Reports:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Report/Wiki Loves Africa 2024 Campaign in Gombe State

Goals[edit]

Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went? Despite encountering challenges such as a power outage in northeast Nigeria, we are pleased to report that the program was a success. Despite falling slightly short of the target number of new editors due to the outage, we surpassed our goals in terms of the number of events organized, participants engaged, and new uploads generated. The program effectively enabled community members to contribute quality images and participate in this year's Wiki Loves Africa. We are happy with how the project went, and we consider it a success based on the achievement of our set goals.

Outcome[edit]

Please report on your original project targets. Please be sure to review and provide metrics required for Rapid Grants.

Target outcome	Achieved outcome	Explanation
Number of event 2	2	The Network successfully organized two event and a photo walk in a bid to increase quality and quantity.
30 participants	31 participants	the target audience were achieved and surpassed.
Number of new editors 20	14*	The target new editors were achieved; however, not all were able to successfully create an account and sign on for the event page due to a general power outage in northeast Nigeria. Only 14 were able to sign up*.
120 was the target Number of new uploads	215	A total of over 200 multimedia files were uploaded.

Participants[edit]

The Wiki username of participants should be listed below

Abdoulazeez abz
Abdulrazak9
Abzeerash001
Adamu ab
Adeboy10
Alhajiawwal1992
Arphert5288
Bembety
Enejoh7154
General Jakk
Hishmerh
HOY16
IsaacYunusa
Khalid photography
Khalidkole
Mamman AA
McTaert
Mrabtu
Muhammadhumy
Royalesignature
Saalyha Eeman
Sahal Pantami
Salimisah123
Shehuamin
Sir Ibee
Soulful Ramadan
Taiwo Elisha
Umabruka
Umar2z
Ummuamina

Learning[edit]

Projects do not always go according to plan. Sharing what you learned can help you and others plan similar projects in the future. Help the movement learn from your experience by answering the following questions:

What worked well?

1. Engagement and Participation: The engagement and participation from the community exceeded our expectations. We successfully organized two events and a photo walk, with more participants than initially targeted.

2. Capacity Building: The training sessions effectively equipped participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute quality images to Wikimedia Commons. The hands-on approach during the photo walk was particularly beneficial in reinforcing the training.

3. Content Contribution: Despite the challenges, we were able to exceed our target for the number of new uploads. The quality and quantity of multimedia files contributed were commendable, showcasing the creativity and talent within our community.

What did not work so well?

1. Technical Challenges: The power outage in northeast Nigeria disrupted our plans, affecting the ability of some participants to sign up for the event page and hindering the achievement of our target number of new editors.

2. Communications: There were instances where communication regarding the program schedule and logistics could have been clearer. Improvements in communication channels and strategies could enhance the overall experience for participants.

What would you do differently next time?

1. Contingency Planning: In anticipation of potential technical challenges or unforeseen circumstances, we would develop robust contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to the program.

2. Improved Communication: Enhancing communication channels and providing clear, timely information to participants would help ensure better coordination and participation in future events.

3.Adaptability: We would emphasize the importance of adaptability and flexibility in our approach, allowing us to adjust quickly to changing circumstances and better meet the needs of participants.

By reflecting on these aspects, we aim to enhance our future projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of similar initiatives within the Wikimedia movement.

Finances[edit]

Grant funds spent[edit]

Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on. Here is the breakdown of the grant money spent for approved expenses:

1.Lunch with Water:
- Cost: 2000 Naira per person for one physical session
- Description: Provided lunch and water for participants during the physical training session.

2. Hall Rental for Physical Session:
- Cost: []
- Description: Covered the rental fee for the venue where the physical training session took place.

3. Promotional Materials:
- Cost: [Insert Amount]
- Description: Covered the expenses for promotional materials such as banners and e-flyers to advertise the Wiki Loves Africa 2024 program.

4. Rental of Projectors:
- Cost: [Insert Amount]
- Description: Covered the rental fee for projectors used during the training sessions for presentations and demonstrations.

5. Logistics:
- Cost: [Insert Amount]
- Description: Covered miscellaneous logistics expenses related to the organization and execution of the program.

6. Branded Souvenir for Top 3 Editors:
- Cost: [Insert Amount]
- Description: Procured branded souvenirs as prizes for the top three editors who made significant contributions during the program.

7. Generator and Fueling for 1 Day:
- Cost: [Insert Amount]
- Description: Covered the cost of renting a generator and fueling it for one day to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the training sessions, especially considering the power outage in northeast Nigeria.

Grants fund sheet[edit]

Your budget should be transferred to this google sheets and a copy added here or sent via mail to grant@wikimedia.org.ng. The first worksheet named Application is your budget while the second worksheet named Report is for your expenses

Remaining funds[edit]

Do you have any remaining grant funds?

Anything else[edit]

Anything else you want to share about your project?