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Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees 2025 - Call for Candidates
[edit]Hello all,
The call for candidates for the 2025 Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees selection is now open from June 17, 2025 - July 2, 2025 at 11:59 UTC. The Board of Trustees oversees the Wikimedia Foundation's work, and each Trustee serves a three-year term. This is a volunteer position.
This year, the Wikimedia community will vote starting in August and ending in September 2025 to fill two (2) seats on the Foundation Board. You can see the timeline of the full selection process here.
Traits
Wikimedia is a global movement and seeks candidates from the broader community. Ideal candidates are thoughtful, respectful, community-oriented and align with the Wikimedia Foundation mission. The Board is looking for candidates with experience guiding organizational strategy, navigating change, and driving long-term strategic objectives. Candidates should think about what experiences and perspectives they will bring to the Board.
The Board would like to find perspectives and voices that are essential but underrepresented in our movement. Accordingly, all candidates will be asked to include statements in their application that speak to their experiences in the world, the perspectives they bring to the movement and share how these help them to include those not already here.
Time Commitment for Trustees
Trustees serve a three year term and can serve up to three consecutive terms. The expectation is that Trustees serve on at least one of the Board’s committees. The time commitment is about 150 hours per year, excluding travel. This time is not evenly spread throughout the year. The time is concentrated around meetings.
Requirements to be a Trustee
English is the language of business for the Board. Candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English. Previous experience serving on a collective decision-making body, especially Boards or committees, and significant experience in Wikimedia (or equivalent) movement building and organizing are expected from candidates. You can review the candidate guidelines here.
How to Apply
Candidates from all projects and communities who meet the criteria to become a Wikimedia Trustee are welcome to apply. Could you - or someone you know - be a good fit to join the Wikimedia Foundation's Board of Trustees? Encourage them to run for election. Candidates can find information and submit their nomination on the candidate application page. If you want to learn more about the role of Trustees or have questions, refer to this candidate resources page.
Community questions for candidates
The questions for the Board of Trustees candidates to answer have been published as part of the candidate application. From the list of questions submitted by the community, the Election Committee selected 5 questions which the candidates are required to answer. Learn more about the community questions on this Meta-wiki page.
Best regards,
The Elections Committee and the Governance Committee
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:02, 26 June 2025 (UTC)
2025 Board of Trustees selection process – Candidate shortlisting process
[edit]The candidates application period for the Wikimedia Foundation 2025 Board of Trustees selection was closed on July 9, 2025. The Elections Committee has announced the list of 12 (twelve) eligible candidates.
A shortlisting process will be conducted to produce 6 (six) final candidates that will be voted on by the wider community. Representatives of Wikimedia movement affiliates that are currently compliant with their reporting obligations (list of all Affiliates currently compliant) has been notified to participate in the shortlisting process based on the candidates’ alignment with the requirements and desired criteria for candidates. The process is open from now until Monday, July 28, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
After the shortlisting process concludes, the 6 (six) candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be announced by the Elections Committee on Wikimedia-l and Meta-wiki, but without publicly mentioning their ranking. As mentioned on the Meta page, the results of this shortlisting process will be shared after the election closes, to avoid influencing the vote.
On behalf of the Elections Committee and the Governance Committee,
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:16, 15 July 2025 (UTC)
Affiliations Committee News (April-June 2025)
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You can find this newsletter translated into additional languages on Meta-wiki. Please help translate to your language
Quarterly newsletter sharing news and events about the work of Wikimedia's Affiliations Committee.
Affiliate Activities and Compliance Report: Activities reports around the world
AffCom Conflict Intervention: Updates on conflict intervention cases
AffCom Movement Contribution: AffCom engagement at the ESEAP Strategy Summit
AffCom Administration: Results of the AffCom officers election
Upcoming AffCom Events: Meet AffCom at WikimaniaMediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:26, 5 August 2025 (UTC)
Seeking volunteers to join several of the movement’s committees
[edit]Each year, typically from October through December, several of the movement’s committees seek new volunteers.
Read more about the committees on their Meta-wiki pages:
Applications for the committees open on October 30, 2025. Applications for the Affiliations Committee, Ombuds commission and the Case Review Committee close on December 11, 2025. Learn how to apply by visiting the appointment page on Meta-wiki. Post to the talk page or email cst
wikimedia.org with any questions you may have.
For the Committee Support team,
- MKaur (WMF) 14:10, 30 October 2025 (UTC)
Call for Applications for WikiDebates from Wikimedia Affiliates
[edit]Dear Wikimedia Affiliates,
The Core Organising Team for WikiDebates is pleased to invite interested Wikimedia affiliates to apply to participate in the upcoming WikiDebates.
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- About WikiDebates
WikiDebates is a collaborative knowledge-engagement initiative designed to strengthen critical reasoning, public discourse, and community participation across the Wikimedia movement. The program uses structured debate as a tool to deepen understanding of open knowledge, digital citizenship, and the role of Wikimedia projects in shaping informed societies.
- Program Objectives
- Promote constructive dialogue on themes connected to free knowledge and public information.
- Strengthen community members' capacity in research, argument development, and public speaking.
- Encourage cross-affiliate collaboration and relationship building.
- Highlight shared movement values such as openness, verifiability, diversity, and community governance.
- Who Can Apply
- Recognised Wikimedia User Groups, Chapters, and Thematic Affiliates.
- Affiliates must have an active community and be able to field a small team (2–3 participants) to represent them.
- Teams may include new and experienced contributors; no previous debate experience is required.
- Expected Participation
- Attend a virtual orientation and training session.
- Participate in scheduled debate rounds between affiliates.
- Demonstrate respect, collaboration, and adherence to friendly space policies throughout the program.
- Support Provided
- Orientation and training resources on debate structure and research.
- Coaching sessions and topic guides.
- Publicity and movement-level visibility for participating affiliates.
- How to Apply
Interested affiliates should complete the application form.
- Please provide:
- Affiliate name and contact details.
- Names of proposed team members (3–5 participants).
- A short statement (150–200 words) on why your affiliate wishes to participate.
- Any preferred support needs or time-zone constraints.
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 Notification of Selected Affiliates: 15 December 2025
We welcome your participation in building a vibrant, informed, and collaborative knowledge community through WikiDebates.
For inquiries, please contact: WikiDebates.Global[at]gmail.com
'Sincerely,
: Suyash Dwivedi (💬) 18:51, 17 November 2025 (UTC)
The Core Organizing Team, WikiDebates