Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Hadassah Photostorie group/ Ebonyi and Cross River State Wiki Loves Africa Photo tour

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal. This project aims to contribute to "Wiki Loves Africa 2026" on behalf of the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, with a focus on this year’s theme, "Rite and Ritual." I will be touring agricultural sites in Ebonyi and Cross River State, capturing photos that highlight the connection between local rite and rituals of Africa culture. These images will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons to help showcase the rich cultural heritage and sustainable practices in the region.

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. Wikimedia Commons

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: Esther Seriki
Email address: hadassahphotostorie@gmail.com
Address: Cross river
Location of Project:Ebonyi and Cross River State

Project class

Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club Individual

Timeline of activities

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

1st to April 30th 2026

Project Goal

Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.

recruit new Photographer
Add Images to wiki commons

Project Plan

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?

2 photo tours and uploads

2. How have you let relevant Wikimedia communities know about this proposal? You may also provide information about external social media channels you may be using.

I have engaged in communication with the Wikimedia Nigeria Community talk group regarding the project.

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.

its an individual project

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 I'm an experienced documentary photographer, I take pride in my contribution of thousands of high-quality images to Wikimedia Commons. I am embarking on this campaign independently. I will also be recruiting a new photographer.

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

Yes we have all the necessary equipment and skills required for this tour.

6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?

through WhatsApp and phone call

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

The main objective of the Wiki Loves Africa 2026 project is to promote the expansion of free knowledge by collecting and sharing high quality images that capture the theme “Rite and Ritual.” This initiative aims to document and highlight the diverse ceremonial practices, traditions, and cultural expressions across Africa. Through these images, the project seeks to enrich Wikimedia Commons and increase global awareness of Africa’s living traditions, cultural identity, and heritage

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 - 3
Number of participants - 2
Number of new editors - 0
Number of of articles created - 0
Number of of articles improved - 0
Number of of images uploaded - 600
Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) - 0

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)

I'll upload all pictures to the dedicated group named "WLA2026 Nigeria." This facilitates Wikimedia Commons in monitoring the number of uploaded pictures. I'll utilize the outreach dashboard to track participant involvement, helping me gauge the project's progress and refine my outreach efforts accordingly.

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)

No contest

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).

I am a professional Photographer, I have all the needed experiences and equipment needed for the success of the project.

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

Transportation: 150,000

Hotel for 2 nights: 30,000 * 2 = 60,000

Data Subscription: 50,000

Nourishments ( all through the journey ):30,000 * 2 = 60,000

Refreshment (During photo tour);- 40,000

Branded Shirt (Enhancing security and identification): 5000 * 2 = 10,000

ID cards and Security measures): 35,000

Miscellaneous: 20,300

TOTAL: 425,300

Endorsements

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