Humanitarian OSM Team/Open Mapping Hub Eastern and Southern Africa/Open Mapping Grants 2021/Open Mapping Community Mobilization Grants/Proposal/Rwanda/Open Mapping Community Mobilization Grants
Problem statement or statement of opportunity
The statement must include:
- what the data gap, or opportunity is
- how the data you collect on your project will be used
We have an opportunity in Rwanda, having some datasets mapped in the framework of systematic land registration in some parts of the country in 2009 , we had as well various initiatives in all field of data collection which contributed in various domains but we have also a challenge to update all these data and collect the right attributes in order to respond to disasters and human settlement planning, landslides and mass wasting are frequently occurring in various parts of the country and there is a need to quantify with accurate information where they occur and be able to identify with precision those landslides prone areas.
Describe how the solution you are suggesting responds to the data gap / challenge outlined by the data user
Please provide a clear and well defined solution to the data gap / opportunity (Max 400 words)
We have planned the map-a-thons events monthly to mobilize the community and work hands in hands to make mapping activities on key datasets which could contribute in preventing disasters and contribute in proper land use planning as well as human settlement, this will be achieved through regular trainings and mobilization of new mappers .
Which impact areas does your project best fit?
Choose one of these options (Disaster(s) and Climate Resilience, Public Health, Gender Equality, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Migration & Displacement)
- Disasters and climate resilience
Describe your project, list project aims and objectives and how you plan to achieve those aims and objectives.
This must include:(1) 1-2 clear aims and/or objectives for your project(2) a practical approach to how you will achieve your aims and/or objectives (3) a practical approach to remote and field mapping that clearly states how data sets (both already existing and generated within the project) will be enriched during planned activities (4) a practical approach to ensuring quality data is uploaded to OSM (consider data collection cleaning, training, validation and any imported data) [300 words max].
the objectives of the project are
- To mobilize the new members to actively contribute in mapping initiatives we will achieve these objectives through a systematically organized monthly map -a -thons where we will combine trainings on site as well as online campaigns to create awareness of OSM Rwanda activities.
- To actively strengthen the OSM community in Rwanda by building the capacity for the existing members through map-a-thons , community outreach activities and regular assessment of the activities
- Strengthening youth mappers activities in the universities
Describe how you will increase the number of OSM contributors in your country
Describe your approach to including women and underrepresented groups in your mapping activities. [300 words max][300 words max].
We will organize and market our events online in order to attract new mappers on board , where possible we will refund the internet data in order to make our activities inclusive where no one is left behind especially women and contributors from communities in rural areas . We will also engage students from colleges and universities.
Describe your approach to ethical data collection
Describe your approach to working with the local communities and local authorities in the location you plan to map and / or an approach that integrates key community leaders, gets permissions etc. [300 words max]
We have had experience in working with local communities and local authorities especially in the Mpazi project in 2016 where the aim was to empower the communities to make contributions on mapping to prevent disasters in that disaster prone areas, we will emphasize on proper planning , communities outreach through proper channels of communication
Describe how you will approach sharing knowledge
Describe how you will approach sharing knowledge between the different stakeholders (specifically between OSM communities) and how this will benefit the project overall. [300 words max.]
the organized map-a-thons will be the best platforms to empower new members and exchange knowledge initiatives will be launched in order to upskill the members and contribute on the mapping activities with over all goal to contribute datasets which will be used in disaster prevention and climate resilience. the targeted visits to universities will be aiming to share the knowledge from OSM communities of different backgrounds.
Describe any risks that your project might come up against, and how you will mitigate against those risks.
Consider any local, regional, or national policies; logistical blockers that you foresee; knowledge or skills gaps etc [300 words max.].
the risk lies in the skills gaps from our communities where we don't have a critical number of experienced mappers and those who are on a better level are engaged in more other activities, for that we will outsource from the experienced OSM members from the whole East Africa
Stakeholders
In the table below, list the name of each of the stakeholders, explain in detail what their role will be, what activities they will be responsible for, and the budget they will be allocated
| No | Name of community/organization | Budget | Partner type (administrative / data user / technical) | Role [100 words max.] | Responsibilities [100 words max.] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wikimedia user group Rwanda | Technical | Partner in community mobilization | responsible for social media community members outreach | |
| 2 | |||||
| 3 |
Risk mitigation
Describe any risks that your project might come up against, and how you will mitigate against those risks. [300 words max.].
the risk the project may face is related to knowledge gaps and we intend to use this platform to acquire more skills and outsource from the region experienced OSM members to contribute with their time , mentorship on the projects management and support with technical skills .
Tell us why your application is unique, and how the stakeholders involved in your application will compliment each other to achieve impact
We have a unique application as we intend to use this as platform to tackle at the same time the skills gaps and the contributions towards a safer disaster prone areas from the mapping activities which will be done .
Budget Breakdown
Provide a detailed budget breakdown using this template that includes the allocated budget to each of the stakeholders listed above, and a detailed budget breakdown of what the allocated budget will be spent on. you can use this tool to convert your spreadsheet into a wiki table and paste the code below here
the budget will be mainly allocated to the following activities :
- OSM Rwanda re launch activities in the first month : 200 USD
Opening ceremony : budget for Activities include flyers , banner and T shirts printing and Transport for the members
- Map - a-thon activities in every two months organized in Kigali ( February, April , June , August , October): 1000 USD
Internet bundle will be refunded for 20 people in each map-a-thon , for every participant : 5 USD data bundle and transport , there will be also a budget for sharing refreshment and snacks .
-Outreach activities: Organized activities closer to the sites and visit universities around (March, May, July, September, November) :1000 USD
All provinces and the city of Kigali will be visited and community outreach will be organized on sites of intervention , these will be followed by an awareness activities to schools and campus in the same areas to promote the culture of participative mapping through youth mappers and enroll new contributors.
Budgets will be spent on the transport for each participant 5 USD and coordination of the activities
- Project closure activities : 200 USD
Closing activities include the ceremony where stakeholders will be invited and plan of action for the next year will be announced
Project Plan
Give your month-by-month project plan using this template provided. you can use this tool to convert your spreadsheet into a wikitable and paste the code below here
The project plan will be mainly as follows :
- January : OSM Rwanda re launch activities
- Map - a-thon activities in every two months organized in Kigali ( February, April , June , August , October)
February : Introductory training the theme will be on disasters mapping in general
April : the theme will be on landslides mapping
June : Training of trainers , the theme will be on refugee camps and environment mapping
August : the theme will be on human settlement
October : the theme will be on waste management and urban planning
-Outreach activities: Organized activities closer to the sites and visit universities to strengthen youth mappers activities around (March, May, July, September, November) :1000 USD
All provinces and the city of Kigali will be visited and community outreach will be organized on sites of intervention , these will be followed by an awareness activities to schools and campus in the same areas to promote the culture of participative mapping and enroll new contributors.
- March : Western Province
- May: Northern Province
- July : Southern Province
- September: Eastern Province
- November : City of Kigali
- December : Project closure activities
Closing activities include the ceremony where stakeholders will be invited and plan of action for the next year will be announced
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Declaration
By submitting this application to the Open Mapping Hub Eastern and Southern Africa, you certify the information contained in this application is correct, and that if you are awarded a grant, you will use it only for the purposes described above. You will provide written documentation and receipts for all of your expenses to demonstrate this. You understand that the decisions made by the Open Mapping Grants committee are final. Nyinawumuntu Jeannette / Rebekah24
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