Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Free Knowledge Africa Development and GLAM Support
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Applicant details[edit]
Wikimedia username(s):
- Timmylegend, Bilijin, Haylad
Organization:
- Access to Knowledge Africa Initiative
G. Have you received grants from the Wikimedia Foundation before?
- Applied previously and did receive a grant
H. Have you received grants from any non-wiki organization before?
- No
H.1 Which organization(s) did you receive grants from?
- N/A
M. Do you have a fiscal sponsor?
- No
M1. Fiscal organization name.
- N/A
Additional information[edit]
R. Where will this proposal be implemented?
- Nigeria
S. Please indicate whether your work will be focused on one country (local), more than one or several countries in your region (regional) or has a cross-regional (global) scope:
- Regional
S1. If you have answered regional or international, please write the country names and any other information that is useful for understanding your proposal.
- Nigeria and five other African countries
T. If you would like, please share any websites or social media accounts that your group or organization has. (optional)
- Website: https://freeknowledgeafrica.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreeKnowAfrica
Facebook: https://facebook.com/FreeKnowledgeAfrica
Instagram: https://instagram.com/FreeKnowledgeAfrica
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@freeknowledgeafrica
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeknowledgeafrica/
M. Do you have a fiscal sponsor?
- No
M1. Fiscal organization name.
- N/A
Proposal[edit]
1. What is the overall vision of your organization and how does this proposal contribute to this? How does this proposal connect to past work and learning?
The overall vision of Free Knowledge Africa is to promote free and open knowledge, particularly in the areas of travel, sports, tourism, geography, and cultural heritage, with a focus on Africa. The organization aims to bridge content gaps on Wikimedia projects related to these areas, promote the use of Wikimedia projects by Africans, and advocate for the GLAM sector in Africa. We are partaking in the contribution to Open GLAM through advocacy and documentation of items/works in the Public Domain in Nigeria. In previous years, we organized events, training sessions, contests (Afrosports, Explore Africa, Public Domain Items Documentation) and GLAM advocacy campaigns to achieve the organisational goals.
This proposal for the Wikimedia Community Funds - General Support aligns with Free Knowledge Africa's overall vision by seeking to support the organization's ongoing efforts to promote free and open knowledge and its advocacy work in the GLAM sector. Specifically, the proposal will provide funding to support the organization's ongoing work in documenting items in the Public Domain in Nigeria and its efforts to bridge content gaps related to sports, travel, tourism, and cultural heritage on Wikimedia projects.
The proposal will build upon the organization's past work, including its Open GLAM advocacy campaign, its efforts to create content on African sports and tourism/travel on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, and a database of works in the Public Domain in Nigeria.
Overall, the proposed funding would enable Free Knowledge Africa to continue and expand its efforts to promote free and open knowledge in Africa and to contribute to the global knowledge commons by bridging content gaps and advocating for open access to cultural heritage resources.
2. What is the change that you are trying to bring about and why is this important?
The change that Free Knowledge Africa is trying to bring about is the promotion of a culture of open knowledge in Nigeria. Specifically, the organization is seeking to digitize and make available works across its area of thematic interests in the public domain in Nigeria by setting up a database of these works. This change is important because it has the potential to promote access to information, education, and cultural heritage resources for a wide range of individuals and communities in Nigeria and beyond.
One of the main challenges that Free Knowledge Africa is trying to solve is the limited availability of information and cultural heritage resources in Nigeria. By digitizing and making available works in the public domain, the organization hopes to address this challenge and promote greater access to knowledge and cultural heritage resources. Additionally, the organization may face challenges related to funding and technical expertise in order to make this initiative successful. The Wikimedia Community Funds would be of great assistance in this regard.
The importance of this change has been assessed by considering the potential impact of greater access to information and cultural heritage resources on education, research, cultural preservation, and community development in Nigeria. By promoting open access to public domain works, Free Knowledge Africa aims to promote greater equity and inclusion in knowledge production and sharing and to support the development of a more vibrant and sustainable cultural sector in Nigeria.
