Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness:Promoting Open Travel Knowledge (ID: 23652107)
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Applicant Details
[edit]- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Favourdare123
- 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.
Wikivoyage Nigeria Awareness: Promoting Open Travel Knowledge
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-01-16 - 2026-04-30
- 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)
Not applicable
- 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)
In Nigeria, travel planning and tourism discovery are often limited to commercial tools such as Google Maps and Wakanow. However, Wikivoyage, a freely accessible Wikimedia travel guide, remains largely unknown and underused. This lack of awareness limits local participation, documented landmarks, and travel insights in Nigeria. It also contributes to the knowledge gap in how Nigeria’s destinations are represented to the world.
This project aims to bridge that gap by increasing the visibility and use of Wikivoyage through targeted outreach and content creation in four geopolitical zones: North Central, South West, South East, and North West. By training new contributors, improving travel-related articles, and documenting local attractions, the initiative will amplify Nigeria’s tourism and travel guide presence online while encouraging participation in open knowledge.
This project also focuses on reviving the use of Wikivoyage among Wikimedia contributors while promoting its relevance and usability for travelers and tourists. It aims to ensure that the necessary audiences are well-informed about the platform, its purpose, and how it can serve as a reliable and freely accessible travel guide for everyone.
Our approach to achieving this project entails a structured plan: Create Awareness: To encourage participation, we will utilize social media platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, and X to share stories, visuals and updates that spark interest in Wikivoyage as a platform for documenting travel guides and experiences. We will create awareness through community meetups, public talks, and outreach sessions.
Targeted Outreach: We are focusing on four geopolitical zones, North Central, South West, South East, and North West, to engage and explore how diverse communities relate to travel and tourism. Through this focused effort, we aim to recruit new contributors, bridge regional representation gaps, and ensure participation from different parts of the country.
Content Creation: Through the campaign period, we will organize a series of both physical and virtual engagements for each targeted geopolitical zone focused on Nigerian travel destinations and local attractions. Through this, we will support participants in creating new articles, improving existing ones, and adding multimedia such as photos and maps to enhance travel-related content.
Community Partnership and Engagement: We will establish partnerships with organizations, institutions, and tourism-related bodies like the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and Uniquemappers.These collaborations will help extend the project’s reach, provide local context for content creation, and ensure sustainability beyond the campaign period. Additionally, we will actively engage the Wikimedia Nigeria community, university clubs, and local volunteers to foster a sense of ownership and continuous participation in improving Wikivoyage’s coverage of Nigeria.
- 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.
Create Awareness: Through online and offline media, we plan to create awareness about Wikivoyage. We will utilize digital materials like flyers, short videos, and informative posts to help attract attention, build interest, and encourage participation. This approach would help participants understand the value of Wikivoyage and how they can actively contribute to it. and make use of it.
Virtual Session: The virtual session will be split into two sessions. The first session will serve as an introductory phase for participants and contributors. It will include an engaging presentation by the project lead and a representative from the National Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), aimed at providing an overview of the campaign’s goals and the importance of contributing to Wikivoyage. The second session will be held at the end of the campaign to evaluate the impact of the campaign and gather feedback from participants, which will help identify successes and areas for improvement in future campaigns.
Physical Training: To strengthen practical skills and encourage active participation, one in-person training session will be held in one location across each of the four geopolitical zones. These sessions will feature practical, hands-on training where participants will learn to create and improve articles, add photos and add maps on Wikivoyage. Each training session will round up with an edit-a-thon session to help participants implement the knowledge gained.
Contest: The campaign will conclude with an online contest open to all trained participants. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contributors and the best new editor for each geopolitical zone. This final phase aims to recognize participants’ efforts, encourage continuous engagement, and promote sustained contributions to Wikivoyage and other Wikimedia projects beyond the campaign period.
- 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.
Favourdare123 (Project Lead): I am an experienced editor with extensive training experience. I have led the WikiVibrance International Youth Day (IYD) 2022 and 2024 in Nigeria and EveryBookItsReader 2024: African Books and Authors. I have co-facilitated significant editing campaigns on both Wikipedia and Wikidata. Notably, I co-facilitated the Wikimedia Awareness Outreach in Abuja and the Harnessing the Power of Open Data: Maximizing Wikidata Technical Tools workshops. As the project lead, I will develop tailored training resources to enhance contributions for both new and experienced editors. Throughout the physical and online events, I will guide participants in interactive edit-a-thons to ensure they acquire essential skills aligned with our project's objectives. To promote continued participation for all participants, I will share information about future Wikimedia projects on our dedicated WhatsApp channel.
Akintundedaniel (Co-Facilitator, Jury, and South West Co-ordinator): He is an experienced editor with extensive project facilitation and training experience, having accumulated over 8,000 contributions and still counting. He has led various projects across global campaigns in his local community, such as Art + Feminism, Wiki Loves Earth, Feminism and Folklore, Wiki Loves Africa, and She Said. As a project lead, he has promoted gender equity by profiling notable women and documenting their contributions to the global economy. His experience with projects promoting gender equity includes projects like Women in Art and Technology 2023, Feminism and Folklore 2024, Art + Feminism 2024 Unilorin, and SheSaid Event in Nigeria 2024 and 2025. He will be co-facilitating and co-ordinating the South West contributions, ensuring all contributions meet the required standard.
