Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Homograph Harmony in Hausa Wiktionary (ID: 22374230)/Final Report

Homograph Harmony in Hausa Wiktionary

Rapid Fund Final Report

Report Status: Draft

Due date: 2024-03-30T00:00:00Z

Funding program: Rapid Fund

Report type: Final

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General information edit

Applicant username: Hamza DK
Organization name: N/A
Amount awarded: 1505
Amount spent: 1576 USD, 1210000

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 and Results Achieved

During the project, we successfully executed a series of activities aimed at enhancing homograph comprehension in the Hausa Wiktionary. The key implemented activities included:

Training Sessions
Conducted a one-day offline training session focusing on homograph comprehension and language nuances for editors.
Organized a two-day online training program to further explain and expand on Hausa homographs.

Writing Contest
Launched a three-week writing contest centered on Homograph Harmony in Hausa Wiktionary to encourage active participation and contributions.

Communication and Engagement
Utilized WhatsApp to engage participants before and during the activities.
Established a discussion group at the end of activities to continue explaining, answering questions, and fostering ongoing collaboration.

Results Achieved

Increased Knowledge
Participants demonstrated an enhanced understanding of homographs in the Hausa language.
Improved knowledge of contributors, especially among those not native to the Hausa language.

Contributions to Wiktionary
Substantial contributions made to the Hausa Wiktionary, including the addition of multiple meanings and pronunciations for homograph words.

Community Building
Strengthened the Hausa Wikimedians community by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Effective Approaches

Online Training Impact
The two-day online training was particularly effective in reaching a wider audience and allowing for in-depth explanations and discussions.

Writing Contest Motivation
The writing contest proved to be a highly engaging and motivating factor, encouraging participants to apply their knowledge and contribute actively.

Social Media Outreach
Leveraging social media platforms facilitated effective communication, engagement, and broadened the project's reach.

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)

Our efforts during the Fund period have helped to...
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	Agree
G. Increased participants' feelings of belonging and connection to the movement	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: We aim to acquire a deeper understanding of homographs to improve our writing skills and the ability to identify words with multiple meanings. Our main learning questions include:

1. How can a better understanding of homographs enhance our proficiency in written communication?

2. What strategies can we employ to effectively recognize and disambiguate homographs in texts?

3. In what ways can homograph comprehension aid language learners in grasping the nuances of word usage across various contexts?

4. How can this knowledge help prevent misunderstandings and miscommunications by allowing us to differentiate between different word meanings based on context?

Our goal is to use this project as an opportunity to not only contribute to the Wikimedia community but also to expand our own language skills and understanding of homographs.

Learnings from the Implementation of the Project

Enhanced Written Communication
Through the project, we gained a deeper understanding of how homograph comprehension contributes to improved written communication. Contributors demonstrated an increased proficiency in disambiguating words with multiple meanings, leading to clearer and more precise writing.

Effective Strategies for Recognition
We identified and implemented strategies for effectively recognizing and disambiguating homographs in texts. This knowledge has equipped participants with valuable skills to navigate and contribute to Hausa Wiktionary more effectively.

Support for Language Learners
The project highlighted the significant role of homograph comprehension in aiding language learners. Participants, especially those not native to the Hausa language, reported a more profound grasp of word usage nuances across various contexts, contributing to their overall language learning experience.

Preventing Misunderstandings
Our learnings emphasized how knowledge of homographs can be a crucial tool in preventing misunderstandings and miscommunications. By differentiating between different word meanings based on context, contributors are better equipped to ensure clarity in communication within the Wikimedia community.

Future Utilization of Learnings

Continuous Skill Development
We plan to utilize these learnings in future projects to continue enhancing our language skills and understanding of homographs. This will contribute to ongoing skill development within the Wikimedia community.

Educational Outreach
The insights gained from this project will be shared through educational outreach programs to benefit a wider audience. This includes workshops, webinars, or documentation to support others interested in improving homograph comprehension and language skills.

Iterative Improvements
We will use the learnings to iteratively improve future projects, refining training approaches, and incorporating feedback. This ensures a more effective and engaging learning experience for participants.

In essence, the knowledge acquired from addressing the learning questions not only strengthened our project's impact on the Hausa Wiktionary but also serves as a foundation for continuous learning and community enrichment in the future.

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)

During the project implementation, unexpected events brought both positive surprises and challenges:

Positive Surprise - Increased Engagement

The community's heightened engagement during the writing contest exceeded expectations, showcasing a strong dedication to contributing to Hausa Wiktionary. This unexpected enthusiasm emphasized the importance of embracing and nurturing community involvement.

Challenge - Technical Issues during Online Training

Technical difficulties during online training sessions posed a challenge, impacting the seamless delivery of content. This experience highlighted the need for enhanced technical preparedness, including thorough testing and alternative resources for participants facing connectivity issues.

Key Learnings Flexibility and Adaptability'

Unforeseen challenges underscored the importance of flexibility and adaptability in project implementation. Being prepared to adjust plans in response to unexpected events is crucial for success and participant engagement.

Embracing Community Enthusiasm
The positive surprise of increased contributor engagement emphasized the value of embracing and leveraging community enthusiasm. Future projects can capitalize on this passion through collaborative elements.

Technical Preparedness
Technical challenges highlighted the necessity of thorough technical preparedness. Future online training sessions will benefit from enhanced pre-testing, technical support resources, and access to recorded sessions for participants facing connectivity challenges.

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)

Our plan to share project learnings involves a detailed report on Meta-Wiki, interactive regular updates on social media platforms. We've already taken immediate action by announcing contest results in a WhatsApp group, fostering real-time community interaction.

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
Number of editors	20
Number of organizers	3

Wikimedia project	Target	Result - Number of created pages
Wikipedia
Wikimedia Commons		105
Wikidata
Wiktionary	600
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
Commons	Sound of the Homograph words will be uploaded to Commons	100	105
Wikipedia		50

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)

1210000

11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)

1576

12. Report the funds spent in the currency of your fund. (required)

Provide the link to the financial report https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gWMqosNsM2LoluyqLcHYBmUdMrErp9OVOA_S0HzSsXg/edit?pli=1#gid=928458698

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?

Your response to the review feedback. 14.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?

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.

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