Reports:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Report/Wiki Loves Monuments 2023 Photo-documentary in Nasarawa State
Goals[edit]
Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?
Yes, I and the team met the goals and surpassed it. It is always interesting to discover beautiful places in Nigeria while enjoying the experience of moving from one location to another with the team.
Moments shared with amazing people is one thing I cherish and also learning about new places is always an exciting experience for me.
Although there were serious challenges we faced.
I am glad I got the opportunity to document beautiful places in Nasarawa state.
Outcome[edit]
Please report on your original project targets. Please be sure to review and provide metrics required for Rapid Grants.
| Target outcome | Achieved outcome | Explanation |
| Number of events | 1 | We had challenges with the Authorities and community members but was still able to have the event. |
| Number of participants | 15 | The community skepticism, economy declining and limited funds we could accommodate every participants. |
| Number of editors | 8 | We worked based on everyone's interest and growth.
See the Dashboard |
| Number of images uploaded | 198 | We were able to achieve capturing a lot of images especially for newbies. |
| Recruit new editors | Achieved | Spoke to few friends about the project and they agreed to volunteer also. |
| Add or improve image contents about Nigeria | Achieved | My skills as a professional photographer is improved due to my constant learning therefore, the images captured will give Nigeria more visibility and credibility. |
| The Photo-documentary will focus on adding usable cultural contents on WikiCommons to be used on Wikipedia and other projects | Achieved | Be my guest as you experience beautiful and historical places in Nasarawa state through the images uploaded. |
| Train new photographers on how to upload pictures on WikiCommons | Achieved | Trainings went well. |
Participants[edit]
The Wiki username of participants should be listed below
Obibillion1
Trof16
Tiolulope
Princeseriki
OmoOlorunogo
Ọmọladéabídèmí99
Obongawan1
Learning[edit]
Projects do not always go according to plan. Sharing what you learned can help you and others plan similar projects in the future. Help the movement learn from your experience by answering the following questions:
- What worked well?
Planning for weeks to make sure the project goes smoothly.
Reaching to few people I had access to in for details about their communities.
Mapping out everything needed to make the project a success.
- What did not work so well?
Hike in fuel price and basic commodities.
Local authorities and harassment from thugs.
Insecurities in the North.
There was no accurate distance measurement for the state, hence, the time used in moving from one location to another extended the project.
- What would you do differently next time?
Make more than one plans for transportation.
Get a near-accurate distance measurement before embarking on a tour.
Gain more knowledge about any location we are headed to avoid stepping on boundaries in the community.
Contact local leaders in every community first.
Finances[edit]
Grant funds spent[edit]
Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.
Grants fund sheet[edit]
Your budget should be transferred to this google sheets and a copy added here or sent via mail to grant@wikimedia.org.ng. The first worksheet named Application is your budget while the second worksheet named Report is for your expenses
Check this link for the detailed report on the Expenses
Refreshment for Photo-documentary 15 * 1000 = NGN15,000
Refreshment for Uploading 15 * 2000 = NGN30,000
Internet data subscription = NGN30,000
Publicity materials (Branded shirts and banner) =NGN50,000
Transportation = NGN135,000
Venue (Uploading) = NGN45,000 Receipt
Total = NGN305,000
Remaining funds[edit]
Do you have any remaining grant funds?
No.
Anything else[edit]
Anything else you want to share about your project?
I and my team faced several challenges from the armed forces and every explanation to make them understand the purpose of the project was attainable for them, our gadgets were seized for some hours. We had to spend more to retrieve them.
I would suggest a written letter from Wikimedia Nigeria for each project as an evidence for our safety next time.
Thank you for the opportunity.