Reports:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Report/Sirjat/Connecting Wikipedia to Wikidata for Enhancing Hausa Wikipedia through Structured Data

Goals

Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went? I met my goals and I'm happy with how the project went

Outcome

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Target outcome	Achieved outcome	Explanation
Number of events - 1	1
Number of participants - 25	27
Number of new editors - 10
Number of of articles created - 50 Wikidata	47	new items created
Number of of articles improved - 50	241	Wikipedia articles

Prize Winners

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Learning

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What worked well?

The project went smoothly overall, with participants actively engaging and showing enthusiasm in learning how to link Wikipedia articles to Wikidata. The structured training and practical exercises worked effectively to ensure understanding.

What did not work so well?

However, a scheduling change from evening to morning caused some participants to arrive late, which slightly disrupted the initial flow.

What would you do differently next time?

In the future, I would focus on better communication regarding schedule changes, consider offering flexible session timings, and implement reminders to ensure timely attendance.

Finances

Grant funds spent

Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.

The grant funds were spent entirely on approved expenses, ensuring the project's success. Below is the breakdown of how the funds were utilized:

Hall rental for two days: ₦30,000 – for hosting the training sessions in a conducive environment.
Refreshments for 25 participants (2 days): ₦50,000 – to provide snacks and drinks, keeping participants engaged and comfortable.
Banner for the event: ₦15,000 – for visibility and branding during the sessions.
T-shirts for two facilitators: ₦15,000 – as part of the project’s promotional items.
Transportation for one facilitator (Kano to Hadejia): ₦20,000 – to cover travel expenses for smooth facilitation.
Flyers, tags, and online promotion: ₦30,000 – to create awareness and ensure the event's visibility both online and offline.
Miscellaneous expenses: ₦20,000 – for unplanned but necessary project costs.

The total amount spent was ₦180,000, and all expenses were in line with the approved budget. A detailed financial report with receipts and documentation is available for transparency.

Remaining funds

Do you have any remaining grant funds? No

Photos from Event

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Anything else?

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