List-building service pilot project/Royalesignature

Your contact information

your username: Royalesignature

In what capacity are you requesting this support?

Organizer

Project, campaign, or event title and link

The Wiki Kwara Odyssey is an ambitious project that seeks to document, celebrate, and preserve the rich cultural and historical heritage of Kwara State. By leveraging the power of digital technology and harnessing the potential of Wikipedia, Wikidata, and other online platforms, this initiative aims to shine a global spotlight on the state's diverse traditions, historical landmarks, and vibrant community life. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Kwara_Odyssey_Project

Describe your project, campaign, or event

The Kwara Odyssey Initiative is a pioneering project that embarked on a fascinating journey to uncover, document, and showcase the captivating cultural and historical essence of Kwara State. By harnessing the potential of digital innovation and online platforms such as Wikipedia, Wikidata, and other digital media, we aim to create a comprehensive and immersive experience that celebrates the state's rich legacy, diverse traditions, historic landmarks, and the untold stories of its vibrant communities.

What are the project, campaign, or event goals?

Comprehensive Digital Documentation: Create a detailed and extensive online repository of Kwara State's cultural and historical heritage, including articles, images, videos, and audio files, and other digital media, to preserve the state's rich history and cultural legacy. Community-Led Digital Preservation: Empower community members to take ownership of their cultural heritage by training them to document and preserve their history, cultural practices, and traditions using digital tools and platforms. Cultural Promotion and Showcase: Showcase Kwara State's rich cultural diversity, historical landmarks, and vibrant community life to a global audience, promoting cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, and tourism. Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among community members, researchers, cultural enthusiasts, and stakeholders to ensure that expertise and resources are leveraged effectively. Capacity Building and Digital Literacy: Provide training and capacity-building initiatives for community members to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to document, preserve, and showcase their cultural heritage. Sustainable Partnerships: Establish sustainable partnerships with local and international organizations to ensure the project's long-term viability, impact, and scalability. Community Engagement and Participation: Ensure that community members are actively engaged and participated in the project, ensuring their voices, perspectives, and concerns are heard and addressed. increase pageviews and translate to many local languages

Experience

Newcomer
Experienced editor
Subject matter expert (who may not be an experienced editor)

What is your level of editing experience? Delete the options that don't apply.

Newcomer
Experienced editor
Subject matter expert (who may not be an experienced editor)

What is your community’s level of editing experience? Delete the options that don't apply.

Newcomer
Experienced editor

Are you currently connected to a WikiProject, affiliate, or another organized group?

Wikimedia Nigeria User Group Nigeria (member) Wikipedia & Education User Group (Member) Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, Wikimedians for Sustainable Development GLAM-Wiki African Wikipedian Alliance EduWiki Nigeria

Unsure? Read more on Wikipedia:WikiProject and Wikimedia movement affiliates.

What content already exists?

Where do you regularly turn for verifiable, reliable content?

Is there an existing body of documentation (either on- or off-Wiki)? Example: Wikipedia:WikiProject Architecture

Can you share three Wikipedia articles or Wikidata items that you think would be in scope of your project, campaign, or event?

Is there already a list or query that you’re working with? No

What do you feel like you are missing when researching this topic?

Optional

What are experts saying? What other voices are/should be included?

What obstacles do you face when locating and/or verifying content?

What are your support expectations? Our goal is to work collaboratively with volunteers to create high-quality topical lists. Please be mindful that our support is intended to supplement your own efforts, rather than replace them entirely.

Do you have other support needs for your project, campaign, or event?

Delete the options that don't apply.

How to find and communicate with other editors to work with on-Wiki

The best and easiest ways to organize an engaging project/event/campaign

How to prevent IP Blocking during my event

How to prevent and report technical difficulties related to organizer tools

How to define my project theme

How to use tools to evaluate the impact of my campaign

How to grow & scale my campaign

Help accessing relevant sources or media files that are not yet available under an open license