Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikitionary Campaign and Edit-a-thon at Federal Ministry of Information and Communication Kaduna (ID: 22253052)
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Applicant Details edit
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M I Idrees
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Main Proposal edit
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wikitionary Campaign and Edit-a-thon at Federal Ministry of Information and Communication Kaduna
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2024-01-20 - 2024-03-25
- 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)
Not applicable
- 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 Federal Ministry of Information, Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy was established in 2011 under the name Federal Ministry of Communications Technology. Its purpose is to promote a knowledge-based economy, information and Culture within Nigeria society. The Ministry's establishment aimed to leverage ICT as a crucial instrument in Nigeria's transformation agenda, focusing on creation, economic growth, and transparency. The Ministry will develop and implement policies to drive Nigeria's transition to a digital economy. This is the reason why they have branch all 36 state in Nigeria where they trained students especially in field of Communications and ICT. The reason why we chose the ministry as the place where we will do this campaign and training is that, most of the students whom are receiving training on journalism and other aspects of communication are from Kaduna State University Mass Communication Department and Kaduna Polytechnic Mass Communication Department, many of these students of Mass comm want to give their contribution in developing Wikipedia and it's sister's project. But they do not have orientations and enough training on how to start using Wikipedia more especially wikitionary. Moreover Most of the Hausa Wikimedia editors are focused only on Wikipedia and some Wikipedia projects. Some of them lack experience in how to use Wiktionary. In fact, 85 percent of Hausa Wikipedia editors are only focused on Wikipedia. However, now we hope that if we have the opportunity to hold this project, it will motivate the existing editors and we will also recruit new editors. So that we can come together and move Hausa Wiktionary forward. We have informed both the Head of Department (HOD) of the Mass Communication Department at Kaduna State University and Kadpoly, and they were very excited to hear that! They also said that they will support us 100% because this is quite an interesting event for Mass comm students. The HOD of the Mass comm department at Kadpoly even advised us to use Spider FM radio, which is owned by the Kaduna Polytechnic under the leadership of the Mass comm department, to spread out the events across all the Mass Comm students and encourage them to make more efforts in embracing this kind of progress and spreading free knowledge to the world. He assured us that Spider FM radio is ours and they will give us plenty of time to use it in promoting Wiktionary and Wikipedia as a whole.
- 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 campaign will span over four days, consisting of visits to both the Mass Communication Department of Kaduna State University and the Mass Communication Department at Kaduna Polytechnic. Our aim is to create awareness and engage with students in the field of mass communication.
During the first two days, we will be at the Mass Communication Department of Kaduna State University, where we will set up our vibrant banner at the entrance. This will ensure that everyone entering the department is immediately aware of our presence and the upcoming events. We will interact with students, sharing information about our campaign and encouraging their participation.
On the third and fourth days, our attention will shift to the Mass Communication Department at Kaduna Polytechnic. Once again, we will prominently display our banner at the entrance, ensuring that students and faculty are well-informed about our campaign. By doing so, we hope to reach a broader audience and maximize our impact.
Find more timeline activities in below link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F3nE2qXGlH0KztRXwFmdvMtF4aysmbye_Z1u25XsADY/edit?usp=drivesdk
- 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.
I, Muhammad Idrees, will be leading all the events with the support of my team members. I graduated from the Department of Public Administration at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. I have been actively contributing to Wikimedia projects since 2021 and was honored to be the second winner of the WPWP at Hausa Community during the 2021 WPWPHA campaign. I have gained extensive experience in editing and organizing events through my participation in numerous Wikipedia programs and events in the Kaduna Metropolis.
Allow me to introduce my team members:
- 1. Bello Na'im: Bello is a highly experienced editor who has successfully organized multiple programs, including Wikipedia events. He has also actively participated in various Wikipedia programs both within and outside of Kaduna. Currently, Bello is a student at Kaduna Polytechnic.
- 2. Abubakr1111: Abubakar is proficient in Wiktionary and has valuable experience in both Wiktionary and Wikipedia across different sister projects. He exhibits remarkable competence and professionalism, particularly in Wiktionary.
