Grants:Project/Rapid/MediaMOF/Photowalk at Ondo and Ekiti state

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MediaMOF/Photowalk at Ondo and Ekiti state
As a professional photographer who has contributed hundreds of images to Wikimedia commons and hence always finding space to bridge more information on Wikipedia through images. This project is set to document historical landmarks and monuments in the rich Ondo and Ekiti state for Wikimedia commons so they can be use on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects.
targetWikimedia Commons, English Wikipedia, Yoruba Wikipedia, Hausa Wikipedia and Igbo WIkipedia
start dateMay 2
end dateMay 29
budget (local currency)526,000
budget (USD)1402.66
grant typeIndividual
granteeMediaMOF
contact(s)• mattewobinna66@gmail.com


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Project Goal

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  1. To increase contents on Wikimedia Commons
  2. To recruit professional photographers for Wikimedia Commons
  3. To improve contents on English Wikipedia, Yoruba Wikipedia, Igbo Wikipedia and Hausa Wikipedia
  4. Recruit new editors
  5. Engage existing editors
  6. To create awareness about Wikimedia projects

Project Plan

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Activities

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1. How many walks/tours will you organize and how many people on each walk?

5 photowalks within the two state across the different local governments which will last for 5 days with 4 professional photographers

2. What kind of content will the walks focus on? Why is this topic a priority?

The focus will be on monuments, architectural buildings, nature reserves, and other landmarks which has articles on Wikipedia but no pictures, they include but not limited to: University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Adeyemi College of Education, Cave of Ashes Isharun, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Esa Cave, Iyin-Ekiti, Christ's School, Ado Ekiti, Federal University Oye Ekiti, Federal Government College, Idoani, Owo, Ondo State Government House, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure Township Stadium, Ondo State Government House, Akure Airport, Ekiti State House of Assembly

3. What is the plan to ensure images will be used on Wikimedia projects?

There will be an online edit a thon immediately after the photowalks to upload the images on Wikimedia commons at the hotel and also add it to corresponding Wikipedia articles.

4. Do participants have the equipment or skills needed to participate and contribute high quality content? If not, how will you support them?

Yes, all of the participants will be professional photographer

5. Is there anything else you want to tell us about this project?

This project will further provide more images about these two cities and also create awareness of Wiki commons to other professional photographers.

Impact

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How will you know if the project is successful and you've met your goals? Please include the following targets and feel free to add more:

  1. If atleast 4 professional photographers participated
  2. If atleast 500 photos were uploaded to wiki commons
  3. If at least 20% of the images collected are used

Resources

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What resources do you have? Include information on who is organizing the project, what they will do, and if you will receive support from anywhere else (in-kind donations or additional funding).

  • Professional Camera and experienced editor
  • MediaMOF Professional photographer and Project lead.
  • Eukoha, professional photographer and advisor

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Budget

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Sl.No Item Quantity Rate (NGN) Total (NGN) Total (USD) Notes
1 Transportation for photographers 1 254,000 240,000 677.3 This is the cost of the car (and fuel)to be hire which will convey the photographers inter state and within for the 5 days.
2 Food and drinks 4(*5) 3,000 60,000 160 This will cover the feeding and refreshment for the 5 days during the photowalk for the 4 photographers.
3 Branded T-Shirts 4 3,000 12,000 32 This is important for identification and uniformity as it will also help for access during the photowalk.
4 Data allowance during the upload session 4 5,000 20,000 53.33 This is the cost of data for each of the 5 photographers to upload their various images.
5 Accommodation 2(*4) 20,000 160,000 426.66 This is cost of accommodation for 4 nights with 2 photographers sharing a room making 2 rooms.
6 Contingency cost 1 20,000 20,000 53.33 For calls, bank charges or any logistics cost.
Grand Total (with contingency cost): NGN 526,000 (USD 1402.66)

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