Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Wikimedia Yobe Network Hybrid Edit-a-thons and Launching Event: Difference between revisions
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Project summary
Briefly summarize your project proposal.
- The Wikimedia Yobe Network was approved in October 2024 to support the goals of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria in sustaining Wikimedia awareness and programs in Yobe State.
We will launch the Wikimedia Yobe Network with an edit-a-thon of editors that include Hausa Wikipedia, Fulfulde Wikipedia, Karai-Karai Wikipedia, Bole Wikipedia and Kanuri Wikipedia. Experiences and observations show that many members of Wikimedia in Yobe State are new to Wikipedia and its principles having this Network will help them learn more about Wikimedia. They do not seem to understand the implications behind editing and sustaining a Network. They seem to lack commitment and determination to move the Wikipedia forward. Therefore, it becomes necessary that everyone is brought on the same knowledge and commitment. Being a new Network, there is a need to mentor, encourage, create more awareness, talk about the principles and give more insights into Wikimedia, as well as answer questions on issues of Wikipedia and its activities.
Wikimedia Project
Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, Wikidata, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.
- Launching and Edit-a-thon
Contact person and Location
Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone
- Full name: Muhammad Idriss Criteria
- Email address:wikimediayobenetwork@gmail.com
- Address: Yobe State Nigeria
- Location of Project: Yobe
Project class
Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club
- Wikimedia Yobe Network
Timeline of activities
Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
- 01-12-2024 to 31-12-2024
Project Goal
Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
- recruit new editors:
- Add or improve content
Project Plan
Activities
Tell us how you'll carry out your project. Be sure to answer the following questions:
1. Are you doing one editathon or training or a series of editathons or trainings?
- Launching Event and Edit-a-thon
2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.
3. How will you let participants know about the edit-a-thon? In what ways will you be communicating with them?
For example, these can include on-wiki spaces, social media channels, mailing lists, messaging apps, or physical/online gatherings.
- The members of the platform will be reached through the Network platforms, messages, social media platforms and in different meetings where members belong.
4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead/assist the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse and sign your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify
5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?
- The participants have laptops, smart phones and other electronic devices that are needed to work on Wikipedia.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- The new members will be added to the Network's Whatsapp platform where regular information and training are done. There will be regular programs to assist the members’ participation and contribution. The will also be follow-up on the already existing Whatsapp platforms. There will be regular motivation to inspire members.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
- This is the first time to launch and Edit-a-thon of Wikimedia Yobe Network since the Network was approved. It is a novel activity of the members of the Network. It is hoped that it will inspire members and build skills.
Impact
How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):
- Number of events - 2
- Number of participants -50
- Number of new editors -
- Number of of articles created - 200
- Number of of articles improved - 100
- Number of of images uploaded -
- Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -
Metrics tracking
How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding) We will use the dashboard to track our edits.
Resources
What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).
- user: Muhammad Idriss Criteria is an experienced Wikipedia that has participated in many Wikipedia projects.
User: De-Invincible is the President of Wikimedia Yobe Network. He is an experienced Wikimedian and has participated in many Wikipedia's meeting and projects. He is also a certified Wikipedia Trainer. User: El-hussain14 is an experienced Wikipedia that has participated in many Wikipedia projects and meetings too. What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
- Hall/Venue = ₦80,000
- Food/snacks and drinks for the Participants = ×ばつ2 = ₦200,000
- 3 branded T-Shirts = ₦15,000
- Event banner = ₦10,000
- Flyers and posters for online promotion = ₦10,000
- Contingency = ₦20,000
- Total = ₦335,000
Endorsements
Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!
- Strong support Strong support. I strongly support and endorse this application for a microgrant to support the launch of Yobe Wikimedia Network and carry out its first training session for new network members as this will help enhance the community's engagement.De-Invincible (talk) 15:34, 14 November 2024 (UTC)
- Strong support Strong support. El-hussain14 (talk) 16:06, 16 November 2024 (UTC)