Grants:Project/Rapid/Ndahiro Derrick/Wiki Loves Earth 2020 in Rwanda/Report
- Report accepted
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Goals[edit]
Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went? The project goal was to reach 300 uploads and 333 photos were uploaded successfully , our target number of users was 15 and 66 users participated...we are so happy with the project outcomes..https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/earth/2020/Rwanda
Outcome[edit]
Please report on your original project targets. Please be sure to review and provide metrics required for Rapid Grants.
| Target outcome | Achieved outcome | Explanation |
| Number of participants:30 | 64 | The contest was successful basing on the outcomes and it being organized for the first time in Rwanda .The results are very promising https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/country/Rwanda |
| Number of photos uploaded to Wikimedia Commons:300 | 333 | this goal was met at its most. |
| Number of photos used on Wikimedia projects:30 | 47 (14%) | uploading of relevant , this goal was met. |
| Number of participants:30 | 64 | This goal was met and 52 (80%) of the total participants were new users. https://wikiloves.toolforge.org/country/Rwanda |
| Number of articles created or improved:10 | 47 | 47 (14%) of the total images uploaded were used on other wikis to improver existing articles |
Learning[edit]
Projects do not always go according to plan. Sharing what you learned can help you and others plan similar projects in the future. Help the movement learn from your experience by answering the following questions:
- What worked well?
In general, the project went on so well ,though it was organized for its first time, a lot of efforts were needed in order to meet the target results. Deliberate mobilization was done and as result we managed to meet the project goals.
- What did not work so well?
Since most participants were new to Wikimedia related contests such as Wiki Loves Earth, it was uneasy to make people understand the rationale of their participation. Most participants being knew, convincing them to submit their photos in the public domain was a bit hectic, but we believe that as the time goes on , they will understand the impact of their participation in the knowledge creation. last but not the least we had a difficulty in reaching out to participants especially those whose photos had issues such as missing coordinates, description and captions that did not match what their files depicted, and those whose uploads made it among the top 10 pictures.
- What would you do differently next time?
Next time, we plan to deliberately teach people about linking their personal email to their Wikimedia project accounts to receive notifications easily and faster and regular check up on the Wikipedia notification tab to avoid missing out urgent information.
Finances[edit]
Grant funds spent[edit]
Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.
Budget[edit]
- Project budget expenses breakdown
| Category | Item | Quantity | Rate (USD) | Total (RWF) | ’Summary' |
| Communication outreaches | 1 | $100 | 91,405.00 rwf | In order to reach out to people social media influencers were hired to reach out to many people | |
| Internet data | Individual photo upload | 1 | 100 $ | 91,405.00 rwf | Internet data was carted for to allow photo upload sessions to be done on an individuals basis |
| Online closing ceremony | 2 | 200$ rwf | 188,200rwf | We shall need this to facilitate internet to all participants and the jury together with the organizing team for an online closing ceremony | |
| Photo hunt | 40 | $200 | 188,200 rwf | Transport fee was given to people who carried out photo hunts. | |
| Individual photo-hunts to be carried to 5 protected areas (Entrance fee) | 5 | $200 | 188,200 rwf | the entrance fee required to visit any of the protected areas especially national parks such as: Akagera, Nyungwe were carted for. | |
| Camera Rental | 5 | 150 $ | 141,150 rwf | cameras were hired to enhance the quality of pictures to be taken | |
| Certificates | 30 | 90$ | 84700 rwf | certificates were given participants who contributed many photos | |
| Prizes | 1 | $450 | 423,500 rwf | Awards were given to the top 3 in terms of vouchers worthy 188,220 rwf (1st),141,160 rwf (2nd), 94100 rwf | |
| Jury gifts | 3 | 150$ | 141,160 rwf | voucher gifts were given to the judges in form of appreciations. |
Remaining funds[edit]
Do you have any remaining grant funds?
There is a remainder of 32,000 rwf
Anything else[edit]
Anything else you want to share about your project? WE HOPE THAT NEXT YEAR THE CONTEST WILL MORE BETTER