Wikimedia CEE Hub/Documentation

CEE Hub documentation, findings, and archives

This page serves as a central place for documentation related to the Wikimedia CEE Hub. It collects and organises key materials that describe the functioning, development, and coordination of the Hub over time.

Here you will find information about our yearly grant proposals and reports, research outputs, and other documents that support the work of the Hub. This includes both strategic and operational materials, helping to provide transparency and continuity of activities across different periods.

The purpose of this documentation space is to ensure that knowledge about the Hub’s work is accessible, structured, and preserved for everyone interested.

CEE Hub annual grants

Year	Key activities	Grant	Report
Year 4: 2025-2026	Maintenance and consolidation of core Hub operations and support services for the region. Coordination of regional communication channels, including newsletters, events, and community outreach. Support for administrative processes related to grants, reporting, and regional coordination. Facilitation of participation in regional and global Wikimedia initiatives for CEE communities. Ongoing documentation of Hub activities and strengthening of institutional knowledge and sustainability.	READ THE GRANT	READ THE REPORT
Year 3: 2024-2025	Continued provision and scaling of core Hub services (administration, communication, and programmatic support). Development of regional capacity building programmes, including leadership and skills development activities. Support for regional cooperation through facilitation of joint projects and knowledge exchange. Strengthening of communication infrastructure, including community updates, coordination spaces, and documentation systems. Further integration of feedback mechanisms to improve alignment with community needs in the CEE region.	READ THE GRANT	READ THE REPORT
Year 2: 2023-2024	Expansion and refinement of Hub service areas based on Year 1 evaluation and community feedback. Strengthening of regional grant support, including feedback collection and pre-screening of applications. Development of capacity building initiatives and structured training for communities and volunteers. Improved communication systems (newsletter, open hours, documentation practices, and community coordination tools). Enhanced cooperation with thematic and regional partners, including joint projects and cross-community initiatives.	READ THE GRANT	READ THE REPORT
Year 1: 2022-2023	Establishment of the initial governance structure, including the Steering Committee and coordination workflows. Recruitment and onboarding of core CEE Hub staff members. Development and pilot delivery of regional support services (administrative, programmatic, and communication support). Mapping of community needs through consultations, research, and stakeholder interviews. Support for coordination of regional activities and preparation of foundational documentation and processes.	READ THE GRANT	READ THE REPORT

Research

Year	Title	About	Link
2024	Funds Distribution Vision	A conceptual document exploring how funds in the Wikimedia movement could be distributed in a more participatory way, positioning the CEE Hub as a support structure that helps communities shape funding priorities and contribute to regional budget planning in alignment with the Wikimedia Movement Strategy.	READ HERE
2023	Studying Barriers of Smaller Communities	Understanding the barriers faced by smaller Wikimedia communities in Central and Eastern Europe and identifying ways to improve engagement and collaboration based on their specific contexts, needs, and realities, carried out with a participatory approach focused on capacity development and social learning.	READ HERE
2023	Community Mapping and Data	Mapping active Wikimedia CEE community members across language communities and projects, including the development of a tracking table for key activity metrics and the collection and input of relevant data for 2022 and 2023.	READ HERE
2021	CEE Needs Research	Results of 21 semi-structured interviews and a survey conducted across Wikimedia communities and affiliates in Central and Eastern Europe to identify their needs, local contexts, and opportunities for support, cooperation, and growth, with all data collected and published in a confidential and anonymised form.	READ HERE