Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024/Home
Overview
editWith over 1.8 billion young people in the world today, their energy, creativity, and drive have brought about unprecedented levels of global youth engagement. Young people are increasingly stepping up as leaders and innovators, creating solutions for pressing global issues and proving their capacity to lead change. Recognizing their potential and contributions is not only an investment for the future but a necessity for the present.
The International Youth Day (IYD), celebrated annually on August 12, provides a unique opportunity to highlight and amplify the voices, actions, and initiatives of young people worldwide. The main goal of IYD is to draw attention to the issues faced by youth, celebrate their achievements, and encourage their meaningful engagement in various spheres of life.
Global Team
editCampaign Coordinators
editOrganizing Communities
editKindly take note of these Important links for your reference
Link to the Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024 Campaign resources
Link to the Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024 Topic List
- University of Ilorin Fan Club led by Ebubechukwu1 and Pascal
- University of Ibadan Fan Club led by
- Gombe State University Fan Club led by Usman
- Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Imo State University led by Emmanuel Obiajulu & Iwuala Lucy
Working Team
edit- Kingaustin07- Communication and social media manager
- Dorcas- Support trainer
- Iwuala Lucy - Support trainer
- Yahuzaishat- Support trainer
Prizes
editFor winners in Nigeria: Prizes for Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024 in Each Organizing Communities;
- 1st Position: NGN 40,000 worth of Gifts Voucher
- 2nd Position: NGN 30,000 worth of Gifts Voucher
- 3rd Position: NGN 20,000 worth of Gifts Voucher
- Newest Editor: NGN 10,000 worth of Gifts Voucher
Jury Process
editEnglish Wikipedia
- 10 point for complete article created
- 3 point for article stubs created
- 2 point for articles improved (1000+ bytes)
- 1 point for info box addition
- 1 point for adequate reference to existing articles
English wikidata
- 4 points for new items created
- 2 points for items improved
- 0.5 for proper references to improved items
Language Wikipedia
- 5 points for newly created articles on language Wikipedia
- 3 points for translating articles on language Wikipedia
- 1 point for proper reference on language Wikipedia
Note: After making your edits, add what you did in the edit summary space for us to track your point.
Deliverables and Timelines
edit- Implementation Dates: 12 of August 2024
- Venue: [Day One Zoom Link]
- 1st week ; 1st to 7th August planning, awareness & documentation
Done - 2nd weekː Project training for community leads and working team Done
- 3rd Week; Wikivibrance International Youth Day 2024 Virtual Launch, and Partners Spotlight on the campaign theme Done
- 4th Week: 1st August - 25th August In-person events by local organising communities
Not done
- 5th - 6th week: 1st- 14th September Report drafting Not done
- 7th - 9th week: 15th- 20th September Report submission Not done
Metrics
edit| Organising Communities | Target | No. of new and experience editors |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ilorin Fan Club | 30 | 10 new editors, 20 experienced editors |
| University of Ibadan Fan Club | 30 | 10 new editors, 20 experienced editors |
| Gombe State University Fan Club | 30 | 10 new editors, 20 experienced editors |
| Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Imo State University | 30 | 10 new editors, 20 experienced editors |
| Organising Communities | Wikimedia projects | Target | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ilorin Fan Club | Wikipedia & Wikidata | 200 | create and improve 60 Wikipedia articles and create 80 Wikidata items) |
| University of Ibadan Fan Club | Wikipedia | 100 | translate 100 Wikipedia articles |
| Gombe State University Fan Club | Wikipedia | 250 | Create or improve Wikipedia articles |
| Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Imo State University | Wikipedia | 250 | create or improve 50 Wikipedia articles 200 |