WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/IG Wiki Librarians Hub
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| This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Lebron jay on 28-09-2023 and is awaiting support. |
Description edit
WikiIndaba 2023: Enhancing Knowledge Sharing Locally
- This is a microfund request aimed at providing support to the members of the IG Wiki Librarians Hub who were unable to secure scholarships to attend WikiIndaba in Morocco. The purpose of this or event is to create another valuable opportunity for different community members to convene in person, fostering physical interactions and facilitating the exchange of skills and experience and also to encourage members of the Hub to participate keenly on sessions at the WikiIndaba conference. So, an organized physical meet up where discussions on how the community can foster knowledge Sharing with a Two-day event which will be held virtually and also in-person after the WikiIndaba conference proper which will later be rounded off with an Edit-a-thon on creating visibility for Igbo/Nigerian/African books on Wikidata.
In summary, we aim to promote knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and skill development among the Igbo Wikimedians User Group community members, ultimately strengthening the IG Wiki Librarians Hub community and its contributions to the Wikimedia movement as a whole.
To support this event, the community will collaborate with the following organisations:
- Resources will be gotten for the Nigeria Book Foundation, which includes African Books, articles, etc.
- Department of Mass Communication and Department of Library and Information Science both in Nnamdi Azikiwe University,will be providing their students as participants for the event.
- Professor Kenneth Dike E-Library, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Igbo Wikimedians User Group as the Mother User Group will help in giving publicity to the event through posting of the event flyer on their different social Media platforms.
Team edit
Please specify who is submitting the request, and what their experience is to run activities
- list all people involved, with their linked username
- Lebron jay (Project Lead/Facilitator) is from Nigeria and a member of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub. He has a passion for sharing open knowledge and also zealous about teaching people thereby making him an active contributor to Various Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikisource, Wikicommons and Wikiquote. He is a member of the Igbo Wikimedia User Group and the IG Wiki Librarians Hub. He has also facilitated and as well participated in different campaigns and projects.
- Nwonwu Uchechukwu P (Facilitator II), is a dedicated member of the Wikimedia community and and also a member of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub who is an experienced Information specialist. She actively contribute to projects like English and Igbo Wikipedia, Wiki Commons, and Wikidata, aiming to connect people across cultures. Recently, she clinched the runner-up position in the Igbo Wikimedia's Wiki Loves Africa contest and secured the first place in WPWP. She has also facilitated training sessions, including a three-part series on mobile photo editing with the Snapseed App, and organized successful events in the Igbo community. Passionate about fostering knowledge and understanding, she continues to make her mark in the Wikimedia space.
Name:Okeke Chioma Bibiana (Communication Assistant):She is an experienced wikimedian who isa member of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub, she has volunteered and contributed in various wikimedian projects such as Wiki Loves monuments(and other wiki commons projects,WPWP,Wikidata projects for communities,authors etc,1 Lib 1ref 2023 Anambra,Wiki loves earth,Wiki loves Africa and so many other projects, she is also a certified wiki editor and igbo translator.
- Olugold(Project Advisor) is from Nigeria and a dedicated member of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group. As a librarian, she has a passion for sharing knowledge and promoting learning, which has led her becoming an active contributor to various Wikimedia projects, including Meta-Wiki, Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikicommons, and Wikiquote. Since she joined Wikimedia, she has co-founded the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub, which is committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among librarians and information professionals in the Igbo community in Nigeria. She has led and participated in several Wiki activities for the Igbo community (activities) and the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub Community (Activities
In addition to her work with the Ig Wiki Librarians Hub, she's also involved in several other Wikimedia groups and initiatives, including the Leadership Development Working Group, Wiki Loves Women, LD4 Wikidata Affinity Group, amongst others. As a strong believer in the power of collaboration and sharing, she is committed to encouraging others to get involved in Wikimedia projects and to help create a more inclusive and diverse knowledge ecosystem.
- clarify whether the request is from an affiliate usergroup, chapter or a yet-to-be/non-affiliated group.
- The application is from IG Wiki Librarians Hub, an arm of the Igbo Wikimedia user group
- also clarify whether the funds would be transferred to an individual or to an organization bank account
- To an Individual Account
Outcomes edit
Please provide a range or estimate for the number of participants the funding will support. - The funding will be supporting up to 20 participants for the event
Summary edit
- Name of contact person: Nwoyeka Charles Chiemerie
- Username of contact person: Lebron jay
- Affiliate (if applicable): Igbo Wikimedia User Group
- Country: Nigeria
- Event date and location: 6th and 7th November, 2023. Awka Anambra State
- Other stakeholders (if applicable):
Budget edit
| Item | Unit price ($) | Quantity | Total ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customized T-shirts | $16 | 4 | $65 |
| Hall and Alternative Power | $100 | 1 | $100 |
| Logistics | $15 | 2 | $30 |
| Refreshments | $95 | 1 | $95 |
| Internet Support( for two- day event for facilitators and Participants) | $30 | 0 | $30 |
| Merchandise (Souvenirs and WikiIndaba brooches for participants) | $4 | 20 | $80 |
| Miscellaneous | $25 | 2 | $50 |
| Projector Rental | $50 | 1 | $50 |
| Program Banner Printing | $50 | 1 | $50 |
| Total | $550 | ||
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 edit
Dear Lebron jay and colleagues from IG Wiki Librarians Hub,
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) 15:18, 11 October 2023 (UTC)