Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/NYHRS:An Item Lending Website and App
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Applicant details[edit]
Wikimedia username(s):
Organization:
- nyhrs
G. Have you received grants from the Wikimedia Foundation before?
- Did not apply previously
H. Have you received grants from any non-wiki organization before?
- No
H.1 Which organization(s) did you receive grants from?
- N/A
M. Do you have a fiscal sponsor?
- No
M1. Fiscal organization name.
- N/A
Additional information[edit]
R. Where will this proposal be implemented?
- Nigeria
S. Please indicate whether your work will be focused on one country (local), more than one or several countries in your region (regional) or has a cross-regional (global) scope:
- International
S1. If you have answered regional or international, please write the country names and any other information that is useful for understanding your proposal.
T. If you would like, please share any websites or social media accounts that your group or organization has. (optional)
- www.nyhrs.com
M. Do you have a fiscal sponsor?
- No
M1. Fiscal organization name.
- N/A
Proposal[edit]
1. What is the overall vision of your organization and how does this proposal contribute to this? How does this proposal connect to past work and learning?
The overall vision of the NYHRS item lending website and app is to provide a platform for people to share and lend items with each other, thus reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption. This proposal aims to contribute to that vision by improving the functionality and usability of the website and app, which can increase user engagement and make it easier for people to lend and borrow items. By making it more convenient for people to share resources, the platform can help to promote a more sustainable and collaborative society.
In terms of how this proposal connects to past work and learning, it likely builds on previous iterations of the website and app, incorporating feedback and lessons learned from previous versions. Additionally, it may draw on the creator's past experiences with developing and launching digital platforms, and their understanding of the needs and preferences of the target users.
2. What is the change that you are trying to bring about and why is this important?
The change that the NYHRS item lending website and app is trying to bring about is to promote sustainable consumption by making it easier for people to share and borrow items instead of buying new ones. This change is important because it can help to reduce waste and minimize the negative environmental impact of consumerism. By encouraging people to share resources and collaborate with each other, the platform can help to promote a more sustainable and equitable society, where people have access to the things they need without having to buy them new or contribute to overconsumption. Overall, this change aligns with global efforts to address climate change and create a more sustainable future for all.
3. Describe your main approaches or strategies to achieve these changes and why you think they will be effective.
The main approaches or strategies that the NYHRS item lending website and app is using to promote sustainable consumption may include the following:
- Creating a user-friendly and accessible platform: NYHRS aims to make it easy and convenient for people to lend and borrow items by providing a simple and intuitive interface, as well as tools to help users find what they're looking for.
- Building a community of like-minded individuals: The platform also seeks to foster a sense of community among its users by encouraging communication and collaboration, which can help to build trust and encourage more sharing.
- Offering incentives and rewards: To further incentivize sustainable behavior, NYHRS may offer rewards or incentives to users who frequently lend items, and provide tools to help users track their environmental impact.
- Partnering with other organizations: The platform may also partner with other organizations or businesses that share its mission, which can help to increase its reach and impact.
These strategies are likely to be effective because they align with best practices for promoting sustainable consumption, including making it easier and more convenient to share resources, fostering a sense of community and collaboration, and incentivizing sustainable behavior. By offering a user-friendly and accessible platform that encourages communication and collaboration, and partnering with like-minded organizations, NYHRS can help to build a community of engaged and empowered users who are committed to creating a more sustainable future.
4. What are the activities you will be developing and delivering as part of these approaches or strategies?
The activities that the NYHRS item lending website and app will be developing and delivering as part of its approaches and strategies to promote sustainable consumption may include:
- Developing and improving the website and app's functionality: This may involve incorporating new features or tools that make it easier for users to lend and borrow items, such as a more robust search function or a chat feature to facilitate communication between users.
- Providing educational resources: NYHRS may also provide educational resources to its users on the importance of sustainable consumption, as well as tips and best practices for reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.
- Encouraging communication and collaboration: To foster a sense of community among its users, the platform may create discussion forums or other spaces where users can share their experiences, ask for advice, or coordinate item lending.
- Offering rewards and incentives: To encourage sustainable behavior, NYHRS may offer rewards or incentives to users who frequently lend items, or provide tools to help users track their environmental impact.
- Partnering with other organizations: The platform may also partner with other organizations or businesses that share its mission, which can help to increase its reach and impact.
These activities are designed to support the overall strategies of making it easy and convenient for people to lend and borrow items, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among users, and incentivizing sustainable behavior. By providing a user-friendly and educational platform that encourages communication and collaboration, and partnering with like-minded organizations, NYHRS can help to build a community of engaged and empowered users who are committed to creating a more sustainable future.
