Grants:Project/Rapid/WCUG UG/Wiki Loves Africa Uganda 2019/Report
- Report accepted
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Goals[edit]
Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?
We were not able to meet two of our goals . We recruited new editors through a competition launch but due to funds that delayed we did not hold subsequent events.
- Recruit new editors
- Increase skills for existing editors
- Add or improve content
Outcome[edit]
Please report on your original project targets.
| Target outcome | Achieved outcome | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit new editors | We hosted only one event due to delayed funds | ||
| Increase skills for existing editors | Through social media promotions but no actual face face training | ||
| Add or improve content | Yes | 169 photos submitted in the competition |
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
We were able to launch the competition in western Uganda which had never been done . Previously ,our focus had been in Kampala.
We were able to use another form of media (radio) to advertise the competition which helped us reach an audience in a part of the country that we could not access through social media
The extended deadline gave competitors the opportunity to upload more content.
- What did not go well?
We were not able to follow our competition plan due to delayed funds but we focused on online campaigns .
Despite a big response from the community and continuous updates on competition guidelines , a large number of uploads were rejected for a number of reasons but mostly because of content quality.
- What would you do differently next time?
Apply for funds earlier .
Have better planning processes before the competition.
Use other means of communication to complement social media for publicity.
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.
| Category | Item | Description | Quantity | Total Cost USD | Total funds in UGX (Exchange Rate 3,714) | Spent Funds UGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet and phone expenses | Voice and Data | Internet and Phone Credit | 12 | 240 | 891,360 | 80,000 |
| Marketing Campaign | Press | Blog posts, articles, or newspapers | 1 | 40 | 148,560 | 0 |
| Communication - Marketing | A3 Posters | Publicity for two main editathons | 2 | 4 | 14,856 | 0 |
| Communication - Marketing | Stickers | To all the participants. | 20 | 4 | 14,856 | 0 |
| Communication - Marketing | Pull Up Banner | To be used at all the events | 1 | 80 | 297,120 | 0 |
| Communication - Marketing | T-Shirts | Most active participants | 10 | 70 | 259,980 | 300,000 |
| Travel | Transport | Travel | 10 | 200 | 742,800 | 0 |
| Events | Snacks | And Refreshments | 10 | 180 | 668,520 | 84,700 |
| Events | Venue for editathons | Covered by Goethe Zentrum | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Prizes | Competition Prizes | Prizes for winning photoes | 3 | 250 | 928,500 | 750,000 |
| Miscellaneous | Bank Charges ,Prizes | 1 | 4 | 14,856 | 14,856 | |
| Total | 822 | 3,052,908 | 1,229,556 |
Remaining funds[edit]
Do you have any remaining grant funds?
We have grant funds remaining to the amount of UGX 1,823,352. We are running the 1Lib1Ref campaign that runs from 15th May - 5th June 2019 alongside Wiki Loves Earth. We request for the remaining funds to be apportioned to that.
Anything else[edit]
Anything else you want to share about your project?