Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Celebrating Female Contributions on Wikimedia (ID: 22207234)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
A Sulaiman Z
- Organization
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Celebrating Female Contributions on Wikimedia
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-05-01 - 2025-06-30
- 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)
Other (please specify) Celebrate Women's Campaign
- 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 Change The first change I'm trying to achieve in this proposal is to celebrate the women's contribution on Wikimedia projects and addressing the gender gap in contents creation, women's participation in the Wikimedia issues. Because most of our women more especially Hausa women are not represented in the Wikimedia projects and the female contributors are not feeling more engaged, they are feeling like there is a gender bias in contribution and participation while they have a full right to do what the men can do better. In this proposal or by conducting the celebrate women campaign we want eradicate or address the imbalance of gender gap and inspire the women to be more engaged and ensuring that their voices, story and achievements are documented and accessible globally.
Challenges The following are the challenges I am trying to solve in the project :
- Underrepresentation in Contents: We have a lack of representation of women's articles in the field of historical and cultural figures more especially Hausa women in Wikimedia projects, by conducting this campaign, this underrepresentation will be addressed and they will be included .
- Gender Gap in Contributors: Most women of the Hausa Wikimedia contributors are few actives, and the few actives are not feeling self conscious or not have the confidence which will help them to be more engaged and feel that they can do what the men can do better.
- Lack of Knowledge and Skills: Many people, particularly Hausa women, are unaware of how to contribute to Wikimedia projects or feel intimidated by the technical or collaborative nature of editing.
- Cultural Barriers: sometimes lack of social and cultural norms discourage our community to be more engaged in Wikimedia involvement but by implementing this campaign of celebrate women they will be engaged and encouraged.
Approaches To address the above challenges, I with my team members will use the following approaches to achieve a desirable change:
- Awareness Campaign: We will raise an awareness campaign on social media like facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and through local outreach for encouraging more people to join the campaign movement.
- Collaboration With Local Communities: We will collaborate with some institutions, cultural organizations like Center for Hausa Literature and Culture and Backbone Education and female organization to source reliable information and engage participants.
- Community Building: We will build a supportive community of contributors, including the experienced editors to mentor and encourage new participants to continue contributing after the events has ended.
- Training on Women's Content: We will conduct a workshops to train participants on how to edit and create a Wikipedia articles, with a special focus on women movements and cultural.
- Content Creation Events: We will organize Edit-a-thon to engage contributors in improving and creating articles about women in the field of historical, political, cultural and educational, using reliable sources to fill existing knowledge gap.
- 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 following are the planned activities in order to achieve the objectives of the project:
Pre-event Planning and Outreach
- We will create awareness about the campaign through social media channel and share some flyers so as to attract the attention of participants more especially women and any interested participants.
- Collaborate with local cultural institutions and women's organizations such as Center for Hausa Literature and Culture to support the campaign.
- Organize an online meeting with facilitators and community leaders to finalize event details.
Training Sessions
| Step | Activity | Objective | Duration | Facilitator/Presenter | Resources Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcoming Remarks | Distributions the materials to the participants, introduce facilitators, and outline the day’s agenda. | 30 minutes | A Sulaiman Z & A Salisu | Name tags, agenda slides |
| 2 | Opening Remarks | Officially open the session, introduce the theme of Celebrate Women, and share its significance. | 20 minutes | A'isha A Ibrahim | Microphone, projector, agenda slides |
| 3 | Overview of Celebrate Women's Campaign | Explain the campaign’s global goals, achievements, and impact in reducing the gender gap on Wikimedia. | 30 minutes | A Salisu | Slides, campaign video, projector |
| 4 | Gender Gap on Wikimedia: Why It Matters | Present data and insights on the representation of women on Wikimedia and why it matters. | 30 minutes | Guest Speaker 1 (Gender Expert) | Statistics, visuals, reports |
| 5 | Break | Allow participants to relax and network. | 15 minutes | N/A | Snacks and refreshments |
| 6 | Women on Wikimedia: Contributions and Challenges | Highlight notable female in the Hausa community, their achievements, and challenges. | 40 minutes | Guest Speaker 2 (Art Expert) | Case studies, artwork samples |
| 7 | Panel Discussion: Women in Wikimedia | Discuss how Wikimedia can document women’s contributions to their field. Involve guest speakers, all facilitators, and participants. | 1 hour | Moderated by Gwanki | Microphones, roundtable setup |
| 8 | Lunch Break | Provide lunch and allow participants to network informally. | 1 hour | N/A | Lunch and seating arrangements |
| 9 | Practical Session: Identifying Gaps in Content on Wikimedia | Participants identify missing or underrepresented female and create a plan to address these gaps. | 45 minutes | A Sulaiman Z & Gwanki | Laptops, internet, campaign dashboard |
| 10 | Interactive Group Work: Brainstorming Ideas | Divide participants into groups to brainstorm ideas for documenting female articles and cultural heritage. | 45 minutes | All Facilitators | Flipcharts, markers, notebooks |
| 11 | How to Participate in Celebrate Women | Provide a detailed explanation of how participants can contribute through outreach, research, or resource sharing. | 30 minutes | A Salisu | Laptops, projector, example articles |
| 12 | Q&A and Participant Feedback | Allow participants to ask questions and provide feedback on the session. | 20 minutes | A Sulaiman Z & A'isha A Ibrahim | Microphone, feedback forms |
| 13 | Closing and Certificates | Recap the session, thank participants and speakers, and distribute certificates of participation. | 20 minutes | A Sulaiman Z | Certificates, group photo setup |
Edit-a-thon:
- We will host two Edit-a-thon sessions (one in-person and one online) to improve an existing articles and create some new ones about women, their contributions and cultural movements. To encourage participation, a contest will be held where participants create or improve articles, Wikidata entries, and Wikimedia Commons about notable women. Contributions will be evaluated based on quality, sourcing, and impact, with top contributors receiving certificates and prizes to sustain engagement.
