Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/WUGN-Taraba Network/Rites and Rituals: Launching the WUGN Taraba Network through Wiki Loves Africa 2026
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
This project is to be held in Jalingo, marking the first local campaign of the Taraba Network as a recognized hub under the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria. The event will bring together existing Wikimedians and interested contributors to engage participants in practical Wikimedia contribution while establishing the network’s active presence in the state.
The activity will begin with a structured introduction to the Taraba Network as part of the Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, its purpose, and participation pathways, followed by onboarding and orientation for contributors. A focused training session will then equip participants with the knowledge required to contribute media to Wikimedia Commons, including guidance on photography standards, documentation ethics, and upload processes.
Following the training, participants will take part in a structured contest under the Wiki Loves Africa 2026 theme “Rites and Rituals,” with emphasis on culturally appropriate and verifiable documentation from Taraba State. The contest will be supported with facilitation, connectivity, and a modest prize structure to encourage quality contributions and active participation. The event will conclude with documentation, recognition of contributors, and integration into the Taraba Network for continued engagement.
On the other hand, the project will feature a photowalk tour to document the patterns of of farming, religious rituals, daily routines, and market activitities, especially Tashan Lau market, which is the largest vegetables market in Jalingo.
These approaches ensure that the network begins its activities with immediate, measurable contribution, establishing both community presence and active participation within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
Wikimedia Project
[edit]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.
- WikiCommons
Contact person and Location
[edit]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: Yahuza Usman
- Email address: wugntarabanetwork@gmail.com
- Address: Jalingo, Taraba State
- Location of Project: Jalingo, Taraba State
Project class
[edit]Please state the name of the network/club
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria—Taraba Network
Timeline of activities
[edit]Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
5th April to 30th April, 2026.
Project Goal
[edit]Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
- To train and onboard new contributors for Wiki Loves Africa 2026
- To generate quality media contributions from Taraba State
- To increase awareness and participation in Wikimedia projects
- To build a sustainable contributor base within the state
- To add or improve content
Project Plan
[edit]Activities
[edit]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 are going to carryout a physical training; a photowalk to capture the rites and rituals of Tarabans during their daily (morning/evening) routines, market activities, and religious routines; and an online session for rewarding contributions and addressing participants' mistakes during the scope of the contest. Also, a contest will be set for participants to contribute signifcantly to the campaign, after which prize will be disbursed to the deserving contributors.
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.
Via WhatsApp communication medium
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 are going to use our official communication channels: WhatsApp and Facebook.
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
Yahuzaishat will lead the project with support of his executives: Marwan Bello, Salma kyari, and AKA024.
5. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?
Yes, they possess the necessary skills and devices to participate actively.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
We will use our WhatsApp group for follow-up sessions and motivation.
7. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?
Impact
[edit]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 - 20
- Number of new editors - 10
- Number of of articles created -
- Number of of articles improved -
- Number of of images uploaded - 100
- Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -
Metrics tracking
[edit]How do you plan to track your project metrics? (do not create a metrics dashboard until your project has been approved for funding)
We will use Outreach Dashboard and WikiCommons category.
Contest & prize-giving events
[edit]How would decide the winners of your contest (If you are going to have a contest, what is your scoring criteria)
Submissions to the local Wiki Loves Africa 2026 contest will be evaluated based on quality, relevance, and compliance with Wikimedia Commons standards. All entries must align with the theme “Rites and Rituals” and reflect culturally appropriate and verifiable documentation from Taraba State.
Entries will be assessed using the following criteria:
- Relevance to Theme (30%) (Clear and accurate representation of rites and rituals in Taraba State)
- Image Quality (25%) (Clarity, composition, lighting, and technical standard of the photograph)
- Encyclopedic Value (20%) (Usefulness of the image for educational and documentation purposes on Wikimedia Commons)
- Originality (15%) (Uniqueness and authenticity of the submission)
- Description and Metadata (10%) (Proper file naming, accurate descriptions, categories, and licensing compliance)
All submissions will be reviewed by a small local jury familiar with Wikimedia standards. Only entries that meet Commons policies and contest requirements will be considered for prizes.
Resources
[edit]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).
Laptops and resource persons
What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
| Category | Description | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Event Venue Rental | Rental cost for hosting the physical session | 60,000 |
| Refreshments | ₦3,500 × 20 participants | 70,000 |
| Internet/Data Support | Connectivity for both online and physical sessions | 35,000 |
| Photowalk Transportation | Transport logistics for photowalk | 20,000 |
| Photo Walk Data Support | Mobile data support during photowalk | 5,000 |
| Organizer T-shirts | Branded WLA shirts for event organizers | 25,000 |
| Promotional Materials (Reusable) | Roll-up banner, wall banner, and visibility assets for sustained usability | 70,000 |
| Photography | Professional coverage of the event | 20,000 |
| Contest Prizes | First prize ₦30,000; Second ₦20,000; Third ₦10,000 | 60,000 |
| Miscellaneous | Contingency and unforeseen expenses | 10,000 |
| Grand Total | ₦375,000 | |
Endorsements
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