Grants:Programs/Organizer Lab/Swahili Climate Voices/Final Report
Report Status: Under review
Due date: 15 November 2023
Funding program: Rapid Fund
Report type: Final
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edit- Title of Proposal: Swahili Climate Voices
- Username of Applicant: Justine Msechu
- Name of Organization: N/A
- Amount awarded: 19956
- Amount spent: 19956 USD, 46523223
Part 1: Main Outcomes
edit1. Briefly describe how your proposed activities and strategies were implemented
The "Swahll Climate Voices" project was a campaign focused on documenting climate change-related topics on Swahili Wikipedia, with the goal of raising awareness and knowledge about climate change through Wikimedia projects. The project involved collaboration with various groups, including Wikimedia Communities in Tanzania and nonprofit organizations such as the Dunia Salama Foundation, Center of Research Cooperation, and Ksm Agro Industry Organization. Financial support was provided to Wikimedia communities in Tanzania to organize campaign events in different areas, involving Wikimedia Community Arusha, Tanzanian University Wikimedians Community, and Wikimedia Community Kilimanjaro.
The project went beyond conventional efforts by extending its reach to marginalized areas, specifically in western Tanzania, where awareness about Wikimedia and climate change was limited. In these areas, the campaign conducted training sessions on Wikimedia projects and the broader themes of the campaign.
Moreover, the campaign extended its efforts to reach marginalized areas, particularly in western Tanzania where Wikimedia knowledge and awareness were lacking. The campaign successfully reached these areas and provided training to the communities on Wikimedia projects and the campaign's themes in general.
Three aspects of the implementation experience stood out as particularly exciting:
Impactful Collaboration: The project emphasized collaboration by working with diverse groups, including Wikimedia communities and non-profit organizations. This collaborative approach likely brought together a range of perspectives, skills, and resources, contributing to the overall success and impact of the campaign.
Reaching Marginalized Communities: The expansion of the project into western Tanzania showcased a commitment to inclusivity and addressing knowledge gaps in areas where awareness about Wikimedia and climate change was lacking. This endeavor likely had a significant impact on these communities, empowering them with knowledge and tools to engage with these important topics.
Multipronged Approach: The project's multifaceted strategy is another noteworthy aspect. Instead of merely disseminating information, the campaign actively engaged communities by raising awareness, providing training, and facilitating understanding. This holistic approach likely made the project more dynamic and appealing, as it addressed different aspects of the issue and encouraged active participation and involvement.
2. Add a link to your slide deck here. Make a copy and complete the slide deck template to be uploaded for this question.
Story tell Video Link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DaKFLcFI4HzYPGia6PuBOJ9PtcYtDMz8/view?usp=sharing)
3. Add or upload a link to your metrics collection report/sheet and tool. E.g.: Outreach Dashboard. (required)
https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/campaigns/swahili_climate_voices_/programs
4. Do you have additional comments or information to share about your report? (optional)
19,956.00 USD
Part 2: Financial reporting and compliance
edit5.1. Please state the total amount spent in your local currency.
46523223
5.2. Please state the total amount spent in USD.
19956 USD
6. Please report the funds received and spending in the currency of your fund.
Upload a financial report file.
Please provide a link to your financial reporting document.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Mm-trqVOdWj41UF0IMZqIJtPlxgRJ4bAldXTIi8wKdU/edit?usp=sharing
As required in the fund agreement, please report any deviations from your fund proposal here. Note that, among other things, any changes must be consistent with our WMF mission, must be for charitable purposes as defined in the grant agreement, and must otherwise comply with the grant agreement.
7. If you have not already done so in your budget report, please provide information on changes in the budget in relation to your original proposal.
N/A
8. Do you have any unspent funds from the Fund?
No
8.1. Please list the amount and currency you did not use and explain why.
N/A
8.2. What are you planning to do with the underspent funds?
N/A
8.3. Please provide details of hope to spend these funds.
N/A
9.1. Are you in compliance with the terms outlined in the fund agreement?
Yes
9.2. Are you in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in the grant agreement?
Yes
9.3. 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