Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Conference Fund/WikiConference Nigeria 2024
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Applicant details edit
- A. Are you applying as a(n)
Wikimedia Affiliate (chapter, thematic org., or user group)
- B. Full name of organization presenting the proposal.
Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation
- F. Do you have an account on a Wikimedia project?
Yes
- F1. Please provide your main Wikimedia Username.
Olaniyan Olushola
- F2. Please provide the Usernames of people related to this proposal.
T Cells Ammapard Agbalagba Tochiprecious Kambai Akau
- G. Are you legally registered?
Yes
If you are applying as an individual or your group is not a legally registered nonprofit in your country, we require that you have a fiscal sponsor.
- I. Fiscal organization name.
N/A
Objectives and Strategy edit
- 1. Please state the title of your proposal.
WikiConference Nigeria 2024
- 2.1. When will the event begin? Please enter the event start date.
2024-09-26
- 2.2. When is the last day of your event?
2024-09-30
- 3.1. When will you begin preparing for your event?
2024-03-29T00:00:00Z
- 3.2. When will you expect to complete your last event payment?
2024-10-31T00:00:00Z
- 4. In which country will the conference take place?
Nigeria
- 4.1. In which city will the conference take place?
- 5. Is it a remote or in-person event?
In-person event
- 5.1. What will be the total number of participants at the event? (including scholarship recipients + organizing team + other guests + self funded guests) (required)
100
- 6. Please indicate whether your work will be focused on one country (local), more than one or several countries in your region (regional) or has a cross-regional (global) scope.
Local
- 6.1. If you have answered regional, please write the country names and any other information that is useful for understanding your proposal.
- 7. If you would like, please share any websites or social media accounts that your group or organization has.
@WikimediaNG
- 8. Do you work with any thematic or regional platforms such as WISCom, CEE, Iberocoop, etc.
No
- 8.1. Please describe what platforms and your work with them.
- 9. Please describe the target participants for this event.
This conference targets contributors to Wikimedia projects in Nigeria, and the participants would include newcomers to the movement, experienced members of the Wikimedia communities in Nigeria, and external partners (including the WMF).
- 10. Please provide the link to the event's page if you already have one.
The following questions (11-14) will refer to the Community Engagement Survey which is required in order to submit a proposal. Here is the survey form that you can copy and use (if the link does not work): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ieEI8EFf2vxjD9wN_h8-srYeRCp4fhSp7_1_wiR2jh8/edit. This survey is required to access a Conference grant.
- 11. How many people did you send the community engagement survey to?
170
- 11.1. When did you conduct the survey, and for how long?
September 2023 - January 2024
- 12. How many people responded to the survey?
161
- 13. What are the main objectives of the event?
The WikiConference is the national conference of Nigerian Wikimedians within Nigeria and diasporas. The primary aim of the conference is to promote the growth and sustainability of Wikimedia projects in Nigeria, enhance the growth and development of Wikimedia communities in the country, and foster good working relationships between these communities. It’s a platform for capacity building and development, Wikimedia skills acquisition, leadership, and knowledge sharing. This is the first edition of WikiConference Nigeria, and it will be held in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria between June 20 and 22, 2024.
- 14. Based on survey responses, what are the most important things your community should do at the conference to achieve these objectives?
| Description | Priority | |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic discussions:
What would be the focus of this strategic discussion? |
|
high |
| Capacity development:
What would be the focus of this capacity development? |
|
High |
| Partnership building:
What would be the focus of this partnership building discussion? |
|
High |
| Grant-making in Nigeria
What would be the focus of this grant-making discussion? |
|
High |
- 15. Please state if your proposal aims to work to bridge any of the identified CONTENT knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Content Gender gap, Geography, Language, Important Topics (topics considered to be of impact or important in the specific context)
- 15.1. In a few sentences, explain how your work is specifically addressing this content gap (or Knowledge inequity) to ensure a greater representation of knowledge. (optional recommended).
Although there won't be a direct editing session during the conference, the curated programs aim to enhance capacity, ultimately contributing to the increased quantity and improved quality of content on Wikimedia projects.
- 16. Please state if your proposal includes any of these areas or THEMATIC focus. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work and explain the rationale for identifying these themes.
Education, Advocacy, Public Policy, Culture, heritage or GLAM , Human Rights
- 17. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities?
Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Geographic , Ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background, Linguistic / Language
- 18. Do you intend to invite or engage with non-Wikimedian individuals or organizations? If so – can you explain your intention for this outreach?
