Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Awareness in Ogbomosho (ID: 22279580)

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Applicant Details

Main Wikimedia username. (required)

Taofeeq Abdulkareem

Organization

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Main Proposal

1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.

Wikimedia Awareness in Ogbomosho

2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.

2023-10-26 - 2023-11-26

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) Creating awareness about Wikimedia projects, Training Wikimedia editors, Improve content about Ogbomosho Community on Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons.

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)

Ogbomosho is a bustling metropolis within Oyo State, Nigeria and it is a home to a thriving community of nearly one million residents. The city takes pride in its educational landscape, housing esteemed institutions like Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Best Legacy College of Education, and the School of Nursing. Adding to the city's vibrant tapestry are several writers' clubs and associations, contributing their essence to its intellectual and cultural vibrancy. Yet, amid these promising strides, a visible gap remains, revealing a shortage of editors, initiatives and lack of awareness aimed at fostering Wikimedia's growth within the heart of Ogbomosho's community. As an enthusiastic member of this community, having personally discovered the power of Wikimedia, I feel a strong responsibility to initiate the first Wikimedia awareness campaign and training program in Ogbomosho. This initiative aims to foster the growth of new editors and ignite the emergence of dedicated champions for Wikimedia projects. The project intents to train and recruit 40 editors who are resident of Ogbomosho. By establishing Wikipedia and its sister projects' awareness in Ogbomosho, we hope to lay a robust foundation for the widespread adoption and utilization of Wikimedia products, particularly among the youth. Furthermore, this proposed month-long endeavor holds the promise of addressing content gaps that currently exist in various articles across different topics. Collaborating with experienced editors, we intend to elevate the coverage of notable local and international scholars, organizations, tourist attractions, and historical sites within Ogbomosho on Wikipedia. While other communities have benefited from Wikimedia training and established community meetups, Ogbomosho lacks any such activities or opportunities. If approved, this project will establish the inaugural Wiki community meetup in Ogbomosho, designed to keep participants engaged with ongoing and future Wikimedia-related activities in the community.

Main approaches or strategies to achieve these changes:

This initiative aims to facilitate the active involvement of students and youths across various institutions, clubs, and associations within the Ogbomosho community. Our main approaches to drive these changes involve the training and recruitment of 40 new editors from different higher institutions, writers, and youth associations in Ogbomosho. To raise awareness about Wikimedia projects among Ogbomosho participants, we recognize that many are familiar with English Wikipedia but are less aware of other language options, such as Yoruba. Given that Yoruba is the dominant language in the community, our training project will prioritize Yoruba Wikimedia and other sister projects that advocate for free knowledge and open access to information. This approach is designed to cater for the specific needs of the community. Establishing a community of Wikimedia editors in Ogbomosho is integral to our strategy. Taoheedah, an active and prominent Yoruba Wikipedia editor and has contributed to a lot of Wikimedia campaigns, will serve as a facilitator for both online and offline sessions. This partnership with the Yoruba User group, through Taoheedah, will aid in project execution and the ongoing sustenance of the community. Additionally, the creation of a WhatsApp group for new editors will further facilitate collaboration. Participants will be trained in contributing effectively to various Wikimedia projects covered in the training. This includes tasks such as creating Wikipedia accounts, understanding core content policies, grasping general editing principles, creating new articles, and making minor edits. These skills will enable them to enhance content related to individuals, places, organizations, and more. To ensure progress and provide assistance, we will utilize the outreach dashboard. This tool will help us track contributions and offer one-on-one support to offline and online editors, further promoting engagement and fruitful participation.

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 project will span for a month and its objective is to introduce Wikimedia to the Ogbomosho community through a comprehensive approach:

1. Conducting a two-day in-person workshop: Over the course of two days, participants will receive hands-on training from four facilitators. This workshop will cover essential Wikimedia skills, including account creation and basic edits. With the first Physical training being the first week of the campaign and the second one being the third week of the campaign.

2. Hosting two sets of online reinforcement training: To enhance participants' editing abilities on platforms like Wikipedia and Wikicommons, the project will offer online sessions. Skilled facilitators will guide these sessions, targeting areas where participants require improvement. With the first online training being the second week of the campaign and the second one being the fourth week of the campaign.

