Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Earth 2024 Madagascar (ID: 22593354)/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: Cactus0625
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 4862
- Amount spent: 4285.21 USD, 20405771
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 implemented activities for the "Wiki Loves Earth 2024 Madagascar" project included:
1. Photography and Wikimedia training workshops in 4 regions (Analamanga, Boeny, Diana, Matsiatra ambony), where participants learned how to capture high-quality images of natural heritage sites, edit them, and upload them to Wikimedia Commons. These workshops empowered participants to contribute effectively to the Wikimedia platform.
2. Two-day photo trips to natural heritage sites such as Andasibe, Ranomafana, Ankarana, and Ankarafantsika. These excursions enabled participants to explore and document Madagascar’s biodiversity, capturing unique images that enriched the Wikimedia Commons platform.
3. Photo upload sessions, where participants were supported by experienced volunteers to simplify the process of uploading images to Wikimedia Commons. This hands-on assistance helped overcome technical barriers, ensuring higher rates of participation.
4. Award ceremonies to recognize the best contributions. These events fostered a sense of accomplishment among participants and encouraged future engagement. ( not done yet)
Results achieved:
- 92 participants were engaged in the activities: 20 from Antananarivo, 26 from Diego,22 from Majunga, 24 from Fianarantsoa
- 1380 photos were uploaded to Wikimedia Commons.
- 34 Wikipedia articles were created or improved
Effective approaches:
- Hands-on workshops: The training sessions were instrumental in equipping participants with practical skills, leading to high-quality contributions.
- Field trips: The photo outings motivated participants by providing them with a direct connection to the subject matter, which boosted their creativity and commitment to the project.
- Assisted upload sessions: These simplified the technical aspects of contributing to Wikimedia, making the process smoother for new contributors.
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 or any other Wikimedia project: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Madagascar_2024 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Madagascar
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_User_group_Madagascar/Wiki_Loves_Earth_Analamanga_2024/home https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_User_group_Madagascar/Wiki_Loves_Earth_Boeny https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_User_group_Madagascar/Wiki_Loves_Earth_Diana/home
- Some photos or videos from your event: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Madagascar
- Important social media posts:
https://web.facebook.com/share/p/1559nWJTaH/ https://web.facebook.com/share/p/182jvJiq3L/ https://web.facebook.com/share/p/19knc7k6yj/
- Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahajanga https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptostegia_madagascariensis
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
• Training materials and guides : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJxowaz1CbQ
- Presentations and slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Th4kbWxr4D5UEvMpFWDPdpBNna6No9tYn7ICI94m1wE/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 | Neither agree nor disagree |
| 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 | Neither agree nor disagree |
| 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: Établissant cette demande de financement, j’ai appris comment demander un financement rapide , comment collaborer dans la diversité de 4 régions de Madagascar.
From our learning questions, we gained two key insights:
1. Requesting rapid funding: We learned how to craft clear, concise funding proposals, which will help us streamline future applications.
2. Collaborating across regions: Managing volunteers in 4 different regions taught us effective remote coordination through virtual meetings and social media. We also learned the importance of adapting to regional differences in capacity and access.
In the future, we’ll use these lessons to refine our funding requests and improve remote collaboration, ensuring broader and more inclusive project execution.
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)
Positive: We were surprised by the high level of enthusiasm from participants during the photo workshops and expeditions. Many were more engaged than expected, resulting in the collection of over 1,000 photos—exceeding our initial target of 800. This highlighted the value of hands-on activities and community-driven initiatives.
Negative: A key challenge was unreliable internet access in some regions, which delayed the photo uploads to Wikimedia Commons. We learned that providing offline solutions, such as saving work locally and scheduling upload sessions when connectivity improves, can help overcome these hurdles.
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)
Community Workshops: We will organize follow-up workshops in each of the four regions where participants can share their experiences and insights. These sessions will facilitate discussions on best practices and challenges encountered during the project.
Online Reports and Articles: We will publish detailed reports on our project outcomes, including metrics and participant feedback, on platforms like Wikimedia Commons and social media. This will ensure broader accessibility to our findings.
Webinars: We plan to host webinars that will summarize the project's successes and challenges. These will be open to anyone interested in participating in similar initiatives, providing an interactive platform for Q&A. ( Debut November)
Engagement on Wikimedia Platforms: We will access to our results on relevant Wikimedia pages,
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 | 80 | 100 | |
| Number of editors | 72 | 92 | |
| Number of organizers | 8 | 8 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 4 | 3 | 31 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 800 | 1380 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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)
We faced several difficulties managing the event page and dashboard during our project:
1. Technical Issues: We experienced problems with uploading images and ensuring all participants could access the event page.
Future Solution: We plan to provide training sessions and establish a support team for real-time assistance.
2. Data Management: Tracking contributions was challenging, as we struggled with dashboard input.
Future Solution: We'll contact a mentor to guide us
3. Coordination Across Regions: Ensuring consistent updates across four regions was difficult.
Future Solution: Regular virtual check-ins and a shared online workspace will improve communication.
We suggest providing:
- Training Workshops: Focused on event management and dashboard usage.
- Technical Support: A dedicated team during major events.
- Resource Development: Comprehensive guides for organizers and participants.
Part 4: Financial reporting
[edit]10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
20405771
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
4285.21
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/19a0P45uKrHrlHSMp52wnvBUvDQCugSynlkCH3DPjXic/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.
We received : 20373685.17 Ariary after taxes ( 4278,47 USD) We already spent: 16564071 Ariary ( 3478,45 USD) Reste for award ceremony and internet supply: 3809614 Ariary (800,01 USD)
13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
A. Propose to use the underspent funds within this Fund period with PO approval
13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
Reste for award ceremony and internet supply: 3809614 Ariary (800,01 USD)
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)
We received : 20373685.17 Ariary after taxes ( 4278,47 USD) Bank report link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/180ZdBbikpf25hb7k-FuppdYbPQxV5Oj3/view?usp=sharing
Review notes
[edit]Review notes from Program Officer:
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Applicant's response to the review feedback.
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