Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Awareness in Nafada (ID: 22280836)/Final Report
Report Status: Draft
Due date: 21 January 2024
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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[edit]- Applicant username: SadiqY56
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 1517
- Amount spent: 1517000 USD, 1328000
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 Wikimedia Awareness in Nafada were designed to educate the community about Wikipedia and its sister projects while training new editors. These activities were carried out successfully, and the project achieved significant engagement and outcomes.
The first major activity was the Awareness Trips, which involved touring the communities and sensitizing them about Wikipedia and its sister projects. During these trips, fliers and handbills were distributed, and the community members were introduced to the importance of Wikimedia projects. The community expressed strong enthusiasm, with fifty participants selected for the project.
The Online Onboarding Session was the next step, aimed at introducing the newly recruited editors to Wikimedia projects. During this session, participants were guided through the process of creating accounts and learning basic editing skills. The session was conducted via Zoom/Google Meet, ensuring broad accessibility. The session successfully laid the foundation for the participants' involvement in Wikimedia projects.
The First Physical Workshop followed, providing hands-on training to the fifty recruited participants. This workshop focused on practical editing techniques for Wikipedia and its sister projects, with the aim of equipping participants with the skills to contribute meaningfully to the Wikimedia platform.
The Second Physical Workshop offered an opportunity for the participants to share the challenges they encountered during their initial editing experience. The team addressed these challenges and provided personalized support to ensure each participant gained confidence in their editing abilities.
Finally, the Second Online Session and Edit-a-thon further enhanced the participants’ editing skills, followed by a three-week Edit-a-thon where participants competed and contributed actively to Wikimedia projects. At the end of the Edit-a-thon, certificates of excellence were awarded to the best contributors. To ensure sustainability, a Nafada Wikimedia Community was created as a platform for continued collaboration and support.
The most effective approaches in achieving the results were the combination of in-person workshops for hands-on learning and online sessions for accessibility and flexibility. The interactive nature of the physical workshops allowed for personalized support, while the online sessions provided flexibility for participants to engage from various locations. The creation of the Nafada Wikimedia Community helped ensure that participants could continue learning and contributing even after the project concluded.
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
Meta-Wiki: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Awareness_in_Nafada
Dashboard: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Nafada/Wikimedia_Awareness_in_Nafada_(2023-11-10)/home
Social medialinks: https://www.facebook.com/100033384165684/posts/pfbid0cK3F4syQWd4AjZfC6HaLe565pWeYNsTGmwjVyDouV1VG61JqTFKQyMmQg9C4fvddl/?app=fbl
Link to all photos onWiki Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=WikipediaNafada&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image
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
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 | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Strongly agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Strongly agree |
| 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: Did the project create community awareness about Wikimedia projects in Nafada? Did the project train new editors to have the required skills to edit Wikimedia projects? Was the project beneficial to the target participants in terms of full satisfaction with the knowledge acquired? Did the participants contribute content to Wikipedia and its sister projects? Did the project create a sustainable group of Wikimedia editors in Nafada?
From the learning questions we explored during the project, we gained several valuable insights:
The project successfully increased awareness about Wikimedia projects in Nafada. Many participants were new to Wikimedia and, through workshops, learned how the platform could be leveraged to document local knowledge. This heightened interest, especially around using Wikimedia for local culture preservation.
The training effectively equipped participants with the skills to edit Wikipedia and its sister projects. Most attendees understood the editing basics, although we learned that continuous follow-up and mentorship are necessary to ensure their skills are honed and sustained.
Survey feedback indicated a high level of satisfaction among participants regarding the knowledge gained. Many found the hands-on training approach very practical, with some requesting advanced sessions to build on what they learned, reflecting their enthusiasm for more in-depth engagement.
Participants actively contributed to Wikipedia and sister projects, creating new articles and improving existing ones. Contributions were successfully tracked through the Wikimedia Dashboard, and media files were added to Wikimedia Commons, showcasing the practical application of the skills they acquired.
While a core group of editors emerged, maintaining this group remains a challenge. We learned that regular support, such as meetups and ongoing mentorship, is key to sustaining momentum. Plans are now in place to offer continued training and foster a stronger local Wikimedia editor network in Nafada.
