Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedia Promotion in Akure (ID: 22092146)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2023-07-17T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund, Wikimedia Community Fund
Report type: Final
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- Title of Proposal: Wikimedia Promotion in Akure
- Username of Applicant: Tesleemah
- Name of Organization: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2303
- Amount spent: 2303 USD, 1064000 NGN
Part 1 Understanding your work[edit]
1. Briefly describe how your proposed activities and strategies were implemented
Creating awareness about Wikimedia projects among participants in Akure: The awareness was created through the sharing of flyers online and physically.
Training and Recruiting new editors across different higher institutions, writers and youths' associations in Akure : A total of 100+ Editors were recruited during the awareness and they were trained via online and physical channels.
Adding or improving local contents in Nigeria on English Wikipedia and Wikipedia Common: Edit- a-thon was conducted and the participants contributed massively to Wikipedia, Wiki common and Wikidata
Creating a community of Wikimedia Editors in Akure: At the end of the program, a sustainable group named Akure Wikimedia Editors was created for the participants. The link to the group is provided in the spaces provided for links
2. Were there any strategies or approaches that you felt were effective in achieving your goals? Please describe these strategies and approaches.
Yes.
A. Creation of a social media page: A twitter page was set up to create awareness during the project and to reach out to the general public. The link to the twitter page is shared in the space provided for links
B. Sustainable group: The creation of a whatsapp group where the participants can interact ,have sense of belonging and a place where they can continue to learn long after the program.
3. Please use this space to upload media and other files that help tell your story and impact.
Field to type in URLs.
Link to diff blog featuring the project: https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/06/27/wikimedia-promotion-in-akure-increasing-literacy-and-documenting-cultural-heritage/
Links to twitter page created for the project: https://twitter.com/WikiAkure?t=9t0Cd4iY585w7wbQfmgfBw&s=09
Link to the certificate presentation to the outstanding participants, facilitators and volunteers: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10lF5NUDF5Ovp15NdKTKbrQMTlYyvORGt
Link to the pictures taken during the events:
1st Physical event:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14I2AL_--v7izAGhQAWSbCNl2YNsYfrpy
2nd Physical event:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mu6BmTaoBtlXtYnO54hpuw_EIuOmbeew
Link to the program dashboard https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Promotion_in_Akure/Wikimedia_Promotion_in_Akure
Link to the sustainable group created (Akure Wikimedia Editors) https://chat.whatsapp.com/Lij6V20ARnj7kwIsgs2D6E
4. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with the support of this Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals.
| 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 | Agree |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Agree |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Strongly agree |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
5. Is there anything else you would like to share about how your efforts helped to bring in participants and/or build out content, particularly for underrepresented groups?
Given that Yoruba Wikipedia are parts of the underrepresented languages on Wikipedia , the project was able to draw people from speaking the language and participants are highly encouraged to translate more in their local language.
Part 2: Your main learning[edit]
6. In your application, you outlined your learning priorities. What did you learn about these areas during this period?
Did the project create community awareness about Wikimedia projects in Akure?Yes, the project massively created awareness with the use of online and offline flyers. The link to the data collated is provided in the link section
Did the project train new editors to have the required skills to edit Wikimedia projects?? Yes, the project trained 35 new editors.
Was the project beneficial to the target participants in terms of full satisfaction of the knowledge acquired? Yes the project was beneficial as the participants contributed massively to the project using the knowledge acquired. The link to the dashboard that track their contribution is provided in the link section.
Did the participants contribute contents to Wikipedia and it's sisters' projects ?
Yes, the project contributed to Wikipedia, Wiki commons and Wiki data. The link to the dashboard is uploaded in uploaded in 3b
Did the project create a sustainable group of Wikimedia editors in Akure? Yes, the project created a sustainable group called Akure Wikimedia Editors for further learning and interaction. The link is uploaded in 3b
Was the project beneficial to the existing editors in Akure? Yes, the project also trained 26 returning editors. The data of the 61 participants that were trained is uploaded as editors data. Also, The links to the feedbacks of the participants on different social media page and the link to the data of the trained participants are in the link section (9b) below
7. 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?
We had a number of unexpected events that occurred during the planning of the project. Some of the participants had challenge in creating their Wikipedia account because of blocked IP address.
Also due to fuel subsidy removal that happened in Nigeria few months ago, getting resources was more expensive however we were able to manage our resources as well as get discounts.
Another was that we had more female participants than the male participants which we are really delighted with.
8. How do you hope to use this learning? For instance, do you have any new priorities, ideas for activities, or goals for the future?
Yes,the success of this project was hinged on the collaboration with three different institutions in Akure. Therefore I hope to extend the Wikimedia awareness to all the communities and institutions in Ondo State at large.
I will also use this knowledge to equip myself and also enhance my project management skill.
9. Documentation of resources: Use this space to upload any documents that would be useful to share with others (e.g. communications material, training material, presentations).
Here is an additional field to type in URLs.
