Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 in Tanzania (ID: 22586654)/Final Report

Africa Wiki Challenge 2024 in Tanzania

Rapid Fund Final Report

Report Status: Accepted

Due date: 30 August 2024

Funding program: Rapid Fund

Report type: Final

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General information

Applicant username: Jonny Frosty
Organization name: N/A
Amount awarded: 1812.95
Amount spent: 1812.95 USD, 4705000

Part 1: Project and impact

1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)

We conducted our activities in Dodoma, Tanzania, where we recruited and trained over 15 new editors for the Wikimedia Community. The focus was on writing Swahili articles related to education and African cultures. We organized physical meetups, direct training sessions, online training, and an edit-a-thon. The most effective approaches were physical meetups for community building, direct training for personalized guidance, online training for accessibility, and the edit-a-thon for practical application.

2. Documentation of your impact. Please use space below to share links that help tell your story, impact, and evaluation. (required)

Share links to:

Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project
Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access.

You can also share links to:

Important social media posts
Surveys and their results
Infographics and sound files
Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects

1. Project page on Meta-Wiki https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024_in_Tanzania

2. Outreachdashboard used to track contribution https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Global_WikiEducation_Initiative/Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024_in_Tanzania/students/overview

3. Photos and videos from the event can be found in here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-1BJJ3koe6BeVRvLzhbOW1jf6Vff3vRe

4. Social Media posts can be found in instagram https://www.instagram.com/global_wikieducation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Additionally, share the materials and resources that you used in the implementation of your project. (required)

For example:

Training materials and guides
Presentations and slides
Work processes and plans
Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others

1. Presentation slide used in Africa WikiChallenge in Tanzania 2024 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sA_eJnnwuBUuSKUqve-TF7R5JObb5bOi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115037383642931958359&rtpof=true&sd=true

2. List of articles to be edited https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zdbjb3pbvWSL8o-jQxzyOlQtOWz9d8H2KRx9tn_ECuw/edit?gid=313230498#gid=313230498

3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with this Rapid Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals. Required. Select one option per question. (required)

Our efforts during the Fund period have helped to...
A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups	Agree
B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community	Agree
C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups	Not applicable to your fund
D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives	Strongly agree
E. Encourage the retention of editors	Agree
F. Encourage the retention of organizers	Strongly agree
G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement	Agree
F. Other (optional)

Part 2: Learning

4. In your application, you outlined some learning questions. What did you learn from these learning questions when you implemented your project? How do you hope to use this learnings in the future? You can recall these learning questions below. (required)

You can recall these learning questions below: 1. Impact of Capacity Building Workshops: Learning Question: To what extent do in-person Wikipedia editing workshops equip participants with the skills and confidence to contribute to the Challenge?

Data to Collect:

* Pre-workshop surveys to assess participants' prior Wikipedia editing experience and comfort level. * Post-workshop surveys to gauge participants' knowledge gain, confidence level in editing Wikipedia, and self-reported editing activity post-workshop. * Track the number of new or improved articles created/edited by workshop participants throughout the Challenge.

2. Effectiveness of Collaboration Strategies: Learning Question: How do online forums, social media groups, and online sessions foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants during the Challenge?

Data to Collect:

* Monitor online forums and social media groups to track the nature and frequency of participant interactions ( sharing resources, asking questions, offering feedback).

3. Sustainability of Increased Content Creation: Learning Question: Does the Challenge lead to a long-term increase in Wikipedia content creation by participants from the Tanzanian education community?

Data to Collect:

              * Track the total number of new or improved articles related to Tanzanian education created throughout the Challenge and for a period following its conclusion. We might use Categories.

From the learning questions and data collected during the project, we learned that in-person Wikipedia editing workshops effectively enhance participants' skills and confidence. Pre-workshop surveys indicated their prior experience and comfort levels with Wikipedia editing. Post-workshop surveys revealed substantial gains in knowledge and confidence, and tracking the number of new or improved articles created by participants provided evidence of practical skill application.

