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Goals

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

Yes, both I and the team are delighted with the project's outcomes as we successfully met our set goals. The positive results have instilled a sense of satisfaction among us. Looking ahead, we are eager to elevate this success to a larger scale, extending the impact not only within the movement but also beyond. The achievements of this project have fueled our enthusiasm to further contribute to meaningful initiatives in the future. See and listen to Wiki Update podcast here

Outcome

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Target outcome	Achieved outcome	Explanation
Number of listenership/plays	Currently we have 2,129 plays	Thus we had 673 listening/plays over the year and also added to the listenership for last year which was 1456, given us a total of 2,129
Number of Countries	68 Countries	We have increased our listenership from our initial 22 to 68
Number of content created	500+	With our partnership with some communities in Ghana we've been able to support members of their communities through capacity building and training how to create an article on wikipedia.
Topmost country	Sweden	The Swedish community actively participated in our podcast, constituting 27% of our engaged audience. They emerged as one of the most involved and attentive listener groups on Wiki Update.It signifies a significant and notable level of engagement from a particular audience, suggesting that the content resonates particularly well with or has garnered substantial interest from this specific group. This statistic highlights the importance of understanding and catering to the preferences of this audience segment to maintain and potentially expand the overall listener base.

Wiki Update 2023 wrapped

Learning

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What worked well?

The achievements of the Wiki Update team can be attributed to the successful expansion of our partnerships. By forging collaborations with organizations such as Open Knowledge Ghana and Women For Sustainability Africa, as well as engaging with communities involved in edit-a-thon projects like Afrodemics and Wikimedia Awareness in Ogbomosho, we experienced significant positive outcomes. Our active involvement in these community projects not only resulted in increased growth and metrics for our partners but also led to a notable rise in the number of editors participating in their projects.

What did not work so well?

During the past period, we encountered difficulties primarily related to internet connectivity issues and software challenges with the tools employed in producing our open podcasts. In reflection, these issues hindered the efficiency of our operations. Looking ahead to the upcoming year (2024), we are proactively addressing these challenges. Our focus is on improving internet reliability and acquiring more robust tools to enhance the production quality of our open podcasts, thereby ensuring a smoother and more impactful growth trajectory.

What would you do differently next time?

In the upcoming year of 2024, our plan is to launch a YouTube channel that will serve as a platform for organizing visual sessions where the community can witness interactions between hosts and guests. Additionally, we aim to complement this visual experience with our existing audio podcasts or productions. The initiation of this YouTube channel will commence with a pilot project centered around Wiki Updates, ensuring a gradual and inclusive process of community engagement on the YouTube platform.

Addressing our social media strategy, we've been active on Twitter, WhatsApp and a bit on facebook over the past period. However, moving forward, we've decided to extend our presence to other engaging social media outlets such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram,Tiktok among others. This expansion will contribute to a more diverse and comprehensive reach within our audience.

Furthermore, we've recognized the importance of connecting with other open technology communities that share a common interest in the future of the internet, particularly in the context of the web 3 movement and its potential impact on the Wikimedia movement. This collaborative approach aims to foster a broader perspective and facilitate knowledge exchange.

In response to feedback and data analysis, particularly from platforms like Spotify, we have identified a need to enhance our training sessions. Consequently, we plan to conduct more training sessions focused on key tools and projects that are essential to our community. Based on Spotify data, it is evident that listeners appreciate training sessions related to creating, designing, and structuring content on Wikipedia and its sister projects. This strategic emphasis on training will complement the community stories we've been sharing, creating a more enriched and valuable experience for our audience.

We found encouragement in the unexpected outreach from individuals and communities who were drawn to our work, expressing a desire to provide paid podcast services such as editing and tool provision. As we continue to grow and establish our reputation within the movement, we currently operate within the constraints of a tight budget allocated by the foundation. Looking ahead, our goal is to expand our engagement with communities, fostering collaborations with those willing to offer their services for free, as well as those with whom we can establish mutually beneficial paid arrangements. This approach aligns with our vision for a future where we can further enhance our podcasting capabilities and outreach.

Spotify Podcast has provided us with strategies aimed at fostering growth and engagement with both our existing audience and a broader demographic. We plan to implement these strategies to make a positive impact within the movement.

Finances

Grant funds spent

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

Internet Connect - USD 171.508
Transportation - USD 171.508
Accommodation - USD 154.164
Headliner tool - USD 210
ZOOM Linear PCM - USD 504.43
Zoom Account - USD 150
Communication & Marketing- USD 200
Miscellaneous - USD 1000
Total = USD 2561.61

Remaining funds

Do you have any remaining grant funds? No

Anything else

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