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

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Rapid Grants

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

grantee• MediaMOF

contact(s)• mattewobinna66@gmail.com

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Please see the sample Photowalk application before drafting your application.

Project Goal

Choose one or more of the following goals. You can add or delete goals as needed. You can add details to each goal.

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

Activities

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

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

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.

• Hadassah Photostorie group Professional photographer

• Eukoha, professional photographer and advisor

• Lightshot1 Professional photographer

What resources do you need? For your funding request, list bullet points for each expense and include a total amount.

Budget

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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