Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Africa and Photo Fest Nigeria (ID: 22895740)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Chimereogo Nwoke
- Organization
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- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Wiki Loves Africa and Photo Fest Nigeria
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-03-01 - 2025-04-30
- 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)
Wiki Loves Africa
- 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 my team and I aim to bring to Wiki Loves Africa is a more engaged and educated community of content creators who contribute meaningfully to open knowledge platforms like Wikimedia. The main challenges we’re addressing include: Lack of Knowledge on Creative Commons Licensing: Many creatives don’t understand how to properly share their work under Creative Commons.
Limited Access to High-Quality Training: Aspiring creators often lack industry-standard training and mentorship.
Fragmented Community and Networking: There are few opportunities for regional networking and collaboration.
Cultural Representation: African content on Wikimedia is often underrepresented.
The Approaches that we wish to change are: Masterclasses and Workshops: We’ll organize training on content creation and Creative Commons licensing to bridge the knowledge gap and ensure legally compliant, high-quality submissions.
Partnerships with Industry Leaders: By collaborating with experienced creators, we’ll offer hands-on workshops to elevate the quality of content and provide mentorship.
Regional Meetups and Networking: We’ll host events where creators can connect, share feedback, and collaborate, building a supportive community.
Interactive Exhibitions: Showcasing top entries will raise awareness about the contest and educate the public about open knowledge.
Localized Content using the 2025 Theme: We’ll promote our activities using this coming year's theme: Farm To Plate, encouraging creators to document and submit their works and content on the platform.
Gamification and Incentives: By adding competitive elements and prizes, we’ll motivate participants to submit their best work.
These approaches will help create a more inclusive, well-supported Wiki Loves Africa, empowering local creators and increasing the representation of African culture on Wikimedia.
- 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 Activities that we're proposing include:
Masterclasses and Workshops Content Creation: Training on photography, videography, and editing techniques for Wikimedia submissions. Creative Commons Licensing: Sessions to educate participants on how to legally share content under Creative Commons. Timeline: Workshops will be scheduled throughout the contest period, both virtually and in-person, to reach as many participants as possible.
Collaborations with Industry Experts Expert-Led Workshops: Partnering with experienced photographers and content creators to offer practical, hands-on sessions. Timeline: Industry collaborations will be set up throughout the contest period, with key experts hosting live or pre-recorded sessions to support participants.
Photowalk Activity Photography on the Go: A guided photowalk where participants explore local areas, capturing images that fit this year's theme: Farm to Plate. Timeline: April 1st - April 15th, 2025.
Final Event: Awards Ceremony, Networking, and Celebration Awards Ceremony: Recognizing top entries and awarding prizes. Networking: Connecting participants, mentors, and experts. Mini Party: A celebratory event to close the contest with socializing and fun. Timeline: April 28th - April 30th, 2025.
- 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.
Chimereogo Nwoke: Chimereogo is a Filmmaker with over 5 years of experience in media production and communications. He is the Team Lead of Campus Photofest, a successful event he founded at the University of Nsukka, attracting 4,000+ participants. In 2022, the event partnered with Wiki Loves Africa, with their community winning first prize. Chimereogo is also dedicated to mentoring and empowering beginner creatives.
- 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 target participants for the Wiki Loves Africa event are members of the Enugu creative community, primarily consisting of students and passionate creatives. These individuals seek a platform to showcase their work, properly license and protect their intellectual property, and join a supportive creative community.
Before the event, we will engage participants through online campaigns and introductory webinars, introducing them to the event and educating them on how to prepare their submissions. We will also collaborate with local influencers and creative groups to drive participation. During the event, we will offer interactive workshops on content creation, licensing, and portfolio building, along with collaborations with industry experts to provide guidance. Participants will also have access to networking opportunities both in-person and online.
After the event, we will follow up with post-event surveys to gather feedback and improve future activities. We will provide continued mentorship, offering further resources and connections. Participants will stay engaged through a dedicated online platform for sharing work, collaborating, and receiving feedback, while also receiving recognition through social media.
- 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 for this year’s Wiki Loves Africa event with our community members through a series of informal meetings and online discussions. Given our success with the 2022 Wiki Loves Africa campaign under the theme "Home and Habitat", we built on this foundation by sharing our previous achievements and actively engaging with local creatives. We involved our team and community in planning, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and mutual growth. The enthusiasm from our team members has been strong, with everyone eager to continue giving back to our community. We also hope to align our activities with other ongoing creative projects in Enugu to foster collaboration and ensure broader participation.
- 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)
Geography
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Age (diversity of age groups)
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
Through this project, we aim to learn how to effectively engage and empower local creatives, the impact of Creative Commons licensing in protecting their work, and how mentorship and collaboration with industry experts contribute to their growth. We also want to understand what factors drive success in creative competitions and the long-term effects of being part of a supportive creative community on personal and professional development.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 30 | |
| Number of editors | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 10 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | 350 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| 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
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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)
Program and Events Dashboard Events Metrics Wiki Hashtag Tools
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)
7577441 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.
4500 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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