WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Documenting Nigeria in Photos: Lessons, Success Stories, and Impact on Open Knowledge

ID :	Documenting Nigeria in Photos: Lessons, Success Stories, and Impact on Open Knowledge
Author(s): MediaMof, Dappasolomon001, Eeike		Username(s): Kaizenify	Session type: lightning talk
		Affiliation: Commons Photographers Usergroup, Wikimedia Usergroup Nigeria	Session track(s): GLAM, Heritage, and Culture
Abstract: Join us for a visual journey through Nigeria as we share inspiring stories and lessons from our photography documenting project, which has documented the country's rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, vibrant cities and also recruited a lot of professional photographers to become Wikimedia contributors. Here, we will be sharing insights on documenting your various countries and how to go around it, coupled with sharing the experiences from Nigeria.			Audience : Basic
			Mode: Hybrid
			Special requirements:
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? n this session, we'll showcase: Stunning images and stories from our photography expeditions Success stories of overcoming obstacles and engaging local communities The impact of our project on open knowledge in Nigeria, including increased visibility and awareness Strategies for recruiting and training photographers in Nigeria Lessons learned and best practices for similar initiatives in Africa Through our experiences, we'll demonstrate how documenting Nigeria in photos has not only enriched Wikimedia Commons but also empowered local photographers, promoted cultural understanding, and highlighted the importance of visual storytelling in open knowledge.

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