3. Review session: At the end of this period, a review session will take place. This session will involve assessing participants' work, addressing queries, and distributing certificates. Exceptional contributors will be recognized with certificates of excellence. A dedicated WhatsApp group will serve as a platform for interaction, encouraging participants to edit and seek guidance.

4. Establishing a Wikimedia editors community in Ogbomosho: The project will culminate in the creation of a sustainable editors community. This community will ensure the ongoing exchange of knowledge and collaboration among editors.

In essence, these activities collectively aim to introduce the Ogbomosho community to Wikipedia, equip participants with editing skills, and establish a lasting community of Wikimedia editors.

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.

Taofeeq Abdulkareem is an experienced Wikimedia editor and a Facilitator for Wikimedia Promotion in Akure. He has participated in many Wikimedia Projects and Campaigns such as Wiki Loves SDGs 2021 where he participated as an active editor, he has also participated in Campaigns like WikiForHuman Rights Nigeria; WikiClimateCampus Tour Nigeria; Afrocreatives Wikiprojects; Wiki Pages Wanting Photo (WPWP) Project; Wikiloves Library Nigeria among others where he has contributed actively. He has held leadership positions in Wikimedia, most notably as a Special Duty Officer, and is currently the Vice President, Training and Development of the Wikimedia Fan Club at the University of Ilorin. He has proven talents in event management and planning in leadership positions, particularly at Wikiclimatecampustour Nigeria, University of Ilorin Physical Training, and Wikimedia Fan Club, Unilorin, Arts + Feminism 2023 Campaign. Outside Wikimedia, he is the current President of the Owo Local Government Area Students' Union, as well as the Vice President of the Institute of Sound Education, Relationship, and Health's Associate Ambassador at the University of Ilorin, where he assisted in the organization's event planning and demonstrated coordination, planning, and team planning skills. He is the project lead and member of the host community.

Tesleemah is a Certified Organiser, Wikimedia Organisers' Lab focused on Climate Change and Sustainability and the project lead of Wikimedia promotion in Akure. She will coordinate and train participants as a facilitator during the Online trainings. She was one of the facilitators of Explore Africa contest and also facilitated the Afrosports project championed by Free Knowledge Africa. Also she was one of the facilitators of the Wikimedia awareness in Federal University of Kashere.

Ibjaja055 is the Organizer of the Wikimedia Promotions in Federal University of Kashere. He will coordinate the online sessions. He was one of the facilitators of Wikimedia Promotion in Akure and also one of the local coordinator of Wikiclimatecampustour project. He is an experienced Wikimedia projects editor and has participated in different Wikimedia projects

Taoheedah has also participated in different wikimedia projects. She is one of the top contributor to Explore Nigeria Project, She has also participated in Wiki LIS Awareness, Afrosport Nigeria, Afrocreatives, Wiki Pages Wanting Photo (WPWP) Project and De-Stub Yoruba Wikipedia Articles Contest. She is an active English and Yoruba Wikimedia Usergroup. She is an experienced Yoruba Wikimedia and she has facilitated many project related to Yoruba Wikimedia, I will partner with the Yoruba User group through her to help in the execution of the project.

Albakry028 will coordinate both physical and virtual trainings. He is an experienced Wikimedia editor and a member of English Wikipedia Usergroup. He has contributed actively in numerous campaigns including Wikiclimatecampustour Nigeria, Wiki for Human Rights, AfroCreatives WikiProject, Wikimedia Promotion in Akure and more.

Abdullahalaba is an experienced editor who has facilitated different project such as Wikimedia promotion in Akure,He has actively participated in various Wikimedia projects like Wikiloves library Nigeria, Afrocreatives Wikiprojects and Afrosport project by free knowledge Africa. He belong to English Wikipedia User group.

For the two days in-person trainings, Tesleemah, Albakry028 and Abdullahalaba will join the project lead to make it happen. They are in high proximity with the host community.

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 our project are the diverse youth population in the Ogbomosho Community, and no prior experience with Wikimedia is necessary to participate. A significant portion of these youths are enrolled in high schools and tertiary institutions. We will engage potential participants through collaboration with student body associations within the community and leveraging media and massive publicity to connect with these potential participants before the project's actual implementation. During the project, we will actively facilitate the training, ensuring that participants gain the necessary knowledge and skills to contribute to Wikipedia and sister projects. Additionally, we will monitor the online edit-a-thon to prevent any vandalism or misinformation.

