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Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/2025/Recognition of Wikimedia Community User Group Burundi

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Whereas, recognizing Wikimedia User Groups is the responsibility of the Affiliations Committee;

Whereas, Wikimedia Community User Group Burundi has submitted an application for recognition, which has been reviewed by the Affiliations Committee;

Whereas, the scope of the group, which can be found on their Meta page, is "create awareness for Wikimedia and its projects and thus bring new volunteers on board, and help them to understand the benefits of Wikimedia in Burundi"; and

Whereas, with regard to Wikimedia Community User Group Burundi's application for user group status, the following criteria was reviewed:

  • At least 3 active Wikimedia editors: CRITERION MET
  • Focus advances Wikimedia: CRITERION MET
  • Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET
  • Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy: CRITERION MET
  • Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki: CRITERION MET
  • Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects: CRITERION MET
  • Allows new members: CRITERION MET
  • Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET

Whereas, it is the opinion of the Affiliations Committee that the group meets the requirements for Wikimedia User Group status;

Now, therefore, it is:

RESOLVED, that Wikimedia Community User Group Burundi is recognized as a Wikimedia User Group for a one-year trial period, effective on February 20, 2025.

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