WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/Federal polytechnic Bauchi Fan club

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This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Hafs2233 on 24-09-2023 and is awaiting support.

Description

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The Wikimedia fan club Federal polytechnic Bauchi aims to be one of the hosts of the WikiIndaba Satellite conference 2023 ,which will be happening in Morocco from November 3rd to 5th, 2023. Below is how we planned to host the event at the Fan Club:

Team

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Hafs2233 is a prominent editor who has played a leading role in the WikiClimate Tour Nigeria, contributing significantly to various universities across the country. Her dedication and expertise make her a top editor in this initiative, where she actively engages in raising climate awareness and promoting environmental knowledge through Wikimedia projects.

Nanah49 Her active participation in the project "Bridging the Gap Using Hausa Wikipedia to Fight Climate Denialism" demonstrates her commitment to combating climate denialism by utilizing the Hausa Wikipedia platform as a tool for raising awareness and disseminating accurate information. This initiative likely involved content creation, translation, and community engagement, all contributing to the fight against climate misinformation in the Hausa-speaking community.

Maryam47 She played a significant role in the "Bridging the Gap Using Hausa Wikipedia to Fight Climate Denialism" project, actively countering climate denialism through Hausa Wikipedia by producing and sharing informative content.

Umabruka He has been actively involved in various campaigns and initiatives, including "Wiki Loves Monuments 2023 in Gombe," "Wikimedia Gombe Network," "Nigeria Independence at 63," "Wikimedia Nigeria," "Bridging the Gap Using Hausa Wikipedia to Fight Climate Denialism," "Wikimedia User Group Nigeria," and "Wikimedia Awareness and Training in Federal College of Education Technical, Gombe State."

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1. Skill Development: It offers workshops and training sessions on various aspects of Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects. Participants can learn valuable skills such as editing, research, citation, and digital literacy.
2. Knowledge Sharing: WikiIndaba brings together contributors from diverse backgrounds and languages. This fosters knowledge sharing and cross-cultural understanding, enriching participants' perspectives.
3. Content Creation: Participants often work on creating and improving Wikipedia articles during the event. This process involves research, critical thinking, and collaboration, enhancing participants' content creation abilities.
4. Open Access and Open Knowledge: WikiIndaba promotes the principles of open access and open knowledge. Participants learn about the importance of free and accessible information, contributing to a broader educational mission.
5. Community Building: It helps build a sense of community among Wikimedia contributors. This supportive network can provide ongoing educational resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.
6. Awareness and Advocacy: Participants may engage in discussions about issues related to free knowledge, digital rights, and information access, raising awareness and advocating for these important educational principles

Outcomes

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To actively participate in the WikiIndaba 2023 initiative in Federal polytechnic of Bauchi,Nigeria, we are aiming for about 25 editors. To increase their involvement in Wikimedia projects, these editors will partake in a variety of activities, including as seminars, talks, and networking gatherings. Their participation will be made easier by the microfunding support, which will also help this program succeed.

Summary

• Name of contact person: Mustapha Afusat Oluwadamilola
• Username of contact person: Hafs2233
• Affiliate (if applicable): Head of Federal polytechnic Bauchi Fan Club
• Country: Nigeria
• Event date and location: Federal polytechnic Bauchi, Date 5th November,2023
• Other stakeholders (if applicable):

Budget

Item	Unit price ($)	Quantity	Total ($)
Equipments such as Projector, Speaker, Rollup engine and banner	$70	1	$70
Refreshments	$5	25	$125
Customized TShirts for team	$9	4	$36
Hall Cleanup and alternative power	$69	1	$69
Total			$300

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

Jury decision

Dear Hafs2233 and colleagues from Federal polytechnic Bauchi Fan club,

We are sincerely grateful for the time and effort you invested in applying for a micro-grant for WikiIndaba 2023. Your interest in contributing to this event is highly appreciated.

Unfortunately, we have to inform you that your application was not selected for the micro-grant. We received an overwhelming number of quality applications (77 applications for only 7 grants), which made the decision process extremely challenging. Given the constraints, our focus has been on projects from underrepresented communities or groups that lack on-site representation at the conference. The team decided therefore to provide the grants only to countries where there are no user groups at the moment.

Though your application was not selected, we greatly value your interest in WikiIndaba 2023. To stay engaged and catch all the latest updates, we invite you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and instagram. Additionally, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we'll be sharing conference highlights and key sessions. We also suggest reaching out to your group members who will be participating in the conference, so they can share experiences and learnings with you.

Best regards,

Organizing Committee, WikiIndaba Conference 2023 -- WikiIndaba2021 (talk) 15:46, 11 October 2023 (UTC)