Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Wikimedians of Kilimanjaro group & WikiForHumanRights 2023 Campaign (ID: 22115552)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2023-09-05T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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- Title of Proposal: Wikimedians of Kilimanjaro group & WikiForHumanRights 2023 Campaign
- Username of Applicant: Justine Msechu
- Name of Organization: N/A
- Amount awarded: 2625.71
- Amount spent: 3045 USD, 6232394 TZS
Part 1 Understanding your work[edit]
1. Briefly describe how your proposed activities and strategies were implemented
Building a Contributor Community:
We actively recruited individuals in the Kilimanjaro region interested in contributing to Swahili Wikipedia.
Conducted two in-person training sessions, each lasting about 3 hours, to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for effective contributions to Wikimedia projects. Topics covered included Wikipedia guidelines, editing techniques, and best practices.
Documenting Climate Change and Sustainability Topics: Organized the WikiforHuman rights campaign, which featured edit-a-thon events where experienced Wikipedia editors collaborated to create and enhance articles on climate change and sustainability topics in the Swahili language. Held a writing contest that focused on encouraging contributions of high-quality articles related to climate change and sustainability on Swahili Wikipedia within a specified timeframe. Prizes or recognition were offered to motivate participants. Promoted these activities through various channels, including social media, local community networks, and educational institutions, by sharing engaging content and updates to create awareness and encourage broader participation.
2. Were there any strategies or approaches that you felt were effective in achieving your goals? Please describe these strategies and approaches.
The WikiForHumanRights campaign effectively leveraged a combination of strategies and approaches to achieve its goals. These included hands-on training, community building, collaborative events, incentivized contributions, outreach and promotion, vigilant monitoring, and a rigorous impact assessment process. By empowering contributors, fostering collaboration, and continuously evaluating progress, the campaign successfully improved the availability and accessibility of climate change and environmental information in the Swahili language on Wikipedia, contributing to a safer and more informed world.
3. Please use this space to upload media and other files that help tell your story and impact.
Field to type in URLs.
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 | 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 |
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?
The success in attracting participants and building content, especially for underrepresented groups, was driven by a combination of inclusive outreach, customized support, content relevance, cultural sensitivity, recognition, and ongoing engagement. These efforts not only helped enrich the content related to climate change and sustainability on Swahili Wikipedia but also promoted diversity and inclusivity within the contributor community, ensuring that a broader range of voices and perspectives were represented
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?
Expanding and Diversifying Content: The campaign significantly expanded and diversified climate change and sustainability content on Wikimedia platforms, enhancing both quantity and quality. Diverse topics and perspectives enriched the content, making it comprehensive and informative.
Inclusion of Knowledge: Yes, climate change and sustainability knowledge have been effectively included on Wikimedia platforms. The campaign successfully made this knowledge accessible to a broader audience, contributing to a more informed global discussion.
Collaboration Success: Collaboration with other organizations was a key success of the campaign, facilitating access to underrepresented knowledge and expertise. These partnerships enriched our content and expanded our reach.
New Participant Engagement: New participants have shown a strong interest in continuing to volunteer on Wikimedia projects. Their sustained engagement reflects successful community-building efforts, driven by purpose and a collaborative spirit. They are committed to long-term contributions.
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?
Positive Surprises: Increased Participant Engagement: We were pleasantly surprised by the high level of engagement and enthusiasm among new participants. Many of them demonstrated a deep commitment to contributing to Wikimedia projects beyond the campaign's duration. This unexpected dedication showcased the power of purpose-driven initiatives.
Quality of Contributions: Some newcomers exhibited remarkable skills and expertise, contributing high-quality content beyond our initial expectations. This demonstrated the untapped potential within our contributor community and highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for skill development Negative Surprises:
Technical Challenges: We encountered unexpected technical issues that temporarily disrupted the editing process for participants. These challenges, while frustrating, served as a reminder of the need for ongoing technical support and resources to ensure a smooth experience.
Learnings from these Experiences:
Flexibility and Adaptation: Unexpected situations underscored the importance of flexibility in campaign planning. Being able to adapt to evolving circumstances and swiftly address challenges is vital for successful implementation.
Community Support: Positive surprises emphasized the value of building a supportive and inclusive contributor community. Nurturing a sense of belonging and purpose can lead to sustained engagement.
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?
The learning from this campaign will serve as a foundation for continuous improvement and growth. We are eager to implement these insights to refine our activities, set new priorities, and work towards more ambitious goals in the future, ultimately advancing our mission to promote climate change awareness and knowledge dissemination through Wikimedia projects.
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.
N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retained Participants | We will measure this by looking at how many participants have returned to more than one event throughout the campaign. | 40 | 30 | N/A | N/A |
| Participant engagement | We will measure this by identifying how the community members have participated in the campaign through the number of Participants, and contributions. | 40 | 30 | N/A | N/A |
| Knowledge included on Wikimedia platforms | We will measure this through the results yielded by participating in three Wikimedia projects that is Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia commons. | 3 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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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 | Total number of participants expected to take part in the event | 40 | 30 | ||
| Number of editors | Total number of editors expected to take part in the event | 40 | 26 | ||
| Number of organizers | Total Number of organizers to ensure a successful project | 5 |
| Wikimedia Project | Description | Target | Results | Comments | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | Number of existing wikipedia articles related to the theme and regional topic focus that are translated or written onswahili language wikipedia | 500 | 561 | N/A | N/A |
| Wikidata | Number of items related to the theme and regional topic focus that are created or improved | 100 | 469 | N/A | N/A |
| Wikimedia Commons | Number of images, videos or audio recordings related to the theme and regional topic focus uploaded | 50 | 0 | N/A | N/A |
| 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.
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.
We actively used our social media platforms to share real-time updates, highlights, and key learnings from the campaign. This included sharing participant success stories, content milestones, and community engagement efforts. Future Sharing:
Publication of Comprehensive Reports: We plan to compile comprehensive reports that document our campaign's entire journey, from inception to completion. These reports will include detailed insights, outcomes, and lessons learned, which will be made publicly available on our website.
Engagement with Wikimedia Community: We aim to continue actively engaging with the Wikimedia community by participating in Wikimedia conferences, workshops, and events. These platforms provide opportunities to share our experiences, collaborate with like-minded contributors, and gather feedback.
Capacity-Building Workshops: We will organize capacity-building workshops to train other organizations or Wikimedia contributors interested in implementing similar campaigns. Sharing our strategies and best practices will contribute to the broader knowledge-sharing ecosystem.
Media Outreach: We will explore partnerships with media outlets to raise awareness about our campaign's impact and share our learnings with a broader audience. This can include interviews, articles, or features highlighting our efforts.
Continuous Online Presence: We will maintain an active online presence through our website and social media channels, regularly updating our audience on ongoing initiatives, outcomes, and opportunities for engagement.
Our commitment to knowledge sharing remains strong, and we believe that by disseminating our past learnings widely and engaging with diverse stakeholders, we can contribute to a more informed and collaborative global community focused on climate change and sustainability through Wikimedia projects.
Part 4: Financial reporting and compliance[edit]
15. & 14a. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency.
6232394 TZS
16. Please state the total amount spent in USD.
3045 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.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GCThGiyFR3CMoDUXtRBNeW-mfjjHZkJvKs10VvTBCaA/edit?usp=sharing
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.
N/A
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.
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