Dear Wikimedians, We are pleased to announce the launch of Cohort 2.0 of the WikiHeritage Fellowship by Wikimedia User Nigeria. We invite you to read more and follow us:
The WikiHeritage Fellowship is returning for its second edition, focusing on Women of Lagos: The Pre- Colonial Era. This eight- week programme is dedicated to researching, documenting, and improving public access to the histories of women whose contributions to Lagos' development have received limited recognition. The fellowship will bring together young history graduates, enthusiasts, and emerging heritage advocates, providing them with practical skills in historical research, archival documentation, digital storytelling, and leadership. In collaboration with the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), participants will examine historical records and explore women' s contributions to the social, economic, cultural, and political development of pre- colonial Lagos. The research will focus on notable women, women' s organisations, entrepreneurship, community development, and traditional institutions. The programme will also include leadership training through the Young Innovation Leaders Foundation (YIL), preparing fellows to lead community- based heritage preservation initiatives and sustain their contributions beyond the fellowship. Experienced archivists and Wikimedians will train participants in archival research, digitisation, Wikipedia editing, reliable sourcing, and open knowledge practices. Fellows will utilise these skills to create and improve Wikipedia articles and, subject to copyright and institutional permissions, will make selected historical materials available on Wikimedia Commons. Fellowship Timeline The programme runs from 21 September to 6 November 2026, following a preparatory period for applications and participant selection. 1. 21 September – 9 October: Programme launch, orientation, leadership development, archival training, and Wikimedia skills development. 2. 12 – 16 October: Practical archival research and digitisation at LASRAB. 3. 19 – 30 October: Wikipedia article creation, content enhancement, and peer review. 4. 2 – 6 November: Public showcase, community engagement, and fellowship close- out. The fellowship will conclude with a presentation of participants' research, an awards ceremony, and the launch of the Archives- to- Wiki Network, which will support ongoing collaboration and heritage documentation. By combining historical research with leadership development and open knowledge practices, WikiHeritage Fellowship 2. 2.0 aims to make women' s contributions to pre- colonial Lagos more accessible while nurturing a new generation of heritage leaders dedicated to preserving the state' s history. You can follow us on our landing page https://share. google/BMrIcjsV 7 O 0 jOme 0 S  On behalf of WikiHeritage Organising Team Amb Olushola Olaniyan
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