WikiIndaba 2024/Proposal/Affiliate health criteria and changes to User Group recognition process.

ID :	Affiliate health criteria and changes to User Group recognition process.
Author(s): AFFCOM		Username(s): Mwintirew	Session type: Lecture
		Affiliation: AFFCOM	Session track(s): Community Health/Initiatives, Movement Governance
Abstract: The Affiliations Committee is a Wikimedia community-run committee entrusted with advising the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees on the approval of new movement affiliates: national and subnational chapters, thematic organisations, and user groups. In recent years, the committee has been improving its work processes and is also trying to introduce new approaches to the work of the affiliation, which is in line with the 2030 strategy. In light of the new approaches, the Committee wants to share the latest updates with the community and also answer questions from the community.			Audience : Medium
			Mode: Hybrid
			Special requirements: HDMI
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region? Increased Understanding: Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the Affiliations Committee's role, functions, and recent updates. Knowledge of New Criteria: Participants will learn about the newly adopted criteria for affiliate health and effectiveness, including specific areas such as goal delivery, organisational development, leadership and inclusion, and engagement and collaboration. Enhanced Support: Affiliates and prospective affiliates will understand how they can better utilise the guidance and resources provided by AffCom to establish and sustain their organisations. Community Engagement: The session will foster greater engagement between AffCom and the Wikimedia community, addressing questions and concerns directly from attendees.

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