Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Trans Awareness Month Celebration edit-a-thon in Nigeria (ID: 22757213)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 30 January 2025
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: Hadassahlove
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2469.61
- Amount spent: 2469.6 USD, 4100000
Part 1: Project and impact
[edit]1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
During the project, we implemented a variety of impactful activities designed to empower and support trans individuals. Notably, was we successfully training over 20 transwomen, equipping them with valuable Wikimedia skills and resources. Additionally, we organized a vibrant TransVisibility contest that encouraged wide participation and got over 50 Wikipedia articles in 5 languages.
One of the standout achievements of this initiative was the array of collaborations we established. A significant partnership was formed with the Harmony Caregiver Foundation, which enabled us to extend our outreach efforts and effectively connect with more transgender individuals.
Lastly the approach of creating a community of wiki Trans contributors in Nigeria also proved successful. This holistic approach not only enhanced the skills of individual participants but also strengthened community bonds, amplifying our overall impact.
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
The contest page: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/TransVisibility_Nigeria_Challenge_2024
The dashboard for every contributor to track their edits (https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wiki_For_Human_Rights_Nigeria/TransVisibility_Nigeria_Challenge_2024_(November_2024)/home)
Banner to advertise one of the training event made by one of our partners (https://www.instagram.com/p/DCzPy3DN3QZ/?hl=en)
Some photos from the event; cant share all per privacy (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:TransVisibility_Training_in_Nigeria_2024)
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
Presentation slides that was used during the training (Presentation slides that was used during the training (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g3KcjpAygIm23RMwMoFM0PaFmDAzI-9F/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102342149188913408245&rtpof=true&sd=true))
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 | Strongly agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Agree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning
[edit]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: How to better support trans, non-binary, and intersex persons in Nigeria and across west Africa
I understand that better that supporting Trans, Non-binary and intersex persons in Nigeria means to first create a safe space with them and make them understand the power of telling their own story.
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, we encountered several unexpected situations that provided valuable insights.
One surprising aspect was the strong community interest in participating in the project. Initially, we anticipated some hesitance among some trans individuals especially intersex persons due to societal stigma and discrimination. However, many were eager to share their stories and contribute to Wikipedia. This enthusiasm highlighted the importance of safe spaces, support networks and trusted partnered organization
On the negative side, we faced challenges related to access to Laptop and poor internet. Many of the participants do not have a personal computer and hence affected the training days made so many not to contribute or learn well. We also struggled with unreliable internet connections. This experience taught us the importance of providing resources and support beyond just training, including facilitating access to personal gadgets and creating offline materials for those who cannot connect regularly.
Overall, these experiences reinforced the significance of adaptability in our approach. These insights will shape our future initiatives, ensuring we are better prepared to meet the needs of the trans community in Nigeria.
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 plan to create a diff to share what we've learned and a meta Wikimedia report.
Part 3: Metrics
[edit]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 | 300 | 288 | From social media metrics, dashboard and meta page |
| Number of editors | 130 | 78 | |
| Number of organizers | 10 | 15 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 400 | 32 | 284 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 100 | 20 | 26 |
| Wikidata | 500 | 38 | 340 |
| 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
[edit]10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
4100000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2469.6
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/1PlN6ClTQcF6BnFJf1AKQxfKIJIjSbSeOaKJ719PYw90/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)
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:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A