3. Describe your main approaches or strategies to achieve these changes and why you think they will be effective.
Free Knowledge Africa has several key strategies to achieve its goal of promoting open knowledge and making public domain works available in Nigeria.
- 1. Community engagement: Free Knowledge Africa will build the capacity of community members in Nigeria to promote and contribute to open knowledge initiatives. This will be achieved through workshops, training, and other activities that help to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of open access to information and cultural heritage resources. By engaging and empowering local communities, Free Knowledge Africa hopes to foster a sense of ownership and sustainability of its initiatives and to build a network of advocates and supporters for open knowledge.
- 2. Stakeholder engagement: The organization recognizes the importance of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders in order to achieve its goals. This includes government agencies, cultural heritage institutions, academic and research institutions, and civil society organizations. Free Knowledge Africa will engage with these stakeholders through advocacy, networking, and collaboration to build partnerships and secure support for its initiatives.
- 3. Digital infrastructure: To make public domain works available in Nigeria, Free Knowledge Africa will need to establish digital infrastructure to enable the digitization, cataloguing, and dissemination of these works. The organization will work with technical experts to develop and maintain this infrastructure. It will leverage existing digital platforms (like Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata for hosting media files) and tools where possible to maximize efficiency and impact.
- 4. Advocacy and public engagement: To raise awareness of its initiatives and promote open access to information and cultural heritage resources, Free Knowledge Africa will undertake public advocacy and social media engagement activities. This will include engaging with traditional and social media outlets, participating in public events, and utilizing digital platforms to amplify its message.
- 5. Partnership building: Free Knowledge Africa recognizes the importance of building partnerships with other organizations and initiatives that share its vision and goals. This includes other open knowledge organizations, cultural institutions, and academic and research institutions. By building partnerships, the organization aims to share knowledge, resources, and best practices and amplify the impact of its initiatives.
4. What are the activities you will be developing and delivering as part of these approaches or strategies?
Free Knowledge Africa will undertake a range of activities as part of its strategies for promoting open knowledge and making public domain works available in Nigeria. These activities include:
- 1. Wiki Tourism Education Program: Free Knowledge Africa will establish a Wiki Education Program in hospitality and tourism schools in Nigeria. This program will introduce students to the principles of open knowledge and will train them to contribute to Wikipedia, Wikivoyage, and other Wikimedia projects. This will help to build a new generation of open knowledge advocates and contributors in Nigeria.
- 2. Public domain database: Free Knowledge Africa will set up a public domain database. The process of setting up the database will include identification, documentation, and digitization of public domain works in Nigeria. This database will serve as a central resource for open access to information and cultural heritage resources in Nigeria and will help to promote greater equity and inclusion in knowledge production and sharing. The digitized files will be hosted on Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata and linked back to the database.
- 3. Advocacy and outreach program: Free Knowledge Africa will develop an advocacy and outreach program to engage with librarians and sports professionals on open access, open licenses, and public domain issues. This program will provide training and resources to help these professionals promote open access and public domain access in their own work and will help to build a network of advocates and supporters for open knowledge in Nigeria.
- 4. Monthly editing workshops: Free Knowledge Africa will host monthly online and physical editing workshops on different themes related to travel, sports, tourism, geography, and cultural heritage. These workshops will provide a space for community members to learn and collaborate and will help to build a network of open knowledge advocates and contributors in Nigeria.
- 5. Afrosports Contest: The African games and sports writing contest (Afrosports) for short, is aimed at bridging the gap on Wikipedia by writing articles about the historical and contemporary African Sports Scene. In simple terms, the purpose of this contest is to put out content – articles on Wikipedia that will increase the knowledge currently available on sports in Africa. We need articles that show the beauty in our sports bringing to light the African sports sector.
