WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Empowering and Documenting Minority Groups in Nigeria: Gombe Network experience
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Empowering and Documenting Minority Groups in Nigeria: Gombe Experience | ||
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| Author(s): Ismail Atiba | Username(s): Atibrarian | Session type: lightning talk | |
| Affiliation: Wikimedia User Group Nigeria | Session track(s): Equity, Inclusion, and Community Health/Initiatives | ||
| Abstract:
This presentation explores the collaborative efforts between the Wikimedia UG Nigeria and JONAPWD to enhance the representation and documentation of minority groups in Nigeria. Highlighting the initiatives undertaken during the International Day of Disabilities in December 2023, this session will delve into the Wiki for Minorities (WfM) project, focusing on the areas of Disabili-Ties, Spiritualities, and Minorities. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies employed for raising awareness, building capacity, and engaging in practical documentation activities such as edit-a-thons and photo walks. The session aims to inspire and equip participants with the knowledge to replicate similar initiatives in their regions. |
Audience : basic/medium | ||
| Mode: Hybrid | |||
| Special requirements: HDMI, Translation | |||
| How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region?
This session will highlight the initiative undertaken to Empower and document minority groups in Nigeria. Specifically, participants will gain valuable experience in empowering and documenting minority groups, strategies for effective collaboration, capacity building and community engagement, practical documentation techniques. | |||
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