Reports:Wikimedia UG Nigeria Grants/Wikimedia User Group Nigeria Community Support Fund/Report/Wiki Loves Monoments 2024, Uyo
Goals
[edit]Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?
The project successfully met its goals. Approximately 14 new contributors created Wikipedia accounts and registered for the project, while about 5 previous Wikimedia volunteers participated. Of these, 16 people actively took part in the physical training and photo walk, resulting in the contribution of 565 images to Wikimedia Commons. Additionally, we successfully raised awareness about Wikimedia in Uyo. I am pleased with these results.
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 |
| 100 | 565 | Number of of images uploaded.
We achieved 565 contributions from 16 participants, which is more than five times our target. I'm glad we met the quality guidelines and successfully captured the intended shots for the Wiki Loves Monuments campaign. Overall, it was a great outcome. |
| 15 | 14 | Number of new contributors
15 new contributors were registered |
| 20 | 16 | Number of Participants
We had a total of 16 participants |
| 2 | 2 | Number of events
The Physical training and Contest were achieved. |
Link to dashboard:
https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Niger_Delta_Network/Wiki_Loves_Monoments_Campaign_2024,_Uyo_(September,_2024)
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?
• Exceptional Contributions: While the number of participants was less than targeted, those who participated demonstrated high levels of engagement, resulting in more uploads than anticipated, far exceeding our target.
• Expanded Reach: We visited more locations than initially planned, exploring not just Uyo, but Oron, Ikot Ekpene and Abak LGAs as well.
• Community Interest: The campaign successfully raised awareness about Wikimedia in Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Oron and Abak LGAs, Participants not only engaged in the campaign but also expressed interest in further involvement with Wikimedia projects.
- What did not work so well?
Fewer Attendees: The turnout was less than targeted, with 16 participants instead of the anticipated 20. This lower attendance was partly due to unforeseen challenges that affected some individuals' ability to join. Moving forward, we will explore strategies to enhance participation in future events.
- What would you do differently next time?
Enhanced Participant Recruitment: To improve attendance, I will focus on early and targeted recruitment, with better communication and follow-up, including additional reminders and flexible attendance options.
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.
- Hall Rental = #18,000
- Refreshment = #45,000
- Transportation support for all participant = #32,000
- Logistics for Photo walk at the following locations = #90,000
- Uyo LGA
- Ikot Ekpene LGA
- Oron LGA
- Abak LGA
- Graphic design = #15,000
- Cash Prize: #50,000
- 1st Prize = #20,000;
- 2nd Prize = #15,000;
- 3rd Prize = #10,000;
- 4th Prize= #5,000
- Total = #250,000
Remaining funds
[edit]Do you have any remaining grant funds?
No, all funds was utilized
Photos from Event
[edit]Photos of event activities should be shown here. (This is different from Wiki Loves photos)
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A cross section of Participants during the training session. -
Group photo -
Event flier -
Hall rental Receipt
Anything else?
[edit]Anything else you want to share about your project?
Wikimedia is gained more popularity in Akwa Ibom state through this project.