We do not intend to invite non-Wikimedians to the event.
- 19. What will you do to make sure participants continue to engage in your activities after the event?
- Establish a Community Channel: The organizing team would create a centralized online platform or forum where participants can connect, share ideas, and collaborate on Wikimedia projects.
- Training and Workshops: We will organize follow-up training sessions or workshops to deepen participants' skills in Wikimedia editing, community management, and related areas.
- 'Collaborative Projects: The conference will design projects and encourage participants to participate in the project collaboratively.
- Mentorship Programs: We will establish mentorship programs where experienced Wikimedians mentor newer participants.
- Recognition and Incentives;: We will recognize and celebrate the contributions of active participants through awards, certificates, or other forms of acknowledgment.
- Long-Term Planning*: We will develop a long-term engagement plan with clear goals and milestones.
- Action Group*: Serve as a follow-up on major decisions taken at the conference
- 20. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select a maximum of THREE options that most apply.
Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Ensure Equity in Decision-making
Logistical Aspects edit
- 21. Do you have any proposed venue for the event?
The conference venue is Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, and the hotel where the conference will take place is within 1 hour of the airport (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport). The event venue will be in the same hotel where the participants will be hosted.
- 22. Is the event venue and hotel accessible for people with physical disabilities?
Yes
- 23. How many scholarships would you like to offer?
90 full scholarships and 10 partial scholarships would be awarded. The full scholarship would cover conference registration costs, travel, and accommodation. A partial scholarship would cover the conference registration cost and accommodation only.
- 24. What expenses will the scholarship cover?
The full scholarship would cover conference registration costs, travel, and accommodation. A partial scholarship would cover the conference registration cost and accommodation only.
- 25. How will scholarship recipients be selected?
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on clearly defined and transparent criteria, taking into account:
- The involvement of the candidate in the Wikimedia movement and Wikimedia projects,
- The involvement of the candidate within their communities to promote Wikimedia projects,
Applications for scholarships would be published, and community members would be encouraged to apply. The application would be open for at least two weeks. A scholarship committee would be set up to review applications and score applicants. At the end of the review, applicants would be notified about the status of their application. While members of recognized user groups in Nigeria will be prioritized, all applicants will have equal chances of being selected for the scholarship.
- 26. In which ways can Wikimedia Foundation staff support your event onsite?
The Wikimedia Foundation Staff can provide support onsite in the following ways to mention a few
- Facilitate workshops on topics related to Wikimedia projects, MediaWiki, community building, and other relevant subjects.
- Participate in panel discussions and share insights and updates on Wikimedia Foundation initiatives and programs
- Introduce new and demonstrate the use of new tools to the community
- Engage with the Wikimedia Nigeria community discussions and social activities to foster collaboration and connection.
- Host and facilitate question and answer sessions where community members can directly interact with Foundation staff, seek clarification, and discuss concerns or suggestions
- 26.2. Do you intend to invite any WMF staff members to your event? (please note that all WMF staff travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the foundation). Please indicate what is the limit number of WMF staff members you would like to welcome at your event.
The Wikimedia Foundation Staff can provide support onsite in the following ways to mention a few
- Facilitate workshops on topics related to Wikimedia projects, mediawiki, community building, and other relevant subjects.
- Participate in panel discussions and share insights and updates on Wikimedia Foundation initiatives and programs
- Demonstrate how new tools may be used
- Engage with the Wikimedia Nigeria community, discussions, and social activities to foster collaboration and connection.
- Host and facilitate a question and answer sessions where community members can directly interact with Foundation staff, seek clarification, and discuss concerns or suggestions
- 27. Please outline the roles and responsibilities of the organizing team for the conference.
- Designing the conference page
- Draft grant request and reporting
- Facilitate and coordinate the scholarship committee.
- Facilitate and coordinate the program committee
- Provide logistics support for subcommittees. This support includes inspection and securing a good conference venue, *categorization, souvenirs, etc., and ensuring the conference runs smoothly.
- Coordinate travel arrangements with travel agents.
- Managing finances and payments.
- Provide support for trust and safety during your stay in Nigeria.
- Ensure there is adequate security support at the conference venue.
