Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Naija Traditions 2024 (ID: 22764362)
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Applicant Details
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
AB-Babayo
- Organization
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- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
Main Proposal
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Naija Traditions 2024
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-10-01 - 2024-11-01
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Nigeria
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Other (please specify) Wikimedia Training, Bridging knowledge gap
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
The importance of local traditions and the traditional sector in preserving societal values, norms, and heritage cannot be underestimated. These elements are foundational to the cultural identity and continuity of communities. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that local traditions and notable traditional rulers are prominently represented in Wikimedia projects.
Change We Aim to Bring:
We aim to enhance the representation of Nigerian cultures and traditions, along with notable traditional leaders, on Wikimedia projects. This project seeks to address existing content gaps by providing comprehensive and accurate information about Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and its esteemed traditional leaders. By doing so, we not only preserve our heritage but also educate and inform a global audience about the diversity and significance of Nigerian traditions. This initiative presents a valuable opportunity to document and celebrate the rich tapestry of Nigerian cultural practices, ensuring they are recognized and appreciated worldwide.
Main Challenges or Problems:
1. Content Gaps on Wikimedia Projects: There is a significant lack of information about Nigerian traditional leaders and cultural practices on Wikimedia platforms.
2. Underrepresentation of Local Traditions: Many local traditions and cultural practices are not well-documented or easily accessible online, leading to a gap in knowledge and understanding.
3. Gender Gaps: The contributions and roles of women in preserving and promoting Nigerian traditions are often underrepresented.
Main Approaches to Achieve This Change:
1. Training Sessions: Conduct online and in-person training sessions to equip both new and existing editors with the skills necessary to create and improve articles on Wikimedia projects.
- Online Sessions: Focus on account creation, minor edits, and enhancing editing skills. - Physical Sessions: Provide in-depth training on Wikipedia fundamentals, emphasizing notability and reliable source referencing to prevent vandalism and ensure high-quality contributions.
2. Edit-a-thon: Organize a two-week edit-a-thon to allow participants to practice and apply their newly acquired skills. This period will include continuous support and guidance through a WhatsApp group, ensuring participants remain motivated and confident.
3. Content Creation and Improvement: Encourage participants to create new articles and improve existing ones related to Nigerian Traditional Leaders and their traditions. Emphasis will be placed on closing knowledge and gender gaps.
4. Review and Awards: After the edit-a-thon, review the participants' edits to ensure accuracy and quality. Recognize and award the best contributions to motivate ongoing participation.
5. Sustaining the Community: Establish a lasting community through the WhatsApp group, providing continuous support, collaboration opportunities, and motivation to contribute high-quality content to Wikimedia projects.
Through implementing these approaches, we aim to create a comprehensive and accurate representation of Nigerian cultural heritage on Wikimedia platforms, thereby preserving and promoting our traditions on a global scale.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
The Wiki Loves Naija Tradition 2024 project will span one month and consists of five customized sessions designed to engage editors in the campaign. The planned activities are as follows: 1. Online Sessions:
- First Session: Focus on account creation and minor edits. This session will be conducted via Zoom, providing participants with basic knowledge of editing Wikipedia and its sister projects. - Second Session: Aimed at enhancing the editing skills of participants and addressing any issues encountered during their initial edits. This session will also be held online.
2. Physical Sessions:
- To prevent vandalism and destructive edits when creating and improving articles on Wikipedia, we will conduct two in-person training sessions. These sessions will cover the basics and fundamentals of Wikipedia and its sister projects, with an emphasis on notability and reliable source referencing. Our facilitators will lead these sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding.
3. Edit-a-thon:
- A two-week edit-a-thon will follow the training sessions, allowing participants to apply their newly acquired editing skills. During this period, participants will stay connected through a WhatsApp group, receiving ongoing guidance and support. Facilitators will be available to provide real-time assistance, answer questions, and ensure participants can confidently contribute to Wikipedia. This continuous interaction will help maintain motivation and address any challenges encountered while editing.
4. Review and Awards:
- After the edit-a-thon, we will spend five days reviewing participants' edits. Winners will be identified and awarded based on the quality and impact of their contributions.
5. Closing Ceremony:
- The closing ceremony will honor the winners of the edit-a-thon and encourage all participants to continue editing and contributing to Wikipedia and its sister projects. We will celebrate participants' achievements, award certificates to winners, and recognize their efforts. Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of sustaining the community created during the project. The established WhatsApp group will continue to serve as a resource for guidance, collaboration, and motivation, fostering long-term commitment to contributing high-quality content to Wikipedia and its sister projects.
Already a meta page for the project has already been created: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Naija_Tradtions_2024
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
1. AB-Babayo is a dedicated and active editor of both English and Hausa Wikipedia with a strong track record of contributing to various Wikipedia projects. He has been involved in multiple Wikimedia initiatives, including Wikimedia Awareness in Akko, Wikimedia Awareness in Pen Resources University, Nigerian Independence at 63, Wikiloves Afrodemic, Wikimedia Awareness in Ummah College of Health Science and Technology, and the First Jewel Writing Workshop. Additionally, AB-Babayo played a crucial role in the Wikimedians Connect Campaign, serving as the overall editor for the project's edit-a-thon. As a passionate language advocate and seasoned content creator, AB-Babayo has extensive experience in recruiting and mentoring numerous editors under different communities. He has participated in various Wikipedia training sessions, both in-person and virtual.