Jessephu(Co-Facilitator, Jury, and North Central Co-ordinator): He currently serves as the president of the Unilorin Wikimedia Fan Club. He is an experienced Wikiquote/ wikivoyage editor and trainer who has participated in and won major campaigns, including the She Said 2022 campaign focused on women in education. He also served as the co-facilitator and jury for SheSaid event in Nigeria 2024. For this project, he will co-facilitate the training sessions, support participants during the Edit-a-thon, and handle communications and logistics for both the team and attendees. He will be co-facilitating and co-ordinating the South West contributions, ensuring all contributions meet the required standard.
Gwanki (Co-Facilitator and North West Co-ordinator): is an experienced Wikimedia facilitator and long-time contributor to Wikimedia projects, active since 2013. He is the founder of the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Kano Network and has led several successful Wikimedia initiatives across Northern Nigeria, including the annual Hausa Community Wiki for Human Rights campaign (2021–2025). Recognized as the Best Indigenous Language Contributor of the Year 2024 at Wiki Conference Nigeria, Gwanki has trained and mentored many new editors, promoting Wikimedia projects and free knowledge, especially in Hausa language communities. He currently supports Wikimedia programs focused on open learning, cultural documentation, and community engagement. He will be co-facilitating and co-ordinating the North West contributions
Adimora Chidinma (Co-Facilitator and South East Co-ordinator): She is an experienced editor with extensive project facilitation and training experience, having accumulated over 61,000 contributions and still counting. She co-facilitated the SheSaid event in Nigeria and has also won various edit-a-thons across various global campaigns such as SheSaid 2024 event in Nigeria, Wiki Science contest 2023, Feminism and Folklore, and Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos. She will be co-facilitating and co-ordinating the South West contributions, ensuring all contributions meet the required standard.
- 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 include youth volunteers, tourists, students, and members of existing Wikimedia communities across the targeted four geopolitical zones. Participants with interest in open knowledge, tourism, and geography would be prioritized for this project.
Before the campaign, participants will be engaged through social media platforms, Wikimedia community channels within the four geopolitical zones. We will also partner with selected organizations like the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and Unique Mappers Network that align with the project’s objectives and prioritize pre-event communication by utilizing flyers, whatsapp group onboarding, and brief online sessions to introduce participants to Wikivoyage.
During the campaign, participants will engage in hands-on training session focused on making contributions to Wikivoyage by creating and improving articles. We will conduct the edit-a-thon session which will allow participants to collaborate, ask questions and receive support from experienced editors and facilitators, and gain practical experience contributing to Wikivoyage.
After the campaign, a post-event survey will be shared to gather feedback and assess learning outcomes. A comprehensive summary report and a publicly accessible dashboard showcasing the project’s impact will also be shared with contributors, partners, and the broader Wikimedia community to highlight outcomes and promote continued involvement. We will also encourage long-term involvement by linking participants to upcoming Wikimedia campaigns such as Art+Feminism, SheSaid, and Wiki Loves Women projects.
- 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.
I have informed the Wikimedia user group Nigeria via their discussion page about the goals and idea of my project. The link to the discussion page can be accessed via: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria#Wikivoyage_Nigeria_Awareness:_Promoting_Open_Travel_Knowledge
- 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)
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)
By organizing this project, we aim to gain knowledge and achieve specific learning outcomes:
Project Management: As project lead and facilitators, we aim to strengthen our project management and coordination skills by taking responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the Wikivoyage campaign. This includes managing logistics, overseeing outreach activities across the four geopolitical zones, and ensuring that each phase aligns with the project’s objectives. Through this, we will gain hands-on experience in executing a nationwide awareness campaign on Wikivoyage.
Community Engagement and Building: We aim to understand how to effectively engage diverse communities and sustain their participation in Wikimedia projects. By reaching out to contributors, travelers, students, and tourists, we will learn the best approaches to recruit and retain volunteers. This will help us build a more inclusive and active community of Wikivoyage contributors in Nigeria, promoting collaboration among people with shared interests in travel, culture, and open knowledge.
Digital Awareness and Outreach: Through this project, we aim to learn how to leverage digital platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and X to create impactful awareness campaigns. By crafting and sharing creative visuals, stories, and updates, we will develop stronger communication skills and learn effective methods for promoting Wikimedia projects to new audiences.
Understanding Regional Representation: Engaging with contributors from North Central, South West, South East, and North West zones will allow us to learn about the unique travel perspectives and tourist attraction of each region. This will deepen our understanding of how regional diversity can enrich Wikivoyage content and contribute to closing the representation gap across Nigeria.
Content Development and Documentation Skills: By improving and creating Wikivoyage articles, we aim to enhance our skills in travel writing, research, and open-content documentation. This will help us better understand how to represent Nigeria’s tourism and cultural landmarks accurately while making Wikivoyage a reliable travel resource for both local and international audiences.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 120 | 30 participants each from the 4 participating regions.
New Editors: 10 Existing Editors: 20 |
| Number of editors | 120 | 30 participants each from the 4 participating regions.
New Editors: 10 Existing Editors: 20 |
| Number of organizers | 5 | One project lead and four co-facilitators. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | 800 |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
200 articles created and improved on Wikivoyage for each community.
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 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)
Outreach Dashboard: Tracks: Edits, new articles, and participation rates. Use: Monitor engagement, activity, and productivity during training sessions and edit-a-thons.
Hashtags Tool: Tracks: Edits tagged with the campaign’s designated hashtag across Wikimedia projects. Use: Ensure transparent tracking of contributions and measure the overall reach of the campaign.
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NRjyYQt8ip3I-A5OEia1wAqqOEjQoAKAcWnzHCGzI5c/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)
4692000 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.
3233.85 USD
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
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