Hello.

Maybe there is some kind of a misunderstanding: We have many user groups and not all of them are recognized user groups. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_user_groups says "Recognition from the Affiliations Committee allows a group to apply for using the Wikimedia trademarks and to get certain grants; however, recognition is not required to do any of the work typical user groups do or might do, it is an optional extra step with connected benefits and some requirements."

Best regards
Ameisenigel

Bodhisattwa <bodhisattwa.rgkmc@gmail.com> schrieb am Do., 25. Mai 2023, 07:04:
Hello Aishik,

I cannot find any evidence that this is a legitimate user group recognized through Affcom process. I also could not find any evidence if you have engaged affiliates of the region and consulted for conflict and overlap. It looks nothing more than a personal endeavour to me.

For your kind information, there are already several user groups and chapters operating in Asian countries including a regional hub in ESEAP. If we need something different for the entire Asia Pacific region, I am sure the affiliates will come together to have consensus and form such organization in the future. 

 I would like to request AffCom to look into the matter and delete the meta page, so that no misunderstanding or conflict arises out of this.


Regards,
Bodhisattwa




On Thu, May 25, 2023, 09:44 Butch Bustria <bustrias@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Aishik,

Kindly consult with Wikimedia Affiliations Committee (AFFCOM). Please perform a valid case study before engaging to this.

There is also the Wikimedia Regional Hubs being discussed within the Movement Strategy. ESEAP is one of them.

Kind regards,

Butch Bustria
Coordinator
East, Southeast Asia and the Pacific



On Thu, May 25, 2023, 11:59 AM Aishik Rehman <aishikrehman@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear all,

We are excited to announce the establishment of Wikimedians of the Asia Pacific User Group. Our goal is to preserve endangered languages, cultures, folklore, and traditional knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region through Wikimedia projects.

We are dedicated to fostering regional connections and supporting local Wikimedia communities across Asia and the Asia-Pacific. Through collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge-sharing, we aim to empower these communities to effectively serve their regions and promote the values of free knowledge, open access, and community engagement.

We invite you to join us in our mission. For more information about our user group, please visit our Meta-Wiki page ¹.

Thank you for your attention.

Best regards,

Aishik Rehman
Volunteer, Wikimedians of the Asia Pacific User Group

¹: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WAP
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