Funtua WomenWiki Initiative

Welcome to the Funtua WomenWiki Initiative!

Overview

The Funtua WomenWiki Initiative is a collaborative project aimed at addressing Wikipedia inequality in Northern Nigeria. Join us in empowering women to edit and enhance articles on Hausa Wikipedia, bridging knowledge gaps and amplifying women's voices.

• Key Dates:

- Start Date: November 11, 2023 - End Date: December 15, 2023

Mission

Fixing Wikipedia inequality by actively involving women from Funtua in editing and contributing to articles on Hausa Wikipedia.

Project Highlights

1. Online Training (November 28): - Learn the essentials of Wikipedia editing. - Personalized assistance for account creation.

2. In-Person Events (December 2-3): - Immersive workshop experience. - Edit-a-thon crafting articles on Hausa Wikipedia.

3. Online Conclusion (TBD): - Final online events. - Dignified closing ceremony.

Meet the Team

• A Salisu: Project Lead
• Hauwau sulaiman: Project Facilitator
• Yusuf Sa'adu: Wikimedian Trainer and Mentor
• Gwanki: Project Advisor

Target Participants

- Women in Funtua town, diverse in age and background. - Students, academics, and community members are encouraged to join.

Get Involved

- Join our WhatsApp group for real-time updates and discussions. - Follow our journey on Social Media using #FuntuaWomenWiki.

Supported by the Wikimedia Community Fund