Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/WikiFemme Learning Lab In Kano (ID: 22447069)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2024-06-30T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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- Applicant username: A'isha A Ibrahim
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 850
- Amount spent: 850 USD, 1232500
Part 1: Project and impact[edit]
1. Describe the implemented activities and results achieved. Additionally, share which approaches were most effective in supporting you to achieve the results. (required)
Implemented activities
The WikiFemme Learning Lab in Kano comprised two days of physical events and one day of an online event, aimed at enhancing Wikipedia editing skills, Wiktionary editing skills, Wikidata creating items, Wikimedia Commons Upload and digital literacy among women. We engaged 47 participants through hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and online support.
Results Achieved:
- Participation: The 47 participants were engaged through hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and online support.
- Content Created: Participants created 157 new Wikipedia articles and edited 456 existing ones, uploaded 65 on Wikimedia Commons, 243 on Wikidata and 80 on Wiktionary.
- Skills Developed: All participants became proficient in basic Wikipedia editing and other sister projects with many advancing to more complex tasks.
Effective Approaches:
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical training during physical events effectively reinforced skills.
- Online Follow-Up: The online event provided crucial follow-up support.
- Interactive Sessions: Engaging activities and discussions maintained high participant motivation.
- Ongoing Support: An online community forum facilitated continuous learning and assistance.
The project successfully fostered a supportive community of female editors in Kano, promoting ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing.
2. Documentation of your impact. Please use space below to share links that help tell your story, impact, and evaluation. (required)
Share links to:
- Project page on Meta-Wiki or any other Wikimedia project
- Dashboards and tools that you used to track contributions
- Some photos or videos from your event. Remember to share access.
You can also share links to:
- Important social media posts
- Surveys and their results
- Infographics and sound files
- Examples of content edited on Wikimedia projects
Additionally, share the materials and resources that you used in the implementation of your project. (required)
For example:
- Training materials and guides
- Presentations and slides
- Work processes and plans
- Any other materials your team has created or adapted and can be shared with others
3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements regarding the work carried out with this Rapid Fund? You can choose “not applicable” if your work does not relate to these goals. Required. Select one option per question. (required)
| A. Bring in participants from underrepresented groups | 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 | Neither agree nor disagree |
| G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement | Strongly agree |
| F. Other (optional) |
Part 2: Learning[edit]
4. In your application, you outlined some learning questions. What did you learn from these learning questions when you implemented your project? How do you hope to use this learnings in the future? You can recall these learning questions below. (required)
You can recall these learning questions below: At the end of the project I hope to learn the following learning questions.
- What are the specific learning needs and preferences of women participants in Kano regarding Wikimedia projects, and how can these needs be effectively addressed in the learning lab?
- How effective are the educational workshops in enhancing participants' skills in Wikimedia editing, content creation, and contributing to projects? What teaching methods and resources prove most impactful?
- To what extent does the WikiFemme Learning Lab contribute to improved cultural representation of Kano's heritage on Wikimedia projects? How do participants perceive the impact of their contributions?
- How does the learning lab contribute to building a sense of community among women contributors in Kano? What factors promote collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and ongoing engagement?
- What challenges do participants face in accessing and engaging with Wikimedia projects, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance accessibility and inclusivity?
- How effective are the online components (virtual workshops, collaborative editing, etc.) in reaching a broader audience, and how do they compare to in-person events in terms of engagement and participation?
Learning Questions and Insights
Learning Needs and Preferences:
- Insights: Women participants preferred interactive, hands-on learning with real-time feedback and ongoing support.
- Future Use: Integrate mentorship programs and regular follow-up workshops.
Effectiveness of Workshop:
- Insights: Workshops significantly enhanced skills, with hands-on sessions and interactive activities being most impactful.
- Future Use: Continue using hands-on methods and ensure necessary resources are provided.
Cultural Representation:
- Insights: The project improved representation of Kano’s heritage, with participants feeling proud of their contributions.
- Future Use: Expand focus on cultural documentation and storytelling.