These activities are designed to support the key strategies of community engagement, stakeholder engagement, digital infrastructure, advocacy, and partnership building. By building the capacity of community members, engaging with stakeholders, building digital infrastructure, engaging in advocacy and outreach, and promoting learning and collaboration through editing workshops, Free Knowledge Africa aims to promote open knowledge and make public domain works available and easily accessible in Nigeria.
5. Do you want to apply for multi-year funding?
No
5.1 If yes, provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan?
- As we plan to apply for multi-year funding, we understand that detailed activity plans for Year 2 may not be possible at this stage. However, we have a high-level understanding of our programmatic work and planning for the next year.
In Year 2, we will focus on consolidating our efforts in Nigeria and expanding to other African countries. We will continue with our Free Knowledge Fellowship Program, Wiki Education Program, and public domain database development. We will continue our advocacy and outreach programs for librarians and sports professionals in Nigeria and other African countries. We plan to initiate partnerships with other organizations and institutions across the continent to collaborate on open knowledge initiatives and build digital infrastructure.
We plan to continue our work and expand our outreach to more African countries. We will sustain our Free Knowledge Fellowship Program and Wiki Education Program with the aim of having a network of open knowledge advocates in every African country. We will also expand our public domain database to include works from other African countries and make it a sustainable and valuable resource for all Africans. We will continue with our advocacy and outreach programs and build partnerships with other organizations and institutions to promote open access and knowledge sharing in Africa.
A multi-year grant is important to us because it will provide the stability and resources necessary to sustain our efforts over the next three years. It will enable us to plan and execute our programs effectively, build sustainable partnerships, and make a long-lasting impact on open knowledge in Africa. A multi-year grant will also allow us to learn and adjust our approach over time, based on our experiences and feedback from our stakeholders. We believe that a multi-year grant will support our strategic plan and enable us to achieve our vision of promoting free and open knowledge in Africa.
6. Please include a timeline (operational calendar) for your proposal.
- Month 1-3:
Hire Project Manager and two content collectors (public domain works) Develop and launch an online database for public domain works in Nigeria Plan and launch the Wiki Education Program with selected schools of hospitality and tourism in Nigeria
Month 4-6: Begin digitization and documentation of public domain works in Nigeria Host the first monthly online/physical editing workshop on sports in Africa Develop and launch a social media campaign to raise awareness of public domain works in Nigeria
Month 7-9: Continue the digitization and documentation of public domain works in Nigeria Host second monthly online/physical editing workshop on cultural heritage sites in Nigeria Collaborate with librarians and sports professionals to identify public domain works within their organizations Conduct outreach and advocacy programs for stakeholders in the hospitality, tourism, and sports sectors on open access and public domain works. Organize the Afrosports Contest
Month 10-12: Host third monthly online/physical editing workshop on travel destinations in Africa Continue the Wiki Education Program with selected schools of hospitality and tourism in Nigeria Promote the use of Wikimedia projects by Africans through a targeted outreach campaign Review and evaluate the progress made so far and prepare the report.
Note: This is a general overview of our proposed operational calendar for the first year. It is subject to changes based on the pace of the work and the progress made. We will remain flexible and adaptive to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
7. Do you have the team that is needed to implement this proposal?
Isaac Oloruntimilehin [User:Timmylegend] - (Director of Growth/Strategy) - He is an experienced Wikipedian, and the past leader of the Wikimedia Fan Club, University of Ilorin. He has organised various campaigns at the University of Ilorin Wikimedia community such as Nigeria Expedition, Explore Nigeria, 1Lib1Ref, Art+Feminism, Wiki Loves Africa, and Wikipedia pages wanting photos. He was a participant at Wiki Indaba 2019 and Wikimania 2021 conferences. He is the project and campaign lead.
Alaafiabami Oladipupo [User: Haylad] - (Director of Education/Research) - He has previously led the Wikimedia Fan Club, University of Ilorin, organized multiple meetups and Wiki loves Africa photo walks/events at the University Club in Ilorin and Ado-Ekiti in 2019 and 2020 respectively. He has previously organised the Afrocine Nigeria Contest and facilitated multiple events and training. He was also the Regional ambassador for the 2021 HACK4OPENGLAM during the 2021 CC summit. He will be in charge of training, recruiting and onboarding new members during the projects.