Online forums, social media groups, and online sessions also played a crucial role in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants. Monitoring these platforms showed frequent and meaningful interactions, including resource sharing, questions, and feedback, which helped build a supportive community.

Furthermore, the Challenge led to a long-term increase in Wikipedia content creation by participants from the Tanzanian education community. The continued tracking of articles related to Tanzanian education showed sustained engagement beyond the Challenge. These insights will guide future projects in refining workshop content, improving online collaboration tools, and encouraging ongoing content creation.

5. Did anything unexpected or surprising happen when implementing your activities? This can include both positive and negative situations. What did you learn from those experiences? (required)

Implementing the Africa Wiki Challenge in Tanzania 2024 had both positive and negative surprises. On the positive side, participation rates were higher than expected, and the quality of contributions was impressive.

However, there were challenges such as poor internet connectivity, lack of access to necessary devices, and language barriers, emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and multilingual support. Logistical issues and sustaining participant engagement post-event also posed difficulties, highlighting the importance of thorough planning and continuous community-building efforts. These experiences underscore the need for adaptability, strong planning, and ongoing support for success.

6. What is your plan to share your project learnings and results with other community members? If you have already done it, describe how. (required)

We began sharing our project learnings and results through multiple channels to reach a broad audience. We created a WhatsApp community to facilitate ongoing discussions and updates with participants and interested individuals. On Instagram, we posted visual highlights and key achievements of the project to engage with a wider audience and showcase our impact.

We also used Diff, a platform for Wikimedia community updates, to publish detailed reports and insights on our activities and outcomes. Additionally, we shared our results within Wikimedia platforms to ensure they reached other contributors and stakeholders in the Wikimedia movement. Furthermore, we presented our findings at other community projects and events we attended, allowing us to connect with diverse groups and gather additional feedback.

Part 3: Metrics

7. Wikimedia Metrics results. (required)

In your application, you set some Wikimedia targets in numbers (Wikimedia metrics). In this section, you will describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used.

	Target	Results	Comments and tools used
Number of participants	20	26	https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Global_WikiEducation_Initiative/Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024_in_Tanzania/home
Number of editors	10	23	https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Global_WikiEducation_Initiative/Africa_Wiki_Challenge_2024_in_Tanzania/home
Number of organizers	4	4

Wikimedia project	Target	Result - Number of created pages	Result - Number of improved pages
Wikipedia	100	200	90
Wikimedia Commons	50	60	10
Wikidata		50	500
Wiktionary
Wikisource
Wikimedia Incubator
Translatewiki
MediaWiki
Wikiquote
Wikivoyage
Wikibooks
Wikiversity
Wikinews
Wikispecies
Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia

8. Other Metrics results.

In your proposal, you could also set Other Metrics targets. Please describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used if you set Other Metrics in your application.

Other Metrics name	Metrics Description	Target	Result	Tools and comments

9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)

No

9.1. Please state what difficulties you had. How do you hope to overcome these challenges in the future? Do you have any recommendations for the Foundation to support you in addressing these challenges? (required)

Part 4: Financial reporting

10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)

4705000

11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)

1812.95

12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)

Provide the link to the financial report https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F1GGTQS8-sxp7IKz8sW2YGJ2g7Z0DGj4IgQaMfQdTHU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

12.2. If you have not already done so in your financial spending report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal. (optional)

13. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?

No

13.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.

N/A

13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?

N/A

13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.

N/A

14.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?

Yes Your response to the review feedback. 14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?

Yes

14.3. Are you in compliance with provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and with relevant tax laws and regulations restricting the use of the Funds as outlined in the grant agreement? In summary, this is to confirm that the funds were used in alignment with the WMF mission and for charitable/nonprofit/educational purposes.

Yes

15. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here. (optional)

Review notes

Review notes from Program Officer:

N/A

Applicant's response to the review feedback.

N/A