- 3. Misbahu Umar: Misbahu possesses excellent skills in both Wiktionary and Wikipedia. He excels in editing and has successfully organized several programs in his school.
- 4. El-Abdallaah. He is a man of unwavering dedication and exceptional talent, devoting his life to the pursuit of education. With extensive experience on Wikipedia, he has actively participated in numerous Wikipedia conferences as well as educational conferences.
- 5. Mubarak Saeed Aliyu
- 6. Zahrah0
Collectively, our team is highly proficient and fully prepared to adeptly manage all the campaign, Editathon and organizational responsibilities essential for the upcoming 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)
Our campaign aims to engage a diverse range of participants, including staff members and the students from the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture (FMIC) as well as selected staff members and the students from the Mass Communication departments of Kaduna State University and Kaduna Polytechnic.
By involving FMIC staff, we ensure a broader reach and the opportunity to collaborate with professionals who possess valuable expertise in the field of communication. Their involvement will enrich the campaign and provide insights from a government perspective.
Additionally, we will specifically target staff members from the Mass Communication departments of both Kaduna State University and Kaduna Polytechnic. These individuals, with their knowledge and experience in the field, can contribute unique perspectives and actively participate in the campaign activities.
By engaging this diverse group of participants, we create an inclusive environment that fosters collaboration, idea-sharing, and a sense of community within the mass communication realm. This collective effort will enhance the overall impact and success of our campaign.
- 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.
Our community members are well-informed and highly aware of the upcoming events. We have taken proactive steps to ensure that the information reaches them through various channels, including our social media platforms and the Hausa Wikimedians User Group WhatsApp groups.
To disseminate the details effectively, we have utilized the extensive reach of social media channels belonging to the participating schools and the Federal Ministry of Information and Communication. By leveraging these platforms, we have maximized our outreach and engaged a wide audience.
Through consistent updates and announcements, we have ensured that all our members are fully aware of the scheduled events. By sharing event-related information, such as dates, venues, and objectives, we have provided comprehensive details to generate interest and participation.
Furthermore, once we submit the proposal, we plan to share the proposal link through our social media platforms. This will open a channel for our community members, as well as the wider audience, to provide valuable comments and endorsements. By encouraging their active involvement, we foster a sense of ownership and inclusivity within the campaign.
Overall, our proactive communication strategies have effectively reached our community members, ensuring their awareness of the events and providing them with opportunities to contribute to the campaign's success.
- 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)
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement
Learning and metrics edit
- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
After all the events and trips, we hope to reach out to all the staff and students of the Mass Communication department at both Kaduna State University and Kaduna polytechnic, encouraging them to utilize Wiktionary and Wikipedia. We also hope to ensure that all our participants are well-trained. We believe in our ability to engage and guide them, and we will unite to provide the necessary support they need. Additionally, we aspire to witness continuous contributions from all our participants to Wikimedia and its sister projects. We are committed to ensuring that 70% of our participants become active and experienced editors, specifically in the Wiktionary project.
We aim to monitor the progress of Wiktionary by determining the number of entries that have been improved with accurate explanations and translated into other languages, such as English and Arabic. Our objective is to cultivate a greater number of active editors in Wiktionary and expand the available entries in Hausa Wiktionary.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | Number of participants whom will participate during the event |
| Number of editors | 20 | Total number of editors during events |
| Number of organizers | 7 | Number of people that will organized the events |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | 1000 |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abtsract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
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- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Number of articles that will be created or improve during the event | 500 |
| Wikitionary | Number of entries that will be created or improve in Hausa Wikitionay | 1000 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Number of photos that will be uploaded to the Wikimedia Commons | 150 |
| Wikidata | Number of items and lexemes that will be created at wikidata | 300 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 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)
We will used Wikimedia Foundation dashboard to tracks all the activities during the two days trips and two days events and the Google form will be created so that we can get all the information about the participants before the events days.
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)
1508308.64 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.
2865 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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