WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Alvan

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This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Iwuala Lucy on 25-09-2023 and is awaiting support.

Description

Please add description of the request, with all the necessary details. This is a microfund request to support the members of the Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Alvan, who were not shortlisted for the WikiIndaba scholarship to attend this year's WikiIndaba in Morocco. This support will go a long way in creating a means through which members of the Fan Club can join virtually and participate actively in the WikiIndaba conference and also get some insights as to the details of the conference. As first timers, it will enlighten them more on the activities of the WikiIndaba.

Team

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

• list all people involved, with their linked username: Iwuala Lucy
• clarify whether the request is from an affiliate usergroup, chapter or a yet-to-be/non-affiliated group: Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Alvan is one of the Tertiary Institution Fan Clubs established by the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and coordinated by Iwuala Lucy
• also clarify whether the funds would be transferred to an individual or to an organization bank account: Individual Account of the Project Lead

Outcomes

Please provide a range or estimate for the number of participants the funding will support: 15 Participants

Summary

• Name of contact person: Iwuala Lucy
• Username of contact person: Iwuala Lucy
• Affiliate (if applicable): Igbo Wikimedians User Group
• Country: Nigeria
• Event date and location: 4th November, 2023 / Owerri, Imo State - Nigeria
• Other stakeholders (if applicable):

Budget

Item	Unit price ($)	Quantity	Total ($)
Venue rental	$55	1	$55
Transport refund round trip	$4	15	$60
Branded T-shirts	$5	15	$75
Refreshment	$4	15	$60
Internet data for streaming	$50	1	$50
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 Iwuala Lucy and colleagues from Igbo Wiki Fan Club, Alvan,

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) 13:47, 11 October 2023 (UTC)