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WikiAct4SDGs Nigeria is to consolidate and keep existing editors and new editors active on the successes gained and also improve on the shortfalls of the previous project. This project still retains the aim of engaging SDGs Advocates and Introduce old editors to Wikimedia project-Wikidata. This will also keep members of the Nigerian Sustainability Group active during and after the #GlobalGoalsWeek

This edit-a-thon mobilizes a community of SDG experts and volunteers to create and update the SDG-related articles on Wikipedia. We expect this event will help strengthen the SDG related contents on Wikipedia, raise awareness of the Goals amongst new audiences and bring attention to the overall Global Goals movement. The edit-a-thon is part of a larger initiative also called Wiki Loves SDGs Nigeria" which is supported by members of Wikimedians for Sustainable Development.

This event follows the Friendly Space policy for conduct. This initiative is organized by Wiki Loves SDGs Nigeria. A detailed description of to-dos and how-tos is available on this sub-page here.

Questions about the event? Email us at wikilovessdgsng@gmail.com

What you can do[edit]

You can:

  • Improve the 17 SDG Wikipedia articles as well as other SDG-related Wikipedia articles - see list below. Some (few) new articles will also need to be created.
  • Help with conceptualizing the work that needs to be done for SDG content on Wikipedia, including pointing us to relevant references. Use the talk page at the top left for this purpose.

You can also help with advertising the event on social media (see hashtags and example tweets above)

  • Hashtags: Primary hashtag: #WikiLovesSDGsNG Secondary hashtags you can use: #WikiAct4SDGs #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Act4SDGs #GetInvolved #Volunteer. Please help us promote this project on twitter or other social media.
  • Shortened URL to this page: https://bit.ly.com/WIKiAct4SDGsIbadan
  • Possible tweets to advertise this event (note the volunteer sign up form has now closed):
    • In October (16-23rd), I will be working with volunteers across Nigeria to deliver an exciting online edit-a-thon where we'll create Wikipedia articles for the #GlobalGoals. Join us, #volunteer & be a part of an exciting opportunity! #WikiAct4SDGs Tag @WIKILOVESSDGSNG
    • #DidYouKnow that there are only a few pages on the #GlobalGoals on Wikipedia and most of them need improving? Come join me on 16-23 October for our online edit-a-thon and be a part of something exciting in October! #WikiAct4SDGs #WikiAct4SDGsNG

Help...! I have never edited Wikipedia before![edit]

How to get started:

  • Choose a Wikipedia article that interests you (from the lists below) and click on it to get to know what's already there
  • Ask yourself "what changes do I think this article needs?" See the next section for ideas.
  • Then click on one of the topics, click "edit" and start editing. Only make small changes at first until you get the hang of it.

For people who are new to Wikipedia please see here for explanations on how to do things in Wikipedia: how to edit

If you are new to Wikipedia this is what we recommend you do, in a nutshell:

  • Get a Wikipedia user name (think about real name versus non-real name, see Username policy).
  • Adjust your "Preferences" within Wikipedia - see here how it's done: Finding your way around Wikipedia (for novices).
  • Go to this page and tackle one of the easiest tasks first: Edit-a-thon task list, just click on "edit" in any Wikipedia article.
  • Do not copy & paste chunks of text, but instead write sentences in your own words, with reference to back up what you are saying. Do not add content directly from publications or website that are under copyright (see: Copyrights in Wikipedia). You need to paraphrase that content and cite the source.
  • When writing, use language that is easy to understand for a layperson, especially for a person who does not have English as their first language.
  • View these short "how to" videos here on the tasks page.
  • Browse useful guides to Wikipedia here on the tasks page.

What kind of article improvements are we looking for?[edit]

This is an example of the work we will be doing during the edit-a-thon: We will be adding some of the world maps for the goals' indicators which SDG Tracker has made available and which another Wikipedian has kindly already imported into Wikimedia Commons: Goal 16, Indicator 16.9.1.: Completeness of birth registration, 2016[1]
Further information: Wikipedia:Meetup/Climate_change/Online_edit-a-thon_SDGs_September_2020/Tasks

Some guiding questions for improving existing articles are given below (the exact methods on how to make these changes is explained here):

  • Does the article need some content about the situation in developing countries and about SDGs?
    • Are hyperlinks (Wiki links) from content articles to the right SDG articles already in place or still need to be added? Example where this was recently added (from "wastewater treatment" to SDG 6), see here.
  • Does the lead need to be improved?
  • If the article is about SDGs, does it already include the maps from SDG Tracker / Our World in Data to show data about the indicators? See SDG 6 as an example.
  • Does the readability need improvement?

Which Wikipedia articles are SDG-related and need work?[edit]

Further information: Wikipedia:Meetup/Climate_change/Online_edit-a-thon_SDGs_September_2020/Tasks § Wikipedia_articles_that_are_SDG-related_and_need_to_be_improved

The full list of SDG-related Wikipedia articles that require improvement are listed in the sub-page here. The terms were selected by reviewing the targets and indicators of the goals (some of the terms appear for several SDGs), see List of SDG targets and indicators.

The table below only shows a prioritised selection (2-3 articles per SDG). This is just meant to make it easier to decide what to focus on. It does not mean that the other Wikipedia articles are "out of bounds". You can suggest other articles on the "talk page" by clicking on the "talk" tab at the top of this page.

