Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Edit-a-thon for Art+Feminism 2025 in Ghana (ID: 22892836)/Final Report
Application type: Standard application
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)
Our activities basically involved in-person and online. Results achieved Increased Edits: The contest successfully tracked the contributions of community members which I shared the link to the outreach dashboard. New Editor Recruitment: The in-person program was particularly effective in bringing in new individuals to contribute to Wikipedia. Almost all the participants were new to Wikipedia. We truly have new editors are still editing on the community's wiki. Training of New Editors: The in-person sessions facilitated the training and upskilling of these new recruits. We blended this in-person with the online training sessions via zoom.
Most Effective Approaches: In-person Engagement: The direct, face-to-face interaction of the in-person program proved to be the most successful approach. This likely fostered a stronger sense of community, provided immediate support and guidance, and built confidence in new editors. The hands-on training environment would have been invaluable for those new to Wikipedia editing. On like the in-person, we faced challenges on the online sessions as a lot participants mostly complained of bad networks.
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. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wali_Language_Edit-a-thon:_Art%2BFeminism_in_Ghana_2025
3. Training sessions i) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOUn2j_BPA&pp=0gcJCX4JAYcqIYzv ii)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il7trmWUXv0&t=3s
4. Pictures i) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wali_Wikimedians_Wa_Workshop.jpg ii) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wali_Language_Edit-a-thon-Art%2BFeminism_in_Ghana_2025.jpg iii) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wa_physical_meeting_workshop.jpg iv) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wikipedia_learning_but_volunteers.jpg v) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wali_Wikimedians_Community_edith-on.jpg vi) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wali_first_in-person_workshop.jpg vii) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wali_physical_meeting_training.jpg viii) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WALI_LANGUAGE_EDITATHON_-_ARTS%2BFEMINISM_IN_GHANA_2025_WINNER_1.jpg ix) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WALI_LANGUAGE_EDITATHON_-_ARTS%2BFEMINISM_IN_GHANA_2025_WINNER_2.jpg xi) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WALI_LANGUAGE_EDITATHON_-_ARTS%2BFEMINISM_IN_GHANA_2025_WINNER3.jpg xii) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WALI_LANGUAGE_EDITATHON_-_ARTS%2BFEMINISM_IN_GHANA_2025_WINNER_4.jpg
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
Hired conference hall COVID19 safety materials and protocols Team organizers were given roles for the smooth running of the program Zoom platform was used for online sessions
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Fopo6UEbkp3MPF4YhJXMt6s7CHbN6ZXB-UeKh-d-UfU/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sMyg14MR51Zuk34raClzihGfkIG8FolKBtIvLxRaILA/edit?usp=sharing
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)
| A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups | Strongly agree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Strongly agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Neither agree nor disagree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly 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: Through this project, we aim to answer the following key questions: How effective are these strategies in increasing the visibility of African women artists on a global scale? To what extent will this project contribute to the preservation of African cultural heritage and the Waali language? What are the challenges and opportunities for women artists and community members in participating in these activities?
How effective are these strategies in increasing the visibility of African women artists on a global scale? I learned that the strategies we implemented, particularly creating a significant number of Wikipedia articles about African women artists, are indeed effective. The in-person training sessions were crucial in empowering participants to contribute meaningfully to Wikipedia, which directly increased the online presence and global visibility of these artists.
To what extent will this project contribute to the preservation of African cultural heritage and the Waali language? I learned that the project contributes significantly to the preservation of African cultural heritage and the Waali language. By documenting the work of these artists and creating content in Waali, we are ensuring that this knowledge is preserved and made accessible to both local communities and a global audience. This strengthens the connection between the artists, their cultural heritage, and their linguistic identity.
What are the challenges and opportunities for women artists and community members in participating in these activities? I learned that there's a substantial opportunity to engage young women in these activities. Their strong participation in the face-to-face training sessions demonstrates their keen interest and willingness to be involved. This highlights the importance of providing accessible training and creating inclusive spaces. While specific challenges were not always explicitly stated, the success of the in-person training indicates that overcoming barriers like access to resources and technology is essential for maximizing participation.
How I hope to use these learnings in the future: I plan to prioritize in-person training, as it proved to be highly effective in engaging participants and fostering a sense of community. I will also explore ways to combine this with online resources to reach a broader audience.
I will focus on targeted outreach to young women, recognizing their strong interest in participating in such initiatives.
I will continue to emphasize the creation of content in local languages, like Waali, to ensure cultural preservation and accessibility.
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)
During the implementation, I encountered both positive and negative unexpected situations:
Negative: A significant number of participants faced network issues that prevented them from joining the online sessions.
Positive: The in-person training sessions were very well-attended, with a large number of participants, especially young women, exceeding the target number.
From these experiences, I learned:
The importance of reliable infrastructure: The network issues highlighted the critical need for reliable internet access for online participation. In future projects, I will need to explore alternative solutions or provide better support for participants facing connectivity challenges. This could include identifying reliable internet access points, providing offline resources, or offering hybrid models with more emphasis on in-person components.
The strong interest in in-person engagement: The high turnout for the face-to-face training demonstrated the value of direct interaction and community building. This reinforces the idea that in-person events can be a powerful tool for engaging participants, especially in communities where online access may be limited or unreliable.
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 have posted the results on our social media platforms where we tag communities such as Dagbani Wikimedians User Group and its affiliates, Ghanaian Pidgin Wikimedians Community. I am also writing diff post with my team members where we will share and tag these communities and others.
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 | 30 | 45 | Event page on meta [Event:Wali Language Edit-a-thon: Art+Feminism in Ghana 2025] |
| Number of editors | 30 | 24 | outreach dashboard |
| Number of organizers | 5 | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |||
| Wikimedia Commons | 25 | 89 | 0 |
| Wikidata | 250 | 7 | 566 |
| Wiktionary | |||
| Wikisource | |||
| Wikimedia Incubator | 250 | 547 | 564 |
| Translatewiki | 150 | 1321 | 0 |
| 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
[edit]10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
14047.11
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
977.63
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/1xHf-WdpRoXmcM9Kk_N5-bJrZMnAu7wx9AV7Dy9HQDbg/edit?usp=sharing
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)
There were changes on the budget: The target number of participants for the in-person training was 30 but we had up to 45. This increased the Food, Snach and water for the workshop and Internet Data Allowance for participants (both old and new) columns budget. We have to slash the following columns: Transportation and accomodation for facilitators, First best Contributor (Gift voucher) second best Contributor (Gift voucher) third best Contributor (Gift voucher) female best Contributor (Gift voucher) Jury allowance (Gift voucher)
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
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
[edit]Review notes from Program Officer:
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Applicant's response to the review feedback.
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