The project will contribute to the development of Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons by building knowledge and creating more active editors, as well as improving the quality of photo uploads. To ensure sustainability, we will create a WhatsApp group, where participants can stay in touch, discuss Wikimedia projects, and stay updated on the latest events and workshops. Additionally, the Ogbomosho Wikimedian Hub will be welcomed into the Wikimedia Nigeria User Group to ensure continued engagement and participation in Wikimedia projects.

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.

1. The General friendly space policy for Wikimedia events will be summarized and to be read at the beginning of each event. The event will adhere to the Wikimedia-friendly space policy during the event. The Wikimedia-friendly space policy and UCoC will be distributed to participants before the event starts. The event also promises to be safe and conducive.

2. People of age 14 or younger will not be allowed register for the training since the target participants are youths who are Adults (18 years and above)

3. Mature content such as violent or sexually explicit imagery will not be displayed in public areas of the venue.

4. I will make the copies of the youth safety plan available for event attendees.

5. I will ensure the physical events comply with all local laws and regulations that apply to the young attendees.

The Youth Safety Policy can also be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZEa-iIOvGGHLEJXxYQo7LNeiVzAs9HMrTb9nuKg5HY/edit?usp=drivesdk

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 have informed the Wikimedia Nigeria User Group through their meta page

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Wikimedia_Awareness_in_Ogbomosho

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

17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)

Did the project create community awareness about Wikimedia projects in Ogbomosho?

Did the project train new editors to have the required skills to edit Wikimedia projects?

Was the project beneficial to the target participants in terms of full satisfaction of the knowledge acquired?

Did the participants contribute contents to Wikipedia and it's sisters' projects ?

Did the project create a sustainable group of Wikimedia editors in Ogbomosho Community?

18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)

Number of participants, editors, and organizers
Other Metrics	Target	Optional description
Number of participants	46	Participants: These are the total number of people that will be available for the online and offline events. This includes the editors, organisers and institution representatives.
Number of editors	40	This includes both New Editors, that will create new accounts and will be monitored on the modus operandi of contributing positively to Wikimedia Foundation Projects. Also Returning Editors, who already have their accounts and will be further trained
Number of organizers	6	These are the total number of the organizers

Number of content contributions to Wikimedia projects
Wikimedia project	Number of content created or improved
Wikipedia	50
Wikimedia Commons	100
Wikidata	40
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions or Abtsract Wikipedia

Optional description for content contributions.

On commons: We plan to upload 100 pictures of significant building, significant places in Ogbomosho and notable personality in the City, this will ensure the coverage of Ogbomosho on Wikimedia.

Wikidata: 40 data items and missing items will be added on Wikidata related to buildings in the city , significant places in the city and notable personality in the city.This will ensure Ogbomosho has enough data on wikimedia which will be useful for readers who wish to navigate the City as well as ensure proper representation of Ogbomosho on Wikimedia.

Wikipedia : 30 new articles will be Created on Wikipedia related to significant buildings in Ogbomosho, significant places and notable personality in the city. Also there will be translation of articles related to Ogbomosho to Yoruba Language. This will bridge the content gap of the City on Wikimedia at large. 20 already created articles will be improved by adding neccessary categories, Fixing minor edits and adding new sections. In total 50 Wikipedia articles will be created/edited related to notable buildings, significant places, and notable personality in Ogbomosho. This will help bridge the content gap on the online encyclopedia and also ensure there is active editors rather than just passive readers.

19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)

No

Main Open Metrics Data
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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)

I will create an outreach dashboard where we will monitor the participants activities. It will also be used to measure some project metrics such as number of participants, number of articles created/improved, number of references added to articles, article views amongst others. There will also be usage of Hashtag tool

Financial proposal

21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KZiwJjiF5UJ0jRSjoyVXb-rMcD-61YjakI5QmwfvY1I/edit?usp=drivesdk

22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)

1290000 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.

1635.82 USD

We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.

Yes

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