Grants:Project/Rapid/Wikimedians of Cameroon User Group/Wiki Loves Earth 2019 in Cameroon/Report
- Report accepted
- To read the approved grant submission describing the plan for this project, please visit Grants:Project/Rapid/Wikimedians of Cameroon User Group/Wiki Loves Earth 2019 in Cameroon.
- You may still comment on this report on its discussion page, or visit the discussion page to read the discussion about this report.
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Goals edit
Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?
- One of our greatest satisfaction is the commitment of participants from northern Cameroon, where a community is being created.
- Several images of new sites have been added
- Our photo contests and our community are gaining more and more visibility
- 323 uploads by 28 participants
- 16 images helped to illustrate Wikipedia articles : Statistics in Cameroon
Outcome edit
Please report on your original project targets.
| Target outcome | Achieved outcome | Explanation |
| 5 | 7 | These sessions included, upload sessions (2), contest awareness sessions (2), and photo outings (3) |
| 1 closing ceremony | 0 | Delay in receiving grant and Covid-19 pandemic |
| More than 250 photos uploaded | 323 | The contest is gaining visibility; we could have done better but due to insecurity in Cameroon (some cities), some sites are no longer accessible |
| 25 participants | 28 participants | |
| 15% distinct photos used in Wikipedia | 4% | Delay in receiving grant and Covid-19 pandemic |
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?
- The communication on the social networks made it possible to reach all the participants even the distant ones
- Several of the participants come from northern Cameroon
- The photo outings were made in several sites (North and East regions)
- Pictures of several new sites were taken.
- What did not work so well?
- Delay in launching, monitoring and achieving project objectives due to late funding
- We were forced to pre-finance several activities
- Very little communication with the Grant committee
- What would you do differently next time?
- Strengthen communication within the User Group through the Co-founders
- Inform the members of the grants committee of the progress of the project (difficulties, changes, ...)
- Anticipate in the submission of grants
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.
| Item | Spent Budget in XOF | Spend Budget in USD | Receipt Available | Comments |
| Awards for participants | 300 000 frs CFA | $515,57 USD | Yes | Change in market prices |
| Gifts for jury members | 45 000 frs CFA | $78,75 USD | Yes | |
| WLE photo expedition | 40 000 frs CFA | $68,74 USD | Yes | 2 teams of photographers made the trip in 2 regions of Cameroon |
| Transport of volunteers | 40 000 frs CFA | $68,74 USD | Yes | Logistical support for User Group members |
| Session in Buea | 29 400 frs CFA | $50,53 USD | Yes | Without taxi and car tickets. Internet credit: 5 000 FCFA - $8,59 USD, Snacks : 12 400 Fcfa - $21,31 USD |
| Session in Maroua | 50 000 frs CFA | $85,93 USD | Yes | Amount sent to the User Group member on site, for the coordination of activities |
| Tee Shirts (Volunteers) | 20 000 frs CFA | $34,37 USD | Yes | Change in market prices |
| Phone credit | 25 000 frs CFA | $42,96 USD | Yes | |
| Upload session | 67 000 frs CFA | $115,14 USD | Yes | Sessions organized in Douala and Buea taking into account transport, internet connection and snacks |
| Award ceremony, exposition and posters | 83 000 frs CFA | $99,68 USD | Yes | It was not possible to hold the awards ceremony. This takes into account the jury session (Transport and aperitif), calling = 5 000 Fcfa - $8,59 USD and sending packages to the winners = 25 000 Fcfa - $42,96 USD, video projector rental = 25 000 Fcfa - $42,96 USD |
| Total | 699 400 frs CFA | $1 198,69 USD |
Remaining funds edit
Do you have any remaining grant funds?
The funds remaining from this grant in the amount of 165,600 XAF were deducted from another grant payment for Grants:Project/Rapid/Wikimedians of Cameroon User Group/Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos in Cameroon.
Amount received = Grant + Remain Camera purchase from Derrick
Yes, 760 000 Fcfa + 105 000 Fcfa = 865 000 Fcfa - 699 400 fcfa = 165 600 Fcfa - $284,59 USD
Anything else edit
Anything else you want to share about your project?