Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Kyrgyzstan (ID: 22656499)/Final Report
Report Status: Accepted
Due date: 30 October 2024
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: Mamatkazy
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2046.5
- Amount spent: 2450.99 USD, 206000
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)
To implement the project, several events were organized in accordance with the plan outlined in the project proposal.
1. The competition was primarily promoted through Instagram and Telegram groups. Additionally, several media outlets published articles about the start of the competition and its results. This approach proved effective in attracting new users and participants.
2. The results of the competition were announced via social media, and both offline and online meetings were organized. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology assisted in organizing the offline meeting.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology of Kyrgyzstan played a key role in the project's implementation.
Various local media and bloggers were also engaged.
In the coming year, we plan to actively attract partners, local sponsors, and travel photographers, as collaboration with them has shown to be effective based on previous experience.
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
Photo report from online/offline awards ceremony and exhibit with winner's photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G-nSs4PArPYbquXm4t4iVE5sioREfd7B?usp=drive_link
Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Kyrgyzstan/Results
Promotion of the contest through social media: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7RMPwHvzbf/?igsh=MXIzNWZjMzBldGM0ZA==
Local media: (https://kaktus.media/doc/502185_kyrgyzstancev_prizvali_ychastvovat_v_fotokonkyrse_viki_lubit_zemlu._ysloviia.html)
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 for the online awards ceremony:
A content plan for promoting the contest:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xd3GIgT95AxZMoc2o2AsTbu-kmTOq3c81bGL9sD0JA/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 | Agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Strongly agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | 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: 1. How effective is the “Wiki Loves Earth 2024” competition for popularizing Wikimedia projects in Kyrgyzstan? 2. What strategies are most successful in attracting new users to participate in Wikimedia projects through contests like “Wiki Loves the Earth”? 3. How does participation in Wikimedia competitions contribute to the improvement and expansion of content, especially related to the natural heritage of Kyrgyzstan, on Wikimedia platforms? 4. What are the demographic and geographic characteristics of the participants in the Wiki Loves Earth 2024 competition in Kyrgyzstan? 5. How does the level of awareness and participation in Wikimedia projects vary among different segments of the population of Kyrgyzstan? 6. How does participation in Wikimedia competitions affect participants' perceptions and attitudes towards environmental protection and digital knowledge sharing platforms?
During the implementation of the project, I was able to answer many of the learning questions I initially posed.
1.Effectiveness of the “Wiki Loves Earth 2024” contest: The contest proved to be highly effective in promoting Wikimedia projects in Kyrgyzstan. We saw that 68% of the participants were new users, which confirms the interest in Wikimedia platforms and their projects. This demonstrates that such contests play an important role in attracting new users and raising awareness about the projects. 2. Strategies for attracting new users: We found that offline meetings and photography masterclasses were particularly successful in engaging new participants. Offline events in Osh and Bishkek showed high effectiveness, while social media also played a significant role in drawing attention to the contest and its events. 3. Participation in contests and content related to natural heritage: Wikimedia contests significantly contribute to the improvement and expansion of content. Participants not only learned about protected natural areas in Kyrgyzstan, but also contributed to their promotion on a global platform. This helps to develop the knowledge base about the country's natural heritage. 4. Demographic and geographic characteristics: The contest participants represented a wide range of age groups and geographic locations, covering both major cities like Bishkek and Osh and rural areas. This allowed the contest to reach a diverse audience, including international participants. 5. Awareness and participation in Wikimedia projects: Among youth and people with higher education, especially in urban areas, we observed more active participation in Wikimedia projects. Participation was lower in rural areas and among the older generation, which is likely due to limited access to technology and knowledge about Wikimedia projects. 6. Impact on environmental awareness: Participation in the contest positively influenced how participants perceive the importance of environmental protection. Thanks to the contest, many began to think more about the natural heritage of Kyrgyzstan.
Based on these results, I plan to continue using offline events and social media to attract new users in the future, as they have proven to be highly effective. I also plan to expand the geographical reach of the events to include more rural areas to raise awareness.
In terms of changes, I would adapt the approaches depending on the audience: for young people, I would continue using interactive formats on social media, while for rural areas and the older generation, I would strengthen offline work and personal meetings.
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)
There were no major unexpected or unplanned changes during the project. However, we originally planned to hold an offline ceremony to present awards to the winners at the end of the contest. This event had to be scaled down because not all winners could attend in person. Additionally, we faced limited time and financial resources. Despite this, we were able to conduct individual online calls with the winners to congratulate them and provide their awards.
From this experience, I learned the importance of flexibility in planning and the need to have alternative solutions, especially when working with limited resources or unpredictable circumstances. In the future, I will consider hybrid approaches that combine both online and offline components, ensuring wider participation and reducing logistical challenges.
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)
There are no such events or meetings planned for this year. However, next year, before the contest begins, I plan to share the results and successes of this year's contest with the community. This will help engage members in the organizational processes and involve them in promoting the contest. This approach will increase community involvement and improve the organization of the next contest based on the achievements we've made.
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 | 200 | 47 | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Kyrgyzstan/Results
1877 phhotos uploded from 47 users and Kyrgyzstan on 13th place of all participated countries. |
| Number of editors | 100 | 32 | 68% of uploders |
| Number of organizers | 7 | 7 | https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Kyrgyzstan |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |||
| Wikimedia Commons | 1879 | 200 | |
| Wikidata | |||
| 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)
206000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2450.99
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/1ryCkapgbg_jC4e_HFr9Yeqbsm4klKm60ramEk-a_sz0/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)
The total budget was agreed at 2,046.50 USD, but I received 2,016.50 USD in my account. I'm not sure if this was due to a bank delay or another issue.
Additionally, when I submitted the application, the main grant amount was 180,000 KGS. However, by the time the grant was disbursed, due to exchange rate fluctuations, the actual amount received was 169,491 KGS.
Review notes
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