Africa Environment/Microfunding/ Using Images For Climate Change Awarenes/Bidibidi Refugee Settlement

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This request for micro-funding to Africa Environment has just been submitted by [[User:LikamboisaacK|LikamboisaacK]] on 16-02-2023 and is awaiting support.

Description

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The grant request is for funding to support Using Images For Climate Change Awarenes event in Bidibidi and Imvepi Refugee Settlements, organized by the Wikimedia community in Refugee Settlements In Uganda, to capture images related to climate change within the Refugee context. The resulting photos will be used to improve articles during a WikiForHumanRights editathon, and the Africa Environment Day which will take place soon in honor of Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day.

The grant request is for 1350 USD to support the Using Images For Climate Change Awarenes event and WikiForHumanRights editathon in Bidibidi and Imvepi Refugee Settlement. The requested funding will cover the costs of camera hire, transportation, permits, and other equipment hire required for the Using Images For Climate Change Awarenes event.

Context

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The context of the grant request is to organize Using Images For Climate Change Awarenes event and training Refugee Wikimedians in Bidibidi and Imvepi Refugee Settlement, led by the Wikimedia community in the Refugee Settlement, to capture images related to climate change within the Refugee context. The resulting photos will be used to improve articles during a WikiForHumanRights editathon, which will take place on March 3rd in honor of Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day.

Bidibidi Refugee Settlement is a refugee camp in northwestern Uganda. With over 270,000 South Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing civil war, as of early 2017 it was the largest refugee settlement in the world. The Settlements faces various environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. The Wikimedia community in Refugee Settlement aims to use visual storytelling to raise awareness of these issues and engage the local community in the discussion around environmental sustainability.

The requested grant funding of 1350 USD will cover the costs of camera hire, transportation, permits, and other equipment required for the Collection. The event will be organized in collaboration with local partners and will prioritize the safety and well-being of participants.

The grant request is part of a larger effort to promote knowledge sharing, collaboration, and environmental sustainability in Africa. The event is aligned with the goals of the Africa Knowledge Initiative, which aims to support initiatives that advance these objectives in the continent. The grant request demonstrates a clear understanding of the needs and context of the Refugee community, and emphasizes the importance of using visual storytelling to promote environmental awareness and human rights.

Team

[[User: LikamboisaacK| Likambo Isaac Kangu]

[[User:Asikironalio |Asikironalio]

This request is from a planning, Wikimedia community User Group in Bidibid and Imvepi Refugee Settlement

The funds shall be sent in to the account of Likambo Isaac Kngu.

Fallout

he expected benefits of funding the grant request include increased environmental awareness, improved quality of articles on Wikimedia platforms, strengthening of the local Wikimedia community, collaboration and knowledge sharing, and honoring the legacy of Wangari Maathai.

1. Increased awareness of climate change and environmental sustainability in Bidibidi and Imvepi Refugee: The photo walk event and WikiForHumanRights editathon will provide a platform for the Refugee community to engage with environmental issues and share their perspectives through visual storytelling. This is expected to increase awareness of climate change and environmental sustainability in the Refugee Settlements.
2. Improved quality of articles on Wikimedia platforms: The resulting photos from the event will be used to improve articles on Wikimedia platforms, such as Wikipedia, which will enhance the quality and accuracy of information available on these platforms.
3. Strengthening of the local Wikimedia community: The grant request will provide the Refugee Wikimedia community with the resources to organize a successful event, which will increase their capacity and visibility in the region.
4. Collaboration and knowledge sharing: The event will provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing between the Refugee Wikimedia community, local partners, and other stakeholders interested in environmental sustainability and human rights.
5. Legacy of Wangari Maathai: The event is aligned with the goals of Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day, which commemorate the legacy of the late Nobel Laureate's green legacy. The grant request seeks to honor this legacy and promote environmental sustainability and human rights in the Refugee Settlements.

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Budget

Object	Unit price (USD)	Quantity	Total (USD)
Camera Hire [Lighting, Camera Equipment"	150	6	900
Professional Photographers"	25	6	150
Transportation	10	15	150
Data	10	15	150
Total			1350

Any changes made to the budget after the application is submitted will void the application. You will then need to submit an updated application