Click on the arrows in the table headers to sort the table by view rates or by alphabetical ordering.

Goal Main articles in need

(short version; long version available in sub-page)

Daily view rates

(average for several years, assessed July 2020)

SDG expert / Wikipedian

who can assist you

(time zone)

Overarching, applies to all SDGs Sustainable development goals 2810 James Moore200
Developing countries 2163
Global Goals Week (article recently created in August 2020) 2
Goal 1: No Poverty SDG 1 Created in September 2020 James Moore200
Natural disaster 3408
Malnutrition in Nigeria not created
Poverty 2545
Goal 2: Zero Hunger SDG 2 Created in September 2020 James Moore200
Hunger 355
Famine in Northeast Nigeria not created
Famine in Nigeria not created
Hunger in Nigeria not created
Malnutrition / Undernourishment 1460
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being for People SDG 3 Created in September 2020 James Moore200
Family planning 817
Maternal death / Maternal mortality 766
Goal 4: Quality Education SDG 4 does not exist yet James Moore200
Education 7645
Educational equity 219
Goal 5: Gender Equality SDG 5 Created in September 2020 Prithee P
Equal opportunity 340
Gender inequality 984
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation SDG 6 50 Prithee P
Drinking water 969
Hygiene 1236
Sanitation 937
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG 7 Created in September 2020 Prithee P
Electrification / access to electricity 188
Renewable energy 2818
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth SDG 8 Created in September 2020 Prithee P
Informal economy / Informal employment 400
unemployment in Southwest Nigeria does not exist
Sustainable development / Sustainable economic growth 2700
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure SDG 9 Created in September 2020 Prithee P
Infrastructure 1165
Small business / small scale industry 827
Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities SDG 10 Created in September 2020 James Moore200
Economic inequality 877
Human rights 3342
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 11 Created in September 2020 James Moore200
Natural disaster / water-related disaster 3407
Urbanisation / Sustainable urbanisation 1351
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 12 does not exist yet Prithee P
Food waste 488
Sustainable tourism 356
Goal 13: Climate Action SDG 13 does not exist yet Prithee P
Effects of global warming / Impacts of climate change 2118
Global warming / climate change 9457
Sustainable energy / Clean energy 1400
Goal 14: Life Below Water SDG 14 42 Prithee P
Marine pollution 537
Ocean acidification 586
Goal 15: Life on Land SDG 15 30 James Moore200
Natural disasters in Nigeria 0
Ecosystems 2897
Reforestation 304
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions SDG 16 35 James Moore200
Corruption 1741
Justice 1038
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals SDG 17 25 James Moore200
Capacity building 405
Sustainable development 2700

How to participate[edit]

Anyone can take part in this event provided you have a reliable internet connection, an interest in the SDGs, good knowledge of the English language and a desire to improve Wikipedia content.

1 Sign in or Create a New Account on Wikipedia.

2 Enroll on the WikiAct4SDGs Nigeria on the Outreach Dashboard to track your contributions. (Outreach Dashboard)

3 Register for the physical event (Registration link)

4 Sign up in the participants section on this page.

5 List the articles created or improved under the Articles created/improved section.

Participants[edit]

To participate you just need to sign up in the participant's section.

To add your name, edit this section and type '#~~~~' below without quotes, then publish changes.

  1. Kingaustin07 (talk) 12:23, 21 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  1. Gmuhammed57 (talk) 19:11, 12 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Major Lyte (talk) 02:53, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  3. Ei'eke (talk) 02:35, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  4. Profayobami (talk) 02:35, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  5. Soughtout112 (talk) 02:35, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  6. proyezu (talk) 02:35, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  7. Ozioma Justin (talk) 02:38, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  8. Ibidunni_temi (talk) 02:38, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  9. Official alade (talk) 02:39, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  10. Kaisha33 (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  11. Dammy_Kaka (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  12. Bo_david452 (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  13. Moduesther (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  14. Adeklesh (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  15. Thekikiblessing (talk) 02:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  16. Olufela_Jr (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  17. FunmilolaOlaosun (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  18. Inyor4mr (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  19. Emmanuel Obiajulu (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  20. Omolarabasirat (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  21. Firinajo (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  22. Pukka_Thoughts (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  23. Kehinde Makinde (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  24. Angeljossy (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  25. firinajo (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  26. Oluwagbemisola (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  27. Pearl94 (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  28. JA-Odejide (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  29. Lera (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  30. Peacefulpeace25 (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  31. Ibrawealth0909 (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  32. Krone16 (talk) 03:00, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  33. Emmy_writes (talk) 03:01, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  34. Aderiqueza (talk) 03:07, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  35. Olubolanle (talk) 03:08, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  36. Ademideajoke (talk) 03:10, 14 October 2021
  37. Irinoye Oluwapelumi (talk) 03:13, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  38. Debbie2003 (talk) 03:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  39. lawalisaac (talk) 03:50, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  40. FunmilolaOlaosun (talk) 03:55, 14 October 2021 (UTC +1)
  41. Favourdare123 (talk) 16:12, 14 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  42. Adefanike (talk) 09:55, 16 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  43. Fashfocus
  44. James Rhoda (talk) 12:42, 21 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  45. Haleem2k21 (talk) 12:04, 21 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  1. ^ Ritchie, Roser, Mispy, Ortiz-Ospina (2018) "Measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals" (SDG 16) SDG-Tracker.org, website
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