Wikimedia movement affiliates
In acknowledgement of the diversity of groups contributing to the Wikimedia movement, the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees recognizes models of affiliation within the Wikimedia movement – chapters, thematic organizations, and user groups.
Map of geographic based affiliates
As of 17 October 2015 Wikimedia chapters (blue) Wikimedia user groups with a geographic focus (green)
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History:
The current Wikimedia affiliation models was developed by the Movement roles project. Development began in 2010 after discussion at the Chapters meeting 2010 and was approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees on March 31, 2012. The Affiliations Committee advises and makes recommendations regarding the recognition and existence of Wikimedia movement affiliates.
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News from the Affiliations Committee:
- 2018-11-12 Wikimedians in Residence Exchange Network User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-11-12 AfroCROWD User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-11-26 Wikimedians of Democratic Republic of Congo User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-11-26 Wikimedia Community of Tatar language User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-11-26 Wikimedia Community User Group Guinea Conakry is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-10-16 Muj(lh)eres latinoamericanas en Wikimedia is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-10-03 Gender Diversity Visibility Community User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-10-03 Wikipedia Asian Month User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-10-03 Wikimedia Community User Group Hong Kong is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2018-10-16 Wikimedians of Kerala User Group is recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
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Map of WMF and Wikimedia Chapters
As of 05 February 2017
Wikimedia chapters (37)
Chapters are incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting movement work globally, focused within a specific geography.
US-NYC Wikimedia New York City
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Thematic organizations are incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting work focused on a specific theme, topic, subject or issue within or across countries and regions.
CAT Amical Wikimedia
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Wikimedia user groups (106)
User groups are open membership groups with an established contact person and history of projects, designed to be easy to form.
A+F Art+Feminism
- ESP-WE Wikiesfera Grupo de Usuarixs
MK-SK Shared Knowledge
NGA-IG Igbo Wikimedians User Group
RU-Don Don Wikimedians User Group
US-NE New England Wikimedians
WJ WikiJournal
WK? Whose Knowledge?
WPM Wiki Project Med
Formerly Active Affiliates
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