Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikipedia gab campaign (ID: 22591939)
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Applicant Details edit
- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Paleophile
- 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.
Wikipedia gab campaign
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-06-07 - 2024-07-31
- 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)
WikiGap
- 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 Wikipedia gab campaign is an initiative aimed at improving and expanding the representation of human rights topics on Wikipedia. The campaign seeks to address the underrepresentation of queering+ individuals, events, and organizations on the platform by encouraging editors to create and improve articles related to LGBTQ+ history, culture, and activism.The campaign recognizes that LGBTQ+ topics have historically been marginalized and overlooked in mainstream media and education. By focusing on these topics, the campaign aims to promote inclusivity, diversity, and accurate representation on Wikipedia.The campaign encourages editors to contribute by creating new articles, expanding existing ones, and adding reliable sources to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the information. It also provides resources and guidelines to help editors navigate sensitive topics and avoid bias or discrimination.Through this campaign, the campaign aims to create a more comprehensive and inclusive representation of LGBTQ+ history, culture, and experiences. By doing so, it hopes to provide a valuable resource for individuals seeking information and understanding about LGBTQ+ topics. After the campaign the guidelines would help supports new editors as it will be published online
- 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.
Host Edit-a-thons for 2 days and 1day offline campaign where participants will come together to contribute to Wikipedia by editing and creating articles. The goal is to improve the quality and coverage of articles on LGBTQ topics set of topics. Day 1.Introduction and orientation: A first day will Start the program with an introduction to Wikipedia, its policies, and guidelines. Explain the purpose and goals of the ediathon. Training session: A training session to familiarize participants with Wikipedia editing tools, techniques, and best practices. Provide resources and guidance on how to find reliable sources and cite them properly. Editing session: Allow participants to start editing articles related to the chosen topic. Encourage them to improve existing articles, add missing information, and create new articles if needed.we will Provide assistance and support as required.
Day 2:Progress review: The event will Begin the day by reviewing the progress made on the previous day. Discuss any challenges faced and provide additional guidance if needed. Group collaboration: Dividing participants into small groups and assign specific tasks or articles to each group. Encourage collaboration and teamwork within the groups. Editing session: Allow participants to continue editing articles, focusing on the tasks assigned to their groups. Provide guidance and support as required. Day 3 offline campaign
Expert sessions: Invited subject matter experts will conduct sessions on specific aspects related to human rights topic. This include discussions on notable figures, key events, and important concepts
Closing ceremony: Conclusion of the events with a closing ceremony where participants can share their experiences, achievements, and lessons learned. Recognition of outstanding contributions and provide certificates and tokens of appreciation. Encourage them to continue contributing to Wikipedia even after the program ends.This edit-a-thon aims of activating new users, raising awareness about Wikipedia and the content gaps that exist on the topics of LGBTQIA+ communities, especially in the Hausa context, and translate LGBTQIA+ related articles that are already in the English Wikipedia to Hausa Languages. Webinars and Online Workshops: I will Conduct webinars and online workshops to share knowledge and information with a targeted audience. The language sessions will be in Hausa language Platforms like Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams provide tools for hosting virtual events and engaging with participants. Will also be used
- 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.
Paleophile volunteer Wikipedia editor with experienced in organizing Wikipedia project having gained deep understanding of the platform’s policies, guidelines, and community standards. I will lead the events as the team leader Galdiz who will be responsible for online communication and reporting. He is also a Human rights activist and also Wikimedian contributor AYM8818 an avid contributor and would handle resources and community engagement Mr bandar A human and gender rights activists will serve as a resource person during and after the events
- 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)
Participants from the Nigeria and Hausa Wikimedians for Human Rights who are already aware of Wikimedia movements and are interested in bridging the gender gap on Wikipedia I will Utilize popular social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin to share information, news, articles, or updates.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 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.
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- 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.
We've informed the relevant community about the projects during monthly sessions online and they're excited about it and willing to work with our team The program creates an open and safe learning space with human rights team who are also part of the organized group where they provided us with skills (organizational,interpersonal ,grant related / learning & evaluation ...) with other peers to add value and contribute collectively to the community. The purpose is to further develop skills, share knowledge and promote human connections and mutual support between different groups and communities, in alignment with the Movement Strategy. The project will be announced to Wikimedia LGBTQ User Group mailing list, and each partnered organization will announce it on their various channels.
- 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)
Content Gender gap
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Gender and diversity
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Gender Identity
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Provide for Safety and Inclusion
Learning and metrics edit
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
We want to learn how to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience that will equips participants with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to Wikipedia. We want to learn how the participants will join and contribute to WikiProjects, as well as engage with the broader Wikipedia community through talk pages, user discussions, and community forums. We want to learn how the participants will have a clear understanding of the concepts covered and can address any challenges they may encounter in Wikipedia during and after the events
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 20 | |
| Number of editors | 20 | 10 new editors |
| Number of organizers | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 10 |
| Wikidata | 20 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| 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)
Program and events dashboard
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)
3761330 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.
2705 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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