Link to the feedbacks of the participants and facilitaors on social media:
ttps://twitter.com/Tesleemah2/status/1654161934952873984?t=ynODiSb00_LMxxi7ysSHQw&s=19
https://twitter.com/obama_jr_ii/status/1672700838333087744?t=Ta8uWO-LU5j3TD3sFWDGtQ&s=19
https://twitter.com/EL_BAKRY001/status/1672724057303793667?t=N6pd7FGWJbuyQxRqmlJoSg&s=19
https://twitter.com/kenny6509/status/1674059546472378383?t=wp0LqYLBCm2LlbI8YPaCPw&s=19
Link to the data collated during the awareness trip:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Tw-LsJaTsezICLKOiVgGGvKy1IrF7bMxTQvAt9qKtzo/edit?usp=drivesdk
Part 3: Metrics[edit]
10a. Open Metrics reporting
In your application, you defined some open metrics and targets (goals). You will see a table like the one below with your metric in the title and the target you set in your proposal automatically filled in. Use the tables to report the result. Use the comments column to describe any aspects of this result that you find relevant. If the results were different from the initial target (goals) then you can explain why and what you learned from this. You can also provide any qualitative analysis regarding these results. In the last column please describe the tools and methodology used to collect this data and any difficulties you might have had.
| Open Metrics | Description | Target | Results | Comments | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awareness Beneficiaries | The total number of people that will benefit from the awareness that will be carried out in the community through online and offline mediums | 200 | 200 | The total number of awareness beneficiaries of both online and physical awareness | The link to the data of some of the beneficiaries of the awareness is uploaded in 9b. Sharing flyers online and physically |
| Number of Editors | The total number of participants that will be trained for the training | 55 | 110 | The total number of the trained Editors
(New and returning) |
Online and physical trainings |
| Total number of articles created or edited | The total number of articles that will be created or edited during the edit-a-ton | 200 | 510 | The total number of articles across
Wikipedia and Wikidata |
The use of outreach dashboard. |
| Number of events | The total number of events during the training | 5 | 5 | 2 physical events, 2 online session and 1 day review session | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
10b. Core Metrics reporting
In your application, you defined targets for some core metrics and targets (goals). You will see a table like the one below with each core metric in the title and the target you set in your proposal automatically filled in. Use the tables to report the result. Use the comments column to describe any aspects of this result that you find relevant. If the results were different from the initial target (goals) then you can explain why and what you learned from this. You can also provide any qualitative analysis regarding these results. In the last column please describe the tools and methodology used to collect this data and any difficulties you might have had. Note: a table will appear for each Wikimedia project content contribution you defined in your proposal.
| Core metrics | Description | Target | Results | Comments | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | The total number of participants during the event including the facilitators | 60 | 61 | New participants: 35 Returning: 26 | Google form |
| Number of editors | The total number of editors | 55 | 61 | Though, 110 new people opened new accounts during the campaign but we were able to train 35 new editors. Returning editors: 26 returning editors were also trained during the campaign | Google form, Outreach dashboard
and project meta page |
| Number of organizers | The total number of the organizers | 5 | 7 | Initially, the total number of the
organizers were 5. However, two of the facilitators actively participated online but out of strong reasons, they were unable to come to the physical training. To cover the gap, we reached out to two volunteers that assisted us during the physical trainings. |
| Wikimedia Project | Description | Target | Results | Comments | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Articles Created or improved during the training | 50 | 512 | Wikipedia articles created or edited
during the program |
Program outreach dashboard |
| Wikimedia Commons | Non copyrighted photos uploaded during the training | 100 | 242 | Total number of Wikimedia commons
photos uploaded during the campaign |
Program outreach dashboard |
| Wikidata | Number of wikidata created or improved during the training | 50 | 185 | Total number of Wikidata created or
editted during the campaign |
Program outreach dashboard |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? This could include things like a lack of time or resources, or the expertise in your team to collect this data. It could also include difficulties with particular data collection tools.
No
12a. State what difficulties you had.
N/A
12b. 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?
N/A
13. Use this space to upload any documents and provide links to any tools you have used that would be useful to understand your data collection (e.g., surveys you have carried out, communications material, training material, program and event dashboard link, project page on Meta).
Here is an additional field to type in URLs.
Dashboard link: https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Promotion_in_Akure/Wikimedia_Promotion_in_Akure
Metapage link: https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Promotion_in_Akure
14. Have you shared these results with other Wikimedian communities (either affiliates, user groups, volunteers, etc., different to yours)? This can include things such as data and direct outcomes, lessons you have learned, or information on how to run or recreate your programs.
Yes
14a. If yes or partially, please describe how you have already shared them and if you would like to do more sharing, and if so how.
I have shared the activities of the project with the Wikimedia diff blog, the link to the blog post has been added to the space provided for link.
Part 4: Financial reporting and compliance[edit]
15. & 14a. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency.
1064000 NGN
16. Please state the total amount spent in USD.
2303 USD
17. Please report the funds received and spending in the currency of your fund.
17a. Upload a financial report file.
17b. Please provide a link to your financial reporting document.
As required in the fund agreement, please report any deviations from your fund proposal here. Note that, among other things, any changes must be consistent with our WMF mission, must be for charitable purposes as defined in the grant agreement, and must otherwise comply with the grant agreement.
17c. If you have not already done so in your budget report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal.
My Team members and I decided to share the N20,000 amongst three top Editors gift in the amount of N10,000 for the 1st Top Editor, N5,000 for the 2nd Top Editor and N5,000 for the photo contributor. This is to allow everyone to win something instead of having just a top Editor.
Also due to strong reasons, two organisers were absent at one of the physical events. We used the fund for food & drinks for the two organizer to cater for two volunteers who help us at the event.
18. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
18a. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
18b. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
18c. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
19. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes
20. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
21. 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
22. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here.
During the awareness, over 100 people showed the zeal to participate in the project but we couldn't train them all due to limited resources. However, the data of the remaining people were collected and documented. If the provisions can be made available for another edition of the program, it will go a long way to create Editors who are passionate to contribute to Wikimedia and it's sisters projects
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