Grants talk:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WIkimedia skills for Librarians in Kaduna State University, Kaduna - Nigeria (ID: 22260119)

Endorsment from Zmu'az4Z (talk)

I am writing to provide my official endorsement on wiki skills for librarian in kaduna State as many successful projects has been held by this same person, so I can attest to their skills and knowledge on wikimedia projects Inyor4mr is a renowned librarian in kaduna State and has different experience in library aspect, I can rely on her to provide positive contribution on this situation, I believe they are the best candidate for this project Thank you for taking time to consider the wiki training skills for librarians in kaduna State --Zmu'az4Z (talk) 20:08, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Meritkosy (talk)

This project is a good initiative that has the potential to change the way that people access and share information. I strongly believe this training will be a valuable tools for librarians and library students of Kaduna Stata University. as librarians who are gateway to information, this training will provide them with the digital skills to provide quick, reliable and up-to-date information.

--Meritkosy (talk) 21:59, 4 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Friday musa (talk)

This project is very important to the movement of wikimedia's aim and objectives. It would help towards creative wikimedia awareness within university community, and to recruit more editors for editing and uploading contents on various wikimedia domain. Friday musa (talk) 11:54, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

--Friday musa (talk) 11:54, 10 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsement from Atibrarian

 Strong support: I wholeheartedly endorse this initiative, which aligns with Wikimedia's mission to empower individuals with knowledge and promote open access to information. By equipping librarians with Wikimedia skills, we can foster a culture of digital literacy, information dissemination, and collaborative content creation within Kaduna State University. This project has the potential to greatly benefit both the university community and the broader Wikimedia community by expanding the reach of valuable educational resources. I strongly support its implementation. Atibrarian (talk) 06:24, 11 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsement from Bukky658 (talk)

I extend my full endorsement for the proposed "Wikimedia Skills for Librarians in Kaduna State University, Kaduna - Nigeria" initiative, by Ramatu; a dedicated Wikimedian and librarian who has proven her capability through active participation in numerous trainings I facilitated.

Project Significance This initiative is set to be a cornerstone in propagating open knowledge in the academic realm of Nigeria, leveraging the rich resource base of Kaduna State University. It holds a significant promise in bridging knowledge gaps, enhancing the credibility of Wikimedia content through verifiable sources and encouraging the contribution of culturally rich and diverse Nigerian content to the global knowledge base.

Proposal Strengths With clearly outlined strategies focused on training librarians and students to contribute reliable and credible sources to Wikimedia, the project stands as a well-rounded approach to enhance both content quantity and quality on the platform. Furthermore, its innovative perspective on increasing participation in the 1Lib1Ref campaign from a presently underrepresented region adds a commendable edge to the proposal.

Coherence and Expectations The initiative presents a coherent strategy, underlined by practical objectives and promising substantial results in terms of content enhancement and community growth within Wikimedia in northern Nigeria.

I am confident that Ramatu Haliru and her team's endeavour will not only fulfil its objectives but set a precedent for future projects, fostering a richer, more reliable, and inclusive Wikimedia space. Bukky658 (talk) 09:47, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Umar-askira (talk)

I Umar-askira  Strong support this project because the organizer is a Librarian and the project is planned to be rendered in Kaduna State University (KASU) for Librarians. Sh also organized similar successful project at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in 2022.

--Umar-askira (talk) 17:15, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Zmu'az4Z (talk)

--Zmu'az4Z (talk) 18:55, 22 September 2023 (UTC)

Endorsment from Chukydyk (talk)

This is a very thoughtful event as it will train librarians of the Kaduna State University and library students on how to contribute to Wikimedia Projects. I recommend --Chukydyk (talk) 23:04, 25 September 2023 (UTC)

==Not Funded==

Hello @Inyor4mr thank you for applying for the rapid fund grant. We reviewed your grant application and decided to not fund your application at this time. We strongly recommend that the team coordinates with the other team working on this project - Wiki For Librarians In FCE Zaria Kaduna. This project plan has very similar activities and targets the same communities you are seeking to engage.

Here is some feedback that you might all consider as you work towards a coordinated and potentially more impactful effort;

• While the intention is clear, it would strengthen your proposal to specify the expected outcomes in more detail. For instance, what specific topics do you hope participants would edit or create articles on? It is important to have clearly defined and achievable goals.
• Your plan to conduct an awareness drive, training sessions, and an edit-a-thon is commendable. To enhance your proposal, consider elaborating on your strategies for engaging participants before, during, and after the activities. How will you maintain their interest and motivation?
• Consider providing more details regarding the nature of collaboration with the groups mentioned. How will they support your project? Will they provide mentoring, technical assistance, or resources?
• Although the project involves students, it's important to consider their safety and well-being. Even if they are not minors, ensure that you have measures in place to create a safe and respectful environment during the events. Mention any codes of conduct or guidelines that will be followed to ensure a positive experience for all participants.

Best of luck with your project!

Best regards, (On behalf of the Middle East and Africa regional funds team) ~~~~ YPam (WMF) (talk) 21:33, 30 October 2023 (UTC)