Fante WIkimedians/WLF 2023

Feminism and Folklore" represents an annual international writing competition and photo upload initiative on Wikipedia. This event takes place during February and March, aiming to capture and document various aspects of folk cultures and the role of women in folklore across diverse global regions. It is an integral part of the broader Wiki Loves Folklore (WLF) photography campaign, which is conducted on Wikimedia Commons to comprehensively document folklore traditions worldwide.

The Fante Wikimedians Community has actively engaged in this writing competition from its inception. This year, the user group is organized a workshop and an in-person event in Takoradi ,Ghana

Venue and date

• Date: 15 April 2023
• Venue: Takoradi, Ghana

Goals

Did you meet your goals? Are you happy with how the project went?

Yes, we're pleased with the project's outcomes. It effectively raised awareness about folk cultures and women in folklore, drawing global contributions. The initiative significantly contributed to the Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, enriching the documentation of global folklore. Our local event in Takoradi, Ghana, further added a community-driven aspect to the project's success.

Outcome

Please report on your original project targets.

Our original project targets encompassed raising Wikipedia awareness on WLF and educating participants on article creation rules. The workshop effectively achieved these goals, equipping attendees with the knowledge to create articles. Consequently, we are pleased to report the successful creation of over 70 articles on the Fante Wikipedia.

Finances

Grant funds spent

Please describe how much grant money you spent for approved expenses, and tell us what you spent it on.

Sl. No.	Description	Amount paid(GHS)
1	Banner Printing	400
2	Venue	500
3	T-shirt	750
4	Local Travel & Accomodation	1,367
5	Water & Soft drinks	200
7	Food	410
Total		3,627

Remaining funds

Do you have any remaining grant funds?

No