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In acknowledgment 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 24 August 2021      Wikimedia chapters (blue)      Wikimedia user groups with a geographic focus (green)


History News Chapters Thematic organizations Wikimedia user groups

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.


History News Chapters Thematic organizations Wikimedia user groups

News from the Affiliations Committee:

AffCom at its Strategic Retreat in Frankfurt

Affiliates Strategy Update: Notes from the 2024 AffCom strategic retreat

Affiliate Recognition and Derecognition: User group application pause lifted

Affiliate Activities and Compliance Report: Activities reports around the world

AffCom Conflict Intervention: Updates on conflict intervention cases

AffCom Movement Contribution: AffCom engagement at WikiIndaba

AffCom Administration: Mari Avetisyan appointed new AffCom secretary


History News Chapters Thematic organizations Wikimedia user groups


Chapters are incorporated independent non-profits representing the Wikimedia movement and supporting movement work globally, focused within a specific geography.


History News Chapters Thematic organizations Wikimedia user groups

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.


History News Chapters Thematic organizations Wikimedia user groups

User groups are open membership groups with an established contact person and history of projects, designed to be easy to form.

See also


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