Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Let's Connect Peer Learning Program in Kwara 2.0 (ID: 22275318)/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 2024-05-12T00:00:00Z
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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- Applicant username: Ridzaina
- Organization name: N/A
- Amount awarded: 3247.19
- Amount spent: 3247.19 USD, 2536218.8
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)
The Let's Connect Peer Learning Program in Kwara entered its second phase following a successful initial run from September 30, 2022, to March 30, 2023. This phase aimed to sustain engagement with past participants while welcoming new members. Building on lessons learned, it became clear that physical interactions enhanced learning, with experienced Wikimedians more actively engaged during online sessions. New editors struggled to participate without tools like Jamboard. Additionally, participants expressed interest in acquiring skills not covered in the first phase due to capacity limitations.
To address these challenges, physical learning clinics were organised to ensure the active involvement of all attendees and cater to their desired skill development. Ten active Wikimedians from Kwara State, Nigeria, who had previously organised Wikimedia projects, received financial and logistical support through the proposal.
The Let's Connect Peer Learning Program provided a secure environment for Wikimedians to share and acquire skills relevant to Wikimedia projects, organisational tactics, and interpersonal communication. Participation in the program aligned with the Movement Strategy, emphasising knowledge-sharing, skill-building, people-centeredness, and solidarity, aiming to adapt to local contexts and community needs.
Barriers to participation, such as limited connectivity and access to technology, were identified and addressed. Each participant received a $30 scholarship to support their involvement. The initiative showcased the capacities of the Wikimedia Nigerian Community and informal groups, fostering a culture of peer support and inclusive learning.
Ultimately, the goal was to nurture an inclusive learning community and promote active engagement in the Let's Connect Peer Learning Program, fostering knowledge-sharing and skill-building among Wikimedians in Kwara State.
For this grant, we will be using two strategies which are Participants-led Connections/Cluster Connections and Organizing Learning Clinics:
1. Participants-led Connections /Cluster Connections: In this project, the 10 participants were divided into three groups, with two groups comprising 3 participants each and the last group consisting of four participants. These groupings were based on the skills they aimed to develop or share with their peers. Each group conducted three connections, each led by one participant. Breakout rooms were utilised for these connections, necessitating a subscription to Zoom.
This structure also entailed an initial preparation time of at least 1 hour to review material, followed by a 1.5-hour connection session, and finally, a minimum of 1.5 hours dedicated to follow-up on the learning material.
On February 4, 2024, the first cluster connection for each group was held as a combined session. Zoom Breakout Rooms were used by each group for these sessions. On February 11, 2024, the second cluster connections were held following the same structure. The third and final cluster connections for each group were held on February 18, 2024 following the same structure as that of the first and second. These combined sessions each lasted for 2 hours. Expected no of participants: 10 Total no of participants: first cluster connection (10), second cluster connection (9), third cluster connection (10). Activities: Group of participants, identifying sharers, Determining the topic/skill to share, Reviewing learning materials submitted by sharers and sending to other members, Designing the Learning Clinic session structure and learning outcomes, Communicating the sessions, Facilitating the session, Tracking participants understanding and participation through the jamboard, Organising material on the Let’s Connect meta resource page for public use and Disbursement of funds. All of these activities were done in coordination with the Let’s Connect working group. Time dedication: 2 hours for each session. Number of sessions: 3 Cluster Connections were organised during the period of this grant.
2. Organising Learning Clinics: Let’s Connect Kwara held three learning clinics during the period of this grant. Two in-person learning clinics were held on 12 and 13 of January, 2024. The last learning clinic was held on 25 February 2024. It was held on zoom and it was also the final session for the Let’s Connect Peer Learning Program in Kwara 2.0. Expected no of Participants: 15 Total no of Participants: 1st Learning Clinic (14), 2nd Learning Clinic (13), 3rd Learning Clinic (15)
Topics: First Learning Clinic: Proposal Writing for Funding Second Learning Clinic: Designing Learning/Retrospective Sessions Third Learning Clinic: Creating, Managing, and Sharing Tutorials and Resources
Activities: Determining the skill to share, Defining Let’s Connect participants to invite and organising the registration form, Designing the Learning Clinic session structure and learning outcomes, Organising any pre-session material to review and sending them to registered participants, Communicating the Learning Clinic, Facilitating the sessions, Organising material on the Let’s Connect meta resource page and Disbursement of funds. Time dedication: 2 hours per learning clinic.
