Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/MY ABILITY IN DISABILITY WIKIMEDIA TRAINING (ID: 22282605)/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)
The "My Ability in Disability Wikimedia Project" project successfully addressed the underrepresentation of individuals with physical disabilities in Wikimedia projects through a strategic series of activities. Awareness trips and distribution of informative materials significantly increased awareness within the target community, fostering interest and engagement. These efforts resulted in the identification and recruitment of fifty participants, primarily from the Deaf Association in the Northeast region, showcasing the effectiveness of on-the-ground community interactions.
Central to the project's success was the implementation of physical sessions, where participants were introduced to Wikimedia projects, guided through account creation, and received hands-on training to enhance their editing skills. These tailored training sessions, emphasizing one-on-one interactions, effectively addressed the unique needs of physically challenged individuals, ensuring their active participation and confidence in contributing to Wikimedia projects. The project's commitment to issue resolution, actively addressing challenges faced by participants during these sessions, contributed to a positive and supportive learning environment.
Moreover, the project's approach extended beyond the immediate activities, introducing participants to the Hausa Wikimedians User Group and providing ongoing support. This long-term engagement strategy fostered a sense of community and belonging within the Wikimedia movement, empowering participants to become active contributors beyond the project's duration. Key lessons learned included the importance of community engagement, tailored training, and ongoing support, while challenges were addressed promptly, ensuring a more inclusive and enriching experience for physically challenged individuals in Wikimedia projects.
In a notable development, the project laid the groundwork for the establishment of OKDI, a non-profit organization dedicated to the "My Ability in Disability" initiative. OKDI has been officially registered and is actively exploring potential partnerships, including an appliaction which is under review with the Coca-Cola Foundation. There are ongoing efforts to secure a generous international grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation, with plans to train an additional 400 youths with disabilities. This initiative is slated to commence from April to August, further extending the impact and reach of the project.
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
• Project page on Meta-Wiki: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Project
- Dashboard LINK, including contents' examples: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/DISABILITY/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Training_(2023-11-10)
- Google Drive Link to Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11nbwhy_4pWLI0VobACo7lXVfaDaZWBXz
- Captivating video highlight of impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWXxaLVIY90
- Social media posts on the sustainability platforms of the project:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100064678000881/posts/pfbid02VFZ9m6ykkd1Rt9aBaJfPDt39PMKkPEXcpm4B642KksBChSF6cn6RTeFQHeYJSGWCl/?app=fbl Twitter: https://twitter.com/open_know_Dev/status/1750976066343084251?t=-UYQd9xKe3G5Uio_2BObXQ&s=19
- Surveys outlighning the interest of online disability contents champions and their commistments and results: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi0al7njeutblwLEnCpy-ylF0QM_eEz_vtPSirwnSWfC9aFw/viewform
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
We use some noteworthy projected videos as introductions, and we also directly apply practical internet usage. Examples include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eQ9X4QPDoI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzQWrxdtNP4&pp=ygUXY29udHJpYnV0ZSB0byB3aWtpIGRhdGE%3D, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCeehZD7Sjc&pp=ygUaY29udHJpYnV0ZSB0byB3aWtpIGNvbW1vbnM%3D
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 disagree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly disagree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Strongly agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| 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: Introduction - Building on Past Achievements:
Building on the achievements of my previous projects, I have realized that these initiatives have not only created awareness but have also resulted in significant outcomes. They have successfully recruited and trained editors, fostering the growth of a more active and engaged Wikimedia community. Moreover, beneficiaries of these projects have emerged as mentors and facilitators in various initiatives, and leading projects in their communities. These outcomes have served as valuable lessons for me.
Lessons for This Project:
In the context of this present project, I aim to build upon these lessons and achieve the following lessons :
1. Increase Active Editors with Disabilities: I aspire to witness more individuals with physical challenges becoming active editors on Wikimedia projects. By breaking down barriers and providing tailored support, we aim to empower these individuals to contribute actively and make their unique perspectives and knowledge available to a wider audience.
2. Enhance Disability-Related Content: Another objective is to see a significant increase in the creation and improvement of content related to disabilities on Wikimedia Projects. This expansion will contribute to a more comprehensive and inclusive representation of disability-related topics, making Wikimedia a valuable resource for diverse audiences.
