Grants:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Wiki Ties Abuja 2.0
Project summary
[edit]Briefly summarize your project proposal.
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.
Our Network seeks to take further the Wiki Ties Abuja event as end of the year picnic to close the year and simultaneously provide technical support in various Wikimedia projects (especially WikiData, WikiCommons, WikiQuote, Wikipedia and any other special request Wiki Project). This idea help us to better convene programs that provide support to the community and in turn guarantee membership retention and growth for our community. Wiki ties Abuja enable us to explore a broad strategic plan for 2026 integrating the learning and ideas that have emerged from 2025 engagements so that our Network leadership is guided by those brainstorm ideas to plan for an engaging 2026.
Wikimedia Project
[edit]Please state the Wikimedia project your project will focus majorly on (e.g. Tyap Wikipedia, Wikidata, etc). It is advisable to focus on one Wikimedia project, but a maximum of two projects is allowed.
The Wiki Ties Abuja 2.0 project is going all out this year with a variety programme. We're shaking things up with breakout groups for our technical session, where our experienced Wikimedia editors will be hands-on, providing support on specific projects. Members, join the groups that matter most to you - we're talking Wikipedia, Wikisource, Wikitionary, Wikidata, and WikiCommons. Our network's got this! We've got a squad of experienced Wikimedia editors ready to give our young community the support they need. This approach is inspired by the best conferences (think WikiConference Nigeria, Wiki Indaba, Wikimania, etc.) where you get to choose your own learning adventure. We're bringing that same energy to Wiki Ties Abuja 2.0 - expect a tailored learning experience like no other!.
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: Olufemi Samuel
- Email address: Accuratevic002@gmail.com
- Address: Abuja FCT
- Location of Project: Millennium park, Abuja, FCT
Project class
[edit]Please state if you are applying as an individual or a network/club
Network (Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Abuja Network)
Timeline of activities
[edit]Please state the timeline of your activities, and include the start and end date for your project
- 13th December 2025
Project Goal
[edit]Choose one or more of the following goals. Feel free to add or delete goals as required by your project.
- recruit new editors
- Add or improve content
- Promotes growth and impact with collectively agreed strategies for membership retention and growth.
- Increases knowledge sharing through the 2025 learning reviews and broad strategies for an engaging 2026
- Fosters community connections through technical support provided to community members on several Wikimedia projects leveraging the Wikimedia experienced editors in our community
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?
- series of training
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.
- Yes, some WUGN Abuja Network team members are aware of this proposal. I share the project idea with them for advice before turning in my application. And they actively support the implementation of 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.
- Communication is primarily through our Network WhatsApp group and our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, 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 will be advised to come with their devices e.g phones and laptops.
6. How will you engage participants after the event(s)?
- We will continue to engage with participants via our WhatsApp platform to provide any post-event technical needs or answer questions.
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 - 1
- Number of participants - 30
- Number of new editors - 10
- Number of of articles created - N/A
- Number of of articles improved - N/A
- Number of of images uploaded - 10
- 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)
- Outreach dashboard
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)
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).
What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense as a unit amount and include a total amount.
• Refreshments for one in-person event—N120,000 (N4000 each for 30 participants)
• Venue (Millennium Park)—N120,000
• T-Shirt for the executives and early bird members—N120,000
• Miscellaneous (logistics support) – N60,000
Total – N425,000
Endorsements
[edit]Community members are encouraged to endorse your project request here!
- Reflecting on the first edition in 2024 and its impact over the past year, I gladl and endorse this project to ensure continuity, promote capacity building, and community engagement among participants and community members. King ChristLike (talk) 19:08, 27 November 2025 (UTC)
- Such gatherings strengthen community bonds and will be a good avenue to reflect on the year while looking ahead to 2026 and how to grow as a community. I fully endorse. Umasoyee (talk)