Hi everybody,
The Wikimedia Foundation is soliciting feedback on its proposal for the future of movement organizations [1]. You can comment on this proposal on its talk page [2]. The new deadline for responses as per the WMF CEO is September 30 [3].
cheers,
Gaurav
[1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Updating_the_ecosystem_of_Wikimedia_organiz…
[2] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Updating_the_ecosystem_of_Wikimedia_or…
[3] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Updating_the_ecosystem_of_Wikimedia_or…
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> From: "Kaarel Vaidla" <kvaidla(a)wikimedia.org>
> Subject: Ecosystem Pilot Update: Extending the deadline for feedback and collaboration based on your comments
> Date: August 18, 2026 at 1:45:18 PM EDT
> To: Gaurav Vaidya <gaurav(a)ggvaidya.com>
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> Hello!
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> We had a very energetic conversation regarding the future of the ecosystem of movement organizations at and during Wikimania. As we promised with the pilot support team, we have taken the questions and concerns back to the team and have also discussed the next steps with the leadership. We are grateful to everyone who contributed their time and shared their thoughts.
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> It is very clear that in order to make the long due changes to the affiliate landscape, we need to ensure that we take necessary time to strategically align. I am sharing with you a link to the message on meta <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Updating_the_ecosystem_of_Wikimedia_or…> where Bernadette, CEO of Wikimedia Foundation, synthesizes the next process steps, notably including extension of timeline. It also highlights the commitment of the Wikimedia Foundation to work towards a unified strategy with AffCom and the GRDC.
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> With the pilot support team we hope that this will help us all to have a constructive strategic conversation to make the most of the opportunity of updating the ecosystem of movement organizations. We are available for any questions or specifications you might have and look forward to a continued conversation on meta, virtual calls, and in-person events.
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> With gratitude, on behalf of the pilot support team!
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