3. Empower People with Disabilities as Facilitators: Beyond participation, I hope to learn how individuals with disabilities can take on facilitator roles in projects. Their firsthand experiences and insights can be incredibly influential in reaching and inspiring more people within their communities. Empowering them as facilitators has the potential to create a positive ripple effect.
4. Sharing Lessons Widely: Just as in my past projects, the lessons learned in this initiative will be made readily available to user groups, communities, and other stakeholders. Sharing these insights will enable others to benefit from the experiences, challenges, and successes of this project, fostering knowledge exchange and growth within the Wikimedia community.
In implementing the "My Ability in Disability Wikimedia Awareness" project, I sought to address key learning questions outlined in the initial application. Here are the insights gained from these learning questions and how I plan to use these learnings in the future:
1. Increase Active Editors with Disabilities:
- Learning: The project successfully engaged individuals with physical challenges, breaking down barriers and providing tailored support to empower them to become active editors. - Future Application: This learning will inform future projects aimed at inclusivity within Wikimedia. I will continue to prioritize tailored support for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their active participation and contribution to Wikimedia projects.
2. Enhance Disability-Related Content:
- Learning: The project resulted in a notable increase in the creation and improvement of content related to disabilities on Wikimedia Projects. - Future Application: Recognizing the impact of focused training sessions, future projects will continue to emphasize content creation related to disability topics. This approach contributes to a more comprehensive and inclusive representation within the Wikimedia ecosystem.
3. Empower People with Disabilities as Facilitators:
- Learning: The initiative explored the empowerment of individuals with disabilities as facilitators, recognizing their firsthand experiences and insights as influential. - Future Application: Building on this learning, future projects will actively seek opportunities to empower individuals with disabilities to take on facilitator roles. Their unique perspectives can have a positive ripple effect, inspiring and reaching more people within their communities.
4. Sharing Lessons Widely:
- Learning: The commitment to sharing lessons and insights with user groups, communities, and stakeholders has been a consistent practice. - Future Application: This commitment to knowledge exchange and growth within the Wikimedia community will continue. Lessons learned from the "My Ability in Disability" project will be documented and shared widely to benefit others, fostering a culture of shared experiences, challenges, and successes within the community.
In future projects, decisions will be guided by these learnings. The emphasis on tailored support, content creation, empowerment of individuals with disabilities, and widespread knowledge sharing will remain integral to fostering inclusivity and growth within the Wikimedia movement. Adaptations and expansions will be made based on the evolving needs and feedback from participants, ensuring a continuous commitment to creating an accessible and enriching environment for all contributors.
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)
Due to the economic challenges faced by people with disabilities, many were unable to register for the physical sessions due to a lack of access to digital devices. Additionally, even those who possessed such devices were not actively participating. To address this issue, we initiated collaborations with the Joint Association of Persons with Disability in the target region. This involved facilitating the registration of participants without them needing to fill out online forms. Furthermore, to enhance their engagement, we provided sufficient data support.
Looking ahead, we are actively exploring partnerships with international organizations to upscale and empower participants. The aim is to offer them the necessary devices and establish a sustainable platform for their continued involvement. We extend our gratitude to the Wikimedia Foundation for their full support during the first edition of this initiative.
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)
By employing amulti-pronged approach, the project's learnings and results are being widely shared and accessible to the Wikimedia community, fostering knowledge exchange and contributing to the collective growth and development of inclusive initiatives within the movement.
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 | 54 | 102 | We have over 100 participants and nearly 80 organizers, including online disability champions, registered on the dashboard.
META PAGE: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Project DASHBOARD: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/DISABILITY/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Training_(2023-11-10) |
| Number of editors | 50 | 56 | META PAGE: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Project |
| Number of organizers | 4 | 5 | In addition to the five, we were further honored with the inclusion of Ibjaja055, the WIKIMEDIA NIGERIA USERGROUP's 2023 Editor of the Year, adding to the overall success of the project. |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 | 658 | 4534 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 200 | 1538 | 0 |
| Wikidata | 50 | 4451 | 603 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31635 | https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/DISABILITY/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Training_(2023-11-10) | |||
| 15000 | https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/DISABILITY/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Training_(2023-11-10) | |||
| 1538 | https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/DISABILITY/My_Ability_in_Disability_Wikimedia_Training_(2023-11-10) | |||
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)
1616000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2200
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/1-4yMSUac0IL0NS_Aao_zNhLcIZUfHL2x2mNKZRnuvzE/edit#gid=928458698
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
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)