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2025:Program/The Nigeria Community Micro-Grant: Process, Lessons, and Success in Replication

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Session title: The Nigeria Community Micro-Grant: Process, Lessons, and Success in Replication

Session type: Lecture
Track: Community Health
Language: en

đŸŽ„ Session recording: https://w.wiki/F8Re đŸŽ„

The Nigeria Micro-Grant scheme (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_User_Group_Nigeria/Community_Support_Fund) has proven to be a highly effective initiative in supporting Wikimedia projects and promoting community growth in Nigeria. This presentation shares the process, lessons, and success stories from our experience, providing a replicable model for other Wikimedia affiliates in Africa.

Description

We'll cover:

Designing and implementing a micro-grant program Identifying and supporting high-impact projects Building community engagement and participation Overcoming challenges and adapting to needs Measuring success and impact

How does your session relate to the event theme, Wikimania@20 – Inclusivity. Impact. Sustainability?

There is no inclusivity without community building; these topics speak on the theme so more affiliates can learn the process of how the Nigeria grant worked and also replicate them, hence more impact and sustainability.

What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

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Speakers

  • Ayokanmi Oyeyemi
I am a long-standing Wikimedia editor from Nigeria, contributing actively since 2016. Over the past decade, my focus has been on community building: training and mentoring hundreds of new and existing editors across Nigeria. I have designed and led numerous initiatives aimed at strengthening community engagement, which have significantly improved editor retention and participation within the Wikimedia Nigeria community.
Since 2021, I have served as the Programs Director for Wikimedia Nigeria, where I oversee and coordinate all national programs. Under my leadership, the Wikimedia Nigeria Microgrant was established to support local organizers and grassroots projects. My core interest lies in community growth, sustainability, and measurable impact, and I believe this model can be successfully adapted by other communities globally.
  • Ashioma (WUGN)
Network Infrastructure Engineer, QA/QC Scientist, Organic Chemist, Grants Administrator, Wikimedian all day everyday
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