5. Do you want to apply for multi-year funding?
No
5.1 If yes, provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan?
- N/A
6. Please include a timeline (operational calendar) for your proposal.
- Timeline :
Month 1-2:
- Conduct user research and feedback analysis to identify areas for improvement in platform functionality and user experience
- Develop a plan for implementing improvements based on user research findings
Month 3-4:
- Implement platform improvements, including improved search and filtering features, streamlined lending and borrowing processes, and enhanced user profiles
- Launch educational resources and incentives program to encourage sustainable behavior and increase user engagement
Month 5-6:
- Launch communication and collaboration features to facilitate interaction and community-building among users
- Identify and reach out to potential partner organizations or businesses
Month 7-8:
- Establish partnerships with selected organizations or businesses to expand NYHRS's reach and impact
- Launch pilot programs or initiatives with partner organizations to test new strategies for promoting sustainable consumption
Month 9-10:
- Analyze and evaluate results of pilot programs and initiatives
- Refine and adjust strategies as needed based on evaluation findings
Month 11-12:
- Launch scaled-up versions of successful pilot programs and initiatives
- Continue to monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving goals and objectives
Overall, this timeline for the proposed plan aligns with NYHRS's strategic plan to promote sustainable consumption and build a community of engaged and empowered users. By identifying areas for improvement and implementing user feedback, providing educational resources and incentives, and building partnerships with like-minded organizations, NYHRS aims to make a meaningful contribution to creating a more sustainable future.
7. Do you have the team that is needed to implement this proposal?
no i dont
8. Please state if your proposal aims to work to bridge any of the identified CONTENT knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Geography
8.1 In a few sentences, explain how your work is specifically addressing this content gap (or Knowledge inequity) to ensure a greater representation of knowledge.
9. Please state if your proposal includes any of these areas or THEMATIC focus. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work and explain the rationale for identifying these themes.
Education, Climate Change and sustainability, Open Technology
10. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Please note, we had previously asked about inclusion and diversity in terms of CONTENTS, in this question we are asking about the diversity of PARTICIPANTS. Select up to THREE that most apply to your work.
Geographic , Disabilities, Socioeconomic status
11. What are your strategies for engaging participants, particularly those that currently are non-Wikimedia?
To engage participants outside of the Wikimedia community, NYHRS plans to employ several strategies, including:
- Partnerships with community organizations: NYHRS can collaborate with community organizations that share similar values and goals to promote the platform and encourage participation.
- Outreach through social media: NYHRS can use social media platforms to reach a wider audience and engage with potential participants outside of the Wikimedia community.
- User-friendly platform design: NYHRS can ensure that the platform is user-friendly and accessible to individuals with varying degrees of technical expertise to encourage participation.
12. In what ways are you actively seeking to contribute towards creating a safer, supportive, more equitable environment for participants and promoting the UCOC and Friendly Space Policy, and/or equivalent local policies and processes?
We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and equitable environment for all participants in our work. We will actively promote and adhere to the Wikimedia Foundation's Universal Code of Conduct (UCOC) and Friendly Space Policy, as well as any relevant local policies and processes.
Our strategies for creating a safer and more supportive environment include:
- Providing clear guidelines and expectations for participant behavior that align with the UCOC and Friendly Space Policy, and making sure these guidelines are easily accessible to all participants.
- Proactively addressing any instances of harassment, discrimination, or other problematic behavior that may arise, in a way that prioritizes the safety and well-being of those affected.
- Investing in training and education for our team and volunteers to increase awareness of issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to equip them with the skills to create a supportive and welcoming environment for all.
- Regularly reviewing and updating our policies and procedures to ensure they remain relevant and effective in promoting a safe and equitable environment.
Overall, we recognize that creating a safe and supportive environment is an ongoing process that requires ongoing attention and investment. We are committed to this work and will continue to prioritize it as we carry out our mission.
13. Do you have plans to work with Wikimedia communities, groups, or affiliates in your country, or in other countries, to implement this proposal?
No
13.1 If yes, please tell us about these connections online and offline and how you have let Wikimedia communities know about this proposal.
14. Will you be working with other external, non-Wikimedian partners to implement this proposal?
No
14.1 Please describe these partnerships and what motivates the potential partner to be part of the proposal and how they add value to your work.
N/A
15. How do you hope to sustain or expand the work carried out in this proposal after the grant?
16. What kind of risks do you anticipate and how would you mitigate these. This can include factors such as external/contextual issues that may affect implementation, as well as internal issues, such as governance/leadership changes.
- There are several risks that we anticipate with the implementation of our proposal. One potential risk is the lack of awareness and adoption of our platform among the target audience, which may affect our ability to achieve our goals. To mitigate this risk, we plan to invest in targeted marketing campaigns and outreach efforts to increase awareness of our platform among the target audience.
Another risk is the potential for technical difficulties and issues with the platform, which could impact user experience and lead to a decline in usage. To mitigate this risk, we plan to invest in ongoing technical maintenance and support to ensure that the platform runs smoothly and any issues are addressed in a timely manner.
