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Supporting the European Wikimedia chapters is a core task within our mission. We aim to foster collaboration between European Wikimedians to empower individuals and organisations, strengthening the Wikimedia Movement’s impact in Europe. By working collectively, we achieve greater effectiveness than individual efforts alone, thereby advancing access to knowledge in Europe.

Ecosystem Sensemaking

Goal: Understand who we are as Network community, what unites us, and what we need to grow and act collectively.

We are currently mapping needs of European affiliates in order to provide tailor made structural support in the future. Get in touch with us for further information on network mapping and capacity building at (vananh.damwikimedia-europeeu).

To see how we supported our members and communities in 2024 check the fundraising section.

Current status & next steps:

• Key activities areas mapping completed as of November 2025. Further mapping in process to include activity formats, campaigns etc. and to be presented during General Assembly in April 2026.
• Network 2025 overview mini-booklet to be shared in first half of 2026.
• Monthly Bulletin (shared on Updates mailing list) with overview of network, regional and movement news launched in June 2025.

Collaboration Facilitation

Goal: Create shared practices and spaces for collaboration within Network community that work across diverse contexts

Current status & next steps:

Collaborative Community Development Brief created as input to strategy renewal, including guiding values, principles and priorities to be followed in WMEU Network community building. First Wikimedia Europe Working Groups piloted. First EuroMixer networking event planned.

Network specialist to draft and propose plans for 2026-2027 activities that facilitate collaboration.

Capacity Development

Goal: Strengthen Network community's collective ability to act, advocate, and sustain impact across the region.

Current status & next steps:

First capacity building activities introduced, including fundraising bootcamp. Ongoing work on collaborative events playbook - quick guide to shaping wiki events in a way that enhances networking opportunities.

Continued planning of activities, including creation of onboarding toolkit in collaboration with CEE Hub.