study groups for Wikipedia, Wikibooks, and Wikidata
Northern Nigeria Knowledge Bank – Open-licensed archives of photos, videos, and oral histories

Our Programs

Program	Description
Learning Circles	Small group sessions under the Hadaka model for collaborative learning, sharing skills, and working on Wikimedia-related projects together.
Life Skills Wiki	Using Wikimedia projects as tools to teach essential life skills, digital literacy, and knowledge-sharing practices.
WikiAcademics	Partnering with universities and academic institutions to involve lecturers, researchers, and students in contributing to Wikimedia projects.
WikiEmirates	Documenting the deep histories of Northern Nigerian emirates for Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
CultureFest	Recording and sharing traditional festivals and cultural events of Northern Nigeria on Wikimedia platforms.
School Connect	Engaging secondary school students and teachers to use Wikimedia projects as references and contribute their knowledge.

Partnerships

We work with:

Local schools and universities
Cultural and community centers
Wikimedia affiliates in Nigeria
Libraries and archives

Organizational Development (Trustees’ Meeting)

August 2025

The organization convened a physical Trustees’ Meeting as part of its organizational development efforts. The session brought together all trustees to deliberate on the vision, mission, and future direction of the organization. During the meeting, the trustees discussed governance structures, clarified roles and responsibilities, and reviewed strategies for funding and sustainability.

Key outcomes of the meeting included:

Agreement on strengthening the organizational framework.
Establishment of clear decision-making processes.
Commitment of the trustees to provide continuous guidance, resources, and oversight to ensure long-term sustainability.

This meeting marked an important milestone in building a strong foundation for the organization and enhancing its ability to deliver on its mission.

Community Engagement Activities

August 2025

Wikipedia Training and Workshop

As part of our commitment to building capacity, HOLN organized a general physical meeting which included a training session for members. The training introduced members to the organization’s objectives, Wikimedia projects, and strategies for contributing effectively to open knowledge.

This event marked an important step in engaging members, building skills, and fostering collaboration within the community.

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Hadaka in Kano
Participants
Kano training
Participants
Participants in Maiduguri
Hadaka in Borno

October 2025

Wikidata Birthday 2025 (Northern Nigeria)

A community-led event organized to commemorate Wikidata’s anniversary, focusing on awareness, capacity building, and hands-on contributions to Wikidata. The activity introduced participants to Wikidata’s role in structured open data and supported new and existing editors in improving and adding data relevant to Northern Nigeria.

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Co-founders of Hadaka Open Learning Network celebrating Wikidata 2025 birthday in Northern Nigeria.
The organizers are celebrating Wikidata birthday.
Pictures of participants during the celebration.

December 2025

WikiAcademics

WikiAcademics: We organized and conducted a series of training workshops in Northern Nigerian universities to introduce Wikimedia projects to academic communities. The workshops were focusing on Wikipedia editing, Wiktionary, Wikivoyage, Wikisource, Wikidata, and the academic use of open knowledge.

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Membership Policy

The membership policy provides clear guidance on the rights, responsibilities, and requirements for joining and participating in the organization. Below are the policies that govern membership in the community.

Eligibility : Open to individuals and organizations that support the mission.
Rights : Members may vote, participate in activities, and access resources.
Responsibilities : Adherence to organizational rules, active participation, and promotion of HOLN’s objectives.
Registration : First registration is free and valid for one (1) year.
Renewal : After the first year, members must pay a renewal fee to continue their membership.
Termination : Membership may be revoked for non-renewal, breach of policy, or misconduct.

Interested Members

Below are the individuals who have shown interest in joining this Organization.

Please indicate your membership by signing using these tildes ( ~~~~ ).

Hamza DK (talk)
Abdulmuddalib Iabrahim Salisu (talk)
Aminu Badamasi (talk)
Sirjat (talk)
M Bash Ne (talk) 23:59, 31 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Ishaku Ajeje (talk)
Ibrahim Sani Mustapha (talk)
A'isha A Ibrahim (talk) 22:08, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Santa MMD (talk)
A Salisu (talk) 15:52, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Abubakar Kaddi (talk) 15:53, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Smshika (talk) 16:11, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Nnamadee (talk) 16:12, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hauwa'u lawal ardo (talk) 16:13, 23 December 2025
Umar A Muhammad (talk) 16:48, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Naja'atu Bintoo Usman (talk) 17:38, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Abdulrahman tahir shika (talk) 17:40, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
~2025-42640-59 (talk) 18:25, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Fateemah usman (talk) 18:34, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Aisha Yahuza (talk) 22:04, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Mansir Yusuf (talk) 09:19, 24 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Abdulrahman tahir shika (talk) 16:25, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Fateemah usman (talk) 17:50, 23 December 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Contact

Meta-Wiki Username: User:Hadaka Open Learning Network
Email: info@hadakaoln.org
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"Hadaka" means collaborate – Together, we open the doors to knowledge.