WikiIndaba 2023/Microfunding/Wikimedia in Zimbabwe

Submit of request
This request for micro-funding to WikiIndaba 2023 has just been submitted by Sindiept on 27-09-2023 and is awaiting support.


Description edit

We as the Wikimedia team in Zimbabwe are requesting funding to hold a Wikiindaba related event in Zimbabwe.One of own User: Sichelesile has been granted a opportunity to attaend the conference in person in Moroco. As a group that is still growing we would like to gather,follow part of the conference proceedings, do and edit-a-thon with the new invited users, discuss ways in which we will grow our community and retrospect at what we have done and what needs to be done since our previous projects.

Team edit

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

  • User:Sindiept, User:Sichelesile, User Hope A Ncube
  • The request is from a yet-to-be/non-affiliated group.
  • An individual bank account will be used

Outcomes edit

There are about 21 editors in Zimbabwe at the moment and would like to grow by adding 10 more after this event

Summary edit

  • Name of contact person: Phephile N Tshabangu
  • Username of contact person:Sindiept
  • Affiliate (if applicable):N/A
  • Country:Zimbabwe
  • Event date and location:Bulawayo on the 4th of November 2023
  • Other stakeholders (if applicable):N/A

Budget edit

Item Unit price ($) Quantity Total ($)
Venue hire $00 1 $100
Internet Support 40 1 $40
Refreshments 150 25 people $150
Total $290

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 Sindiept and colleagues from Wikimedia in Zimbabwe,

We are pleased to inform you that your micro-grant submission for WikiIndaba 2023 has been approved. Thank you for your interest and the effort you invested into crafting your application.

Your initiative aligns exceptionally well with our goal to foster engagement and enhance localized experiences during WikiIndaba 2023. Scheduled to take place from November 3-5 in Agadir, Morocco, this year’s conference promises to be an enriching experience. We believe your planned local activities will be a significant contribution to the success of our hybrid event. Our team recommends funding your event up to 200 USD.

We will be in touch shortly to provide you with further details and to discuss next steps.

Once again, congratulations on your successful application. We are excited to work closely with you to make WikiIndaba 2023 a transformative experience for all involved.

Best regards,

Organizing Committee, WikiIndaba Conference 2023 -- WikiIndaba2021 (talk) 11:27, 11 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]