Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Africa 2024 in South Sudan (ID: 22077595)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 17 July 2024
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: Lomoraronald
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2050
- Amount spent: 2050 USD, 2050000
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)
The project "Wiki Loves Africa 2024 - South Sudan: Celebrating the Creative Industries" successfully implemented a range of activities to document and promote South Sudan’s rich creative industries. We organized workshops, webinars, and information sessions, which engaged 20+ participants in documenting various aspects of the country’s culture, such as music, dance, hairstyles, and art. The promotion and outreach strategies, including collaboration with local cultural organizations and influencers, significantly increased community engagement. This approach was particularly effective in raising awareness and fostering participation, resulting in the submission of over 50 media files to Wikimedia Commons. The project also hosted a closing event, which recognized contributors and encouraged ongoing involvement.
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/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024_-_South_Sudan Outreach Dashboard: [Link to the Outreach Dashboard for tracking contributions] Example of content created on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images_from_Wiki_Loves_Africa_2024_in_South_Sudan
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
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whR2NQP60Mld74Frq7o-PMNqlOBnSwADKnWc0mjrWe4/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 | Agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Strongly 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
[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: Through this fund proposal, we hope to learn the following:
1. Did our engagement strategies effectively mobilize the South Sudanese community to document their creative industries and cultural heritage?
2. Were our efforts successful in addressing the content gap and knowledge inequity by increasing contributions from underrepresented groups?
3. Did our retention strategies effectively encourage ongoing participation and contributions from the South Sudanese community after the project is implemented?
4. How impactful were our partnerships in enhancing project reach and success?
5. Did our strategies for promoting a safe and equitable environment for participants yield positive outcomes in terms of community engagement and collaboration?
6. What challenges and opportunities arose during the project, and how did we address them to ensure its success and sustainability?
We learned that localized outreach, particularly through community influencers and local cultural organizations, was crucial in mobilizing participants. The strategies used were effective in increasing contributions from underrepresented groups, particularly showcasing content related to ethnic and cultural diversity in South Sudan. However, we also recognized the need for more continuous engagement and follow-up to retain participants in the long run. Moving forward, we will focus on building a more sustained community through regular workshops and long-term partnerships.
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)
Yes, we noticed an unexpected high level of interest from youth and local artists, which added a vibrant dimension to the project. This enthusiasm led to the creation of more diverse media submissions, particularly around urban culture and modern art forms. On the other hand, we faced challenges with internet connectivity, which slowed down some activities and media uploads. We have learned the importance of preparing offline alternatives for future events.
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 share the learnings and results through a follow-up report to the community on our Meta-Wiki project page. Additionally, we will organize a virtual session with the broader Wikimedia community to discuss the outcomes and lessons learned from this project. This will allow us to contribute our insights to similar initiatives in other regions.
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 | 25 | |
| Number of editors | 10 | 10 | |
| Number of organizers | 5 | 5 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 | 16 | 16 |
| Wikidata | 100 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Engagement Strategies: | Data on the number of participants engaged in the project.
Records of outreach methods used, such as social media posts, email invitations, or in-person events. Feedback from participants about what motivated them to get involved. |
50 | ||
| Addressing Content Gap and Knowledge Inequity: | Data on the demographics of contributors, highlighting contributions from underrepresented groups.
Metrics on the number of new articles, photos, or other content related to creative industries and cultural heritage. Feedback from underrepresented contributors on what encouraged their participation. |
30 | ||
| Retention Strategies: | Data on the number of ongoing contributors post-project implementation.
Feedback from contributors on what encouraged them to continue their involvement. Information on the types of ongoing activities, such as edit-a-thons, that helped retain contributors. |
30 | ||
| Impactful Partnerships: | Records of partnerships established, including the organizations or groups involved.
Data on the reach and engagement generated through these partnerships. Feedback from partners on the benefits and impact of their involvement. |
5 | ||
| Safe and Equitable Environment: | Data on reported incidents, if any, related to safety and equity during the project.
Feedback from participants on their perception of the project's inclusivity and safety. Any actions taken to address concerns and incidents related to safety and equity. |
0 |
9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)
Yes
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)
Yes, there were some difficulties tracking media contributions in real-time due to connectivity issues during events, which delayed the uploading of media files to Wikimedia Commons. However, we were able to collect all the necessary data after the events through follow-up sessions with participants.
Part 4: Financial reporting
[edit]10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
2050000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2050
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/1AqlkYreSw7RPucOM9sK7KnjPMkcLQtzEbgwKRidKjT4/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