Affiliations Committee/Resolutions/Recognition of AfroCROWD User Group

Whereas:

1. Recognizing Wikimedia User Groups is the responsibility of the Affiliations Committee;
2. AfroCROWD User Group has submitted an application for recognition, which has been reviewed by the Affiliations Committee;
3. The scope of the group, which can be found on their meta page, is "to promote participation of people of African Descent in the Wikimedia community and increase content about people and events in Africa and the African Diaspora."

Application Review

With regard to AfroCROWD User Group's application for user group status and criteria:

• At least 3 active Wikimedia editors: CRITERION MET
• Focus advances Wikimedia: CRITERION MET
• Mission aligned with Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET
• Compliance with naming guidelines and trademark policy: CRITERION MET
• Information about group published on a Wikimedia wiki: CRITERION MET
• Plans for activities or efforts to advance Wikimedia projects: CRITERION MET
• Allows new members: CRITERION MET
• Two designated contacts for Wikimedia Foundation: CRITERION MET

It is the opinion of the Affiliations Committee that the group meets the requirements for Wikimedia User Group status.

Therefore be it resolved that AfroCROWD User Group is recognized as a Wikimedia User Group for a one-year, renewable period, effective on 06th November 2018.

References

• AfroCROWD User Group (meta page).
• Wikimedia User Group requirements

Liaison's Signature

Per the Wikimedia user group approval process, this application has been approved on 06th November 2018 on behalf of the Affiliations Committee:

1. DNdubane (WMF) (talk) 21:58, 12 November 2018 (UTC)