Bolaji Alabi [User:Bilijin] - (Director of Programs) - She is an experienced mobile developer and Wikimedian with a knack for prudence. She has been contributing to the Wikimedia project since 2018 and just handed over her leadership of the Wikimedia Fan Club, University of Ilorin. She is a board member (Vice Chair) of the Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation Inc/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria. She will facilitate the creation of landing pages, instructional videos/materials, virtual meetings and the selection of speakers/trainers for virtual training workshops for new members.
Olubusola Afolabi [User:Ifedohlapo] - (GLAM Associate) - She is a librarian, an experienced Wikimedian, and a one-time Events Manager at the Wikimedia Fan Club, University of Ilorin. She is interested in the GLAM space and advocates for Open Access practices in Cultural Heritage Institutions.
8. Please state if your proposal aims to work to bridge any of the identified CONTENT knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Content Gender gap, Geography, Language
8.1 In a few sentences, explain how your work is specifically addressing this content gap (or Knowledge inequity) to ensure a greater representation of knowledge.
Our work aims to address the content gap by promoting the digitization and documentation of public domain works in Nigeria, with a focus on works related to women, indigenous languages, and diverse cultural backgrounds. We will also be working with schools of hospitality and tourism in Nigeria to promote the inclusion of knowledge related to gender and diverse cultural backgrounds in their curricula. Additionally, we will be conducting outreach and advocacy programs to encourage participation from underrepresented groups in the hospitality, tourism, and sports sectors. Through these efforts, we hope to ensure a greater representation of knowledge from diverse perspectives.
9. Please state if your proposal includes any of these areas or THEMATIC focus. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work and explain the rationale for identifying these themes.
Education, Advocacy, Culture, heritage or GLAM
10. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Please note, we had previously asked about inclusion and diversity in terms of CONTENTS, in this question we are asking about the diversity of PARTICIPANTS. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Gender Identity, Geographic , Age
11. What are your strategies for engaging participants, particularly those that currently are non-Wikimedia?
Our strategies for engaging participants, particularly those who are currently non-Wikimedians, include the following:
- 1. Partnering with relevant organizations: We will collaborate with hospitality, tourism, and sports organisations to identify potential contributors and encourage them to participate in the project.
- 2. Outreach and Advocacy: We will conduct outreach and advocacy programs to raise awareness of the importance of open knowledge and public domain works, and encourage more people to participate in the project.
- 3. Free Knowledge Fellowship Program: We will implement a Free Knowledge Fellowship Program to train and equip open knowledge advocates, who will serve as ambassadors for the project and help recruit new contributors.
- 4. Wiki Education Tourism Program: We will implement a Wiki Education Program with selected hospitality and tourism schools in Nigeria to introduce students to open knowledge and encourage them to contribute to Wikimedia projects.
To reach underrepresented groups, we will invest in the following approaches:
- 1. Culturally sensitive outreach: We will design our outreach efforts to be culturally sensitive and relevant to the communities we are engaging with. We will take into account the social and cultural norms of the different groups and tailor our approach to ensure that it is appropriate and effective.
- 2. Incentives: We will provide incentives such as recognition, certificates, and prizes for outstanding contributions to motivate participants, especially those who are from underrepresented groups.
To retain participants after the project is implemented, we will adopt the following strategies:
- 1. Community building: We will prioritize the creation of a supportive community of contributors through activities such as the Free Knowledge Fellowship Program and monthly editing workshops.
- 2. Recognition: We will recognize and appreciate participants' contributions through various means, such as feature articles, social media recognition, and awards.
- 3. Continuous training and development: We will provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help contributors improve their skills and stay engaged with the project.
- 4. Follow-up and feedback: We will maintain regular communication with participants and provide them with feedback on their contributions to encourage their continued participation.
