Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Emmanuel Obiajulu/Commemoration of Human Rights Day At WUGN Imo State Network

Project summary

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The International Human Rights Day, celebrated every year on December 10th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This historic document proclaims the inalienable rights that every human being is entitled to, regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. It serves as the foundation for freedom, justice, and peace in the world. Human rights challenges are visibly present in the current global challenges, such as issues around inclusion, equality, climate justice, freedom of expression, and access to education or health care.

In recent years, rising inequality, social injustice, and human rights abuses both online and offline have made the observance of this day even more relevant. Around the world, marginalized and vulnerable groups continue to face discrimination, exclusion, and violations of their fundamental rights. Now more than ever, there is a need to amplify this cause, raise awareness, educate communities, and mobilize individuals toward promoting and protecting human rights. This will help to provide important discussion to reflect on, progress made, challenges faced, and actions needed to ensure that all rights are protected and upheld for all people.

This proposed commemoration aims to localize these global conversations, engage young people and community members, and provide practical tools for advocacy and social change through documentation of notable quote of human rights activist on Wikiquote, and translation of human rights contents to Igbo language.

Wikimedia Project

Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, English Wikiquote, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.

Igbo Wikipedia and English Wikiquote

Contact person and Location

Please state the contact details of the contact person(s) for this project including email(s) and location. For more than one contact person, indicate same details for everyone

Full name: Emmanuel Obiajulu
Email address: emmanuelobiajulu0@gmail.com
Address: Owerri, Imo State
Location of Project: Owerri, Imo State

Project class

Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network

Timeline of activities

Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project

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? We have informed WNUG Community

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.

We'll communicate to them through our social media channels, including WhatsApp groups, Twitter (X), and Instagram

4. Do you have experienced Wikimedia editors to lead/assist the event? Please provide links to the usernames of these individuals. (NOTE: all experienced Wikimedia editors MUST endorse and sign your proposal as proof of availability)
For example: User:Kaizenify

5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?

Yes, participants have smartphones and laptops they will be using to actively participate and contribute to the project

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)? We will follow up with participants via our social media groups and tracking dashboard to ensure they understand the impact of the project and for them to also continue contributing.

7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project? N/A

Impact

How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets (only those applicable to your project):

Number of events - 2
Number of participants - 25
Number of new editors - 3
Number of Wikiquote created - 100
Number of articles improved/translated - 100
Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -22

Metrics tracking

How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding) Outreach Dashboard

Contest & prize-giving events

How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria) Every translated article 3 points Every Wikiquote created 3 points

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).

Emmanuel_Obiajulu: He is an experienced Wikimedian and has facilitated many Wikimedian projects and training. He will train participants on how to create wikidata items and how to translate.
Dolphyb: He is an experienced Wikimedian. He will review contributions from participants and provide relevant guidance.

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

Hall hire = N90,000

Internet data support for the 25 participants @1500 per person = N37,500

Lunch for the 25 participants @N4,500 per person = N112,500

Flex and communication N20,000

Projector Rental = N25,000

Logistics for participants @1500 per person = N37,500

Facilitators support (2)= N20,000

Logistics and contingency N10,000

Prize for top 3 contributors N45,000

Total =N397,500

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