WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/Hausa Wikimedians User Group


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This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Salihu Aliyu on 26-09-2023 and is awaiting support.

Description

Please add description of the request, with all the necessary details. This is a microfund request aimed at providing support to the members of the Hausa Wikimedians User Group who were unable to secure scholarships to attend WikiIndaba in Morocco. The purpose of this program or event is to create another valuable opportunity for Hausa Wikimedia Foundation staffs and their members to convene in person, fostering face-to-face interactions and facilitating the exchange of skills and experience. We can ensure that deserving individuals, who are dedicated to the Wikimedia movement and have demonstrated their commitment through their contributions, can participate fully in this transformative experience.

In summary, this microfund request aims to support the members of the Hausa Wikimedians User Group who were unable to secure scholarships for WikiIndaba in Morocco. By facilitating their attendance at this event, we aim to promote knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and skill development among the Hausa Wikimedia Foundation staffs and members, ultimately strengthening the Hausa Wikimedia community and its contributions to the Wikimedia movement as a whole.

Team

Please specify who is submitting the request, and what their experience is to run activities

Salihu Aliyu Alhaji is an exceptional editor who has made substantial contributions across numerous Wikipedia projects. His dedication to enriching the Hausa Wikipedia through his extensive knowledge and expertise is truly commendable. With a passion for knowledge sharing, skills and collaboration. Through his meticulous editing skills and commitment to accuracy, Salihu has significantly enhanced the quality and reliability of articles on various topics. Beyond his exemplary editing work, Salihu has also taken on leadership roles in organizing and facilitating numerous Wikipedia events. With his organizational prowess and ability to bring people together, he has successfully coordinated awareness workshops, edit-a-thons.
This request is submitted on behalf of Hausa Wikimedians User Group

list all people involved, with their linked username

User:Salihu Aliyu

clarify whether the request is from an affiliate usergroup, chapter or a yet-to-be/non-affiliated group.

This request is from an affiliated User Group Hausa Wikimedians User Group

also clarify whether the funds would be transferred to an individual or to an organization bank account

The funds will be transferred through individual account

Outcomes

Please provide a range or estimate for the number of participants the funding will support.

This funding request aims to provide crucial support for a total of 10 participants and three dedicated organizers.

Summary

Name of contact person:

Salihu Aliyu Alhaji

Username of contact person: User:Salihu Aliyu
Affiliate (if applicable):

Hausa Wikimedians User Group

Country:

Nigeria

Event date and location:

November 5, 2023, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Other stakeholders (if applicable):

Budget

Item	Unit price ($)	Quantity	Total ($)
Venue where the event will take place	$50	2	$100
Local Transportations	$20	2	$40
Data support	$20	2	$40
Snacks and drinks	$120	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 Salihu Aliyu and colleagues from Hausa Wikimedians User Group,

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) 15:43, 11 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]