- Facilitators will be included during the session in order to guide participants and ensure quality edits.
Post-event follow-up:
- We will monitor and document the contributions made during the Campaign and editathon session by using event dashboard.
- Distribute the certificate of participation to the attendees which will encourage them to continue engagement.
- Create a report summarizing the activities, outcomes and lesson learned during the Campaign.
Partnership Details
- 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.
Team Description Our team comprises persionate individuals with diverse expertise in Wikimedia projects and community engagement. Below are the details of the team members :
| Name | Role | Gender | Wikimedia Username | Responsibilities | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Sulaiman Z | Organizer | Male | A Sulaiman Z | Overall coordination, planning, and managing logistics for the project. | Member of Hausa Wikimedians User Group | Volunteer |
| A Salisu | Facilitator | Female | A Salisu | Lead training sessions, guide participants, and ensure smooth learning activities. | Member of Hausa Wikimedians User Group | Volunteer |
| Gwanki | Facilitator | Male | Gwanki | Assist with training, provide technical guidance, and answer participant questions. | Member of Hausa Wikimedians User Group | Volunteer |
| A'isha A Ibrahim | Facilitator | Female | A'isha A Ibrahim | Support hands-on activities, monitor participant progress, and provide one-on-one guidance. | Member of Hausa Wikimedians User Group | Volunteer |
| Halima Tayo Alao | Guest Speaker | Female | Not Applicable | Deliver a talk on the gender gap on Wikimedia and the significance of equality. | Academic/Expert in Gender Studies | Volunteer |
| Balaraba Ramat Yakubu | Guest Speaker | Female | Not Applicable | Deliver a presentation on women and their contributions to the Hausa community. | Expert in Gender Equality/Community Leader | Volunteer |
Additional Description
All team members are aware of their roles and responsibilities in this project, and their participation is voluntary.
- 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)
The primarily target participants of this proposal are underrepresented group of women from Hausa community and any others individuals who have an interest to contribute to the Wikimedia projects. We will engage the participants before the activities by raising awareness about the campaign through social media channels and by distribution the flyers to local community. We will also engage the participants during the activities by conducting what we planned to implement during the training and editathon sessions. We will follow up with participants after the activities by creating a social media group or page for guidance and for response to the participants about some Wikimedians hidden issues. And also we will distribute the certificates to the attendees which will encourage them to continue contributing in order to be more engaged.
- 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 discussed the idea of the project with our Wikimedia community through Hausa Wikipedia Discussion Page to gather feedback and refine the proposal. We also consulted local women's organizations, cultural groups, and advocates for female empowerment to ensure alignment with ongoing initiatives and secured community support.
- 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)
Ensure Equity in Decision-making
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
The following are the main things I hope to learn in my project if I achieve the described change:
- How effective are our outreach and training methods in encouraging more women to contribute to Wikimedia projects?
- What challenges do participants face when contributing to Wikimedia, especially in documenting female-related content?
- To what extent does celebrating and highlighting female contributions motivate others to address the gender gap on Wikimedia?
- How can partnerships with cultural organizations enhance the sustainability of gender-focused Wikimedia campaigns?
The above insights will guide future projects focused on gender equity, refine our strategies for community engagement, and strengthen partnerships with local organizations.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 50 | |
| Number of editors | 40 | |
| Number of organizers | 6 | The four organizers are experienced Wikimedian editors and two are guest speakers (expert in Gender equality) |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 600 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 |
| Wikidata | 200 |
| Wiktionary | 200 |
| 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
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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)
I will use WMF outreach dashboard to measure each metric.
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)
2610000 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.
1746.72 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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