These insights will guide us in future projects by emphasizing follow-up, mentorship, and local community building to ensure the long-term engagement of trained editors and contributors in Wikimedia projects.
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 the implementation of our activities, we encountered a few unexpected situations, both positive and challenging.
One positive surprise was the level of enthusiasm and interest from the local community, particularly from individuals who were not initially part of our target audience. Many community members expressed a strong desire to learn about Wikimedia, which led us to expand the training sessions beyond the originally planned participants. This demonstrated the untapped potential for Wikimedia awareness in underserved areas like Nafada.
However, a challenge we faced was the limited digital literacy among some participants. We anticipated a basic understanding of technology, but many had minimal experience with online platforms, which slowed down the training process. We adapted by offering more foundational tutorials and dedicating extra time to ensure that everyone could follow along. This experience taught us the importance of assessing participants' skill levels beforehand and preparing for a range of technological abilities.
In addition, internet connectivity issues in the area were more frequent than expected, disrupting live editing sessions. We learned to be flexible, allowing participants to practice offline and upload their contributions later when the connection was stable. This emphasized the need to consider technological limitations in future projects, especially in remote areas.
These experiences taught us the importance of flexibility, thorough preparation, and community engagement, which will be valuable for planning future initiatives.
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)
We plan to share our project learnings and results with other community members through several approaches to ensure wide dissemination and engagement.
First, we will publish a detailed report on Meta-Wiki, summarizing the key activities, challenges, and successes of the project. This will provide other Wikimedia communities with insights into how we approached community engagement in Nafada and the lessons we learned throughout the process.
Additionally, we plan to organize an online webinar, inviting other Wikimedia project leads and interested community members to discuss our experiences and share best practices. This will include a Q&A session to engage the audience and offer them practical advice based on our project.
We have also begun sharing updates through our social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter, to reach a broader audience and highlight our project's impact through posts, photos, and videos. By using social media, we aim to generate interest and encourage collaboration with other Wikimedia communities working in similar contexts.
Lastly, we will participate in relevant conferences and Wikimedia events, where we can present our project findings and network with other community leaders to explore future collaborations and mutual learning opportunities.
Through these methods, we aim to create a lasting impact by sharing our experiences and fostering a community of practice among Wikimedia contributors.
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 | 350 | The tools used to track the participants and their engagement included social media analytics tools, event registration platforms, and feedback forms. These allowed us to capture both the online and offline reach of the project and ensure that we exceeded our outreach target. We also received positive feedback through surveys and direct interaction, further validating the success of the engagement efforts. Find the dashboard link: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Nafada/Wikimedia_Awareness_in_Nafada_(2023-11-10)/home |
| Number of editors | 50 | 60 | The tools used to track and verify new editors included Wikimedia's user registration system and the contribution tracking tools available on the Wikimedia platform. Additionally, we monitored the engagement of new editors through project dashboards and metrics to track their contributions. Feedback from participants also indicated that the training program effectively empowered them to begin editing. Find the dashboard link: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Nafada/Wikimedia_Awareness_in_Nafada_(2023-11-10)/home |
| Number of organizers | 5 | 5 | The project successfully involved 5 organizers as planned, including both online and offline trainers, each contributing their expertise. This team was instrumental in delivering the training sessions, managing the logistics, and ensuring the success of the project. The roles were filled as follows:
SadiqY56: Experienced Wikimedia editor and trainer. Gwanki: Volunteer, Wikimedia editor, and Administrator on Hausa Wikipedia. Usmanagm: Experienced editor and trainer for Wikimedia projects. Bembety: Volunteer with experience in executing Wikimedia projects in Northern Nigeria. The fifth volunteer was responsible for venue, logistics, and security management. The team’s contributions were tracked using internal communication platforms (such as WhatsApp and Google Docs) for coordination and feedback collection. In addition, volunteer participation and task completion were monitored through task management tools. This collaborative effort ensured the effective delivery of all activities. |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 50 | 62 | 64 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 150 | ||
| Wikidata | 50 | 64 | 62 |
| 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)
1328000
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
1517000
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)
Review notes
[edit]Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A