Wikimedia movement affiliates
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 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:
- 2019-08-01 The Hausa Wikimedians User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-08-01 The Yoruba Wikimedians User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-07-29 Wikimedia Colombia is recognized as a Wikimedia Chapter.
- 2019-07-27 The Wikipedians of Goa User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-07-26 The Wikimedians of the Caribbean User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-07-25 Wikimedia Medicine is recognized as a Wikimedia thematic organization.
- 2019-05-24 Grupo de Usuários Wiki Movimento Brasil has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-05-13 Wikimedia Community User Group Tchad has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-05-08 The WikiClassics User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
- 2019-05-07 The Wikimédiens du Bénin User Group has been recognized as a user group for a one-year renewable period.
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Wikimedia chapters (40)
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 (114)
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-HA Hausa Wikimedians User Group
- NGA-IG Igbo Wikimedians User Group
- RU-Don Don Wikimedians User Group
- US-NE New England Wikimedians
- WJ WikiJournal
- WK? Whose Knowledge?
Formerly Active Affiliates
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