12. In what ways are you actively seeking to contribute towards creating a safer, supportive, more equitable environment for participants and promoting the UCOC and Friendly Space Policy, and/or equivalent local policies and processes?
1. Training and Awareness: We will provide training and awareness programs to all participants, including volunteers and partners, to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in creating a safe and supportive environment. This will include specific training on the UCOC and the Friendly Space Policy, as well as training on identifying and addressing potential risks or issues.
- 2. Reporting Mechanisms: We will establish clear reporting mechanisms for participants to report any concerns, complaints, or incidents. We will ensure that these mechanisms are easily accessible, confidential, and responsive, and that all reports are addressed promptly and appropriately.
- 3. Diversity and Inclusion: We will actively promote diversity and inclusion in our programs and initiatives to ensure that all participants feel welcome and valued.
- 4. Accountability: We will hold all participants, including ourselves, accountable for upholding the UCOC and the Friendly Space Policy, as well as any equivalent local policies and processes. We will establish clear consequences for violations and ensure that all participants understand the consequences of their actions.
- 5. Continuous Improvement: We will continually evaluate and improve our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure that we are creating a safe, supportive, and equitable environment for all participants.
In summary, we will prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants and actively promote the UCOC and the Friendly Space Policy, as well as any equivalent local policies and processes, to achieve this goal. We will implement specific strategies and initiatives, including training and awareness, reporting mechanisms, diversity and inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement, to ensure that all participants feel welcome, valued, and supported in our programs and initiatives.
13. Do you have plans to work with Wikimedia communities, groups, or affiliates in your country, or in other countries, to implement this proposal?
Yes
13.1 If yes, please tell us about these connections online and offline and how you have let Wikimedia communities know about this proposal.
We reached out to affiliates in the past year to support the Explore Africa and Afrosports contest. We have presented some of our plans at Wikimania and WikiIndaba. The project will be announced on the Wikiproject Africa discussion pages, Wikivoyage travellers pub, and African Wikimedians telegram group. We will share with some of the existing Wikimedia mailing lists and create a mailing list and a page on meta to inform people who sign up to follow the project's progress. The page will also allow us to seek input and feedback from the community along the way. We will also share this project on our social media pages to encourage participation.
14. Will you be working with other external, non-Wikimedian partners to implement this proposal?
Yes
14.1 Please describe these partnerships and what motivates the potential partner to be part of the proposal and how they add value to your work.
We have established partnerships with the Nigerian Library Association in Kwara State and the Plateau State Tourism Corporation. They will assist in setting up the public domain database and executing the documentation of cultural heritage sites, respectively. We will also be engaging and partnering with GLAM and Local Heritage Institutions in Nigeria in a bid for them to adopt open licenses and open up their collections. We have partnered with some GLAM institutions in Kwara state in Nigeria previously. We have established relationships we want to transcend to some other part of Nigeria. Making them choose to release their works under creative commons licenses can be a difficult task to achieve, which shouldn't deter Us from educating them about the GLAM and them acknowledging that some of the items that they have in control are in the Public Domain. We are also looking towards starting the discussion on digitising some of these items in the Public Domain. We also have a partnership in the works with Library Aid Africa.
15. How do you hope to sustain or expand the work carried out in this proposal after the grant?
We hope to sustain and expand the work carried out in this proposal by building strong relationships with our partners and stakeholders, particularly in the hospitality, tourism, and sports sectors. We will establish ongoing collaborations with local universities and libraries to digitize and document public domain works in Nigeria, and to train and mentor students and professionals interested in contributing to Wikimedia projects.
In addition, we plan to explore opportunities for generating income and securing funding through corporate social responsibility initiatives, individual donations, and grants from other sources. We will also leverage our networks and collaborations to identify and apply for other relevant grants, particularly those focused on knowledge equity and cultural preservation.