Community Building:
- Insights: The project built a strong sense of community, aided by peer mentoring and group activities.
- Future Use: Organize regular meetups and foster a structured mentorship program.
Access and Engagement Challenges:
- Insights: Participants faced internet access issues and lacked digital tool familiarity.
- Future Use: Provide pre-workshop digital training and improve access through local partnerships.
Online Components Effectiveness:
- Insights: Online events reached a broader audience but had slightly lower engagement than in-person events.
- Future Use: Combine online and physical events to enhance reach and flexibility.
5. 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? (required)
Unexpected or Surprising Events:
Positive Situations:
Higher Participant Engagement: We saw much higher engagement from participants than expected. Many were very enthusiastic and proactive in contributing to discussions and activities, leading to productive sessions. Collaboration Opportunities: Several local organizations and community groups reached out to collaborate after hearing about our project, opening new avenues for partnerships and future projects.
Negative Situations:
Technical Challenges: On the second day, we faced unexpected internet connectivity issues, causing delays and disruptions. We had to adapt by using offline materials and improvising with available technology. Weather Disruptions: Heavy rain on the first day affected attendance, resulting in a lower turnout than expected and requiring us to adjust our schedule to ensure key sessions were covered when more participants arrived.
Learnings from These Experiences:
- Adaptability: The importance of being flexible and having backup plans for technical and logistical challenges was highlighted. We now understand the need for offline versions of materials and alternative activities.
- Community Engagement: The high level of participant interest reinforces the value of community-driven projects, encouraging us to plan more regular events and enhance our engagement strategies.
- Partnership Potential: Interest from local organizations demonstrated the potential for broader collaboration. Engaging potential partners earlier in the planning process will be a focus in future projects.
- Environmental Considerations: The weather disruption taught us to consider environmental factors in event planning. Future events will look into indoor venues or be scheduled during more predictable weather seasons.
6. What is your plan to share your project learnings and results with other community members? If you have already done it, describe how. (required)
To share our project learnings, we will write blog posts and articles on relevant platforms and share updates on social media. We plan to organize community meetings and workshops to discuss outcomes directly with participants. A comprehensive report will be compiled and made publicly available. Additionally, we will host online webinars to present findings and collaborate with local media for broader outreach. So far, we've published an initial blog post, shared regular updates on social media, and distributed a preliminary report to key stakeholders.
Part 3: Metrics[edit]
7. Wikimedia Metrics results. (required)
In your application, you set some Wikimedia targets in numbers (Wikimedia metrics). In this section, you will describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used.
| Target | Results | Comments and tools used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 40 | 47 | Dashboard tool |
| Number of editors | 30 | 42 | Dashboard tool |
| Number of organizers | 5 | 5 | Dashboard tool |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 200 | 157 | 456 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 50 | 65 | 131 |
| Wikidata | 50 | 81 | 243 |
| Wiktionary | 50 | 3 | 80 |
| Wikisource | |||
| Wikimedia Incubator | |||
| Translatewiki | |||
| MediaWiki | |||
| Wikiquote | |||
| Wikivoyage | |||
| Wikibooks | |||
| Wikiversity | |||
| Wikinews | |||
| Wikispecies | |||
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
8. Other Metrics results.
In your proposal, you could also set Other Metrics targets. Please describe the achieved results and provide links to the tools used if you set Other Metrics in your application.
| Other Metrics name | Metrics Description | Target | Result | Tools and comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9. Did you have any difficulties collecting data to measure your results? (required)
No
9.1. Please state what difficulties you had. 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? (required)
Part 4: Financial reporting[edit]
10. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency. (required)
1232500
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
850
12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)
Provide the link to the financial report Financial report document
12.2. If you have not already done so in your financial spending report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal. (optional)
13. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
13.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
13.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
13.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
14.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes Your response to the review feedback. 14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
14.3. 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
15. If you have additional recommendations or reflections that don’t fit into the above sections, please write them here. (optional)
Review notes[edit]
Review notes from Program Officer:
N/A
Applicant's response to the review feedback.
N/A