Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Wiki Loves Africa 2026 At Wikimedia Nigeria, Imo State Network

Project summary

Briefly summarize your project proposal.

• The Wiki Loves Africa 2026 campaign in Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Imo State through the theme “Rites and Rituals.” We plan to contribute photos, videos, and audio recordings that document ceremonies, festivals, and traditional practices.

This campaign will enhance the representation of African cultural life on Wikimedia Commons, increasing awareness and appreciation of our local traditions. It will also encourage community members to actively capture and share the vibrant rituals that define our society.

Through this initiative, the Imo State Network will provide valuable resources and actively engage volunteers in preserving and sharing our heritage.

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.

• 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: Chibuike Uwandu
• Email address: wikimedianigeriaimostatenetwor@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

• Start Date: 1st March, 2026.
• End Date: 31st March, 2026.

Project Goal

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

1. Promote awareness of Wiki Loves Africa and its programs.
2. Build a diverse and comprehensive collection of media showcasing Africa.
3. Encourage greater African participation and representation on Wikimedia platforms.
4. Support the preservation and growth of African languages and cultural heritage on Wikimedia.

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?

• We plan to organise a photowalk and an online training session.

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.

• We have informed the 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 promote the campaign through our social media channels, including WhatsApp groups and Instagram. Effective communication strategies will be employed to ensure widespread awareness and engagement with the campaign.

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

• User:Dolphyb
• Chinemeremprince

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 are equipped with smartphones and laptops, ensuring their full participation in the campaign.

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

• Participants will receive regular check-ins to monitor their progress in the campaign and provide support for any challenges they may encounter.

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):

1. Number of events - 2
2. Number of selected sites for photo walk - 1
3. Number of participants - 18
4. Number of of images uploaded - 90
5. Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -15

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)

• For every quality image been uploaded there is 2 point awarded to the participant.

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).

• Dolphyb is an experienced Wikimedian who has co-facilitated numerous events and campaigns, including 1Lib1Ref, and currently serves as the President of the Wikimedia Nigeria Imo State Network.

• Chinemeremprince is an experienced Wikimedian who has participated in many campaigns and events, including this one, and will serve as a co-facilitator for the campaign.

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/Hiring of Bus (to and fro) to convey 18 persons to 1 location = ₦115,000
• Refreshments 18 plates of food @#4,200 per plate = ₦75,600
• Drinks and water = ₦18,000
• Logistics for Organizers = ₦20,000
• Airtime and data subscription for 18 participants for online training and photo upload (#2,000 per person x 18) = #36,000
• E-flyer = 15,000
• prize = ₦45000
• Contingencies = ₦15,000

Total: ₦339,600

Endorsements

Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!

The benefit of this campaign aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Imo State through the theme “Rites and Rituals. I hereby endorse this proposal as a working application.Chinemeremprince (talk) 10:03, 16 February 2026 (UTC)