Many congratulations to Wikimedia Brasil! Good luck with the adventures ahead!
Best regards, T. -- Tanvir Rahman Wikitanvir on Wikimedia On Thu, 13 Feb 2025 at 15:06, Affiliations Committee <aff...@wikimedia.org> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > It is with immense excitement and pride that we announce the WMF Board of > Trustees’ approval of the Affiliations Committee recommendation to formally > recognize Wiki Movimento Brasil as a Wikimedia Chapter, to be known as > Wikimedia > Brasil effective Jan 31, 2025. This recognition marks a significant > milestone in their journey, reflecting their unwavering dedication, > collective efforts, and commitment to advancing the Wikimedia mission in > Brazil. > > The path to becoming recognized as a Wikimedia Foundation Chapter is a > complex process that takes significant time and collective effort. > Wikimedia Brasil has a strong history of fostering community engagement, > promoting free knowledge, and leading impactful initiatives. Over the > years, it has demonstrated: > > - > > A deep commitment to knowledge equity and community-driven projects. > - > > A proven track record of organizing events, advocacy efforts, and > partnerships. > - > > A governance structure that ensures inclusivity and long-term > sustainability. > - > > The ability to navigate challenges and continue growing as a resilient > and adaptive organization. > > > As a Chapter, Wikimedia Brasil now operates as a legally recognized > non-profit organization, strengthening its ability to: > > - > > Build strategic partnerships with institutions, policymakers, and > cultural organizations. > - > > Advocate for open knowledge at national and regional levels. > - > > Provide leadership and support for the broader Wikimedia community in > Brazil. > > > With this new status, Wikimedia Brasil is poised to expand its reach, > strengthen its initiatives, and continue empowering communities to > contribute to free knowledge. We celebrate this achievement and look > forward to seeing its continued contributions to the Wikimedia movement. > > Please join us in congratulating the members of Wikimedia Brasil on this > significant achievement! > > Best wishes, > > Jeffrey Keefer > > Chair, Affiliations Committee > > _______________________________________________ > Affiliates mailing list -- affilia...@lists.wikimedia.org > To unsubscribe send an email to affiliates-le...@lists.wikimedia.org >
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