- Manage communications
- Manage the media and recordings at the event
Core organizing team edit
| Team | User Names | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| WMF Liaison | Olaniyan Olushola | Liaise with the Wikimedia Foundation, Grant and partnership |
| Logistics | Kayode Yussuf | Coordination of conference logistics and the logistics team |
| Conference Program | Tochi Precious | Coordination of programs and the programs committee |
| Scholarships | Olatunde Isaac | Coordination of scholarship and the scholarship committee |
| Communications | User:Ammarpad | Coordinate communications and the communication team |
| Outreach and community engagement | User:Agbalagba | Coordination of outreach and community engagement team |
| Photography and recording | Ayokanmi Oyeyemi | Coordination of photography and program recording |
| Communications | Kambai Akau | Technical supports |
- 28. Do you have plans to co-organize the event with other Wikimedia communities, groups or affiliates?
Yes
- 28.1. If yes, can you please explain how you are going to co-organize the event and what responsibilities each partner will have.
This is a conference organized in collaboration with existing established User Groups including the Hausa Wikimedians User Group, Yoruba Wikimedians User Group, Igbo Wikimedians User Group and the Tyap Wikimedians User Group. These groups would be involved in all facet of the conference including the following
- Designing the conference page
- Draft grant request and reporting
- Facilitate and coordinate the scholarship committee.
- Facilitate and coordinate the program committee
- Provide logistics support for subcommittees. This support includes inspection and securing a good conference venue, *categorization, souvenirs, etc., and ensuring the conference runs smoothly.
- Coordinate travel arrangement with travel agents.
- Managing finances and payments.
- Provide support for trust and safety during the conference.
- Ensure there is adequate security support at the conference venue.
- Manage communications
- Manage the media and recordings at the event
- 29. What kind of risks do you anticipate and how would you mitigate these?
We do not anticipate any risk as we have organize a much bigger conference in the past. Please see our report: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference/Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria/WikiIndaba_Conference_2019/Report
- 30. Friendly space policy - Please add the link to the friendly space policy that your community will be using for this event.
Learning, Sharing, and Evaluation edit
- 31. What do you hope to learn from your work organising this conference?
We hope to learn a lot from this conference. We would like to know the following.
- How can we ensure diversity in perspectives is actively represented in the Wikimedia community in Nigeria?
- How can we tailor conference programs to address the linguistic and cultural diversity within the Wikimedia community in Nigeria?
- What strategies can be implemented to enhance community engagement in the planning and decision-making processes?
- How can we effectively communicate with the Wikimedia community to gather feedback and incorporate community suggestions in growing and developing the Wikimedia community in Nigeria?
- What topics and issues are most relevant to the Nigerian Wikimedia community, and how can we ensure our conference content reflects this local relevance?
- What types of capacity-building activities and workshops are most beneficial for empowering our community to contribute effectively to Wikimedia projects?
- How can we foster partnerships and collaborations with local organizations, institutions, and stakeholders to enhance the impact of our conference?
- How can we address challenges that impair sound relations among groups and individuals in Nigeria?
- Are there legislatures that are or might impair the participation of Wikimedians in the country?
- 32. Main open metrics
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Promote gender equality | We will ensure gender balance at the conference. At least 45% of the participants will be non-male. | 45 |
| Programs | At least 20 programs including panel discussions would happen at the conference | 20 |
| Participants | 100 people participate from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria | 100 |
| Problems facing the Wikimedia community in Nigeria | We will ensure that solutions are proposed to the common issues facing contributors from Nigeria (internet accessibility & cost, harassment, language input not standardized, volunteer burnout, etc.). At least 10 solutions would be proposed | 5 |
| Strategic discussion | at least 5 strategic discussions would happen at the conference and a common strategy is agreed | 5 |
Financial Proposal edit
- 33. What is the amount you are requesting from Wikimedia Foundation? Please provide this amount in your local currency.
81830000
- 34. Select your local currency.
NGN
- Requested amount in USD
- 54007.8 USD [note 1]
- ↑ a b The following amount in US dollars was calculated by Wikimedia Foundation staff using the fixed currency rates. This amount is approximate and may not reflect the actual currency exchange rates on the day of submission or distribution. If the application is funded, the funding will be sent in the recipient’s local currency.
- 35. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gNt6JaMdhHzfYf6Sgq4PrO5HPbavP-s1k6lebQ4XgIE/edit?usp=sharing
- 36. Do you expect to receive funding for this conference from other organizations to support your work?
No
- 36.1. If yes, what kind of resources are you expecting to get?
- We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
Yes
- Please use this optional space to upload any documents that you feel are important for further understanding your proposal.
- Other public document(s):
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- Analysing if the proposal is coherent in terms of the objectives, strategies, budget, and expected results (metrics).