Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikiloves Monuments 2024 in Tanzania (ID: 22761531)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 01 December 2024
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: Jonny Frosty
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2004.74
- Amount spent: 2030.03 USD, 5440000
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)
We conducted a physical meeting in Dar es Salaam where we recruited and trained new Wikimedians on how to use Wikimedia Commons. As part of the project, we visited various areas, including Bagamoyo District in the Pwani region, where we captured photographs of different monuments. Our primary goal was to photograph Tanzanian monuments and upload them to Wikimedia Commons, creating a valuable digital archive of Tanzania's cultural heritage. Additionally, we created and edited Swahili Wikipedia articles focused on these monuments to make information accessible in the local language.
To achieve these goals, we used a combination of approaches. The physical meeting allowed us to provide training, guidance, and community-building opportunities in person. We also conducted online sessions to offer further support and improve accessibility for participants. To enhance practical skills, we organized an edit-a-thon, which encouraged active participation and helped participants apply their training directly to content creation.
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
1. Project page on Meta-Wiki https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Wikiloves_Monuments_2024_in_Tanzania
2. Project page on Wiki Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Tanzania
3. Outreachdashboard used to track contribution https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/GWEI/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Tanzania
4. Photos and videos from the event can be found in here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-GbQysYzHyAIjkRmKoeHPVeFqkYWMw26
5. Social Media posts can be found in instagram https://www.instagram.com/global_wikieducation?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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
1. Presentation slides used in Physical meeting of Wikiloves Monuments 2024 in Tanzania https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GWi1P-l7U1HxOnlA6SW784scl1SLkADOsZwPQe6WuaE/edit
2. List of articles to be edited https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDcnPA1FKUMFFrToi97dDTUEqN76cepsJO2E0gBNWGU/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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 | Agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Neither agree nor disagree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | 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. Participant Engagement: How did participants perceive their involvement and interest in the campaign, and what factors influenced their level of engagement?
2. Training and Support: What types of training and support were most effective in helping newcomers develop their skills, and how did these resources impact participants' continued engagement after the events?
3. Content Contribution and Support: How successful were participants in uploading targeted pictures and creating articles during the campaign? Additionally, which support mechanisms and activities were most valued, and what challenges did participants encounter?
From our learning questions, we gained valuable insights into the effectiveness of our capacity-building efforts. The in-person workshops and events we hosted, such as the one in Dar es Salaam, successfully equipped participants with the skills and confidence needed to contribute to Wikimedia projects. Pre- and post-workshop surveys confirmed a significant improvement in participants' Wikipedia editing abilities, resulting in numerous new and improved articles. Additionally, our field visits to areas like Bagamoyo allowed us to capture and upload photographs of Tanzanian monuments and historical sites to Wikimedia Commons, enriching the platform with local cultural content.
Our use of online forums, social media groups, and virtual sessions was also instrumental in fostering collaboration, with participants actively sharing resources and providing feedback. This community engagement contributed to sustained participation and a long-term increase in Wikipedia content creation, as shown by the continued contributions from participants even after the Challenge. Going forward, we plan to apply these insights by refining training sessions and continuing to use a blend of in-person and online methods to maintain an active and connected community.
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)
During implementation, we were positively surprised by participants' enthusiasm during field visits, especially in Bagamoyo, where capturing photos of monuments for Wikimedia Commons deepened their connection to Tanzania's heritage. This showed us the value of on-site learning in boosting engagement.
However, connectivity issues slowed real-time uploads during workshops, so we adapted by focusing on offline content creation. From this, we learned the importance of flexible plans and having offline resources ready to ensure smooth progress despite technical limitations.
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)
To share our project learnings and results with the community, we plan to utilize both online and in-person platforms. We will publish detailed summaries and insights on Wikimedia platforms, including Diff and Meta-Wiki, to reach a broader Wikimedia audience. Social media channels, like WhatsApp groups and Instagram, will also be used for quick updates and to engage the local community directly. Additionally, we aim to host follow-up workshops and online webinars, where participants can discuss their experiences, share tips, and encourage new contributors.
So far, we have shared preliminary results in local WhatsApp groups and during community meet-ups, allowing for immediate feedback and further learning. This ongoing engagement has helped keep community members informed and motivated to participate.
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 | 27 | https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/GWEI/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Tanzania |
| Number of editors | 15 | 22 | https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/GWEI/Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Tanzania |
| Number of organizers | 4 | 4 |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 60 | 27 | 46 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 90 | 239 | 123 |
| Wikidata | 0 | 6 | |
| 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)
5440000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
2030.03
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/1ZgTWdhJeFEgDGa88TGsdraM1MlGMwVBRD-lP5uOoUKA/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