Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Wikipedia Anambra Network Meet Up

Project summary

The Wikipedia Anambra Network was established in September 2022 to support the goals of Wikipedia User Group Nigeria in sustaining Wikimedia awareness and programs in Anambra State. This is the first meet up with the community members to evaluate and re-strategize for the New Year. Experiences and observations show that many members of Wikipedia Anambra Network are new to Wikipedia and its principles. They do not seem to understand the nuances behind editing and sustaining a network. They seem to lack committment and determnation to move the Network forward. Thus, it becomes necessary that everyone is brough on the same knowledge and committment. Being a new Network, there is 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.

It is a one off meetup that will include practices of Wikicommons. It will create space for the network to chart activities for the New Year and enable members to learn and improve in their edits and the new programs. Indeed, it will be an interactive session in deciding what to continue doing, stop doing and start doing (continue-stop-start exercise). The continue-stop-start exercise will guide the discussion of the meeting for a successful outcome. It is also hoped that an action plan will come out of this meet up for improvement of the Network and persona development of the members.

Contact person and Location

Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu; Ngostary2k wikianambranetwork; ngostary2k@yahoo.com Awka, Anambra State

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? This is a meet up with old and new members of the Network. It is one off meeting

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You are required to provide links to on-wiki pages to inform these communities about your proposed work. Examples of places where this can be done include community discussion pages, affiliate discussion pages, or relevant project talk pages.
You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.

1. WhatsApp Platform - https://chat.whatsaap.com/BcZ8gDM1n11lBj7MSQSzel
2. Twitter page - https://twitter.com/WikiAnambraNtWk?t=QuZkiByixNvH5KZVck10ag&s=08
3. The mother platform of Wikimedia User Group Nigeria and also in the affiliates' community pages for wider awareness
4. On the relevant Talk page

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 the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals.
For example: User:Kaizenify

User:Ngostary2k

User:AfricanLibrarian

User:Timzy D'Great

User:Obuezie

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. They are ICT compliant and have basic knowledge of information literacy. They can also contribute and participate in meetings

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 mentoring is done. There will be regular programs to assess the members’ participation and contribution. The will also be follow-up on the already existing whatsaap 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 Meetup of Wikipedia Anambra Network since its inception. 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:

1. Number of events: One physical training
2. Number of participants: 25
3. Number of new members: 7
4. Number of pictures uploaded: 20

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics?

The action plan will be used to measure performance and evaluation

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).

1. User:Ngostary2k is the Coordinator of Anambra Network and the convener of the meet up. She is an experienced Wikimedia and has participated in many Wikipedia's meeting. She is also a certified Wikipedia Trainer: Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom
2. User:Obuezie is the Assistant Coordinator of Anambra Network. She is an experienced Wikipedia that has participated in many Wikipedia projects and meetings too.
3. User:Timzy D'Great is the Liaison Officer of the Network. He is experienced and has participated in many Wikipedia projects and meetings.
4. User:AfricanLibrarian is well versed in Wikimedia activities and leadership. She is a Director of Training in AfLIA and has championed many Wikipedia programs, locally and internationally

What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense and include a total amount.

1. Hall hire - N35,000
2. Projector = N10,000
3. Flex and communication - N20,000 (One off flex for all coming meet ups)
4. Food and drink for the participant at N2,500 each = N62,500
5. DSLR Camera rental N10,000
6. Data for the participants at N1,500 = N37,500
7. Contingency - N15k

Total: N190,000

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