Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia (ID: 22918591)/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)
An expedition was organized to photograph a collection of classified archaeological monuments in Southern Tunisia, specifically within the governorates of Medenine and Tataouine. This region is home to numerous Berber granaries (Ksour) that had not been previously documented through photography.
This journey was held in partnership with Club Photo de Tunis, an association active in the field of photography. The purpose of this collaboration was the significant value that skilled participants bring to Wikimedia projects through the high quality of their contributions.
The expedition yielded the following results:
- 1 489 images uploaded.
- Approximately 100 monuments were photographed.
- Featured pictures from Wiki Loves Monuments Tunisia 2025 (10 F)
- Quality images from Wiki Loves Monuments Tunisia 2025 (116 F)
We also organized a ceremony to present the competition results and award prizes to the winners.
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 Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2025_in_Tunisia
- Dashboards and tools used to track contributions:
https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/monuments/2025
Featured pictures and Quality Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images_from_Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2025_in_Tunisia
- Photos from the event
- Surveys and results:
- Important social media posts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wikitn/posts/24636856579290256/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubphotodetunis/posts/24553402327650764/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/712022902237528/posts/24122281560784999/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/winouelpatrimoine/posts/3761943160604292/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234847816595288/posts/24519426941044047/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/photographiedelatunisie/
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
• Materials created Video showing how to participate in the contest: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4092589460992559 On Wikimedia TN Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZrN4bpXUZ0 Presentation of th list of jury members for the contest: https://www.facebook.com/reel/25029573243369961
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: Through **Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in Tunisia**, I hope to gain insights into how to effectively engage youth, particularly from rural or underserved areas, in the conservation and documentation of Tunisia’s natural heritage. I aim to understand which outreach strategies resonate best with these communities, how we can foster long-term involvement in Wikimedia projects, and the role of partnerships with local environmental organizations, schools, and photography clubs in strengthening the event's impact. Additionally, I want to explore how interactive events and real-time support, such as photowalks and mentorship, influence participant engagement and learning. By gathering feedback and tracking participant involvement post-event, I hope to learn how to build lasting partnerships and maintain momentum for future Wikimedia initiatives. Ultimately, I aim to measure the project's success in raising awareness about Tunisia’s heritage and encouraging continued contributions to Wikimedia platforms.
Implementing Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 provided critical insights into community-driven documentation. I learned that the most effective outreach strategy for rural youth was the partnership with specialized local entities, such as the Club Photo de Tunis association; their technical expertise acted as a bridge, transforming a simple contest into a high-value skill-sharing experience. The "photowalk" model proved that real-time mentorship is essential for high-quality contributions, as evidenced by the 1,393 images captured and the documentation of approximately 100 monuments, many of which were previously unrecorded. The closing ceremony further solidified this engagement, showing that public recognition is a powerful motivator for long-term involvement.
Moving forward, I hope to use these learnings to:
- Replicate the collaboration with niche hobbyist clubs to ensure technical excellence in future Wikimedia projects.
- Target more undocumented regions in Southern Tunisia, using our success in Medenine and Tataouine as a blueprint for geographical expansion.
- Incorporate structured photography workshops into future initiatives to maintain the momentum of the youth participants we engaged.
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)
One of the most positive aspects observed during the competition was the professional conduct of the Club Photo de Tunis members. They demonstrated a high level of discipline, combined with a deep commitment to the contest and a firm belief in the importance of documenting archaeological monuments and contributing to Wikimedia projects.
We have learned that partnerships with specialized organizations and associations significantly facilitate and support our mission. These collaborations provide substantial added value, playing a crucial role in achieving competition goals and enriching the content across Wikimedia projects.
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)
In celebration of Wikipedia's 25th anniversary, we presented the competition and highlighted its vital role in documenting archaeological monuments. While announcing the results, we encouraged attendees to participate in future editions, emphasizing the vast number of historical sites across the country that remain to be photographed and added to Wikimedia projects.
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 | 50 | 28 | https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/monuments/2025 |
| Number of editors | 50 | 30 | |
| Number of organizers | 3 | 4 | https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/monuments/2025 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |||
| Wikimedia Commons | 1000 | 1489 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality images | Like the success of Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Tunisia, we will organize a special competition focused on the largest number of Quality Images and Featured Pictures. This competition will not only celebrate the photographic talent of participants but also aim to enhance the quality and quantity of images documenting Tunisia’s natural and cultural heritage. | 100 | ||
| Featured Pictures | Like the success of Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Tunisia, we will organize a special competition focused on the largest number of Quality Images and Featured Pictures. This competition will not only celebrate the photographic talent of participants but also aim to enhance the quality and quantity of images documenting Tunisia’s natural and cultural heritage. | 20 | ||
| Images used in Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects | Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 will not be considered a successful event if the photos are not utilized on Wikipedia. Therefore, we will set a target of having at least 200 photos used across different language versions of Wikipedia. This goal will ensure that the contributions from participants are not only recognized but also serve a meaningful purpose in enhancing the visual representation of Tunisia's heritage on a global platform. | 200 | ||
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)
6205
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2025
12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)
Upload the financial report
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)