Furthermore, we will establish a sustainable model for the Free Knowledge Fellowship Program and the Wiki Education Program that can be replicated and scaled up in other regions and countries. We will develop training materials and toolkits that can be shared with other Wikimedia affiliates and groups interested in implementing similar programs, and we will provide ongoing support and mentorship to ensure their success.
Overall, we believe that sustained and expanded partnerships, ongoing community engagement, and diversified funding sources are key to sustaining and scaling the impact of this proposal beyond the grant period.
16. What kind of risks do you anticipate and how would you mitigate these. This can include factors such as external/contextual issues that may affect implementation, as well as internal issues, such as governance/leadership changes.
- We anticipate several risks that could impact the implementation of our project, including external and internal risks.
External risks:
- 1. Political instability: There is a risk of political instability in the country that could affect the implementation of our project. We will mitigate this risk by being in constant communication with our partners and monitoring the situation in the country.
- 2. COVID-19 pandemic: The pandemic has already affected several projects worldwide, and it could also affect the implementation of our project. We will follow all necessary safety protocols, including encouraging online participation and limiting physical gatherings when necessary.
3, Access to internet and electricity: Nigeria has a poor internet and power supply, which could affect online participation. We will work with our partners to ensure that participants have access to the necessary infrastructure for online participation.
Internal risks:
- 1. Staff turnover: Staff turnover could lead to a loss of institutional memory and expertise. To mitigate this risk, we will ensure that all activities are documented, and new staff members are trained on project activities.
- 2. Burnout of staff and volunteers: There is a risk of burnout for staff and volunteers due to the workload associated with the project. We will ensure that staff and volunteers have adequate support and are not overworked.
- 3. Delays in implementation: There is a risk of delays in implementation due to unforeseen circumstances. We will monitor the project closely and be proactive in addressing any issues that may arise.
To mitigate these risks, we will establish a risk management plan that will identify and assess the risks, develop a mitigation plan, and monitor and control the risks throughout the project's life cycle. We will also maintain good communication with our partners and stakeholders to identify and address any issues promptly.
17. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select a maximum of three options that most apply.
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, Innovate in Free Knowledge
18. Please state if your organization or group has a Strategic Plan that can help us further understand your proposal. You can also upload it here.
Learning, Sharing, and Evaluation[edit]
19. What do you hope to learn from your work in this fund proposal?
Through this fund proposal, we hope to learn several things that will help us improve our approach to promoting knowledge equity and creating safer and more inclusive spaces for Wikimedia contributors. Specifically, we hope to answer the following learning questions:
What are the most effective strategies for engaging and retaining underrepresented groups on Wikimedia projects in Nigeria, and how can we best measure and evaluate their impact? How can we better incorporate local languages and cultural perspectives into Wikimedia projects, and how can we promote the growth of language diversity on these platforms? What are the most effective ways to promote awareness and understanding of copyright and open access issues among different stakeholder groups in Nigeria, and how can we best collaborate with these groups to promote knowledge equity? How can we create safer, more supportive, and more equitable spaces for Wikimedia contributors in Nigeria, and what are the best ways to promote and enforce Wikimedia's Universal Code of Conduct and Friendly Space Policy in local contexts? What impact does the digitization and documentation of public domain works have on access to knowledge in Nigeria, and how can we best measure and evaluate this impact?
To answer these questions, we will collect data through a variety of methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and analysis of participation data. We will also monitor metrics such as the number of new contributors, the number of contributions made, and the diversity of contributors to our projects. By analyzing this data, we hope to gain insights that will help us improve our strategies and refine our approach to promoting knowledge equity and creating safer spaces for contributors.
In addition to these specific learning questions, we also hope to learn more about the challenges and opportunities involved in implementing a complex project of this scale. We anticipate encountering a variety of risks and obstacles along the way, including changes in the political or social context, technical issues, and unforeseen challenges related to stakeholder engagement and collaboration. By carefully tracking and documenting these risks, we hope to develop strategies for mitigating them and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our project. Overall, we see this fund proposal as an opportunity to learn and grow as an organization, and we are committed to using the insights gained through this project to inform and improve our work in the future.
