Celebrate 'Africa Create' Through the Lens: Wiki Loves Africa 2024 in Northern Nigeria

Campaign Objectives Some of the specific objectives of the project includes:

Knowledge Enrichment To significantly increase the quantity and quality of Wikimedia content related to Northern Nigeria's creative and innovative contributions.

   Cultural Preservation

To preserve and document the cultural, artistic, and innovative heritage of Northern Nigeria for future generations.

     Community Empowerment

To empower local communities, photographers, and Wikimedia contributors in Northern Nigeria to actively participate in knowledge sharing and content creation.

       Offline Access

To provide reliable access to Wikimedia content through Kiwix in areas with limited internet connectivity in Northern Nigeria.

     Awareness and Education

To raise awareness about Wikimedia projects, their potential for knowledge sharing, and their role in the global information ecosystem.

        Community Building

To foster a sense of community among contributors, promoting collaboration and long-term engagement with Wikimedia projects.

       Global Visibility

To increase the global visibility of Northern Nigeria's creative and innovative endeavors and showcase the region's contributions to the broader narrative of African creativity.

        Sustainability

To establish a sustainable Wikimedia community in Northern Nigeria that continues to contribute to Wikimedia projects and promote local knowledge.

These objectives encompass the project's core goals, which include knowledge enrichment, cultural preservation, community empowerment, offline access, awareness building, and long-term sustainability. By achieving these objectives, the project aims to make a significant impact on Northern Nigeria's representation in the global knowledge landscape and foster community engagement and empowerment.

       Target Audience

The target audience for "Celebrate 'Africa Create' Through the Lens: Wiki Loves Africa 2024 in Northern Nigeria" includes a diverse range of individuals and groups, both locally and globally:

1. Local Communities in Northern Nigeria: This includes residents, students, artists, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in sharing their local knowledge and culture on Wikimedia platforms.

2. Photographers and Creative Artists : Local photographers, artists, and creators interested in capturing and sharing the creative and innovative aspects of Northern Nigeria.

3. Wikimedia Contributors : Existing and potential Wikimedia contributors, including editors, photographers, and content creators, who want to participate in content creation and improvement.

4. Educational and Cultural Institutions : Local schools, universities, museums, and cultural organizations that can contribute to the project and benefit from its outcomes.

5. Local Language Speakers : Individuals who speak local languages in Northern Nigeria, as the project aims to promote content creation in these languages.

6. Online and Offline Readers : Wikimedia readers worldwide who will benefit from the enriched content about Northern Nigeria's creative and innovative contributions.

By targeting this diverse audience, the project aims to engage a wide range of individuals and groups in celebrating and contributing to the creative and innovative aspects of Northern Nigeria while enriching Wikimedia content.

Event fliers

Training Guide

Find attached the link to the training materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYKYwq3njPLS_RrWGWkpJGOTych35Vkp/view?usp=drivesdk

Project Team