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
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1arsO7LEUQV76orxPsvfYIbceiJMaF-VT?usp=sharing
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
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1arsO7LEUQV76orxPsvfYIbceiJMaF-VT?usp=sharing
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 | Not applicable to your fund |
| B. Create a more inclusive and connected culture in our community | Strongly agree |
| C. Develop content about underrepresented topics/groups | Not applicable to your fund |
| D. Develop content from underrepresented perspectives | Not applicable to your fund |
| E. Encourage the retention of editors | Not applicable to your fund |
| F. Encourage the retention of organizers | Strongly agree |
| 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: We would like to gather data to help us answer some of these key questions that are related to the desired outcomes of this proposal: Are participants engaged with Let’s Connect and interested in continuing to participate? Do they feel that it is a safe and inclusive learning environment? Are the opportunities the program offers and the processes clear for participants? Are participants learning and sharing skills that can be applied to their Wikimedian activities? Are we building collective capacities that can further support Wikimedian communities in our context? Is the support offered through this funding helping to reduce barriers to participate in language spaces? Are there any existing barriers? Are the learning methods adequate for participants' needs and interests?
I was able to gather that: 1. Sixty percent of the members actively participate in Let's Connect and express a desire to continue their involvement in the future. 2. Feedback from the jamboard comments and survey responses reveals that participants perceive the learning atmosphere as safe and welcoming. 3. Participants successfully engaged with one another and grasped the procedures of the program. 4. Members acquired knowledge and skills applicable to their Wikimedian activities, ready to share these with their communities. 5. We fostered group skills that will further benefit Wikimedian groups in our community. 6. Participants greatly valued the logistical support, facilitating their full engagement in the sessions. 7. Physical sessions proved invaluable, fostering stronger connections and physical interaction among participants. 8. There was no problem of unstable internet connectivity during physical sessions and this ensured uninterrupted proceedings. 9. Providing immediate feedback and one-on-one assistance was found to enhance participants' prioritization skills, increasing their contributions and engagement. 10. The project exceeded expectations, with participants showing enthusiasm in contributing, as the chosen skills closely aligned with their interests.
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)
Yes. Despite sending out registration forms and emails to confirm their availability before the sessions, we were unable to reach the target number of participants for the physical sessions, even though they had confirmed their attendance.
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)
We already published a Diff blog post to document our in-person learning clinics, and the link to it can be found in our drive above. We will be publishing another Diff blog post to document our overall experience and share it with other community members.
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 | 15 | 15 | For strategy 2, 10 participants directly benefited from the funding of this proposal. For strategy 3, 15 participants directly benefited from the funding of this proposal |
| Number of editors | 15 | 15 | 10 participants were already Wikimedia editors and registered Let's connect participants and their usernames and details can be found in the drive folder dedicated to this project above.
We invited participants from the Hausa Let's Connect Group who are registered with Let's Connect and who were interested in the skills we shared in the online learning clinic we organized. We also sent out a registration form to get 5 more Wikimedia project organisers in Kwara State who are not yet registered on Let's Connect, to attend the 2 physical learning clinics we organized and introduce them to Let's Connect |
| Number of organizers | 4 | 4 | Ridzaina - Project lead, James Rhoda - Project facilitator and Disbursement of fund, Linason Blessing - Project Facilitator, Mijesty - Communication expert. |
| Wikimedia project | Target | Result - Number of created pages | Result - Number of improved pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wikidata | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wiktionary | |||
| 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)
2536218.8
11. Please state the total amount spent in US dollars. (required)
3247.19
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/1SKy1OOtnH0mBt514oIJAZdxcplKnjaHGrC_HjRYn2Uc/edit?usp=sharing
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