20. Based on these learning questions, what is the information or data you need to collect to answer these questions? Please register this information (as metric description) in the following space provided.
| Main Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | This will include people who participate in our campaigns, attend our events and webinar, and participate in our surveys and outreaches. | 1000 |
| Editors | Editors who participate in our edit-a-thons, writing and photography campaigns | 500 |
| Digitized public domain works | Number of public domain works that are digitized and uploaded on Wikimedia Commons | 500 |
| Organizers | At least 15 people would organise activities and events for this project. There are four core team members. | 15 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Here are some additional metrics that you can use if they are relevant to your work. Please note that this is just an optional list, mostly of quantitative metrics. They may complement the qualitative metrics you have defined in the previous boxes.
| Additional Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of editors that continue to participate/retained after activities | We would ensure that at least 50% of our program editors continue to contribute actively after the project ends. | 250 |
| Number of organizers that continue to participate/retained after activities | N/A | N/A |
| Number of strategic partnerships that contribute to longer term growth, diversity and sustainability | We would establish strategic long-term partnerships with GLAM institutions in Nigeria and travel, tourism, and sports organizations. | 15 |
| Feedback from participants on effective strategies for attracting and retaining contributors | We would carry out a feedback survey for all our activities to measure and evaluate our impact for further improvements in subsequent projects and share learnings with other organizers in the movement. | 100 |
| Diversity of participants brought in by grantees | We would ensure that 60% of our participants are either youths or women | 600 |
| Number of people reached through social media publications | Number of people reached via social media post and promotions (organic and inorganic) | 500000 |
| Number of activities developed | The number of activities that would be carried out during the project. | 10 |
| Number of volunteer hours | Number of hours volunteers put in to volunteering with Free Knowledge Africa | 500 |
21. Additional core quantitative metrics. These core metrics will not tell the whole story about your work, but they are important for measuring some Movement-wide changes. Please try to include these core metrics if they are relevant to your work. If they are not, please use the space provided to explain why they are not relevant or why you can not capture this data. Your explanation will help us review our core metrics and make sure we are using the best ones for the movement as a whole.
| Core metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | This will include people who participate in our campaigns, attend our events and webinar, and participate in our surveys and outreaches. | 1000 |
| Number of editors | Editors who participate in our edit-a-thons, writing and photography campaigns. We will ensure that 40% are new editors. | 200 |
| Number of organizers | At least 15 people would organise activities and events for this project. There are four core team members. | 15 |
| Wikimedia Project | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Articles created during the monthly editing workshops and campaigns as well as the Wiki Tourism Education Program | 1500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Public domain works that are digitized and uploaded on Commons | 500 |
| Wikidata | Wikidata items created for the public domain works | 500 |
| Wikivoyage | Articles created during the monthly editing workshops and campaigns as well as the Wiki Tourism Education Program | 500 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
21.1 If for some reason your proposal will not measure these core metrics please provide an explanation.
N/A
22. What tools would you use to measure each metric selected?
Outreach dashboard Mass messages The Hashtag tool X tools (WMF labs) MailChimp Surveymonkey Zoom (pro)
Financial Proposal[edit]
23. & 23.1 What is the amount you are requesting from WMF? Please provide this amount in your local currency. If you are thinking about a multi-year fund, please provide the amount for the first year.
- 41349817 NGN
23.2 What is this amount in US Currency (to the best of your knowledge)?
- 89985 USD
23.3 Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it.
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yZhynT4RvDnKCQeDXjByhUESolXAkIit1QvDo_PJDsk/edit?usp=sharing
23.4 Please include any additional observations or comments you would like to include about your budget.
- N/A
Please use this optional space to upload any documents that you feel are important for further understanding your proposal.
- Other public document(s):
Final Message[edit]
By submitting your proposal/funding request you agree that you are in agreement with the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and the Universal Code of Conduct.
We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
- Yes
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