Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Earth 2025 Photowalk in South East, Nigeria (ID: 22988633)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
MediaMOF
- Organization
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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 Earth 2025 Photowalk in South East, Nigeria
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-05-01 - 2025-08-12
- 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 Earth
- 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 we are aiming to bring through this project is a significant enhancement in the quality and quantity of photographic contributions from Southeast Nigeria for Wiki Loves Earth 2025 and also the active participation of professional photographers in the region.
Over the past six years, while the campaign has gathered impressive participation across Nigeria, Southeast Nigeria has lagged in both the organization of photo walks and quality of images submitted from professional photographers compared to other regions in Nigeria. We also intend to build a community of professional photographers in the region.
The goal of this project is to elevate this region's representation in the campaign by organizing structured photo walks that not only encourage participation but also foster quality contributions that showcase the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Southeast Nigeria.
To tackle these challenges, we will implement a multifaceted approach: 1. Organized Photo Walks: We will create a series of well-structured photo walk events in all the 5 states of south east Nigeria simultaneously bringing together both amateur and professional photographers. 2. Professional Collaboration: We will collaborate with various professional photography body in the region for access to various photographers within their network. 3. Awareness Campaigns: We will conduct outreach programs to educate the local community about the significance of participating in Wiki Loves Earth and how their contributions can help represent Southeast Nigeria on a global stage through a 2days upload session and training workshop at Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. 4. Incentives for Participation: We’ll establish recognition and rewards for participants, including opportunities for exhibitions or features of their work, contest prizes which will further motivate individuals to contribute high-quality images.
- 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.
Planned Activities for Wiki Loves Earth 2025 in Southeast Nigeria
1. Organized Photo Walks.
2. Professional Mentorship: Collaborating with experienced photographers from the region, we will conduct mentorship sessions during the photo walks in the 5 states. These sessions will provide guidance on photography skills, composition, and techniques for producing impactful images.
3. Awareness Campaigns: We will implement outreach programs targeting local communities to raise awareness about the importance of documenting their environment through participation in Wiki Loves Earth. This will include community meetings, workshops, and social media campaigns to highlight the significance of their contributions.
4. Competitions and Incentives: To motivate participants, we will establish rewards for outstanding contributions. This may include opportunities for exhibitions, prizes, and public recognition for their contributions, boosting both participation and quality of submissions.
5. Partnership Development: We plan to partner with local photography clubs, community organizations, and educational institutions to broaden our outreach and resources. These partnerships will enhance the workshops and provide platforms for participants to showcase their work.
For a detailed timeline of our activities, please refer to the following link
Photowalk first then followed by the 2 days upload and training workshop with 10 photographers from each 5 states at Abakaliki, Ebonyi state
- 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.
1. - Project Coordinator: MediaMOF
- Role: He will oversee the overall coordination of the project, ensuring that all activities are aligned with our objectives. He will manage communication among team members and stakeholders and handle logistics for organized photo walks. - Details: He is a professional photographer with extensive experience in Wikimedia community engagement projects.
2. - Photography Mentor: E'eike
- Role: He will lead the professional mentorship sessions and workshops, providing participants with insights into photography techniques and skills upgrade - Details: A professional photographer with a focus on street documentary, E'eike has previously conducted workshops and has been active in promoting local photography.
3. **Outreach Coordinator: FantasticJ
- Role: He will be responsible for the awareness campaigns, including community meetings and social media outreach. He will develop materials to educate locals about the importance of documenting their environment. - Details: He has experience in grassroots campaigns and community organizing.
4. - Competitions Manager: Lightshot1
- Role: He will coordinate the competitions and incentives, ensuring that participants are motivated and recognized for their contributions. He will handle the criteria for selection and oversee the rewards process. - Details: He is a professional photographer with experience in organizing community events and competitions, making him well-suited for this role.
5. Partnership Developer: Johngeed
- Role: He will be in charge of developing partnerships with local organizations and educational institutions, aiding in resource acquisition and event promotion. - Details: He is a cinematographer and has a background in communication studies.
- 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)
1. Local Photographers. 2. Community Members residents in South East, Nigeria. 3. Educational Institutions: Students and educators from local schools, universities, and photography clubs who can benefit from mentorship and skill development. 4. Local Organizations: Community groups and environmental NGOs that focus on conservation and cultural heritage.
To engage participants before and during the activities, we will implement the following strategies:
1. **Pre-Event Campaigns which include the good use of social media and information meetings with various photography groups in south east Nigeria.
2. Create an open registration process for interested photographers/participants to sign up and invitations to special guests.
3. Photo walks and interactive workshops
- During the photo walks and workshops, we will encourage active participation through hands-on activities and discussions.
4. Feedback and Evaluation
- 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.
N/A
- 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.
The community has been informed on the WIkimedia Usergroup Nigeria talk page and other photography groups on whatsapp
- 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)
Advocacy
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Geographic
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
How well to encourage photographers to contribute to Wikimedia projects?
Best way to create collaboration with photography groups?
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 100 | |
| Number of editors | 75 | Atleast 10 photographer volunteers from each state |
| Number of organizers | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 500 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 2000 |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
Improving the Wkipedia pages with pictures
- 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)
Outrach dashboaard and Wiki Loves X tools
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1m509TM10_pJTBqkWNOfbZbYkpXiKLHJr2XnPVt4rHRI/edit?usp=sharing
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
7800000 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.
4851.71 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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