Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Tunisia (ID: 22454692)/Final Report
Application type: Standard application
Part 1: Project and impact
1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
During this year's competition, we collaborated closely with a photography club to enhance the quality of the photos submitted, which was a key objective for this year’s contest. By focusing on improving the technical and artistic standards of the entries, we aimed to elevate the overall caliber of the submissions.
In parallel, we promoted the competition on social media platforms, especially those frequented by photography communities. This outreach strategy played a crucial role in attracting both amateur and professional photographers, helping us meet our project’s goals.
These efforts have yielded remarkable results, particularly in terms of photo quality. This is clearly reflected in the statistics, with 564 quality images, 51 featured pictures, and 33 valued images representing Tunisia this year. These figures underscore the success of our approach and the growing recognition of Tunisian photographers on a global scale.
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://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Earth_2024_in_Tunisia
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/earth
- Some photos or videos from your event
Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesEarthTunisia (The page contains photos,videos from the event)
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
- How to create an account on Wikimedia Commons:
https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesEarthTunisia/videos/1016414315743643
- How to upload pictures on Wikimedia Commons:
https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesEarthTunisia/videos/577951197259656
- Quality Images:
https://www.facebook.com/WikiLovesEarthTunisia/videos/1538536443121640
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 | 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 | Agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning
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: In this project through this collaborations with photographers, we hope to built a strong and productive enthusiastic task force to create and distribute the free and open knowledge to everyone needed.
How can we better engage and motivate participants across Tunisia, especially in underrepresented regions?
Learning: I found that localized outreach was essential. Collaborating with regional partners and local clubs, like Club Wiki Metlaoui, helped us tap into communities that may not have engaged otherwise. By organizing events like photowalks in nature reserves and protected areas, we sparked interest in areas where environmental photography and Wikimedia engagement were previously low. Future Application: For future contests, I'll continue expanding collaborations with local organizations and clubs. This approach will not only increase the diversity of entries but also strengthen the Wikimedia community in Tunisia. What methods ensure a high-quality submission process and fair evaluation?
Learning: Providing clear guidelines on quality standards and arranging pre-event photography workshops led to a noticeable improvement in the quality of submissions. Inviting experts as judges and clearly defining criteria early on helped maintain transparency and credibility in the judging process, which boosted participants’ trust and satisfaction. Future Application: In future events, I’ll implement similar pre-event training sessions and ensure the judging process remains transparent and well-structured. Engaging photography experts early on will continue to raise the bar for submissions, contributing to the success of the contest and its impact on Wikimedia Commons. What strategies effectively address logistical challenges in running a nationwide contest?
Learning: I encountered several logistical challenges, from coordinating events in remote areas to managing participant support. Establishing a dedicated team to handle specific tasks—like participant inquiries and event scheduling—proved invaluable. Clear communication through multiple platforms (social media, email, local announcements) also helped keep participants informed and engaged throughout the event. Future Application: For future editions, I plan to formalize team roles further, with specific responsibilities for outreach, participant support, and logistics. Streamlined coordination will enhance efficiency, allowing us to focus more on community engagement and participant satisfaction. Through these insights, I learned valuable lessons in outreach, quality management, and logistics that will shape future iterations of Wiki Loves Earth and similar Wikimedia initiatives. I hope to build on these foundations, increasing the impact and reach of Wikimedia projects across Tunisia.
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)
What pleasantly surprised us during this year's competition was the enthusiasm and intense competitiveness among the participants. Many were captivated by the concept of the contest and put in great effort to submit exceptional photos. This level of engagement was unexpected and has inspired us to expand our outreach in future editions.
Moving forward, we are motivated to involve a larger number of professional photographers and forge new partnerships with organizations and individuals specialized in photography. This will not only elevate the competition’s profile but also help us achieve even higher standards in the years to come.
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)
During the closing ceremony of the competition, we presented a comprehensive overview of the contest’s statistics, including the total number of photos submitted and the number of participants, along with comparative data from previous years. This allowed us to reflect on the growth and development of the competition over time.
We also facilitated a discussion focused on the quality images competition, encouraging feedback and ideas for future improvements. Additionally, the numbers of quality images, valued pictures, and featured pictures were shared on the Wiki Loves Earth in Tunisia Facebook page, further engaging our online community and celebrating the contest’s success.
Part 3: Metrics
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 | 42 | https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/earth/2024 |
| Number of editors | 30 | 42 | https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/earth/2024 |
| Number of organizers | 3 | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |||
| Wikimedia Commons | 500 | 1231 | 499 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photos used on wikimedia projects | After uploading photos some photos will be used on wikimedia projects like wikipedia | 100 | ||
| Quality Images | Quality Images uploaded as part of the event | 20 | ||
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)
14935
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
4830
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/1JkhmwqqKYqBtPiw0VYbSFu0aJJfMAjBJL_9vYagb9zw/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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