WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/Wikimedia Photo walk in Kainji Lake Nation Park Museum

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This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Abdulazeez Taufeeq on 20-09-2023 and is awaiting support.

Description

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This project is centered around the "Wikimedia Photo Walk in Kainji Lake National Park Museum" of Niger State, designed to engage new members of Wikimedia. Kainji Lake National Park (KLNP) holds the distinction of being the first National Park established among the eight currently in existence in Nigeria. Spanning an impressive 5,340.82 km2, the park comprises two distinct sectors, Borgu and Zugurma, each boasting an abundance of diverse flora, fauna, hydrological features, cultural treasures, and human resources.

In terms of its remarkable fauna, the park is home to a rich array of species, including Baboons, Patas monkeys, Green monkeys, Lions, Buffalos, Grimm's Duikers, Elephants, Warthogs, and Redflanked Duikers, among others. The park's museum further enhances this immersive experience with various galleries:

1. Anatomy of Various Animals in Nigerian

2. The Fulani and Bussa World View

3. The Coal City Gallery

4. Hunting Tools

These galleries not only serve as repositories of knowledge but also have the potential to become Wiki Love Monuments. Within these hallowed halls, visitors can explore ancient tools used by fishermen, hunters, and rangers, offering captivating and valuable documentation for collection and sharing.

By capturing the essence of Kainji Lake National Park and its museum through this project, we aim to not only enrich Wikimedia but also inspire a deeper appreciation for the natural and cultural wonders it preserves.

Team

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

• list all people involved, with their linked username
• This member are:

  user:Abdulazeez Taufeeq: He is the project lead and will oversee the successful planning and execution of the project.

  user:mamman AA: He is a Fulfulde Wikimedia editor also communication’s and outreach officer and he is a Fulfulde language teacherin west coast of Africa and central Africa as well.

  user:Bembety: He is a highly experienced and accomplished editor with a profound understanding of Wikimedia projects. With his extensive expertise, he is the project lead of at Ummah College of Health Science and Technology. Throughout his career, Bembety has been actively involved in numerous impactful Wikimedia initiatives.

• The request is affiliated to Fulfulde Wikimedia usergroup,
• The funds would be transferred to an individual bank account

Outcomes

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#Number of events -2

#Number of participants -17

#Number of new editors -15

#Number of  image uploads -180

#Number of articles created or improved -80

#Number of repeat participants (for projects that include a series of events) -5

Summary

• Name of contact person: Abdulazeez Taufeeq
• Username of contact person: Abdulazeez Taufeeq
• Affiliate (if applicable): Fulfulde Wikimedia usergroup
• Country: Nigeria
• Event date and location: 03nd November - 07th November 2023, New Bussa, Niger State.
• Other stakeholders (if applicable):

Budget

Item	Unit price ($)	Quantity	Total ($)
Room rental at co-working space	$35	2	$70
Transportation City A—City B, round trip	$06	17	$102
Food and water for participants at $3 per unit × 17	$3	17	$51
Branded T-Shirts(This is important for security and identification for hitch-free photowalk and as it is one of it kind in the area)	$3	15	$45
Internet Support for participants	$1	17	$17
Total			$285

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

Endorsment

This project is fully supported by fulfulde Wikimedia Editors, I support this event because it promote the knowledge globally to everyone's who's fully fulfulde speaker in general

Bembety I  Strong support this project because of the following reasons:

Preserving Our Heritage: With the rapid pace of development and the ever-changing landscape of our world, it has become imperative to document and preserve the essence of our heritage. The Wikimedia Photo Walk aims to do just that by capturing the beauty of our national park, the uniqueness of the museum, and the cultural richness of our community through a series of meticulously taken photographs. These images will serve as invaluable digital records for generations to come.

Empowering the Community:This project is not just about preserving our heritage; it's also about involving our community in a meaningful and creative endeavor. By participating in the photo walk, you can contribute your perspective and skills to a global platform – Wikimedia. This is your chance to be a part of something bigger, to make a lasting impact, and to showcase our community's talent and love for our surroundings.

Sharing with the World: Wikimedia is a global platform that reaches millions of people across the world every day. Your photographs from the photo walk will be shared with a global audience, shedding light on the hidden treasures of Kainji Lake National Park and Museum. Your work will not only be seen but will also educate, inspire, and ignite curiosity in people from all walks of life.

Be a Pioneer: By participating in the Wikimedia Photo Walk, have the unique opportunity to be a pioneer in our community. This is the first Wikimedia project of its kind in our area, and you can be the trailblazers who kickstart a movement of heritage preservation, creativity, and community engagement.

Jury decision

Dear Abdulazeez Taufeeq and colleagues from Wikimedia Photo walk in Kainji Lake Nation Park Museum,

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) 15:38, 11 October 2023 (UTC) Mamman AA (talk) 10:20, 20 September 2023 (UTC)