Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiForHumanRights 2024 Campaign in Tanzania (ID: 22500402)/Final Report
Report Status: Draft
Due date: 2024-07-30T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: Husseyn Issa
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 4760.43
- Amount spent: 4760.43 USD, 12200000
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)
Implemented Activities
The WikiForHumanRights project undertook a multifaceted approach to engage the community and enhance Swahili language content on Wikimedia platforms. Key activities included:
Webinar Organization:A collaborative webinar with the participating communities, aimed to foster provide awareness to all involved participants and the communities on the key aspects that we will be doinig . This event also marked the official launch of the 2024 campaign and initiated tree-planting activities.
Editathons, Photowalks, and Writing Contests: These activities encouraged active participation from local communities in contributing to Swahili Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
Capacity Building: Participants from various communities were involved in global and regional capacity building sessions to acquire skills for effective contributions to Wikimedia projects.
Results Achieved
The project successfully:
i. Increased Swahili Language Content: Through editathons and writing contests, a notable expansion of Swahili language content was achieved on Wikipedia and Wikidata.
ii. Enhanced Environmental Awareness: The webinar and tree-planting activities contributed to raising awareness about climate change and environmental issues among the community.
iii. Built Community Capacity: Capacity building sessions empowered participants with essential skills for Wikipedia editing, photo documentation, and data contribution.
iv. Fostered Collaboration: The project facilitated collaboration among diverse community members, promoting knowledge sharing and teamwork.
v. Increased Visibility:The webinar and physical closing event helped increase the project's visibility and impact within the community.
Effective Approaches
Several approaches proved instrumental in achieving the project's goals:
a) Community Engagement: Involving local communities through editathons, photowalks, and writing contests fostered ownership and sustainability. b) Partnerships: Collaborating with Mringa Secondary School for tree planting expanded the project's reach and impact. c) Capacity Building: Providing opportunities for skill development empowered participants to become active contributors to Wikimedia projects. d) Event-Based Approach: Organizing the webinar and closing event created platforms for knowledge sharing, networking, and project promotion. e) Focus on Swahili Language:Prioritizing the development of Swahili language content addressed a critical knowledge gap.
By combining these approaches, the WikiForHumanRights project effectively achieved its objectives and made a positive contribution to the Wikimedia community and the local environment.
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 Impact
The WikiForHumanRights project has successfully made a tangible impact on both the local community and the broader Wikimedia ecosystem. Through a combination of community engagement, capacity building, and content creation, the project has achieved the following:
The project empowered local community members to become active contributors to Wikimedia platforms, fostering a sense of ownership and digital literacy.By creating and enriching Swahili language content on Wikipedia and Wikidata, the project has expanded access to knowledge and information for Swahili speakers.Further the integration of climate change and environmental themes into the project has contributed to raising awareness about these critical issues. Through workshops and training sessions, participants developed essential skills for editing Wikipedia, creating multimedia content, and conducting research.
The project successfully forged partnerships with local schools and organizations, demonstrating the power of collaborative efforts.Not only that but also contributing to Wikimedia Commons, the project has helped preserve valuable cultural heritage and visual documentation.
Overall, the WikiForHumanRights project has demonstrated the potential of Wikimedia platforms to drive positive social change and empower communities.
- More of the materials and resources can be found into our event page [1]
- Outreachdashboard [2]
- Event that took place in Dar Es Salaam Tanzania [3]
Event that took place in Dodoma Tanzania [4] Project Page [5]
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
Wiki4Human Rights Tanzania Presentation slides [6]
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 | Agree |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Not applicable to your fund |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Strongly 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: 1. Effective Community Engagement Strategies: We seek to understand which community engagement strategies are most effective in mobilizing participation and fostering meaningful dialogue around human rights and sustainability issues.
2. Partnership Development and Collaboration: We hope to gain insights into best practices for developing and maintaining partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders, particularly in the context of implementing collaborative initiatives related to environmental conservation and community development.
Effective Community Engagement Strategies
Local Ownership: Strong community involvement and a sense of ownership over the project were crucial for its success. By empowering local community members to take the lead in planning and implementation, we were able to build trust and sustainability. Peer-to-Peer Learning: Organizing peer-to-peer learning sessions among community members proved effective in sharing knowledge and skills. This approach fostered a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Leveraging Existing Networks: Collaborating with existing community networks and organizations helped to expand our reach and mobilize a wider range of participants.
Partnership Development and Collaboration
Shared Vision: Aligning project goals with partner organizations was essential for building strong and productive collaborations. A shared vision provided a clear direction for joint efforts. Effective Communication: Open and transparent communication was key to maintaining positive relationships with partners. Regular meetings and clear roles and responsibilities helped to prevent misunderstandings.
Future Applications of Learnings
These learnings will be invaluable for future projects. We plan to:
Prioritize Community-Led Initiatives: Give more decision-making power to community members to ensure projects are aligned with their needs and priorities. Strengthen Partnership Building: Invest more time in building relationships with potential partners to create stronger collaborations. Expand Peer-to-Peer Learning: Implement peer-to-peer learning programs on a larger scale to foster knowledge sharing and capacity building within communities. Measure and Evaluate Partnerships: Develop a framework for assessing the effectiveness of partnerships to inform future collaborations.
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)
Unexpected Challenges
Digital Divide: Ensuring equal access to technology and internet connectivity among participants was more challenging than anticipated. This impacted participation in online activities like webinars and editathons.Some places internet strength is still a challenging problem.
Sustaining Participant Engagement: Maintaining consistent participation throughout the project was difficult, as other commitments and priorities competed for participants' time.
Lessons Learned
Digital equity: Addressing the digital divide is essential for inclusive project implementation. Providing offline resources and support can be beneficial.
Flexible planning: Being adaptable and open to changes in plans is necessary to overcome unforeseen challenges and maximize impact.
Building strong relationships: Fostering trust and support with community members is key to sustained engagement.
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 already started sharing our project learning using our social media pages which are Instagram,X and LinkedIn where details of all of our activities have been posted there. But also we will add each and every resources on our meta page for further guidance,support if needed and general information
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 | 20 | 45 | |
| Number of editors | 15 | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 4 | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 150 | ||
| Wikimedia Commons | 100 | ||
| Wikidata | 200 | ||
| 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)
12200000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
4760.43
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/1ZqPLjVBzl8-cqBEp_9f1HX5LzeA7ELkH19V_TFe4hL4/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 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
[edit]Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A