External factors, such as changes in the regulatory environment or economic downturns, could also pose a risk to our proposal. To mitigate this risk, we plan to regularly monitor the external environment and adjust our strategy as needed to ensure that we are able to adapt to changes and continue to achieve our goals.
Finally, changes in governance or leadership could potentially impact the direction and success of our proposal. To mitigate this risk, we plan to ensure that our proposal is grounded in a solid foundation of stakeholder engagement and participation, with clear roles and responsibilities assigned to key team members to ensure continuity and accountability.
17. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select a maximum of three options that most apply.
I do not know, None of the above
18. Please state if your organization or group has a Strategic Plan that can help us further understand your proposal. You can also upload it here.
- No
Learning, Sharing, and Evaluation[edit]
19. What do you hope to learn from your work in this fund proposal?
I hope to learn:
- What approaches and strategies are most effective in engaging underrepresented communities and increasing their participation in the Wikimedia movement?
- How to better measure and track the impact of our initiatives on communities and individuals?
- What kinds of resources and support are most effective in retaining participants after our initiatives are implemented?
- How to better incorporate feedback from community members and adapt our strategies accordingly?
- How to better collaborate with existing Wikimedia projects and initiatives for greater impact?
- What challenges arise in the implementation of our proposed activities and how to overcome them?
20. Based on these learning questions, what is the information or data you need to collect to answer these questions? Please register this information (as metric description) in the following space provided.
| Main Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of new editors from underrepresented communities | This metric will measure the number of new editors from underrepresented communities who make contributions to Wikimedia projects as a result of our project. We will define underrepresented communities based on gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic location, ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background, disabilities, linguistic/language, socioeconomic status, and age. | 100 |
| Quality of content from underrepresented communities | This metric will measure the quality of content created by new editors from underrepresented communities. We will assess the quality of content based on established standards for accuracy, neutrality, completeness, and reliability. | 75 |
| Retention rate of new editors from underrepresented communities | This metric will measure the retention rate of new editors from underrepresented communities who make contributions to Wikimedia projects as a result of our project. We will define underrepresented communities based on gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic location, ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background, disabilities, linguistic/language, socioeconomic status, and age. | 50 |
| Diversity of participants | This metric will measure the diversity of participants in our project. We will define diversity based on gender identity, sexual orientation, geographic location, ethnic/racial/religious or cultural background, disabilities, linguistic/language, socioeconomic status, and age. | 60 |
| Number of new partnerships established | This metric will measure the number of new partnerships established as a result of our project. Partnerships may include collaborations with other organizations, institutions, or individuals who share our goals and can help us to achieve them. | N/A |
Here are some additional metrics that you can use if they are relevant to your work. Please note that this is just an optional list, mostly of quantitative metrics. They may complement the qualitative metrics you have defined in the previous boxes.
| Additional Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of editors that continue to participate/retained after activities | N/A | N/A |
| Number of organizers that continue to participate/retained after activities | N/A | N/A |
| Number of strategic partnerships that contribute to longer term growth, diversity and sustainability | N/A | N/A |
| Feedback from participants on effective strategies for attracting and retaining contributors | N/A | N/A |
| Diversity of participants brought in by grantees | N/A | N/A |
| Number of people reached through social media publications | N/A | N/A |
| Number of activities developed | N/A | N/A |
| Number of volunteer hours | N/A | N/A |
21. Additional core quantitative metrics. These core metrics will not tell the whole story about your work, but they are important for measuring some Movement-wide changes. Please try to include these core metrics if they are relevant to your work. If they are not, please use the space provided to explain why they are not relevant or why you can not capture this data. Your explanation will help us review our core metrics and make sure we are using the best ones for the movement as a whole.
| Core metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | N/A | N/A |
| Number of editors | N/A | N/A |
| Number of organizers | N/A | N/A |
| Wikimedia Project | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
21.1 If for some reason your proposal will not measure these core metrics please provide an explanation.
N/A
22. What tools would you use to measure each metric selected?
i'm not sure and need support
Financial Proposal[edit]
23. & 23.1 What is the amount you are requesting from WMF? Please provide this amount in your local currency. If you are thinking about a multi-year fund, please provide the amount for the first year.
- 20000000 NGN
23.2 What is this amount in US Currency (to the best of your knowledge)?
- 43151.2 USD
23.3 Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it.
23.4 Please include any additional observations or comments you would like to include about your budget.
- N/A
Please use this optional space to upload any documents that you feel are important for further understanding your proposal.
- Other public document(s):
Final Message[edit]
By submitting your proposal/funding request you agree that you are in agreement with the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and the Universal Code of Conduct.
We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
- Yes
Feedback[edit]
- Please add any feedback to the grant discussion page only. Any feedback added here will be removed.