- Role: Project lead and a trainer
2. Abike25 is a highly experienced Wikimedia editor with a distinguished history of contributions across various initiatives. In September 2023, he excelled in the Train the Trainer program in northeast Nigeria and won the First Prize in both the Wikipedia Awareness and Training in Higher Institutions in Oyo State and the 2023 Harnessing the Power of Open Data competition. He was also a top contributor in several other campaigns, including the Wikipedia Awareness campaign in Osun State, the Africa Day Campaign in Kwara, the Wikicreed Bootcamp for Professors and Educators, and the Wikimedia Awareness of Higher Institutions in Oyo State. In 2024, he was among the top 30 contributors in the Wikidata Coordinate Me event, earned third place in the EveryBookItsReader campaign, and was the second highest contributor in the Wiki Loves Libraries 2.0 initiative. Abike25's extensive involvement and numerous accolades underscore his commitment to Wikimedia projects and his expertise in the community.
Role- Online Facilitator
3. OTim75 Since 2017, he is an active Wikipedian, contributing significantly to numerous Wikimedia projects. Notable among these are the 2020 Month of African Cinema for Nigerians, Wiki Loves Africa 2021, Wiki Loves SDGs Nigeria, and many others. He has trained many editors across Nigeria and beyond, continually enhancing his skills in contributing to Wikipedia and its sister projects. With his extensive knowledge of Wikimedia, he has organized and co-facilitated several photo walks, edit-a-thons, and contests in Nigeria. His participation and coordination efforts span a variety of Wikimedia projects, events, and workshops, including Info-tourism and Wellness, Wikipedia Awareness in Ilesa, Wikidata for Tourism in Nigeria, and Wikidata of Media Personalities in Nigeria, among others.
- Role: Online facilitator
4.Chikeme Chizurumshe is a seasoned Wikimedia editor, she has actively participated in numerous Wikimedia projects, including the 2024 Afrosports Contest, Wiki Loves Africa 2023, and Wiki Loves Folklore 2022. Leveraging her extensive experience, she has facilitated many Wikimedia initiatives. With her expertise, she has successfully trained over 100 editors, contributing significantly to the growth and development of the Wikimedia community.
- Role: Online facilitator
5.Thinkrasheed is a dedicated contributor to Wikimedia and its sister projects, with a strong focus on promoting Hausa culture. He emerged as the top editor in the Wikipedia Awareness campaign in Akko and has volunteered in numerous Wikimedia projects, including the Wikimedia Awareness in Kwami, Wiki Loves Afrodemic 2023, and My ability in disability. His notable contributions encompass participating in Edit-a-thons and facilitating the 1Lib1Ref project. His extensive involvement and leadership highlight his significant impact on enhancing and showcasing Hausa content on Wikipedia, reflecting his commitment to enriching the platform with cultural diversity and accurate information.
Role: Offline facilitator and communication officer
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
The target participants for this project are individuals from Nigeria. This will be achieved by sending flyers online to reach different locations and releasing Google Forms for call for applications before the commencement of the project. Successful participants will be selected and contacted to be trained for the program. By the end of the project, the already created community will be maintained for continued engagement with the participants.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
Yes
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
Before the event commences, we will strictly follow the Wikimedia friendly space policy. Additionally, we are implementing proactive measures to establish a secure, encouraging, and fair environment for all attendees. https://foundation.wikimedia.org/wiki/Policy:Friendly_space_policy#Youth_Safety
- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
I, along with my team, have developed strategies and established communication channels with all target communities. You can find my notification to the Nigeria Wikimedia User Group on their talk page at: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Wiki_Loves_Naija_Tradition_2024
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Cultural background, ethnicity, religion, racial
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
My objective is to gather valuable insights and evaluate the impact of the project by exploring the following learning questions:
1.Did the project train both new and existing editors?
2.Did the project close the knowledge gap by improving articles on Nigerian Traditional Leaders and traditions?
3.Did the project address gender gaps related to Nigerian Traditional Leaders and their traditions?
4.Did the project create new articles about Nigerian Traditional Leaders and their traditions?
5.Did the project improve existing articles about Nigerian Traditional Leaders and their traditions?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 60 | Total number of people would be involve in the project |
| Number of editors | 50 | The project aims to provide training for the overall number of 50 new participants. |
| Number of organizers | 10 | Total number of facilitators and volunteers |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 150 |
| Wikidata | 100 |
| Wiktionary | |
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| Wikimedia Incubator | |
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| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
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| Wikiversity | |
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| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
Creating an Outreach Dashboard: We will establish an outreach dashboard to enhance project management and performance assessment. This dashboard will act as a central hub for monitoring participant activities and project metrics, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the project duration.
Financial proposal
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
1758000 NGN
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
1058.92 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
Endorsements and Feedback
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Community members are invited to share meaningful feedback on the proposal and include reasons why they endorse the proposal. Consider the following:
- Stating why the proposal is important for the communities involved and why they think the strategies chosen will achieve the results that are expected.
- Highlighting any aspects they think are particularly well developed: for instance, the strategies and activities proposed, the levels of community engagement, outreach to underrepresented groups, addressing knowledge gaps, partnerships, the overall budget and learning and evaluation section of the proposal, etc.
- Highlighting if the proposal focuses on any interesting research, learning or innovation, etc. Also if it builds on learning from past proposals developed by the individual or organization, or other Wikimedia communities.
- Analyzing if the proposal is going to contribute in any way to important developments around specific Wikimedia projects or Movement Strategy.
- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).